Teacher: Ana Santos
Date & Times:
Pilates Method, Yogalates & Pilates fusion with Chi Kung & Yoga:
Tuesday & Thursday : 10:15 – 11:15h / 11:30 – 12:30h at Armonia Ibiza, San Agustín (San José, Ibiza).
Monday & Wednesday: 14:30 – 15:30h at VILA DANCE SCHOOL (C/ Teniente General Gotarredonda nº5, Ibiza).
Ana´s teaching background:
The classes are taught by Ana Santos, qualified in the Pilates Method in London at Body Control Pilates and in Spain at Federación Española de Aerobic & Fitness, together with further training at Fit Pilates school from Argentina and Aeropilates school from Mexico. She has been teaching Pilates for over 8 years and has also experience in training Pilates instructors. Ana is one of the precursors of the Pilates Method in Spain and the founder of Yo/Chi Pilates (Pilates Fusion with Yoga & Chi Kung) and Bhangralates (Pilates, Bhangra dance & Yoga).
What it is about:
The Pilates Method is a physical fitness system developed in the early 20th Century by Joseph Pilates. It is based on a set of principles and exercises engaging the mind (over 500 controlled exercises) which work the whole body in balance, coordinating the upper and lower musculature with the body's center in order to re-align and strengthen the full body, as well as toning muscles and balancing muscular force at the joint level.
Joseph Pilates called the method The Art of Contrology, which refers to the way the method encourages the use of the mind to control the muscles.
What makes the Method different from other body conditioning systems is that it takes a balanced approach so that no muscle group is overworked and the body works as an efficient, holistic system in sport and daily activity. Therefore, Pilates is a balanced blend of strength and flexibility training that improves posture, reduces stress and creates long, lean muscles without muscular bulk.
Based on proper breathing, good posture and intense concentration, the exercises are performed on a mat or with specially designed equipment and work several muscle groups simultaneously through smooth, continuous motion and with a particular concentration on strengthening and stabilizing the core or "Power House" (the abdomen, back and pelvic girdle region).
Focusing on breathing and support from deep within the abdomen, the practitioner develops a new way of standing and a more graceful way of moving "flowing motion outward from a strong center."
As both a rehabilitation and a wellness program, Pilates is a wonderful complement to physical therapy, chiropractic, massage therapy and many other therapeutic or physical fitness systems.
Pilates exercises stimulate circulation through facilitating muscular flexibility, joint range of motion and proper musculoskeletal alignment. In addition, the Method promotes new neuromuscular patterns, heightened body awareness, and more precise coordination which help prevent future re-injury and reduce - even in some cases alleviate - chronic pain altogether.
In particular, Pilates is used to rehabilitate spine problems. The method strengthens, lengthens, and balances spinal musculature, thereby aligning and decompressing injured vertebrae and helping to relieve nerve and disc pressure. This decompression also facilitates and stimulates healthy circulation to the damaged spinal tissue. Furthermore, the pelvic and spinal stabilization work also helps prepare the body for rehabilitation of other weak or damaged areas more effectively.
The benefits:
The effects of the practice of Pilates are soon noticeable so as to even after the first session you will feel the great workout of your abdominal muscles.
As Joseph Pilates said: "in 10 sessions, you will feel the difference, in 20 sessions, you will see the difference, and in 30 sessions you will have a new body.”
Joseph Pilates also pointed out: "Pilates is designed to give you suppleness, natural grace, and skill that will be unmistakably reflected in the way you walk, in the way you play, and in the way you work". Therefore, with commitment and regular practice, you will find your body moving with greater agility and ease, and its effects carrying over into your everyday life such as the way you sit and stand.
Some of the major benefits of Pilates training are building strong lean muscles, improvement of your posture, concentration, flexibility and efficiency of movement and mobility. Pilates is also used for injury prevention and rehabilitation, as well as a treatment for afflictions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis and chronic fatigue syndrome. You will feel improvements in your mobility, flexibility, strength, and stamina.
Who/which clients it is specifically for:
The Pilates Method is an exercise regime that benefits people of all fitness levels, and is especially useful for those recovering from orthopedic injuries. As it avoids any stress to your body, jarring or bouncing, it also offers the ideal form of exercise for people who, because of joint pain or muscle weakness, shy away from exercise.
Anyone can practice Pilates: people of all ages, from children to seniors, including athletes and fitness enthusiasts, as well as persons with specific medical conditions or injuries. In addition, everyone can achieve amazing results through its practice.
Prices:
Group classes of Pilates, Yogalates & Pilates Fusion:
At Armonia Ibiza: 2 classes/week: 48€/month / One-off classes: 10€ - 10 class voucher: 90€
At Vila Dance School: 2 classes/week: 55€/month - 1 class/week: 40€/month
Please contact us to reserve your place or for further information by completing the contact form attached or emailing info@ibizaretreats.com