 What is Pilates?
Developed by Joseph Pilates, these exercises build long muscles and develop core control to create an evenly conditioned body.
Pilates exercises improve the mind-body connection. By emphasizing proper breathing, correct spinal and pelvic alignment, and complete concentration on smooth, flowing movement, you become acutely aware of how your body feels, where it is in space, and how to control its movement. The quality of movement is valued over quantity of repetitions and proper breathing is essential. Correct breathing helps you execute movements with maximum power and efficiency, and can reduce stress.
No other exercise system is so gentle to your body while giving it a challenging workout. Dancers and athletes have practiced Pilates for decades - finding it ideal for building strength, stamina and flexibility.
Courses at the studio are currently unavailable.
Please contact us if you are interested in doing Pilates classes.
Holistic classes for corporations and private groups are available by special arrangement. Classes can be held at our studio, or if you prefer, at your own venue. Please enquire at the reception or e-mail us at dance@swingapore.com.
All Pilates classes are Mat classes. Please bring along your own towel (at least 70 x 38 cm) to class.
Pilates Intro (4-week courses)
For those who have never had any Pilates experience or who are returning to Pilates after some time off. This is a necessary introduction to the basic principles of Pilates, focusing on the breath pattern and the essential fundamental exercises that will carry you on into the Pilates for Dancers and Mummy Tummy-Lates classes.
Pilates For Dancers (On-going classes)
Continuing with developing and understanding the basic principles of Pilates, you will challenge your core strength and deep core stabilizers. These classes are for dancers with the aim to prevent injury, improve technique and increase understanding of movement principles. Non-dancers are welcome to take this class - it will still be a workout for you! Completion of the Intro to Pilates 4-week course is required.
Mummy Tummy-lates (8-week courses)
For those of you needing to re-discover your pelvic floor and core abdominal muscles to help support your body after child birth. Get your body into streamlined fitness with Pilates-based exercises that are focused on mums’ “special” areas. Completion of the Intro to Pilates 4-week course is required. Sleeping babies, not yet crawling are welcome!
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