PawPrint Pilates
Discover movement through Pilates! A STOTT PILATES qualified instructor in South & East Belfast
Making the most of the fab sunny evening π Wee naptime on the grass π³π
kicked off this evening and what a night for it.
Massive thanks to Connswater Community Greenway for supporting our fun in the sun. Two more weeks left, pre-booking essential. This is the week 2 link ‡οΈ
https://www.glistrr.com/events/e/pilates-in-the-park-3507-97
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Woooo this is me! Undeterred by the torrential rain so far this year, I'm sure August will be fab ππ
I think this is our fifth year of Pilates in the Park π³ Always something a little bit different, and I really enjoy teaching among the trees & the birdlife
Come join me π€
π§ββοΈPilates in the Parkπ§
We are hosting a series of facilitated small group Pilates sessions in Victoria Park throughout the Summer with the aim to offer a safe way for people to start getting out and being active. Booking in advance will be required.
π Monday 5th, 12th, 19th August
π 7pm-8pm
π Victoria Park
To book please go to:
https://www.glistrr.com/events/pilates-in%20the?mc_cid=5c1a5e25ba&mc_eid=UNIQID
Here's my current schedule β€΅οΈ Come join me π€
πΎ Mondays 6:15pm East Belfast *Slow Pilates* - good availability. Perfect for beginners. Come join in π€
πΎ Mondays 7:30pm East Belfast *Mixed Ability Pilates*. If you've tried some Pilates before, or you're keen to get stuck in, you will be fine in this class π
πΎ Wednesdays 9:30am South Belfast *Mixed Ability Pilates*
Pre-booking is essential π
β‘οΈEast Belfast classes are in McQuiston Memorial Church Hall, on the Castlereagh Road
β¬οΈSouth Belfast classes are in the Den Yoga Studio, Malone Road
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(pic of festive winter sunrise at The Den, I should really take some more promo photos!!)
Right, so, I may not post on Facebook too much but started this evening and can we all just take a minute please to appreciate the blue skies and sunshine πβοΈ
Hardly any rain at all in fact!!
Two more outdoors Monday evenings to go - then we move indoors in September. We'll be ready for the underfloor heating by then π€
With thanks as always to Connswater Community Greenway for the opportunity to teach movement in this beautiful space π³
Lots of feathery friends this evening ππ¦’πͺΏ
Hooray for Pilates πΎβ€οΈ
I'm currently hiding indoors (covid finally got me π)
BUT very much looking forward to teaching again next Monday evening (East Belfast) and then Wednesday morning at The Den Yoga Studio π¦‘
Advance booking is essential π
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If Carlsberg did evenings......
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Our final of the summer, and it was just perfect. I love teaching these sessions.
Thanks so much to everyone for attending and of course to Connswater Community Greenway for their support π€
My indoor classes start again next Monday evening, there's a pinned post on my page, here's the short version:
β‘οΈ Monday evenings East Belfast, lots of space in beginners / slow Pilates at 18:15; just 2 spaces remaining in Mixed Level at 19:30
β¬οΈ Wednesday mornings 09:30 South Belfast, 4 spaces remaining for most of September
Pre booking is essential, fire me a wee message π
For now, enjoy the pics and see if you can spot the Actual Swan π¦’ (inspiration for our Swan Dives at the end of this evening's sessions)
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Of course, the sun's shining now π But we make the best decision we can in the afternoon.
Next Monday it is and the mid range forecast is π
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π£Rescheduled Pilates in the Parkπ£
Due to predicted rain this evening we are rescheduling our Pilates in the Park programme. The two sessions will now take place next Monday 29th August at 5.50pm & 7pm π§
We apologies for any inconvenience.
I do NOT know how we managed it but after today's downpours we stayed dry for
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See that patch of grass there? That's our spot. Love it π±πΏπ³π
Final session next week. Let's see what weather comes our way this time βοΈββοΈπ¨οΈβοΈπ
Thanks as ever to Connswater Community Greenway for supporting these sessions π
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π³π³ and in every single pic I'm trying to keep the sun out of my eyes π€οΈ I'm taking that as a win π
Back next Monday, still a few spots available in the earlier class ‡οΈ
https://eastsidegreenways.ticketsolve.com/shows/873637548/events/129442271
Thanks as ever to Connswater Community Greenway for supporting these sessions
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Sunshine guaranteed π Book yourself in, BYO mat and maybe some water, I'm looking forward to running these sessions ππ
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Beginners are very welcome βΊοΈ
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Due to high demand, we have added an extra session tonight for our Pilates in the Park programme with Susan from PawPrint Pilates π§ββοΈ
Come along and take part, beginners are very welcome, only 6 spaces left, book now: https://bit.ly/3vP1OS9
π Victoria Park-5.50pm
But c'mere, there's more......
I'm delighted to announce we have added a 5:50pm session to our in Victoria Park π³
Monday 8th, 15th & 22nd August.
And I'm not making this up, the forecast for our session is stunning ππ€οΈ
Booking link ‡οΈ
https://eastsidegreenways.ticketsolve.com/shows/873637548
Thanks to our friends in Connswater Community Greenway for supporting these sessions
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Here, isn't it as well starts NEXT Monday π³π§οΈπ§οΈπ§οΈπ§οΈπ§οΈ
Though at least I got to play with the camera on my new phone.
Don't worry, sunshine is on order for next week π
Delighted to say we are SOLD OUT for this series. I'm very much looking forward to these sessions, in conjunction with our friends in Connswater Community Greenway π³
https://eastsidegreenways.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873637548
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π³Pilates in the Park? Don't mind if I do π³
Come join me on Monday evenings in August. Birdsong, grass underfoot, ducks and even the soothing roar of the Aer Lingus arrival from Heathrow overhead ππ€£
With thanks as always to our friends in Connswater Community Greenway π
Booking essential ‡οΈ
https://eastsidegreenways.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873637548
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Spaces! Wednesday daytime! Come join me!
Classes are in The Den Yoga Studio on the Malone Road π§ββοΈ
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Space has become available for Pilates with Susan
Wednesday 9:30am
Susanβs small, mixed ability class allows for a personal touch with modifications to make movements more accessible, or more challenging, depending on the individual.
Pilates is a wonderfully adaptable way to help move more freely, to stand a little taller, to grow in strength and confidence.
Beginners are very welcome!
Single class Β£10
Please book this class directly with Susan.
WhatsApp / Phone number 07980 988685
Or visit theden.yoga/Pilates
Sunny Sunday adventures again π
But what's this?
Not-rainy Monday morning???
Hooray, AT LAST, time for π³π in East Belfast
There's space TOMORROW 10am Loop River playpark (between Castlereagh Road & Cregagh Road). Did I mention it's FREE thanks to the lovely folk at Connswater Community Greenway
BYO mat. And a raincoat, just in case π€£
Fire me a pm so I can get you added to the list π
Susan
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Newwwww shoooooooes π€©
The barefoot shoe movement is still a bit niche, but it's growing.
Check out these little beauties. Wildling Shoes on my feet, Vivobarefoot on my left (also barefoot) and ASICS on the right.
Can you see how pointy the Asics are compared to the others? You can even see how the big toe side tapers in. How much does this squish a foot? A whole lot. So it changes.how your toes, feet, ankles, knees, hips, etc etc etc move.
Your head bone's connected to your foot bone, after all.
Barefoot shoes do all sorts of things, including letting all your toes s p l a y not squish, so your foot can work like the little miracle of engineering that it is π£
Yes I will be showing these off in class next week π it better not rain on these wee beauties
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Outdoor Pilates in Norn Iron this year apparently means flirting with impressive grey clouds π³
Despite appearances, we had plenty of hot sunshine π (and only a sprinkling of rain) for our first of 2022 π
Supported by Connswater Community Greenway these sessions are
π Free
π Fun
π For all abilities, great for beginners
π Full of birdsong π¦
π Found at Loop River playpark, between the Castlereagh Road & Cregagh Road
3 weeks remaining and you can join for any or all.
Mondays at 10am
30th May, 6th June & 13th June
Pre booking essential.
Message me direct on Facebook, or email [email protected]
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Seriously now, what's with this βββ
We've been waiting all winter to run with Connswater Community Greenway in the warming spring sunshine.......πβοΈβπ
Better luck next weekπ€
No outdoor class the day funny enough. I've got spaces indoors this evening tho π Pre-booking essentialπ
Right I'm off to jump in puddles instead π§οΈπ§οΈπ§οΈ
Booking is now OPEN for our autumn restart on 5th September. Here's my schedule β€΅οΈ Come join me π€
πΎ Mondays 6:15pm East Belfast *Slow Pilates* - good availability. Lots of space for beginners. Come join in π€
πΎ Mondays 7:30pm East Belfast *Mixed Ability Pilates*. If you've tried some Pilates before, or you're keen to get stuck in, you will be fine in this class π
πΎ Wednesdays 9:30am South Belfast *Mixed Ability Pilates*
Pre-booking is essential π
β‘οΈEast Belfast classes are in McQuiston Memorial Church Hall, on the Castlereagh Road
β¬οΈSouth Belfast classes are in the Den Yoga Studio, Malone Road
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(don't worry the dog's not invited π€£)
Okayyyyy, can you ramp up the sundances please π
Weather permitting, we'll be kicking off Pilates in the Park tomorrow morning, in conjunction with our friends in Connswater Community Greenway
It's FREEEEE but booking is essential - booking link (or email) in their post below ‡οΈ
All together now "Rain Rain Go Away, Come Again But Not Mon-day"
I also have indoor options on Monday evenings - sometimes it's hard to beat 4 walls and a roof! More on that shortly :)
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Are you looking for a way to beat the Monday blues, why not come along to our FREE Pilates in the Park Taster Session this Mondayπ§
Did you know, Pilates can help-
β‘οΈIncreases your energy levels
π€ΈImprove flexibility
πͺIncreased muscle strength and tone
This event is free but booking is required- πBOOK NOW- https://bit.ly/3FLxHz0
Should I be doing business planning for the new year π€
Probably.
But instead I find myself outside experiencing All The Weather ππ§οΈβοΈ
Sure why not π€£
Here's the business bit:
My classes start back on Monday 10th January
β‘οΈEast Belfast
McQuiston Memorial Church Hall, Castlereagh Road
18:15 Mondays - Slow Pilates - great for beginners π Plenty of spaces available
19:30 Mondays - Mixed Ability Pilates - 2οΈβ£ spaces available
β¬οΈSouth Belfast
The Den Yoga Studio , Malone Road
09:30 Wednesdays - Mixed Ability Pilates - 1οΈβ£ space available
Pre booking is essential, send me a pm and I'll get back to youπ
Looking forward to getting moving again in 2022 ππ€ΈββοΈπͺπ§ββοΈ
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Opening the big sash window at The Den Yoga Studio and, well, what a stunning sunrise.
Sometimes being on the 2nd floor has unexpected advantages π
I currently have one space on Wednesday mornings, pre-booking essential, come join me π§ββοΈ
π 09:30 every Wednesday
π 37 Malone Road
π Small class numbers & super-welcoming
Sometimes that sky is grey & moody, but sure we're all allowed days like that π€£π€£ A bit of morning Pilates surely helps with that π
https://www.theden.yoga/pilates
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What a beauty of a studio π
I'm at The Den every Wednesday 9:30am. Small classes, lots of weird movement.......I hope you love it.
It's great to be back teaching in-person π
All classes must be pre-booked. I look forward to hearing from you.
https://www.theden.yoga/pilates
Susan
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Well I can't promise you a Pilates on our first week back π³
But due to a couple of cancellations I can offer you a spot in tomorrow's 09:30 class at The Den, Malone Road.
Would love you to join me π€
Give me a shout to book in π
https://www.theden.yoga/pilates
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September class updateπ§ββοΈπΎ
Well aren't you keen beans. I'm delighted with the uptake for my return to indoor teaching π
Here's an update on availability ‡οΈ
πΎ Mondays 6:15pm East Belfast *Slow Pilates* - good availability. Lots of space for beginners. Come join in π€
πΎ Mondays 7:30pm East Belfast *Mixed Ability Pilates* - one space Monday 6th September. All other weeks fully booked and I've started a reserve list π
πΎ Wednesdays 9:30am South Belfast *Mixed Ability Pilates* - one space left for all of September, then it's waiting list time again
Pre-booking is essential π
Looking forward to seeing lots of your wee faces this Monday. Nice and expectant like Veda here πΎ (actual pets not allowed any more - not like zoom π€£π€£π€£)
β‘οΈEast Belfast classes are in McQuiston Memorial Church Hall, on the Castlereagh Road
β¬οΈSouth Belfast classes are in the Den Yoga Studio, Malone Road
πNew Pilates class in South Belfast π
I am thrilled to be teaching at brand new studio The Den on the Malone Road. How fabulous does this space look π
πΎ Wednesdays 09:30-10:30
πΎ Starts Wednesday 8th September
πΎ Β£36 for the month of September, or Β£10 for single classes
πΎ Mixed Ability class. Beginners are very welcome
πΎ Pre-booking is essential
Numbers will be small, allowing us all plenty of space.
Lots of info here ‡οΈ
https://www.theden.yoga/pilates
Places are booking up quickly (that back-to-school feeling π). Look forward to hearing from you.
Susan
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πNew Pilates Classes in East Belfastπ
I am a wee bit daunted but mostly I'm delighted to return to indoor, in-person teaching π
I will initially be offering 3 classes a week.
Allow me to present the first two. They are in the striking McQuiston Memorial Church on the Castlereagh Road. A fabulous spacious hall for us to practise in. Of course I took no photos of the fabulous spacious hall π but the outdoor planting outside is amazing so here's some pics of that πΈ
πMonday evenings
πStarts 6th September
π6:15pm Slow Pilates *great for beginners and re-beginners*
π7:30pm Mixed Ability Pilates
πNumbers limited and pre-booking is essential
Booking can be monthly (Β£36 for September) or single classes for Β£10 each.
The 7:30pm class is nearly full so I'm ready to start a waiting list for that one if needed.
Send me a wee message if you'd like to know more and to book in ππΎ
Susan
"Teach Pilates outside" they said
"Sure it'll be nice and sunny" they said
Aye right π§οΈπ§οΈπ§οΈπ§οΈπ§οΈ least the ducks were happy π€£π€£π€£π¦π¦
Full marks to this evening's enthusiastic bunch, we started in the dry and we ended up, well, not π³
Sure we made good use of nature's umbrellas π³π³
Massive thanks to everyone who came along to my outdoor sessions, and to Connswater Community Greenway for their support as always.
Wee break for me in August, and a chance to make some plans for September teaching. More to come on those plans, when I make them.
Right now, I'm going to sit in the house and relive the memory of teaching with water streaming down my face π€£π€£
Thanks for making it excellent fun π
Susan
"Just stand there till I take your photo πΈππ"
1 Ryanair, 1 EasyJet & 1 British Airways flight π« joined us last night for π³ Oh and some seagulls π
Can't believe next week is our last week already π³ Then I've got some hols ποΈ before looking ahead to September time. Need a crystal ball π§ I think to know what the future holds π
Thanks so much as ever to Connswater Community Greenway for supporting these sessions in our beautiful green spaces π³
Finding the shady spot for
Sure you couldn't bate it π
Thanks as always to Connswater Community Greenway for supporting these sessions. And extra special thanks to everyone who has been doing the sundances for us βοΈ they're working a treat π