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What is Pilates

Pilates is a fine balance of stretching and strengthening exercises developed by Joseph Pilates. It is a challenging yet safe exercise system that refreshes the body and the mind. Pilates dramatically transforms the way your body looks, feels and performs
Classes are designed to:

- Create a strong toned body
- Increase flexibility & agility
- Develop optimal core control
- Create flat abdominals & a strong back

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Principled Pilates

Discover the six guiding principles on which Joseph Pilates founded his method

Centering
Whether it’s called the core, the powerhouse or the gut, every move starts from your centre. More than just the abs, it also includes muscles of the buttocks, hips and back. Strengthening from the centre enhances your whole body and transforms how you move.

Breath
Pilates is a workout for the lungs as well as the muscles. Deep breathing releases tension and creates rhythm that pulls you through the exercise. Inhale to prepare and exhale as you perform each movement.

Control
Originally called “Contrology”, Pilates should be performed with the control of a gymnast or dancer. This precision will help you get more from each move, as well as prevent injuries.

Concentration
Pilates is a meeting of the mind and body. Focus your mind on an exercise, and you’ll master it in no time.

Precision
One precise Pilates move brings more benefit than 10 sloppy ones. That’s why the reps are small: the point is to perform them perfectly, not just power through from one to the next

Flow
As you master the moves, Pilates becomes more like a fluid dance than a collection of exercises. This rhythm encourages grace and flexibility and can have meditative effects.

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Timetable: Group sessions

Sessions include Reformer, fitball, thera-band & mat work

Introductory Package 

Your introduction to Pilates at Acacia Health will be through an initial assessment and an introductory workshop.

The Initial assessment is an opportunity for you to come into our studio, meet some of the instructors and gain a better understanding of what to expect from our Pilates sessions. In addition, you have the option of the following:

− An anthropometry assessment including weight, height and Body Mass Index; circumference measurements and a body fat analysis

− A Digital Postural Analysis.

The Introductory workshop is a requirement prior to commencing in our group sessions. This is a 45-minute session, conducted in a group, where you will be introduced to the principles and fundamentals of Pilates and taken through a series of exercises. This workshop allows you to become familiar with Pilates terminology and equipment, ensuring you are well equipped to join our group sessions.

Should you choose to do Private (one-on-one) sessions your “Introductory workshop” will form part of your initial private session.

Initial assessment: By appointment

Introductory workshop: Saturdays 8:00 - 8:45am or 11:45 - 12:30pm (Booking essential)

Group Sessions

Maximum of 8 people in a group. Sessions run for 45 minutes. All sessions incorporate both mat and equipment work for head to toe conditioning.

Private Sessions

Private Sessions are by appointment & incorporate mat & equipment work. The instructor works one-on-one with the individual ensuring exercises are executed to perfection ,ensuring optimal results. Flexibility, strength, muscle tone & coordination are all targeted in accordance with individual goals.

Pilates Bootcamp (B)

Click here for information about our Pilates Bootcamp

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Price List

Booking is essential for all sessions.

Private Health Fund rebates may be applicable.

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