ABOUT
Get your Body working for You!
Whether you are looking to improve strength, flexibility or mobility,
here at Pilates by Bodyworks we offer a variety of classes to suit all
needs & abilities.
The studio is located outside the village of Ballingarry which is approx 30mins drive from Thurles town, Cashel, Clonmel & Kilkenny.
You can enjoy Reformer classes in small groups of 7. All participants are well spaced out with sanitizing stations for each individual. The studio is well ventilated to ensure safety.
*1:1's are by appointment only. Cost €60. Deposit paid when booking*
In a 1-1 session you will get the full attention of the instructor. These sessions are invaluable to each individual. It sets the foundation & builds confidence for the participant before joining a class. In a 1-1 you will learn the workings of the reformer machine & how to incorporate the basic principles of Pilates into your practice. You will be shown & corrected on technique and the finer details of each exercise. This can give people a feeling of being a step ahead before going into a beginners group class. It is also ideal for those who are already doing Pilates but would like to improve on their practice.
Check out my blog page for demo's &
follow along to short mat sessions suitable for back care, pregnancy and chair Pilates for the elderly.
What is Pilates?
Pilates is a system of low impact exercises which enhance each persons physical and mental health once practiced regularly.
Pilates corrects postural misalignments in the body by performing specifically designed exercises using body weight as resistance and the connection of deep support muscles known as ‘’The Core/Powerhouse".
When working from the inside out, the movement becomes graceful and deliberate. Pilates promotes torso stability, postural alignment and more efficient movement.
Throughout your Pilates journey you will learn 6 fundamental principles:
Breathing
Centering
Concentration
Control
Flow
Precision
What is Reformer Pilates?
Reformer Pilates consists of performing a combination of movements on a large piece of equipment called the Reformer. Specially designed to challenge & strengthen the body, the 'reformer' is so named because it was created to reform the body & movement of the participant. Consisting of a large frame, topped with a flat cushioned platform (carriage) which is attached to the frame by springs of different tension and moves as you push or pull with your legs or arms. The reformer also has long straps which can also be used to move the carriage as you push and pull the straps with your hands or feet. Through a variety of carefully designed movements, Reformer Pilates provides a full body workout.
To see some videos and demonstrations go to my blog or check out Instagram @pilates_by_bodyworks
Contact: 0894862782
Location: The Enterprise Centre,
Lower Ballingarry,
Thurles,
Co. Tipperary.
E41W9X9
On Demand Video Library
With our On Demand option you can now bring your Pilates session anywhere and do it at any time! Even if you don't have your mat to roll out grab a towel or just lay on the floor and select from the
On Demand Library.
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Beginner Intro
Beginner 1
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INSTRUCTOR
Natacha Ivors
Pilates Instructor
Natacha is a certified advanced mat Pilates Instructor since 2014.
In 2019 she qualified as a STOTT® Reformer Instructor and now teaches Essential level, Intermediate and Advanced level Reformer classes.
Natacha has trained with Complete Body Movement, a Licensed Training Centre of Merrithew™ (www.merrithew.com), founders of STOTT PILATES®, who are leaders in mindful movement and used by studios and fitness facilities worldwide.
Her classes are designed for all fitness levels whether you are about to start your fitness journey or you are an elite athlete or if you are simply looking to move better and feel better.
Natacha comes from a sporting background and has had her own fair share of injuries & issues with movement which gives her an understanding of the challenges while recovering from pain & injury. She studied health studies and sports injuries in Cork College of Commerce in 2002 & went on to further her training with the National Training Centre where she qualified as a Neuromuscular Therapist in 2013. It was while she was studying NMT that she discovered Pilates and the power of this type of movement for healing and recovery.
Natacha is very passionate about how the Pilates method can help to improve health and wellbeing and is committed to helping each person develop strength, flexibility, muscle tone and improve mobility.
She is also a reflexology practioner & has over 18 years experience on how the body works. This along with her experience as a Neuromuscular Therapist allows Natacha to tailor her classes and one on one sessions
to each individual.
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