Pre and Post Natal Pilates
Hi Mumma! Congratulations!
Welcome to what is going to be one of the most unique and beautiful seasons of life (and movement). We are very passionate about the power of Pilates to keep you strong throughout your pregnancy and prepare you for the healthiest, most empowered birth possible.
Our approach is personalised, hands on directed towards having you moving both powerfully and safely.
To ensure this, we require all pregnant clients to undertake at least one private session with us prior to returning to/joining class. This allows us to assess your body and provide you all of the knowledge and tricks you’ll need up your sleeve to perform Pilates whilst pregnant.
What to expect
Each trimester offers new changes and challenges for your body. Whilst the way we approach Pilates remains consistent throughout, here are some of the main adjustments we observe and cater for in your movement at each trimester.
Please note that each body is unique and that these assessments are generalisations only.
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Here you are likely to experience the least amount of obvious anatomical changes but are likely to experience different energy levels and begin to feel a little different in your Pilates movement. We will begin to teach you how to recruit your correctly for pregnancy and adapt away from certain exercises and body positions.
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The second trimester is there more obvious changes to the spine and alignment begin to occur. Muscle recruitment, balance and endurance starts to change and we are working to ensure you feel strong, safe and aligned. Many of the same adaptations from the first trimester remain with potentially some further substitutions to accommodate your growing bump.
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The third trimester is all about preparing you for birth, maintaining strength and preventing any late term pregnancy pain. This is where we might start to take the pace down a touch and focus on stability, breath and controlled movement.
Dubbed the fourth trimester, and arguably the most important, your postpartum season is a time of repair and reconditioning while adjusting to all the changes that have occurred throughout your pregnancy.
After your six week medical clearance, we welcome you back into the studio with a private session first, to asses your recovery and ensure correct core recruitment.
You will receive a tailored plan and guidelines before heading to class.
We also skilfully and happily take an interdisciplinary approach, working alongside your health team.
Post Natal Pilates
Post Natal Pilates
Mums and Bubs
Not your average postpartum program. This is aligned, approachable and delivers amazing results.
Bring yourself, and your bub, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Monday and Wednesday 10am, in a term format.
available in studio and online
