Discover the difference Pilates can make to your life. Develop your core control, tone muscles and improve strength and posture. Ideal if you are new to Pilates or if you want to work at a more gentle level.
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Pilates is a form of body conditioning that concentrates on building strength from the core of the body. On this course, learn controlled movements and breathing patterns that will improve posture, muscular strength, mobility and breathing. A variety of exercises are performed, flowing smoothly from one to the other whilst focusing on technique and control.
What will we cover?
Each class will have a varied theme, including: - Standing well - Basic knowledge of alignment - Breathing patterns - Working the abdominals - Working for a healthy, strong back - Hip, thigh and leg exercise.
Each class builds upon the last so that you gradually become more physically challenged and as your body responds you feel more in tune and aware of your movements and stature.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Use core muscles effectively - Practise lateral breathing - Perform muscular strength and endurance exercises - Have a working knowledge of how to improve standing posture.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is specifically for beginners, and those wanting to work at a gentler pace. At this level you will learn all of the basic principles and techniques before being introduced to more challenging exercises. You will need to be able to read and write short sentences, follow verbal instructions, observe and copy physical movements and use spatial awareness within a group.
Please contact your GP for advice if you have any health conditions which may impact on your participation in the course. In addition, please ensure that you tell the tutor about any conditions or concerns at the start of the course.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
This is an online, practical course. There will be demonstrations and explanations by the tutor. As for face to face teaching, there will be opportunities to ask questions during class. Please note that it helps the tutor to give more precise individual feedback if your webcam/camera gives a clear picture of the whole of your body as you participate.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
You should wear loose, comfortable clothing and socks. You will need a Pilates or yoga mat. A small cushion and/or towel may be useful for comfort and alignment. Please avoid eating at least one and a half hours prior to exercising.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Students can continue to reinforce and build their Pilates knowledge by enrolling on the next term’s beginners’ course or progress to Pilates mixed levels.
We’re sorry. We don’t have a bio ready for the tutor of this class at the moment, but we’re working on it! Watch this space.
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Designed to stretch, move and relax you; Cathy's classes are fun and welcoming both to beginners and regulars. She passionately believes that everyone can benefit from exercise as it leads to positive mental and physical changes to everyday life. Cathy has over 15 years experience; holding qualifications in Pilates, Movement for Older People, and Yoga. Her clients include everyone from older adults and young professionals to those with specialist needs including arthritis, back pain and MS. Clients are welcome to vist her sessions - please come along and give it a go.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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On this course, learn controlled movements and breathing patterns that will improve posture, muscular strength, mobility and breathing. A variety of exercises are performed, flowing smoothly from one to the other whilst focusing on technique and control.Discover the difference Pilates can make to your life. Develop your core control, tone muscles and improve strength and posture. Ideal if you are new to Pilates or if you want to work at a more gentle level.Each class will have a varied theme, including:<br>- Standing well<br>- Basic knowledge of alignment<br>- Breathing patterns<br>- Working the abdominals<br>- Working for a healthy, strong back<br>- Hip, thigh and leg exercise.<br><br>Each class builds upon the last so that you gradually become more physically challenged and as your body responds you feel more in tune and aware of your movements and stature.- Use core muscles effectively<br>- Practise lateral breathing<br>- Perform muscular strength and endurance exercises<br>- Have a working knowledge of how to improve standing posture.<p>This course is specifically for beginners, and those wanting to work at a gentler pace. At this level you will learn all of the basic principles and techniques before being introduced to more challenging exercises. You will need to be able to read and write short sentences, follow verbal instructions, observe and copy physical movements and use spatial awareness within a group.<br><br>Please contact your GP for advice if you have any health conditions which may impact on your participation in the course. In addition, please ensure that you tell the tutor about any conditions or concerns at the start of the course.</p>This is a practical course. There will be demonstrations and explanations by the tutor. 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On this course, learn controlled movements and breathing patterns that will improve posture, muscular strength, mobility and breathing. A variety of exercises are performed, flowing smoothly from one to the other whilst focusing on technique and control.Discover the difference Pilates can make to your life. Develop your core control, tone muscles and improve strength and posture. Ideal if you are new to Pilates or if you want to work at a more gentle level.Each class will have a varied theme, including:<br>- Standing well<br>- Basic knowledge of alignment<br>- Breathing patterns<br>- Working the abdominals<br>- Working for a healthy, strong back<br>- Hip, thigh and leg exercise.<br><br>Each class builds upon the last so that you gradually become more physically challenged and as your body responds you feel more in tune and aware of your movements and stature.- Use core muscles effectively<br>- Practise lateral breathing<br>- Perform muscular strength and endurance exercises<br>- Have a working knowledge of how to improve standing posture.<p>This course is specifically for beginners, and those wanting to work at a gentler pace. At this level you will learn all of the basic principles and techniques before being introduced to more challenging exercises. You will need to be able to read and write short sentences, follow verbal instructions, observe and copy physical movements and use spatial awareness within a group.<br><br>Please contact your GP for advice if you have any health conditions which may impact on your participation in the course. In addition, please ensure that you tell the tutor about any conditions or concerns at the start of the course.</p>This is an online, practical course. There will be demonstrations and explanations by the tutor. As for face to face teaching, there will be opportunities to ask questions during class. Please note that it helps the tutor to give more precise individual feedback if your webcam/camera gives a clear picture of the whole of your body as you participate.You should wear loose, comfortable clothing and socks. You will need a Pilates or yoga mat. A small cushion and/or towel may be useful for comfort and alignment. 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Ideal if you are new to Pilates or if you want to work at a gentle level.Each class will have a varied theme, including:<br>- Standing well<br>- Basic knowledge of alignment<br>- Breathing patterns<br>- Working the abdominals<br>- Working for a healthy, strong back<br>- Hip, thigh and leg exercise.<br><br>Each class builds upon the last so that you gradually become more physically challenged and as your body responds you feel more in tune and aware of your movements and stature.- Use core muscles effectively<br>- Practise lateral breathing<br>- Perform muscular strength and endurance exercises<br>- Have a working knowledge of how to improve standing posture.<p>A range of Pilates levels are offered at the City Lit and you are advised to choose the level that is the most appropriate. This course is specifically for beginners, and those completely new to Pilates. At this level you will learn all of the basic principles and technique before being introduced to more challenging exercises. 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Information on books will be given during the course, but these are not essential.Students can progress to Pilates mixed levels.WellbeingPilatesvirtual3087682Pilates beginners189189https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/p/i/pilates_beginners_fjf78_-_fjf80-1024_34.jpgInStockDaytimeMonKeeley StreetAvailable courses5-10 weeksWeekday2027-01-11T00:00:00+00:00BeginnersJan 2027Health & wellbeingFJF78189189Pilates beginners151132189Eleanor Shearnpilates-beginners/fjf78-2627Learn Pilates’ exercises to improve your general health at a gentle and enjoyable pace. This course covers basic moves to improve core strength, balance and posture. Suitable for all, including complete beginners and those who want to exercise at a slower pace.0000-Available|2027-01-11 00:00:00Pilates is a form of body conditioning that concentrates on building strength from the core (centre) of the body. It can help improve posture, muscular strength, mobility, breathing techniques and relaxation. <br> A variety of exercises are performed, flowing smoothly from one to the other whilst focusing on technique and control. Unlike many other body conditioning methods, Pilates focuses on working with a mild engagement of the core muscles and offers a unique approach to improving well-being.Learn Pilates’ exercises to improve your general health at a gentle and enjoyable pace. This course covers basic moves to improve core strength, balance and posture. Suitable for all, including complete beginners and those who want to exercise at a slower pace.Each class will have a varied theme including good standing posture; basic knowledge of alignment; breathing patterns; working the abdominals; working for a healthy, strong back; improving spinal mobility; hip, thigh and leg exercise. Each class builds upon the last so that you gradually become more physically challenged and as your body responds you feel more in tune and aware of your movements and stature.- Use core muscles effectively<br>- Improve balance<br> - Practise lateral breathing<br> - Perform muscular strength exercises<br>- Have a working knowledge of how to improve standing posture<br>- Practice relaxation techniques.<p>This course is suitable for beginners and students with some experience, or those who want to work at a gentle pace. At this level you will learn all of the basic principles and techniques before being introduced to more challenging exercises. Variations are given for exercises to meet the needs of individual learners.<br><br>You will need to be able to read and write short sentences, follow verbal instructions, observe and copy physical movements and use spatial awareness.<br><br>Please contact your GP for advice if you have any health conditions which may impact on your participation in the course. In addition, please ensure that you tell the tutor about any conditions or concerns at the start of the course.</p>• Practical class work <br>• Following tutor demonstration<br>• Explanations including visualisation<br>• Some one-to-one guidance from the tutor<br>• Group work<br>• Printed hand outs<br>• Use of images, repetition and some anatomical knowledge<br>Although there is no specific work set outside of the class, students will gain most benefit if exercises are performed regularly and practised between classes.You should wear loose, comfortable clothing. 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Ideal if you are new to Pilates or if you want to work at a more gentle level.,Discover the difference Pilates can make to your life. Develop your core control, tone muscles and improve strength and posture. Ideal if you are new to Pilates or if you want to work at a gentle level.,Learn Pilates’ exercises to improve your general health at a gentle and enjoyable pace. This course covers basic moves to improve core strength, balance and posture. Suitable for all, including complete beginners and those who want to exercise at a slower pace.0000-Available|2026-11-25 00:00:00Pilates is a form of body conditioning that concentrates on building strength from the core of the body. On this course, learn controlled movements and breathing patterns that will improve posture, muscular strength, mobility and breathing. A variety of exercises are performed, flowing smoothly from one to the other whilst focusing on technique and control.,Pilates is a form of body conditioning that concentrates on building strength from the core (centre) of the body. It can help improve posture, muscular strength, mobility, breathing techniques and relaxation. <br> A variety of exercises are performed, flowing smoothly from one to the other whilst focusing on technique and control. Unlike many other body conditioning methods, Pilates focuses on working with a mild engagement of the core muscles and offers a unique approach to improving well-being.Discover the difference Pilates can make to your life. Develop your core control, tone muscles and improve strength and posture. Ideal if you are new to Pilates or if you want to work at a more gentle level.,Discover the difference Pilates can make to your life. Develop your core control, tone muscles and improve strength and posture. Ideal if you are new to Pilates or if you want to work at a gentle level.,Learn Pilates’ exercises to improve your general health at a gentle and enjoyable pace. This course covers basic moves to improve core strength, balance and posture. Suitable for all, including complete beginners and those who want to exercise at a slower pace.Each class will have a varied theme, including:<br>- Standing well<br>- Basic knowledge of alignment<br>- Breathing patterns<br>- Working the abdominals<br>- Working for a healthy, strong back<br>- Hip, thigh and leg exercise.<br><br>Each class builds upon the last so that you gradually become more physically challenged and as your body responds you feel more in tune and aware of your movements and stature.,Each class will have a varied theme including good standing posture; basic knowledge of alignment; breathing patterns; working the abdominals; working for a healthy, strong back; improving spinal mobility; hip, thigh and leg exercise. Each class builds upon the last so that you gradually become more physically challenged and as your body responds you feel more in tune and aware of your movements and stature.- Use core muscles effectively<br>- Practise lateral breathing<br>- Perform muscular strength and endurance exercises<br>- Have a working knowledge of how to improve standing posture.,- Use core muscles effectively<br>- Improve balance<br> - Practise lateral breathing<br> - Perform muscular strength exercises<br>- Have a working knowledge of how to improve standing posture<br>- Practice relaxation techniques.<p>This course is specifically for beginners, and those wanting to work at a gentler pace. At this level you will learn all of the basic principles and techniques before being introduced to more challenging exercises. You will need to be able to read and write short sentences, follow verbal instructions, observe and copy physical movements and use spatial awareness within a group.<br><br>Please contact your GP for advice if you have any health conditions which may impact on your participation in the course. In addition, please ensure that you tell the tutor about any conditions or concerns at the start of the course</p>,<p>This course is specifically for beginners, and those wanting to work at a gentler pace. At this level you will learn all of the basic principles and techniques before being introduced to more challenging exercises. You will need to be able to read and write short sentences, follow verbal instructions, observe and copy physical movements and use spatial awareness within a group.<br><br>Please contact your GP for advice if you have any health conditions which may impact on your participation in the course. In addition, please ensure that you tell the tutor about any conditions or concerns at the start of the course.</p>,<p>A range of Pilates levels are offered at the City Lit and you are advised to choose the level that is the most appropriate. This course is specifically for beginners, and those completely new to Pilates. At this level you will learn all of the basic principles and technique before being introduced to more challenging exercises. This is also a good level for anyone recovering from injury or illness. You will need to be able to read and write short sentences, follow verbal instructions, observe and copy physical movements and use spatial awareness within a group.<br><br>Please contact your GP for advice if you have any health conditions which may impact on your participation in the course. In addition, please ensure that you tell the tutor about any conditions or concerns at the start of the course</p>,<p>This course is suitable for beginners and students with some experience, or those who want to work at a gentle pace. At this level you will learn all of the basic principles and techniques before being introduced to more challenging exercises. Variations are given for exercises to meet the needs of individual learners.<br><br>You will need to be able to read and write short sentences, follow verbal instructions, observe and copy physical movements and use spatial awareness.<br><br>Please contact your GP for advice if you have any health conditions which may impact on your participation in the course. In addition, please ensure that you tell the tutor about any conditions or concerns at the start of the course.</p>This is an online, practical course. There will be demonstrations and explanations by the tutor. As for face to face teaching, there will be opportunities to ask questions during class. Please note that it helps the tutor to give more precise individual feedback if your webcam/camera gives a clear picture of the whole of your body as you participate.,This is a practical course. There will be demonstrations and explanations by the tutor. As for face to face teaching, there will be opportunities to ask questions during class.,- Practical class work, following tutor demonstration<br>- Use of images, repetition and some anatomical knowledge<br>- Some one-to-one guidance from the tutor.<br><br>Although there is no specific work set outside of the class, students will gain most benefit if exercises are performed regularly and practised between classes.,• Practical class work <br>• Following tutor demonstration<br>• Explanations including visualisation<br>• Some one-to-one guidance from the tutor<br>• Group work<br>• Printed hand outs<br>• Use of images, repetition and some anatomical knowledge<br>Although there is no specific work set outside of the class, students will gain most benefit if exercises are performed regularly and practised between classes.Students can continue to reinforce and build their Pilates knowledge by enrolling on the next term’s beginners’ course or progress to Pilates mixed levels.,Students can progress to Pilates mixed levels.WellbeingPilatesconfigurable
