Our position within the Pilates market

As the popularity of Pilates continues to grow, so too does the diversity of what it represents in terms of ethos and substance. We therefore feel it is important that we define our position within this ever expanding section of the wellbeing market place.

Our approach to movement teaching is not defined by Pilates as an isolated discipline or method. Our work is an eclectic reflection of the breadth of training we have received and experience we have gathered over decades of movement teaching practice. While much of what we do emanates from years of experience teaching Pilates and training others to do so, we are certainly not Pilates purists when it comes to adherence to a classical vision of the Pilates method. Indeed neither the original exercise repertoire or many of the theories often used to justify their use are fundamental to our movement teaching approach. However, we do fully embrace the mindful approach Joseph Pilates employed in the development and delivery of his forward thinking method of movement teaching. By employing such an approach to our work, we combine practitioner wisdom with sound, up-to-date theory to deliver a modern client centred approach that is relevant to the needs of 21st century human form, functionality and physical performance.

Joseph Pilates' legacy

Joseph Pilates’ method of Contrology evolved from perceptions of human functioning, gained from practicing and studying many different physical disciplines from an early age. A melding of personal experience, keen observation, and reflective practice, ultimately gave rise to a methodology as unique as the man himself.

Contrary to assertions of many who have built upon his legacy. Pilates is not defined by the exercises he created, nor the equipment he developed to implement his method. Instead we believe it is the pragmatic and resourceful nature of his approach to restore and maximise human potential that frames his legacy perfectly.