Fara Physiotherapy
Pilates in Ilkley & Nidderdale
At Fara Physiotherapy, we offer expert-led pilates services in Nidderdale and Ilkley.
Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on balance, posture, strength and flexibility. It’s suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.
One to One & Small Group Pilates
- One-one
- Two-one
- Classes (available at Nidderdale Clinic only)
- Reformer (available at Nidderdale Clinic only)
Pilates Classes
- Centering - The term used to describe your body's centre or 'powerhouse'. Often described as your 'core' or 'trunk stability'.
- Concentration – During Pilates you should concentrate on your body to move in smooth and controlled movements. This improved body awareness.
- Control – Every exercise in Pilates must be done with control. Fundamentally its about you being in control of your body against gravity.
- Flow - Exercises flow and transition from one into another to help build strength, control and stamina.
- Precision - aiming for directed and precise movement with controlled repetition to allow transference into everyday life and activity.
- Breathing - This focuses on coordinating breathing with movement and allows effective and optimal use and control of your muscles and movement.
Benefits of Pilates may include:
- Improved breathing control whilst doing other forms of exercise
- improved control and technique during endurance sports
- Improved balance, control and coordination
- A great form of active recovery following your chosen sport or hobby
- It may help towards injury reduction and is a great form of exercise during injury.
- Improved control and strength whilst improving flexibility.
