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Pilates for Beginners - Improve Flexibility & Strength
This Pilates course is suitable for beginners or those who have had a break from regular practice.

During the class we will review body alignment, breath and core control. We will perform exercises that allow us to stabilise through the pelvis and shoulder girdle, and practise breathing patterns to aid strengthening through the whole core.

There will be an opportunity to improve balance from standing, seated and lying positions, as well as revisiting the six principles of Pilates namely: concentration, control, centre, flow, precision and breathing.

This class will focus on core strength and train the body as an integrated whole to see improvements in flexibility and mobility through the joints.
Prosp User 3
Suitable for all levels, this course will both develop and refresh your Pilates skills and help you to build and maintain your form, mobility and strength.

The exercises will progress as the course continues, dependent upon your individual ability.
Prosp User 4
Please bring your own water bottle and wear loose, comfortable clothing.

For comfort, you may wish to exercise on a mat (which can be purchased for £5 - £10 from your local supermarket or online) and also have a small towel or cushion.

A resistance band can be incorporated into the exercises and provides an opportunity to explore working within deeper range particularly with regard to hip and spine mobility. A light resistance band is recommended, normally red, and costs approximately £5 (local supermarket or online).
Prosp User 5
Before starting any exercise programme, it is advisable to seek advice from your GP or a health professional if you have any health concerns, such as a health condition or an injury. As we are not qualified healthcare professionals, by participating in one of our online courses you agree to take full responsibility for your own health, wellbeing and safety.

If you have any health problems or difficulties that you suffer from which you feel may impact on your ability to participate in this class please email york.learning@york.gov.uk with the class you will be attending (title/code/tutor) and we will forward this onto the relevant tutor who will, if they feel it appropriate, contact you before your first class to discuss this with you.

PLEASE NOTE: NO CLASS 29 OCTOBER 2024 (half-term holidays)
Prosp User 6
As well as learning many exciting skills specific to your course, you will also be evidencing and practising a range of transferable skills.
As well as learning many exciting skills specific to your course, you will also be evidencing and practising a range of transferable skills.
Being able to demonstrate transferable skills will improve your confidence and self-awareness, make you more employable, and help you with further learning and volunteering.
Being able to demonstrate transferable skills will improve your confidence and self-awareness, make you more employable, and help you with further learning and volunteering.
Employers value employees who have strong transferable skills, as they tend to have the tools to help them go beyond their job description.
Employers value employees who have strong transferable skills, as they tend to have the tools to help them go beyond their job description.
Prosp User 8

Learners who live in devolved authorities

Learners who live in devolved authorities
York Learning receives government funding which allows us to offer courses at a lower cost. The guidelines relating to devolution means that we cannot apply this funding to learners who live in devolved areas such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
York Learning receives government funding which allows us to offer courses at a lower cost. The guidelines relating to devolution means that we cannot apply this funding to learners who live in devolved areas such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
If you live in one of these areas we would recommend that, before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area.
If you live in one of these areas we would recommend that, before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area.
If you would prefer to continue your learning with York Learning please note that the price of the course could be double the advertised cost.
If you would prefer to continue your learning with York Learning please note that the price of the course could be double the advertised cost.
In this case, please contact us on 01904 554277 to complete your enrolment.
In this case, please contact us on 01904 554277 to complete your enrolment.

Learners under the age of 19

Learners under the age of 19
Please note that Adult Education funding is for individuals who are over the age of 19 on the 31st of August prior to the start date of their course.
Please note that Adult Education funding is for individuals who are over the age of 19 on the 31st of August prior to the start date of their course.
This means that there will be an additional cost for learners who are under 19 who wish to access funded courses.
This means that there will be an additional cost for learners who are under 19 who wish to access funded courses.
For safeguarding reasons, we cannot accept learners who are under 18 on courses except by prior arrangement. This does not apply to programmes which are designed for 16-18s.
For safeguarding reasons, we cannot accept learners who are under 18 on courses except by prior arrangement. This does not apply to programmes which are designed for 16-18s.
If you are under the age of 19, please contact us on 01904 554277 before booking.
If you are under the age of 19, please contact us on 01904 554277 before booking.
BT1/MT3
24/09/2024
17/12/2024
11:30 - 12:15
Tuesday
0.75 hrs per wk
12 weeks
Linda Perry
98.00
No reductions apply