The Pilates Barn SA

The Pilates Method of Body Conditioning develops the body uniformly, corrects posture, restores vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the spirit. - Joseph Pilates

Nothing in life worth having comes easy. Nothing in life that is worth having is free. Nothing in life worth having is not without a fight and effort.

There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.

Pilates helps you become more aware of your body and to appreciate what your body can do.

In a Pilates session you spend an hour focused on paying attention to your body and exploring your own strength. This builds confidence.

Lets talk Pilates, lets talk about belonging to a Pilates community.

What does it mean to you? It means joining a beautiful group of ladies at the same time each week to better our bodies, strengthen our cores, build confidence and have fun whilst doing so. You owe it to yourself to invest in YOU.

Pilates throughout pregnancy has made all the difference in the world to these three ladies.

Ask them how it has helped them carry and deliver their babies (twins for the lady in green) and then helped them bounce back into even better shape than they were before.

The power of the pike.

It works core stability as well as the abdominal muscles, quadriceps, arms, and shoulders.

Always some humor in our classes. Encouraging the feel good feeling. Because life is too short not to laugh.

Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional, and mental states– Carol Welch

Pilates is often underestimated. Most people will change their view completely and gain a respect for it right after completing their first session. Like the old saying goes, you cannot comprehend what you have not felt.. so why not try this incredible way of training and see for yourself.

Pilates is challenging, the benefits are true and real and it works. Pilates is an investment to your current self and future old self. How would you like to grow old..

Pilates is so effective, and so powerful, that when taught properly, it can make your entire body stronger and more flexible in no time at all.

Aside from strength and flexibility, Pilates can assist with everything from improved posture to better breathing, greater mood, and noticeable weight loss and tone.

The effects can even be felt after a single class, and after a week or month, chances are you will be hooked for life!

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.”
—Jim Ryun

Healthy balance

“Man should bear in mind and ponder over the Greek admonition- Not too much, not too little.”
—Joseph Pilates

“To achieve the highest accomplishments within the scope of our capabilities in all walks of life we must constantly strive to acquire strong, healthy bodies and develop our minds to the limits of our ability.” —Joseph Pilates

“Through the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning this unique trinity of a balanced body, mind, and spirit can ever be attained. Self confidence follows.” —Joseph Pilates

How true.

Happy to be back and sprinkle our clients with Pilates love.

Pilates makes you stop and think about what you are doing.

By focusing the mind, regulating your breathing and making use of internal resistance it is an extremely powerful way to tone the body.

Pilates is gaining the mastery of your mind over the complete control over your body. —Joseph Pilates

“People in motion are wonderful to photograph. It means catching the right moment… when one thing changes into something else.” – Andre Kertesz

The art of Pilates is looking at the body and knowing the most direct way to address it.

Pilates. Making each second and movement count.

Pilates for runners

Pilates is an excellent choice of complimentary training for runners. It is low impact while strengthening the very crucial core stabilising muscles and helping maintain good biomechanics when faced with fatigue.

Improve mobility, prevent injuries, enhance performance and promote recovery.

Invest in yourself it pays the best interest.

Make your body your prized possession above all physical things, it is your most priceless possession so take care of it.

Spare no expense, re-prioritise and invest in your health. Your body will be around alot longer than that expensive handbag.

You will never go broke by investing in yourself.

“You will enrich your life immeasurably if you approach it with a sense of wonder and discovery, and always challenge yourself to try new things.” —Nate Berkus

Meet River our resident cat. He specialises in catching mice, stealing clients hearts and ofcourse loves to roll into The Pilates Barn for his daily dose of love and affection and to demonstrate how the famous Cat Stretch is actually done.

If you think time flies, you haven’t held a plank recently.

Pilates encourages strengthening with good posture which lightens the load on your spine and joints by correcting muscular imbalances due to bad alignment or misuse of muscles. Which in turn will alleviate tension.

Make the choice to restore good biomechanics and movement patterns and enjoy the benefits.

The Pilates Barn – Freedom To Move I was 38 years old when I had a spinal fusion of L4-L5 after an injury 8 years earlier. I did no exercise as I was afraid to hurt my back. I was 52 when I was introduced to Pilates as an exercise option.

If you thought Pilates is only for girls, think again.

Pilates is great at developing the minor muscles which help to strengthen your major muscles.
The result is increased power for your max lifts or long rides. Ask these guys they’ll tell you. Nothing interferes with their weekly Pilates session.

When last did you stop to stretch and open up your upper back to breathe deeper?

Joseph Pilates recognized that people generally breathe shallowly, only bringing air into the top portion of the lungs. This constricts the flow of air, can increase stress, and lead to fatigue. We need to take full, deep breaths to oxygenate the blood fully.