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🧘‍♂️ Get ready to unwind, release stress, and enhance your overall well-being with **Monday Unwind Pilates!** 🌼

📅 Starting from September 18th, join us every Monday from 7 PM to 8 PM at Dance Associate studios, 52 Mill Street, Newry, BT34 1AG, Studio B.

🌟 **Why join Monday Unwind Pilates?**
✨ **Stress Release:** Start your week on a calm note by letting go of stress and tension.
🌿 **Health Improvement:** Pilates promotes physical and mental health, helping you feel revitalized.
💆‍♀️ **Relaxation:** Enjoy a soothing experience that focuses on relaxation and mindfulness.
💪 **Core Strength:** While unwinding, you'll also strengthen your core muscles and improve flexibility.

🤔 **Why join Pilates?**
✅ **For Everyone:** Pilates is perfect for individuals of all fitness levels, from beginners to experienced practitioners.
🌟 **Benefits Galore:** It's not just about physical strength; Pilates enhances mental focus, posture, and overall well-being.

This 6-week Monday Unwind Pilates program is available for just £42. It's the perfect way to prioritize self-care and prepare yourself for the week ahead.

Ready to book your spot? Contact us today or visit our website [link] to reserve your place. Embrace the tranquility and join us for a rejuvenating start to your week with Monday Unwind Pilates! 🧘‍♂️🌼🌟

✨ Next Unwind Pilates course from Monday 25th April 8 - 9 PM.

✨ 6 weeks to tone up and stress down. Suitable for all levels, including beginners.

✨ Book here: https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/danceassociate

Or contact us on 07725518020

Finish your Monday with Pilates ❤
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Every Monday 8 - 9 PM
52 Mill Street, Newry
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Finish your Monday the right way for you ❤
UNWIND ❤
Every Monday 8 - 9 PM
52 Mill Street, Newry
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Unwind Pilates to start new year 🤸🔥⚡
ZOOM CLASS on Mondays - donations are welcome through the link below ⬇️
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From 18 JANUARY 2021FOR 6 WEEKS ❤️

MONDAY ON ZOOM* - ID: 218 015 2020
8 - 9 PM - UNWIND PILATES

5 MAIN BENEFITS ⬇️

​ #1 You’ll create a longer, leaner look (without bulk).

#2 You will find balance between strength with flexibility.

#3 You'll get some mindful exercise without the "OM." You can’t really think about your grocery list while doing the Hundred. :)

#4 You’ll have a better posture – and stand taller.

#5 You’ll boost your mood, happiness and health. Like a zen goddess: calm, strong and healthy. 💭🧘🏼‍♀️✨

With Pilates, you can feel a change in your mood after one class. After four classes you begin to see the results in your body. Imagine what would happen with consistency and sticking with your Pilates beyond those four initial classes? You start feeling calmer, stronger and more confident.

For more information contact Nina
WhatsApp: +447725518020

Ready MONDAY Unwind Pilates? 🤸🔥⚡
FREE ZOOM CLASS but donations are welcome through the link below ⬇️
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MONDAY ON ZOOM* - ID: 218 015 2020
7:30 - 8:30 PM - UNWIND PILATES

​ #1 You’ll create a longer, leaner look (without bulk).

#2 You will find balance between strength with flexibility.

#3 You'll get some mindful exercise without the "OM." You can’t really think about your grocery list while doing the Hundred. :)

#4 You’ll have a better posture – and stand taller.

#5 You’ll boost your mood, happiness and health. Like a zen goddess: calm, strong and healthy. 💭🧘🏼‍♀️✨

With Pilates, you can feel a change in your mood after one class. After four classes you begin to see the results in your body. Imagine what would happen with consistency and sticking with your Pilates beyond those four initial classes? You start feeling calmer, stronger and more confident.

For more information contact Nina
T: 07725518020

Ready to experience the transformative power of Pilates? 🤸🔥⚡

FREE CLASS but donations are welcome through the link below ⬇️
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MONDAY ON ZOOM* - ID: 218 015 2020
7:30 - 8:30 PM - UNWIND PILATES

​ #1 You’ll create a longer, leaner look (without bulk).

#2 You will find balance between strength with flexibility.

#3 You'll get some mindful exercise without the "OM." You can’t really think about your grocery list while doing the Hundred. :)

#4 You’ll have a better posture – and stand taller.

#5 You’ll boost your mood, happiness and health. Like a zen goddess: calm, strong and healthy. 💭🧘🏼‍♀️✨

With Pilates, you can feel a change in your mood after one class. After four classes you begin to see the results in your body. Imagine what would happen with consistency and sticking with your Pilates beyond those four initial classes? You start feeling calmer, stronger and more confident.

For more information contact Nina T: 07725518020

Well done all the ladies who attended today, despite the technical and space difficulties 🧘‍♀️🙏👍
ZOOM MAY NOT BE THE SAME AS FACE TO FACE CLASS BUT IT'S BETTER THAN NOTHING. 💻
Don't give up, and keep your strength to be ready for the time we go back to studio again. 💪
See you next week, same time, same place ❤️

Please DON'T BE LATE it's disturbing the participants and instructor. Login in advance, and wait in the waiting room until the start time 7:30pm. 🥰

Ready to experience the transformative power of Pilates workouts?
I promise they’re 100% sustainable and 0% overwhelming.🤸🔥⚡

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MONDAY ON ZOOM* Meeting ID: 218 015 2020
7:30 - 8:30 PM - UNWIND PILATES

​ #1 You’ll create a longer, leaner look (without bulk).
Pilates is known for giving you a longer leaner look. Unlike some forms of exercise, Pilates does not overwork some parts of the body and neglect others. It focuses on working all muscles evenly. When I started practicing Pilates regularly, I was amazed at how much Pilates transformed my body. I was getting leaner, standing taller and feeling more confident in my body. (The results were so incredible that I decided to get certified and start sharing these benefits with others!) As well as strengthening your core, Pilates works the body as a whole. With Pilates, you get a full body workout, creating longer and leaner lines without the bulk.

#2 You will find balance between strength with flexibility.
Are you more flexible than you are strong (or the other way around)? People often tell me “I’m not flexible at all” or “I am flexible but want to build more strength” – Pilates can help with both. In Pilates, we focus on safely increasing the length and stretch of the muscles and better range of motion of the joints.​ Traditional workouts consist of contracting and working muscles in short motions. Pilates uses elongated movements that stretches out the muscles, making your whole body to become more flexible AND stronger. Although gaining flexibility doesn’t happen overnight, a consistent Pilates routine is a great way to get there!

#3 You'll get some mindful exercise without the "OM."
This is one of my favorite aspects of Pilates: mindfulness. We practice each movement with total attention. There is no om chanting in Pilates like you would have in yoga, but we still focus on breathing and mindfulness. When you do Pilates, you are encouraged to be fully in the present moment and connect with your body and breathing. You can’t really think about your grocery list while doing the Hundred. :) The exercises are designed to give you "the complete coordination of body, mind, and spirit" – as Joseph Pilates wrote. When you exercise in this way, you will improve your mind-body connection and get the most benefit possible from each exercise.

#4 You’ll have a better posture – and stand taller.
Good posture is a sign of a healthy spine supported by a strong core. You can see this beautiful, tall posture in those who practice Pilates. In Pilates, we focus on spinal health, core strength and correct alignment. When you learn these Pilates principles, you naturally stand taller throughout the day. Some people actually grow taller thanks to the corrected alignment from Pilates. Also, many people come to Pilates with back injuries or restricted movement to find healing. As one of my favorite quotes goes “Change happens through movement, and movement heals”- Joseph Pilates.

#5 You’ll boost your mood, happiness and health.
I started doing Pilates consistently because I loved how I felt during and after each session. Like a zen goddess: calm, strong and healthy. 💭🧘🏼‍♀️✨
That feeling became my motivation to exercise. When you love what you do, and you feel GOOD, you become more consistent. That’s when you see the results you want both in your body and mind.

With Pilates, you can feel a change in your mood after one class. After four classes you begin to see the results in your body. Imagine what would happen with consistency and sticking with your Pilates beyond those four initial classes? You start feeling calmer, stronger and more confident.

I truly believe that Pilates is one of the most effective and mindful ways to move the body. To get all of the benefits mentioned above, make sure to find an instructor who is inspiring to you and is highly certified to start your Pilates journey safely.

*If you are not a current student, please contact us today to register first. T: 07725518020

MONDAY UNWIND PILATES
8:30-9:20 PM
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MONDAY COMING - IT'S TIME FOR PILATES 🧘‍♀️

Hello everyone,

We are looking forward to see everyone in your Unwind Pilates class tomorrow at 8:30 pm 🥰

- Please bear in mind to arrive in the mask as the exchange of classes happening. You don't have to wear during the class

- Sanitize your hands at the entrance on your right-hand side

- Wear comfortable clothing and socks

- Bring a bottle of water

- Bring your own mat

Before going to class, make sure you complete the full payment, or if you are paying in cash tomorrow, please have it in the envelope with your name on it (we prefer cashless payments were possible). PM for bank transfer details. 🙏

🧘‍♀️Don't forget to complete the form online through the link https://www.dancecheckin.com/dadance/

That way we don't have to do the paperwork when you come in.

YOU CAN'T JUST TURN UP (pay as you go option is not available).

Your payment is the confirmation, and if you are making a cash payment, you still need to confirm this with your instructor, so we don't have to send anyone home on arrival.

Just contacting us and asking to put your name on the class, doesn't confirm your place.

Those are the precautions for everyone's safety.

Thank you.

See you tomorrow ❤️

🔥 FINALLY BACK TO STUDIO FACE TO FACE CLASS ON MONDAYS🔥
UNWIND PILATES FROM 14/09/2020
NOW TAKING NAMES

Pilates session for relaxation, anxiety and stress relief before bedtime for better sleep.
Whether it’s a long day at the office or a common recurrence, we all feel stressed at times. In fact, one in four people in the UK experience a common mental health problem like stress, anxiety and depression.

For many, exercise is a great way to relieve stress, but intense, supercharged workouts might not always be the best solution – the release of adrenaline and cortisol can make matters worse.

A more measured, mindful form of exercise may be more beneficial – and Pilates in particular has been said to relieve anxiety and stress.

Pilates brings relief from stress and a sense of calmness. It is a gentle, non-aerobic form of exercise that doesn't rely on sweat, grunt and pain. It produces not just a toned, flexible body but also a calm, relaxed mind.

Relax and unwind with our Unwind Pilates.
The sessions include Pilates exercises to stretch the body, energise the core muscles and relax the mind. Focus on your breathing and connect your mind to your body to feel relaxed and calm.

You! Yes you! 😜
What are you doing for yourself?
This is the time to learn, to grow, to transform into a better version of ourselves!
Let’s do Pilates again and let’s do it together 💓
Another week, another opportunity! ☀️
PM TO BOOK YOUR PLACE or contact Nina 07725518020 ☀️

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FREE PILATES CLASS TOMORROW MORNING ONLY - FULL HOUR SESSION WORKING ON STABILITY & FLEXIBILITY. MIX CLASS OF KIDS AND ADULTS.
PM FOR ACCESS DETAILS 💓 or contact Nina on WhatsApp - https://wa.me/447725518020

FREE CLASS
Donations are welcome 💓

Contact for more details 🧘‍♀️
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Pilates on Thursday 10:30-11:30 am
Yoga on Friday 8-9 pm

Every Thursday
10:30-11:30 Online Pilates Mat
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✨ ONLINE CLASSES FOR THE FAMILY ✨
We are not letting the pandemic stop us dancing and exercising.
We are using "STAY HOME" to our advantage to learn new skills, improve our health, fitness level, build self confidence and simply enjoy something different.
We are offering the chance to take classes in morning stretching, Pilates, Yoga, contemporary, lyrical jazz, ballet, tap, hip hop and even ballroom from the comfort of your own living room.
💓 💪🏾

Our live classes on ZOOM daily, 9-10 or 10-11am in the morning and 6-7pm or 7-8pm in the evening. Online booking system available.
For a small donation you get 15 classes a week 🥰
But we wanted to make sure we continue our weekly FREE class so we have something for everyone, as we know this is a really tough time for a lot of people, so join us in dance, stretching, Pilates or Yoga classes and have some fun 💃🧘‍♀️

MONDAY
9:30-10AM - BODY BOSS Fitness HIIT (FREE CLASS FOR EVERYONE 💪)
10-11AM – BALLET age 4+
11AM-12PM - BALLET GRADE 1-2
6-7PM - TAP BEGINNER
7-8PM – ACRO age 7+

TUESDAY
10-11AM - MORNING STRETCHING
7-8pm - CONTEMPORARY FLOORWORK

WEDNESDAY
10-11AM – MORNING ACRO STRETCHING
5-6PM - CONTEMPORARY (class is full intern-adv)
6-7PM – CONTEMPORARY

THURSDAY
10-11AM – PILATES MAT
6-7PM – HIP HOP
8-9PM - BALLROOM (SCD class is full)

FRIDAY
10-11AM – MORNING STRETCHING
6-7PM – LYRICAL JAZZ
8-9pm – YOGA

SATURDAY
9-10AM - Parent's Coffee Morning ☕
10-11AM – ACRO age 4-6 (supervised by parents to provide safe practice)
12-1PM – STEP BY STEP (Origami, Art, Craft, Cooking)

We also run daily & weekly challenges with prize giving 🏆 check out our Facebook, Instagram & TikTok 🥰

Get in touch: [email protected]
WhatsApp: 07725518020

Who’s joining us next week?💃🏾👠🎉

Clap for our Carers will start at 8pm tonight from the nation's doorsteps, windows, gardens and balconies. Let's see if we can make more of a racket than last week, get your pots and pans 👏👏👏👏👏

ONLINE PILATES ON THURSDAY 26/03/20 10-11am
You are welcome to join
PM for access :)

Pilates for Kids 🤸‍♂️🤸‍♀️🙈
5 Reasons to Enrol your Child in a Pilates Class (New course start from April)

Pilates is an up and coming exercise that, despite common misconception, can be practised by people of all ages! Designed to improve core strength and flexibility, book your children in to a Pilates Class this April and watch them grow both physically and mentally.

Pilates is an easy form of exercise for children to learn, and whilst there are several adaptions of Pilates available for adults, including Reformer Pilates, Pilates classes for children are solely mat based sessions.
They will involve a range of stretches and poses that are to be held for a certain length of time. Some of the most common Pilates exercises for children include The Hundred, Plank, Single Leg Stretch and Tick Tock Side Bend.

Benefits of Pilates for Children😍

Pilates offers a range of benefits for children, including aiding in cardiovascular and general fitness. This is even more prominent in children as their bodies are still developing.

Flexibility:
The poses practised in Pilates help to maintain flexibility in children's muscles and tendons. This is useful if they wish to particpate in other sports such as ballet and gymnastics, and is also great for their overall fitness!

Strength:
Pilates helps to improve the circulation of blood, strengthening the core muscles of the body - helping children to conserve there energy, as well as keeping them lean and improving their atheletic performance.

Concentration:
School can be mentally demanding, and is often a lot for children to absorb. Prepare them for the term ahead with Pilates, as the focus required in Pilates will transfer to the classroom and you will see improvents in their academic performance.

Posture:
With many children spending hours staring at a screen each day, they are beginning to slouch. This can lead to a range of back problems in later life, but Pilates can help to correct this! Children that participate in Pilates classes have better spinal alignment and posture!

Improve your child's lifestyle today!
New course start in April 2020.
Enrolment details will be posted soon 🤸‍♂️

8 Things to Know Before You Take Pilates Classes 🧘‍♂️
The first time you take any new fitness class can be a little intimidating. Pilates classes have an extra air of “avoid this if you don’t know what you’re doing.” Maybe it’s the exercise names that you’ve never heard before. (What’s this “Pilates Hundred” thing?)

If you’ve wanted to try Pilates classes but something has been holding you back, now’s your time to sign up for your first one.
Pilates offers plenty of benefits to your body, no matter your fitness background. You’ll improve your posture, focus on body alignment, and get one heck of a core workout.

Whether you're on the mat or machine, you can snag the same benefits. In 2026, a study found that eight weeks of Pilates classes improved abdominal endurance, flexibility, and balance.

Want to know what the hype is all about? Here's everything a Pilates newbie needs to know to enjoy their first class.

✨ What is Pilates, anyway?
Pilates is a form of low-impact exercise that aims to strengthen muscles while improving postural alignment and flexibility. Pilates moves tend to target the core, although the exercises work other areas of your body as well. You can do Pilates with or without equipment, but no matter what, expect the moves to involve slow, precise movements and breath control.
Pilates is a full-body exercise method that will help you do everything better, it strengthens and stabilizes your core body, which is your foundation, so that you can move efficiently while improving your posture, flexibility, and mobility. A typical Pilates workout is 45 minutes to 90 minutes long.

1. There are two different kinds of Pilates classes: mat classes and reformer classes.
You'll be tackling a class that's based on either a mat, which is a tad thicker than your standard yoga mat, to cushion pressure points, or a machine called a reformer, which is a sliding platform complete with stationary foot bar, springs, and pulleys that provide resistance. Know which one you're getting into before you commit to your workout. Both options focus on the concept of control rather than cranking out endless reps or muscle exhaustion.

In Pilates, your muscles are working to lift against gravity and (in the case of the reformer) the resistance of the springs or bands, with the ultimate goal of strengthening and isolating the right muscles. Your goal should be to take your time with the exercises, focus on the task at hand, and connect to your breath.

The reformer experience is maybe the most fun you'll have in a Pilates class. The machine gives you added resistance and a sliding surface that challenges your workout. It often feels like you’re flying or gliding."

There are also many Pilates-inspired workouts, that aren’t considered “classic” Pilates but offer many of the same benefits. These studios use a next-level reformer called a Megaformer, which is larger than a traditional reformer.

Regardless of what class you choose, make sure to let your instructor know you’re a beginner. This way, they'll be able to keep an eye on you throughout the class and offer modifications or form adjustments.

2. There are a few other pieces of equipment to know, but they probably won't show up in most beginner Pilates mat classes.
Many Pilates mat classes don't require any equipment other than, yes, a mat, which is usually provided. But other classes can use different equipment in addition to the reformer. The most common pieces of equipment are the Wunda, a low chair with padding and springs, the Cadillac (which looks a little like a bed with a canopy frame and is used in various ways for advanced students), the spine corrector, the high chair, and the Magic Circle, a ring you often use between your legs to create resistance. In most class settings, you will typically use the reformer, the chair, Magic Circle, spine corrector, and a smaller version of the Cadillac called the tower unit. It's best for the beginners to take a few private lessons, if possible, to safely learn how to use the equipment before signing up for a group class.

3. You'll feel your muscles burn during class, and you'll probably be sore the next day.
While you may not be crushing high-intensity exercises like squat jumps or lifting heavy dumbbells, the mostly bodyweight routines that Pilates classes offer can be pretty intense. Take the signature Pilates Hundred, for example. A core-focused move that involves less than two inches of constant movement will make your abs burn. A good instructor should give you modifications so that you can perform each movement with good form (another reason to introduce yourself as a beginner before class starts).

Dedicating your entire focus to even the smallest movements means that you’ll work the muscles that each exercise intends. And that means you can be dealing with muscle soreness after your workout. Don’t fret: While next-day soreness may be at a whole new level after your first week, your body will get more used to the movements with time. Being sore the next day just means you’re challenging your muscles in new ways or working muscle groups that don't usually get much attention.

4. Pilates works several muscle groups.
Pilates is not restricted to specific body parts. Yes, Pilates moves focus on your core and trunk, but that doesn't just mean your abs. Although Pilates is specifically defined as exercise for the core or abdominal muscles, it is important that you know that the core includes the entire trunk, which is the abdominals, the hips, the inner and outer thighs, and the back. So expect a workout that works your entire body.

5. Many beginner classes will feature the same group of exercises in each class.
There are an established set of Pilates moves that are common in beginner classes. They include:
"The Hundred"(a breathing exercise that also targets core strength and stability)
"The roll up" (a slow, precise move that stretches the spine and the back of the body and strengthens the abdominals)
"Leg circles" (which strengthen the hips and core stabilizers)
"Rolling like a ball" (which massages the spine and opens up the back)
"Series of 5" (a group of moves that strengthen the abdominals and back muscles)

6. Wear formfitting clothes—and don't forget your socks!
Even if you typically prefer loose-fitting workout wear, you're going to want to wear body-hugging options for Pilates classes. This way, the instructor can see your movements better and your clothes don't get caught in springs or other equipment. Leave the shorts at home too. There are many exercises in Pilates where you are lying down and your legs are moving above you…so you don't want the shorts to ride up. Instead, wear capris or leggings with a tank top or fitted long-sleeved shirt.
As for footwear, you can either be barefoot or wear socks for your session. Most studios have their own suggested protocol. Find it on the studio’s website, or ask instructor. If you're going to go for socks, find yourself a pair with rubber detailing on the soles so you don't slip on the mat or machine. A barefoot or socks-only approach will also help you navigate in and out of the straps on a standard reformer with ease.

7. Every studio has different lingo they use in class. Look to regulars for form help when you're not up with the terms.
Every workout from barre to CrossFit has its own set of terminology, Pilates included. For Pilates, know that your "powerhouse" refers to the the center of your body, where all of your power comes from to execute movement. "Peel through your spine" means slow movement from vertebra to vertebra. Don't fret: You'll get used to it with time.

In the meantime, look to regulars who catch on to the instructions quickly. The best way to do this, is to put yourself in the middle of the room. Whether it's on a reformer or a mat, planting yourself in the center allows you an optimal view of all of the action. In the middle, the instructor is easily visible. The other participants can help visually guide you through transitions while the instructor migrates to offer adjustments.

8. Pilates should be a part of a well-rounded fitness plan.
Even if a studio offers unlimited classes for the first week, don’t plan on hopping into a class every day. Your body needs a day or two to recover from fatiguing resistance exercise such as Pilates.

Pilates stretches, strengthens, and aligns your body all at the same time. With that said, it also complements every other fitness endeavor because it prepares your body to move better in every way. Adding it into your routine will help you lift heavier weights, run faster, swim with better form, or even achieve that elusive arm balance in yoga.