Balance of Life Pilates, located in Cheltenham, offers Pilates classes at three different venues. With Hatherley Pilates available in two locations on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, as well as Leckhampton Pilates on Tuesdays, clients have flexibility in choosing classes that suit their schedule. The mat-based classes provided are informal, friendly, and small in order to ensure high-quality instruction and individual attention. The studio also offers “Basic Principle Introductory Workshops” and pre-booked Private Classes.
Understanding that balance begins with our bodies, Balance of Life Pilates focuses on correcting postural imbalances through its exercises. Whether it's spending long hours hunched over a computer or engaging in other habitual actions, Pilates is renowned for addressing these issues. By constantly moving and progressing through 5 to 10 repetitions of each exercise, the method emphasises the powerhouse (the core or trunk) and building strength there first. This holistic approach targeting the core and stabilising muscles is why Pilates comes highly recommended by GPs, physiotherapists, chiropractors, and other health professionals.
It provides functional, remedial movement that strengthens and stretches the entire body from the inside out, ensuring exercises that are both safe and effective.
At Balance of Life Pilates, the studio specialises in the STOTT PILATES method, which is a contemporary approach to Joseph Pilates' original exercise method. Practitioners follow exercises designed to restore the natural curves of the spine and rebalance the muscles around the joints. The focus on core strength, movement, and flexibility makes Pilates suitable for individuals of all genders, body types, and ability levels. It is applicable to those recovering from injuries, individuals involved in sport-specific training, as well as those seeking to enhance their everyday life.
There are numerous benefits to engaging in Pilates at Balance of Life. These include developing longer and leaner muscles, building core strength and stability, improving posture and flexibility, preventing injuries, and finding relief from stress, aches, and pains (especially in the lower back, neck, and shoulders). Pilates also enhances balance and coordination, heightens mind-body awareness, and complements other methods of exercise while improving performance in sport.
For those interested in joining Balance of Life Pilates, they can easily find the studio on Facebook for more information and updates. It is a place where individuals can experience the transformative effects of Pilates and discover the balance their bodies and minds crave.