Pilates
About Pilates
Pilates is a fusion of Eastern and Western forms of exercise based on six principles: concentration, breathing, centering, placement, relaxed control, fluidity of movement. It can be seen as an exploration of the effect of the breath on the use of the abdominal muscles and dynamic alignment. Practitioners may see improvements in body awareness, graceful movement, postural balance, muscular stamina, and in general health.
Pilates consists of a series of exercises that address the body as a whole; strengthening the centre, lengthening the spine, building muscle tone and improving posture and flexibility. Working from the inside out Pilates is also an excellent rehabilitation system for back, knee, hip and shoulder injuries. Each session is conducted calmly with concentration and controlled breathing. You will leave the class physically and mentally refreshed with a feeling of well-being.
Levels of Pilates
Beginners classes are designed for complete beginners
Improvers For those with a least 1 years experience
Open Level is for all levels.
Ester Escolano
Ester discovered Pilates during her dance training as it helped her to overcome an incapacitating knee injury. Through her experience she has seen the benefits that a connection between body, mind and
breathing can bring and she is willing to share this with others.
Ester has studied a variety of Pilates' techniques, combining traditional Pilates with modern principles of exercise science, drawing from Body Control Pilates among others. She keeps up to date with new developments in the field through workshops and is working toward additional certifications. Her aim is to continue learning and growing as a teacher. She is particularly interested in developing a better understanding of complementary subjects based on mind and body training, such as the Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais and yoga. She is a member of Register Exercise Professionals (REPS) and has a degree in Podiatry/Chiropody from the University Complutense of Madrid (Spain).
Ester applies a somatic approach to Pilates, with an emphasis on the connection between mind and body to achieve correct postural alignment whilst paying attention to breathing. Ester is a caring and encouraging teacher with a keen eye for detail, helping each client to improve body awareness, alignment and mobility, as well as releasing muscle tension.
Rehabilitation for Pilates
Rehabilitation Pilates is for those who have sports injuries, back, disc or shoulder problems. With a maximum of 7 people in the class, the teacher is able to focus on the individual and tailor specific exercises to your needs.
Booking
All courses and workshops need to be booked with full payment in advance. Please telephone us on 020 8981 6938 or send a cheque payable to 'Bodywise' to 119 Roman Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 0QN.
Refunds are not given after the first class in the course. Any credit notes or transfers may be subject to 5% administration charge.
Drop-in classes are on a first-come, first-served basis, and paid for at the time of the class with no advance bookings.
* Please note that under very exceptional circumstances including under-subscription or teacher illness we regret that a course or class may be cancelled or rearranged. Bodywise will make every effort to inform those concerned of any change or potential change. If an event has been paid for in advance then the individuals will obviously be eligible for a credit note/refund of the amounts equal to the unused proportion of the original payments and, if requested, will be given assistance as to how they may continue with their practice at Bodywise.
