Weekend Courses
The Farncombe Estate Centre
have invited Melanie to host three Pilates courses during 2009.Farncombe offer weekend and day courses in a wide variety of
subjects. Situated just outside the picturesque village of Broadway,
the Centre provides an idyllic location at which to develop new
knowledge and skills, enjoy good food and a warm welcome.
Bookings are made directly with Farncombe Estate,
Telephone: 01386 854 100 Email:
enquires@FarncombeEstate.co.uk
Discovering your Core : An Introduction to Pilates
Sunday 15th March 2009 & Sunday 28th June 2009
This course
is geared toward beginners, as well as, those who are looking to
refresh their knowledge and revive their enthusiasm.
Pilates is a body-conditioning method that works in a different way
to other fitness techniques, targeting the deep postural muscles. It
works by building strength from the inside out, re-balancing the
body and bringing it into correct alignment, and it is a great way
to relieve unwanted stress and tension.
The day will begin
by an introduced to the principles of alignment, breathing and core
stability. During subsequent sessions you will be taught a selection
of exercises geared to your individual needs.
Studio Equipment : Pilates with Props.
Friday 25th - Sunday 27th September 2009
This course is geared toward those who
have some experience of Pilates and are looking to
add some variety to their practice.
A fun weekend challenging your proprioception. Equipment, such as
the Pilates Overball
and the Magic Circle
are wonderful introductions to the Pilates Studio environment. These
simple pieces of equipment make an ideal addition to any Pilates
Matwork sessions, bringing a deeper awareness and level of
understanding of the importance of the deep postural muscles in our
strength, flexibility and wellbeing.
The course will begin with a review of the main principles of
Pilates. During each subsequent session different piece of Pilates
equipment will be introduced and a selection of exercises taught.