Pilates Classes in Killester, Dublin 5

Pilates Instructor Lynsey Sharp

Based in Studio 72 in Killester, Dublin 5, Lynsey is a qualified Pilates instructor and occupational therapist. Lynsey feels strongly that engaging in Pilates can help to improve functional ability and performance in every day tasks and in sport.

By using her experience in analysis of the body, normal movement, bilateral integration and co-ordination, sensory integration and activity analysis, Lynsey strives to help clients become more aware of their body, their posture and their movements in order to help them regain control of their bodies.

WHAT IS PILATES?

Pilates is a movement system, devised by Joseph Pilates and otherwise known as 'Contrology'. It is a complete co-ordination of mind, body and spirit. Pilates is designed to develop core strength and stability, increase flexibility to your spine and body, develop better body awareness and control, helps to tone, lengthen and strengthen the muscles, whilst maximising and maintaining correct alignment and posture. Through regular practice, Pilates will help you to gain natural grace in your movements that will have positive effects of the way you stand, the way you walk and in the way you perform all daily activities.

BENEFITS OF PILATES

Improves posture and control Improves alignment and body awareness Strengthens pelvic floor muscles Develops core stability Promotes correct breathing Lowers risk of injury Tones and lengthens muscles Improved stamina and endurance Helps focus and co-ordination Promotes a positive, calm sense of being

PRE NATAL PILATES

Pilates during pregnancy can help to maintain postural alignment and protect the spine as the body changes and the baby bump grows. The weight of the baby bump will pull the pelvis and spine out of alignment, often causing pain and discomfort during pregnancy.

By focusing on strengthening the pelvic floor, stomach and back muscles, the weight of the baby can be better supported. Pilates also helps to keep and upright and open posture.

This helps increase space internally for the organs, such as the lungs and digestive system, to work more efficiently as space reduces with the ever growing baby.

The breathing and relaxation exercises in the sessions help prepare for birth and also help mum to focus on the here and now, reduce tensions and stress and allows time for them to connect with baby.

The movement, breathing and relaxation in the sessions will also have a positive impact on the growing baby!

Other Services

Studio 72 also offers the following services:

Studio 72

Studio 72 is based in Killester and has been open since January 2014. The ethos of the studio is to provide a positive environment to support and encourage each individual, through each stage of their life, to maximise and maintain their own potential. Also running in Studio 72 are; yoga classes for adults, teens, children and children with additional needs, parent and baby groups and a paediatric occupational therapy service (www.icankidz.com) that provides evaluation, intervention and education.

Studio 72 Timetable

Killester Pilates Studio Contact Details

Lynsey Sharp Studio 72 72 Killester Avenue Killester Dublin 5 085 744 8670 lynseysharp@hotmail.com WWW www.studio72.ie www.facebook.com/studio72killester