Yogalates

A combination of Pilates & Yoga to stretch and strengthen your body. The emphasis is on core control in all poses and focus on breathing while in motion. The full body is covered, leaving you feeling toned and flexible.

This course is also useful in that it is of value to “pelvic floor strengthening” and relaxation for post natal women, and also the benefits of helping to decrease PMT as well as pre and post menopausal symptoms.

Course Description: This is a user-friendly fitness style of yoga and pilates suitable for the general and athletic population. The emphasis on pilates focuses on developing the deep stabilizing muscles of the torso and strengthening core abdominal and back muscles. The focus of yoga is to breathe, stretch and feel. The non-impact resistance eliminates stress on joints, realigns muscle imbalances and focuses on maintaining neutral pelvic and spinal alignment.

Materials: Yoga or Pilates Mat - eg. Camping roll-out thin foam mattress

General Course Outcomes:

To improve core stability and body balance.
To enhance performance in sports and daily activities.
To increase flexibility, agility, and mobility.
To flatten and define abdominals.
To have better posture.
To improve circulation.
To build stronger, longer, and leaner muscles.