What is Pilates
Pilates is an exercise method, designed to elongate, strengthen and restore the body to balance. Based upon an anatomical understanding of the body's muscular and skeletal systems, the Pilates teacher creates a comprehensive exercise programme for the client.

Classes will focus on specific areas individually, whilst using exercises that integrate the whole body, to re-educate and restore it to optimum muscular and skeletal function.

It is this holistic approach that sets Pilates apart from many other forms of exercise
Benefits of Pilates
 The Benefits of Pilates

  • Improves your posture, aligment and muscle tone
  • Improves mobility and flexibility of the spine
  • Promotes a more efficient and supportive core
  • Complements training for athletes
  • Facilitates injury prevention and physical rehabilitation
  • Offers a safe and excellent form of exercise for ante and post-natal women
  • Alleviates aches and pains
  • Helps maintain and can improve bone density
  • Offers a safe and beneficial form of exercise for a wide range of  medical conditions including Scoliosis, Osteoporosis, Arthritis, and   Multiple Sclerosis.
  • Relieves stress and tension and promotes a feeling of well-being
  • Expands body awareness
  • Integrates mind, body and spirit
  • Improves quality of life

 
When you walk in to a pilates class focus your mind completely on your body, learn to re-edcate your muscles, be prepared to work hard,  move better and enjoy the wonderful benefits pilates has to offer.  We have a wide range of classes available from back care, injury rehabilitation, pre and postnatal to advanced level classes all aiming to help you improve your posture, core strength, flexibilty and co-ordination and private classes to focus specifically on you. Leave feeling refreshed, invigirated and with a better sense of well being.
 
Pilates classes are open to everyone regardless of age or fitness level.

 For further information and bookings contact Dee Ainsworth
T: 07935947581
E: pilates@oastosteopathy.co.uk
 

“In 10 Sessions you will feel the difference, in 20 you will see the difference, and in 30 you'll have a whole new body”Joseph Pilates
Class times
       

Pilates Matwork Class Timetable 2011

 

Monday 7-8pm The Oast Osteopathy, Sittingbourne - Beginners

Monday 8.15-9.15pm The Oast Osteopathy, Sittingbourne - Imp/Int

 

Tuesday 8-9pm The Oast Osteopathy, Sittingbourne Int/Adv

 

Wednesday 5.15-6.15pm The Oast Osteopathy, Sittingbourne Beg/imp

Wednesday 6.30-7.30pm The Oast Osteopathy, Sittingbourne Gen

Wednesday 8.15-9.15pm The Oast Osteopathy, Sittingbourne Gen

 

Thursday 7.45-8.45pm The Oast Osteopathy, Sittingbourne - Int

 

 

Saturday 9.45-10.45am The Oast Osteopathy, Sittingbourne Beg/Imp

Saturday 10.50-11.50 am - The Oast Osteopathy Back Care/Beginners




Pilates Induction £35 - 1 hour private session 

Learn the essential fundamentals and key elements of Pilates with beginner level exercises.  Essential for all new clients or if you have any injuries or medical conditions. Available weekdays, evenings and saturdays.

 

 

Pilates Matwork Classes - Monthly £28 for 4 weeks/£35 5 weeks

Mat based exercises for the whole body. Mats and small equipment are provided for the classes. Maximum of 8 per class. Must be pre booked. Loose comfortable clothing reccomended. Please see the timetable for further info.

 

 

One to One Classes £35  - 1 hour private session - 2:1 £40  - 3:1 £45

Enjoy the benefits of a private one to one session to work on your specific aims and goals and to refine your Pilates technique. Suitable for back care, beginners, intermediate and advance levels and includes exercises on the foam roller, toning circle, resistance band, arc barrels and stability ball.

 

 

Pre and Postnatal Pilates 1:1 - £30 for 45/60min

Specifically designed for mothers to be throughout your pregnancy and for the postnatal period where posture, pelvic floor strength and relaxation are the key

 

 

 

Terms and Conditions

 



    • 24 hours cancellation noticed is required or a small fee maybe charged
    • Mat classes need to be pre booked and are limited to 9 per class.
      • Please note that all mat courses run consecutivley and regretfully refunds are not available for missed sessions and can not be carried over into the next block of classes. Any  missed classes due to illness, holidays etc can be made up where there is space is available in other classes, please contact me in advance to check first.
      • All mats and small equipment are provided for the classes. Ie Overballs, Exercise Bands, Stability Ball, Foam Rollers, Toning Circles and Spikey Balls, which are all regularly used in class. 
      •  If you think you may be pregnant please advise your teacher.
      • You are responsible for your own body and must stop exercising if you need to.
      • Payments by cheque are Payable to Dee Ainsworth
          


          




    About the Instructors:

    Dee Ainsworth
    Dee is trained in pilates with the Pilates Foundation and is a level 3 member of the Register of exercise professionals and has been teaching pilates matwork classes since 2007. Dee first started pilates in 1999 to compliment her training as a dancer and an injury led and inspired her to start teaching pilates. She has been teaching pilates here at the Oast since 2009 and also teaches in health clubs, and alongside physiotherapists. Dees'classes are based on her experience as a dancer and the evolved and classical pilates repertoire.
    for more information www.yourbodypilates.co.uk

    Claire Lloyd
    Claire is an Osteopath here at the Oast. She graduated from the European School of Osteopathy in 2005 and began teaching Pilates in 2010 after realising the benefits that regular pilates lessons had made to her patients. Claire uses Pilates exercises as a treatmet approach along side her Osteopathy as well as taking classes.