Pregnancy Class (Level 1)

The best class for you if you:

•  Are between 12 and 34 weeks pregnant
• Want to do some gentle exercise during your pregnancy
• Have not been particularly physically active prior to this pregnancy i.e. you exercised less than 2-3 times per week
• Have risk factors for gestational diabetes or gestational hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Have no contraindications to exercise during your pregnancy
• This class involves – upright and mat and ball based Pilates, gentle strengthening exercises, gentle aerobic fitness exercises

Postnatal Class / BYOB

The best class for you if you:

• Have had a vaginal delivery at least 4 weeks ago or a caesarean section at least 6 weeks ago
• Have any pelvic floor issues postnatally e.g. urinary incontinence, urgency, prolapse symptoms
• Want to reconnect with your pelvic floor muscles
• Want to do some stretches and start to resume normal posture
• Want to gently build some strength again whilst listening to your body
• This class involves – upright and mat based Pilates exercises with explanations and emphasis on the pelvic floor

Improvers/Intermediate

The best class for you if you:

• Have no experience of Pilates but are reasonably fit and healthy
• Have no current injuries
• Have some experience of Pilates
• Would like to work on flexibility, balance, coordination and strengthening
• Would like to somewhat challenge yourself
• This class involves: a warm up and cool down in standing, a series of mat-based Pilates exercises

INIDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS

I am now offering a small number of one on one women’s health pelvic floor appointments in Cavan town where I can offer a pregnancy assessment in preparation for childbirth, a comprehensive postnatal check up, a “menopausal MOT” or a general women’s health assessment.  An individual appointment can be booked by clicking below and then selecting your date and time, or you can contact me via instagram or email pilatesphysiocavan@gmail.com for more information.