The Power of Mindful Movement
Hello,
By now you will already know how much I believe in enjoying movement for the sake of movement itself not for the before-and-after-photos.
For as long as I can remember, however, the fitness industry has remained obsessed with results and attaining a ‘perfect’ zero-body-fat look.
The problem with this is that it reduces good health to a matter of aesthetics and weight loss when in reality it is so much more. Health is way more than a number on a scale. The key to healthy bio-mechanics, and an injury-free and energetic life, is to learn to move in the right way and to build strength from the inside.
For me, the intention behind Beyond Move was to create a genuinely inclusive space, offering nourishing low-impact full-body workouts, where the emphasis is placed on the mental benefits of regular movement.
Moreover, I had discovered in my work with people living with neurological conditions like Parkinson's’ Disease or Multiple Sclerosis that combining the disciplines of Peto’s method with Pilates had brought about really positive change in the lives of my clients.
And so, Peto Pilates was born!
What is Peto Pilates?
In the 1940’s Professor Andras Peto, the Hungarian physician founded what is known as ‘conductive education’, which recognises motor disorders as learning disabilities rather than a condition that needs to be treated solely medically. The remedy, he concluded, is task oriented and ought to take into account the learning needs those with movement conditions have. Peto Pilates combines the wisdom of Peto’s conductive education with the skill and precision of Pilates, and I provide group and individual sessions throughout the week at the studio.
Of course, it should be obvious that people with movement conditions ought to ...well, move! But what is happening is that mainstream gyms and facilities are essentially failing to cater at all to this group of people.
That’s why we are so proud to genuinely be able to say at Beyond Move that we have beginner all the way to experienced movers, in our small and intimate sessions. Participants come from all walks and stages of life, and we all come to move in the same space. Where people need special attention, maybe for those who are pre- or postnatal, teens, post-operative or suffering from neurological conditions we have the ability to support your needs.
What sets our classes apart from the rest?
While my area of expertise is in Pilates and Peto Pilates, the studio also offers Yoga and Barre. I make sure that the teachers I work with understand the importance of not just cardiovascular health but also spinal health. We are interested in functional movement, which uses body-weight resistance and provides workouts that give clients the feeling of being stretched as well as worked.
The emphasis is on balanced low-impact, full-body workouts. When done right, this style of exercise is very effective at protecting students from injury, and in the meantime, strengthens the core, mobilises the spine and builds the foundations.
There’s a particular focus on being present. We care not a jot, as the Brits would say, about your leotards and crop tops; we just want you to get into your own world and enjoy the movements. When movement is carried out in this way, with joy and mindfulness, the evidence suggests it has the power to heal.
What is Peto Pilates?
ABOUT OUR PETO PILATES CLASSES
We are so proud to support a wider community and today let us tell you more about our Peto Pilates classes.
Our Rehabilitation approached Peto Pilates sessions are to help improve your strength, movement, balance and overall wellbeing when you live with some long term medical condition that is affecting your movements.
Who can come to these classes?
We specialised these classes for 4 groups.
People who live with:
- Parkinson's disease or parkinsonism
- Multiple Sclerosis or similar autoimmune disease
- Cerebral Palsy, dyspraxia, ataxia athetosis or similar conditions.
- Recovery After Stroke
These classes are absolutely amazing! The results can be such as growing confidence, improvement in motivation, improvements in balance, coordination, better posture, as well as awareness in alignment. Learning ways to overcome physical difficulties. Finding ways to stay more independent.
Some of our classes are still online but we have individual sessions and small group classes in the studio.
We are here to support you in a non-judgemental non-competitive way, with expertise and care.
If you know someone who would like to improve their mobility and is looking for a friendly and supportive place, please get in touch.
This is another lovely picture from our collaboration with Discover Barnet.
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