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What is Pilates?
Pilates is a mindful and creative approach to movement that embraces all aspects of the body, guided by key Pilates principles. Six principles—flow and creativity, alignment, breathing, stability and motility, language, and integration—are the foundation of structuring a class that considers the whole body. A deep understanding of how the body functions, including knowledge of bones, muscles, and planes of motion, is essential in effectively implementing these principles.
Pilates Principles
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Flow and Creativity
The principles of flow and creativity are central to our approach, encouraging the use of all planes of motion within each class. Flow is characterized by seamless transitions between exercises, creating a smooth and connected experience in the body. Creativity shines through in the sequence of exercises and subtle variations, inviting participants to challenge themselves and explore new movements. This dynamic approach is a reflection of the instructor's unique personality.
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Alignment
Alignment is key to moving the body with ease to find connection, reducing the risk of strain and stress during all phases of the class—before, during, and after. Maintaining proper technique throughout the class is essential to minimizing the chances of injury and promoting safe, effective movement.
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Breath
Breathing is essential for controlling exercises, calming the mind, and shifting focus from the workout's intensity to the quality of movement. While breathing should remain natural and unforced, its connection to movement enhances every aspect of the exercise.
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Language
Effective communication is key in any class, making language an essential principle. Clear and precise language helps participants understand the class structure and exercises. Since people learn in different ways, it’s important to use a variety of explanations, such as analogies, physical demonstrations, or verbal cues. This approach ensures that everyone feels included and enhances the overall learning experience.
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Stability and Mobility
These concepts are most effectively understood when broken down. Stability focuses on engaging deep muscles that are often underutilized in other forms of exercise. This principle highlights the importance of controlled, stabilized movements that strengthen and tone the body. Motility, on the other hand, adds a dynamic element by introducing movement to these stabilizing exercises, enhancing range of motion.
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Integration
Integration is the art of combining all the principles to create a well-balanced class. This principle encapsulates the essence of Pilates, drawing on both the foundational principles and personal experiences to find coordination, precision, and fluidity in exercises. Proper integration ensures that the class remains focused and that participants can achieve the intended outcomes.
Adara Wellness Method
The Adara Wellness method blends traditional Pilates techniques with unique approaches that sculpt and enhance your body by focusing on the mind-body connection. Each low-impact class provides a full-body workout, targeting 2-3 specific muscle groups to strengthen and lengthen muscles. By synchronizing breath with movement, we ensure each motion flows smoothly and naturally.
By combining Naturopathy with Pilates principles, our method leaves you feeling aligned, balanced, and rejuvenated, making it easy to integrate wellness into your daily routine.
Qualifications
Mat Pilates Certificate - Barre Body
Reformer Pilates Certificate - Barre Body
Pre and Post natal Certificate - Barre Body
Stretch Course Certificate - Barre Body
Pilates Mentoring
Discover how to develop as a new instructor or enhance your skills as an experienced one through personalized 1:1 mentoring. Your mentoring session will go for 1 hour in total, so come prepared with any questions and your goals. If your unsure if this is for you, book in for a discovery call. In this program, you'll learn to curate playlists, design effective class plans, cue confidently, plan intentional sessions, prevent burnout, and more. This mentoring is tailored to help you become the instructor you've always wanted to be.
