Mum Ease Pilates

with Sarah Gibbs

Certified Level One STOTT Pilates Instructor

Providing time and space for Mum's to slowly return to pre-pregnancy body shape and strength. ï¿½It wonï¿½t happen over night but it will happen!ï¿½

My name is Sarah Gibbs I am a certified Pilates Instructor with STOTT PILATES which is a pilates school based in Canada; I completed most of my training in England, a little in Australia and gained my Level One Certificate in November 2008. Prior to sitting my exam I was teaching as part of the training for two years in Saudi Arabia and New Zealand.

Due to a serious back injury over seven years ago I was drawn to pilates as part of my rehabilitation programme, saw the huge benefits for all areas of the population and decided that it was for me.

STOTT PILATES improves core strength and balances the muscles around the joints, improving the way your body functions, looks and feels. The Five Basic Principles focused on throughout the courses are

Breathing
Pelvic Placement
Rib Cage Placement
Scapular movement
Head and cervical spine placement

Aim of classes:

To assist with regaining strength in pelvic floor muscles
To assist with muscle imbalances
To assist with maintaining good posture and balance
To assist with pelvis stability
To enable Mums to have some relaxation and time out
To assist in reduction of fatigue and backache
No over stretching due to postpartum recovery
Time to reconnect with your body.

Requirements:

All participants must be at least 10 weeks postpartum and have clearance from mid wife or obstetrician; which ever is applicable.
All participants must start with beginners course irrespective of experience due to the changes the body has gone through during pregnancy and breast feeding
Baby Friendly if babies are there they will be incorporated where possible.
Babies able to attend if rolling/crawling depending on mothersï¿½ comfort level
Area for babies will be made in the middle of the class alternatively baby can stay close to Mum
Mums to bring their babyï¿½s gear and something to lie baby on the ground.

Full registration for courses is required 7 days before courses commence

5 week course
55 minute class (45 minutes Pilates, 10 minutes approximately stretching)
$10 per session non parent center members - Payment in full required prior to or on the first day
$5 per session parent center members ï¿½ Payment in full required prior to or on the first day
Equipment provided
Minimum 5 participants, maximum 10 For more information or to book your place please contact:

Course Dates 2012

For dates and times of the next course, please contact

Sarah Gibbs Ph: 03 546 8238