Pilates

Course Overview

Pilates uses slow and controlled movements to develop strong abdominals, back, butt and deep postural muscles, increase body awareness, and gain flexibility.

Pilates can result in a number of physical and mental health benefits and in addition to improving strength, balance, flexibility and posture it can increase energy levels and enhance mood. Pilates improves core strength in an integrated and holistic way, meaning that no one muscle group is over developed relative to other muscle groups.

Mixed Ability Pilates

You don’t have to have done Pilates before to enrol on one of these classes. The tutor will modify or adjust exercises to suit individual needs.

Beginners Pilates

In this beginners Pilates course, we cover the basic Pilates exercises incorporating light weights or bottles of water to gain upper body strength and to tone the arms

Additional Information

You should wear loose, comfortable clothing that will allow you to stretch and perform the exercises.

You will need your own exercise mat. Cheap exercise (yoga) mats can sometimes be purchased in the supermarket. Camping mats also suffice.

A head block / yoga block will be used for Maria's class.

Light weights / water bottles ideal for Amelia's class

Teacher Schedule

Maria Keane Monday 18:30 - 19:30

Maria Keane Monday 18:30 - 19:30

Renata Monday 19.00 - 20:00

Renata Monday 20.00 - 21:00

Amelia Dunne Tuesday 19.00 - 20:00

Amelia Dunne Tuesday 20.00 - 21:00

Maria Keane Wednesday 19:30 - 20:30

Maria Keane Wednesday 20:30 - 21:30

Tutor Details

Tutor: Maria Keane

Maria qualified in STOTT Pilates in 2011. She is a dedicated instructor focusing on Mat Pilates for beginners and intermediate levels. Before undergoing the STOTT pilates instructor course, Maria worked as a health and fitness instructor. In the past, she also instructed classes in Tallaght Physiotherapy Clinic, The Arena Gym (Tallaght) and staff classes in the Rotunda Hospital.

Amelia Dunne

Amelia has been teaching Pilates for sixteen years. She is a qualified Pilates Instructor with Bodyfirm in both Level 1 (beginner) and Level 2 (advanced) mat work.