I can help you to find ease where there is pain, strength where there is weakness and balance in all of your systems to help you feel better. I am experienced in supporting professional athletes in their training regime and also helping people recover from surgery and injuries.
In simple terms, this is understanding how a joint works and moves and also how it relates to the rest of the body. This is essential for rehabilitation after surgery or injury and for bringing muscular function back into balance.
A simple way to explain embodiment is the process of dropping down from your thinking mind into your feeling body. You feel embodied when you are in touch with the present moment, fully aware of your senses and not stuck in your head. I think of embodiment as the foundation to everything else that you do.
Classes offer seated, accessible movements to get your energy flowing and help you to build awareness of your physical & energetic body. You will learn techniques to make and hold space in the body, mobilise & stabilise your joints, and reduce pain & stiffness. Breathing techniques used will calm the nervous system and oxygenate your entire system to enhance overall well being.
My teaching style draws heavily on inviting you to tune into your senses, somatically experience your body and to work towards being embodied and present as we move through various exercises. You will feel safe throughout the class and will leave feeling refreshed, connected and balanced.
The Gyrotonic method uses specialised equipment to support the body to work beyond its current capabilities. You will learn an intelligent way of moving, building functional strength and improving your agility. Regardless of age or experience, this system will improve joint mobility, build core strength and help you to move with less pain and more freedom.
The Gyrotonic Pulley Tower is highly adjustable, so it can be tailored to fit each individual. It supports the body to move through increased range of motion without jarring or compression. It is a system that has become widely used by professional golfers, tennis players and dancers. Those with back pain, shoulder or hip issues can benefit greatly as well as those recovering from injury or surgery. You will find yourself being challenged in new ways and feel great at the end of your session!
At the start of my career I certified in traditional equipment and mat Pilates. Over the years I have developed a more holistic and playful approach, applying my knowledge to create bespoke sessions for the needs of my clients. Biomechanics and alignment are at the centre of what I offer as well as focus on breathing, elongation of muscles, decompression of joints and building a dynamic core.
Coaching sessions include building awareness, posture and alignment, breathwork leading into voice, as well as communication & presentations skills. Combining ideas of all modalities offered above, sessions are tailored to suit your individual needs.
