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September

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Become a Pilates Teacher

PilatesHere Fully Comprehensive Teachers Training Course starts March 2012

Book now, pay before end January 2012 and get a 10% discount!

Mat only Course (includes all auxiliary equipment) starts July 2012

Maximum 10 students per course for guaranteed time, focus and attention.

Kyrie Hardiman is on the board of the South African Pilates association (SAPA)
Her Pilates Courses are in the Phase B process of being accredited by Cathsseta. This gives students a fully recognized qualification as a Pilates Instructor.

For further details contact Kyrie on 082 779 1903 or go to COURSES

Morning Ball Class

pilates ball exercise

It is fun and challenging and a great way to start your week! Try our Monday morning Ball class with Kyrie at 7am.

All levels welcome!

Invest in yourself

Pilates can not only change your body shape but also improves posture and overall muscle tone. By committing to as little as one class a week you are making an investment in yourself and therefore in your future.

Pilates is excellent not only for the treatment of injuries, but more importantly it can help to prevent further injury.

Welcome To PilatesHere

cadillac pilates exercise

PilatesHere is a beautiful, fully-equipped Pilates studio which provides a calm, intimate environment for focused Pilates sessions. The studio boasts the following equipment:

Cadillac
Reformer
Wunda Chair
Ladder Barrel
Spine Corrector
Auxiliary Equipment

We offer private, duet and small group classes where maximum attention can be given to the individual. If you are a beginner wishing to start Pilates for the first time it is advisable to have at least 10 private sessions before joining a group class of any kind. This will give you some grounding in the Fundamental Principles of Pilates and a basic understanding of where you are heading and what it is all about. Should you be carrying an injury, private sessions will best supply you with the optimum programme, guidance and support to assist you towards recovery.

Article of the Month

Back to Basics - Tuesday, July 26, 2011

In my opinion you should never be afraid of going ‘Back to Basics.’ When a client is returning from a holiday, recovering from an injury, surgery, or just a common cold starting back with a simple class is the best approach. read more ...

Pilates for the older generation - Thursday, July 01, 2010

It is important to choose a form of exercise that you enjoy doing and that leaves you feeling ‘good’ both inside and out. I have seen people over 70 years old, post hip replacement starting Pilates for the first time and completely turning their lives around. read more ...

South African Pilates Association

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Exercise of the Month

Knees Side to Side

Exercise objectives are abdominal oblique strength and spinal rotation.

Lying on your mat take your arms out to T-position and your legs up to table top.

Inhale - take both knees to one side
Exhale - return the legs to centre
Inhale - repeat to the other side
Continue for a set of 10

Tips: Palms face up to the ceiling.
Aim to keep everything above the sternum still.
On the inhale lead with the hip and keep the knees level
On the exhale create your own resistance pulling your legs back using you abdominal oblique’s.
Imagine your toes are against a wall and you are drawing a half circle with them.

Summer Special

A free Pilates goodie bag with every block of sessions brought by a new client.

Introduce a new client and you get one too!

Tel: 071 105 8914

373 Jan Smuts Ave
Craighall Park
Johannesburg
2196

Kyrie@PilatesHere.com

Instructors needed

If you are a qualified Equipment based Pilates teacher interested in teaching in a calm, inspiring, friendly studio, please contact Kyrie on 082 779 1903

Learn More

Will Pilates make me bulky?

Pilates will strengthen and tone your muscles, and should not make you bulky.

Can I start Pilates if I have a back injury?

One of the main focuses of Pilates is the the aim to strengthen the core muscles which in turn support the spine, therefore making Pilates very beneficial in terms of helping back injuries.

Can I do Pilates if I am very inflexible?

Absolutely! In fact Pilates can only help by increasing your flexibility.

What is the difference between Pilates and Yoga?

Joseph Pilates definately drew on some yoga techniques when designing his exercise regime and there are similarities in some of the exercises.

Pilates & Weight Loss

Will I lose weight if I do Pilates?

Pilates & Pregnancy

What are the benefits of Pilates during pregnancy?

What does Pilates do?

Pilates focuses on core strength and pelvic stabilisation, encourages a balanced musculature and flexibility. It improves posture, co-ordination and promotes a sense of well being.

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