Gentle Pilates and relaxation
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
This course is designed for those wishing to keep mobile, exercise at a gentle pace gentle and de-stress. Discover the benefits of Pilates and gentle exercise in a relaxed environment and find ways to improve your stamina, strength, posture and to learn breathing and relaxation techniques.
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About this course
- Use core muscles effectively- Practise lateral breathing- Perform muscular strength and endurance exercises- Have a working knowledge of how to improve standing posture- Choose to work at an appropriate and effective level- Practise relaxation techniques.
You should wear loose, comfortable clothing and socks, and bring a towel with you. Information on books will be given during the course, but these are not essential.
Reviews
Subjects
- Pilates
Course programme
Pilates exercises and gentle aerobic exercises to accommodate different learners in the group; increasing body awareness and knowledge of when and how to progress ; exercises to improve the posture including working the abdominals (core); working to improve spinal mobility; hip, thigh and leg exercise and improving breathing patterns; relaxation techniques.
-Practical class work, following tutor demonstration
- Use of images, repetition and some anatomical knowledge
- Handouts and presentations
- Group work
- Some one-to-one guidance from the tutor, there is normally hands on correction involved.
Additional information
Students can choose other courses from our Health and Lifestyle programme here at City Lit.
General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00.
See the course guide for term dates and further details
Gentle Pilates and relaxation