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About Pilates
Who was Joseph Pilates?
Born in Monchengladbach, Germany, Joseph Pilates had a number of childhood illnesses including rickets, asthma, and rheumatic fever. Its clear from his life story that he had and developed the grit and determination, self awareness, and belief that he did not have to live blighted by these conditions, but that he could do something about it, and its with thanks to him for doing so that we have his wonderful method from which so many people benefit today. Indeed, it was through experimenting with a number of different health and fitness approaches that he managed to rebuild his body strength to a fine physique. Elements of the methods he used - yoga, martial arts, gymnastics, skiing, self-defence, dance, circus training and weight training - can be recognised in Josephs early teaching. Bye selecting what he found were the most effective aspects of each, he developed a system, a method based upon perfect balance of strength and flexibility which at the time he called "C
Contrology".
Loved and respected by his clients, Joseph never doubted that one day his method of exerc ise would be loved and become popular worldwide.
Joseph Pilates famously once said:
"Health is a Duty. Not only is health a normal condition, but it is our duty to not only attain it, but to maintain it"
Who is your teacher?
I'm Kat. I have been doing pilates for almost 20 years and finally qualified to teach in 2013.
I am very proud of my certification with body control Pilates, a very highly esteemed training provider. I have been inspired by many amazing teachers and fortunate to attend workshops and teacher training with many internationally renowned teachers including Brooke Siler, Madeleine Black, Lesley Logan, Anula Maiberg, Lynne Robinson, Miranda Bass, Cara Reeser, Micheal Fitz and Ton Vogt, plus many others.
At the time in my life I found pilates I was on just in my 20's, and already experiencing widespread frequent joint pain. I was diagnosed with Hypermobility Ehlers Danlos Syndrome in my 30's and suddenly it all made sense. Fortunately my childhood and teens was fuil of sport, so it wasn't until my early 20's when I went to university and didn't take as much care of my body that the impact of this genetic condition was really apparent.
I am very proud that through my own self belief, will power, intelligence and having developed a very deep love of Pilates, I now have the tools to fix myself, to help others and, very importantly, to pass on to my children. I have never looked back....
I believe in the Pilates method through and through.
Pilates is a discipline, and is about will power and self discipline.
You really cannot rely on others, when you find Pilates it is your own journey, your own dedication from which you will benefit.
I am extremely proud I never have pain anymore, my training really helps me manage symptoms of HEDS aswell as Asthma (thought to be due to Mast cell activation) and dysautonomia. Indeed, Joseph Pilates himself was a sickly child and in developing this method he was able to stay well, keep fit and healthy - and pass on those skills to others.
My regular practice and dedication to Pilates is essential to keeping me feeling fit, pain free and well, and my own determination to ensure my children feel well, they now have regular physiotherapy in school, and I teach them pilates and truly believe they will benefit greatly, and all children, and adults should learn these skills.
Pilates is a lifestyle, and I LOVE it - and I want to share this with YOU!
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10% off ALL bookings made before 31st August, 2021
To celebrate relocating to the very lovely headcorn in Kent, I'm offering all my customers 10% off any booking made before 31st August, 2021.
In order to claim your reduced price it will be necessary to call me, Kat, on 07747 464828 or email pilateswise@mail.com in order to process the booking with the discounted price, so please do not book online if you wish to make use of the offer.
See you in September!