LGBTQ+ Beginner and Intermediate Pilates

Join instructor Aston for beginner and intermediate Pilates flow!

The class consists of controlled, low impact exercises focusing on core strength and alignment. Options will be provided to keep things simple or intensify to add more of a challenge, so you can move at your own pace.

We’ll explore stability, coordination, and mobility in a way that feels accessible and enjoyable and you’ll leave feeling stronger, energised and connected to your body.

No prior Pilates experience needed!

Class agenda

• Welcome and check-in – intro and injuries check
• Warm-up – posture, breathwork, activating the core, mobilising joints
• Main phase - sequence of Pilates exercises (strength and mobilisation exercises working core, glutes, posture, balance). Progressions/regressions provided throughout
• Stretching and closing phase– stretching worked muscles, Shavasana and mindfulness
• Ending Class - Thank yous, questions and reset

Folks will be encouraged throughout the class to take water breaks and adjust or stop if necessary.

Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. There are also yoga mats available at the Centre.

About the facilitator

Aston (she/her) is a Level 3 Mat and Reformer Pilates instructor and dance teacher. She leads her classes with energy, expertise, and an enormous love for teaching.

Her classes strike a balance between learning and fun no matter your experience - ensuring you not only develop strong technique and confidence, but also enjoy the process too!

Accessibility

• The class is a continuous flow, but folks will be encouraged to take a break or get water as they need
• The class will begin standing for roughly 10 minutes and we will then do a series of kneeling, lying (front and back) and seated exercises before finishing with Shavasana and mindfulness
• There are limited interactions during the class as it is solo practice, but you're more than welcome to socialise and interact after!
• We will remain in one group in one room
• Aston can offer hands-on corrections for alignment, but will check for consent before doing so

The Centre's accessibility statement is here.

Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre

To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the centre if they are feeling any Covid-19 and/or mpox symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough and chills.

You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.

For current information on Covid please visit the NHS website.

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