I also have a Barre Sculpt class available Thursdays at 8:15pm.
Mat Pilates is based on the original exercises Joseph Pilates developed to strengthen his own body as a very young man and then began teaching others. The Mat work came before any of the Pilates Apparatus (equipment) he developed. It includes over 500 exercises!
We use resistance bands in my Pilates Flow class as they recreate the spring system of the Pilates reformer on the mat. Just like the reformer does an excellent job of making exercises more difficult, they also make exercises more achievable and effective for your body.
These are so versatile, they not only deepen your stretches but also provide resistance to enhance muscular strength, improve joint mobility and transform many movements into full body exercises.
So if you are new to Pilates, returning to the method or an experienced practitioner, incorporating these bands brings some of the apparatus benefits to you on your mat! So if you want to build strength, flexibility or simply unwind and destress, this class has something for everyone!
As you continue to practice Pilates and progress, you will notice improvements in breathing, focus, stress management, and body awareness. You’ll develop a firmer, stronger and more flexible body with excellent posture and core strength.
Booking Details:
- Six week course. Classes are 1 hour long.
- Venue: Redeemer Family Resource Centre, Ard Easmuinn, Dundalk.
- Fee: €65, payment is required in advance to secure a place.
- Suitable for beginners. Previous Pilates experience is not a requirement.
- You need to bring your own mat.
- Please note that most classes fill very quickly, so book in as early as possible. All returning clients get priority booking for ongoing courses. Spots will only open up to new clients after existing/returning clients have rebooked.
Meet Emma
Hi, I am Emma McAtasney, a Personal Trainer since 2009 and Pilates Instructor since 2011. I earned my Pilates credentials through BASI Pilates, a highly respected college-level Pilates teacher training programme which aim is to create and maintain professional standards for the teaching of the Pilates Method to the highest calibre.
In addition, I hold the BASI Pilates for Injuries and Pathologies Certification, a Physical Therapy approach to working with clients who have injuries, physical limitations, or movement dysfunctions. I am also a NCEHS personal trainer and Health Coach.
- 2009 NCEHS Level 4 Cert, Exercise, Health Studies and Personal Training
- 2010 Level 3 Pilates Cert, Matwork, Pre and Post Natal, Older Adult
- 2013 BarreConcept®
- 2013 Freestyle Fitness Yoga®
- 2014 iMoveFreely® Intrinsic Biomechanics
- 2014 Innovations in Pilates (integration of neuromuscular techniques)
- 2014 Level 1&2 Reformer Pilates
- 2015 Advanced CPD in Modern Post Natal Assessment, Core Restore & Functional Exercise Programming, Post Natal Exercise and Nutrition Prescription
- 2015 Roll Model® Technique (massage ball)
- 2015 Yoga Tune Up®
- 2016 PMA Understanding the Pelvic Floor
- 2017 BASI Pilates (Comprehensive Apparatus Training)
- 2017 BASI Pilates for Injuries and Pathologies
- 2017 BASI Optimising Shoulder Mechanics with Pilates
- 2017 BASI The Art of Cueing
- 2017 Pelvic Floor & Core Foundations with Michelle Lyons
- 2019 BootyBarre® Plus
- 2021 BASI Pilates for Neck and Face
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