Pilates teaching excellence from Alice Nebel, who trained under prestigious London based Body Control Pilates, founded Islington Pilates before relocating back to her home town in the West Midlands during the pandemic. Her loyal London clientele have stuck with her on Zoom, whilst also teaching live classes in the Kinver area.
Why Pilates?
Suitable for all ages groups, Pilates offers a challenging yet low impact form of body conditioning. The exercise was first founded by Joseph Pilates in the 1920's who could see modern living was having a disastrous effect on people's health and fitness levels, he could see a clear connection between poor posture, sedentary lifestyles and ill heath. After studying many types of body conditioning including yoga and bodybuilding, J.Pilates created what we now know as Pilates, an exercise method well ahead of its time with an emphasis on quality, not quantity.
'You are only as young as your spinal column is flexible' Jospeh Pilates
Pilates technique is to simultaneously strengthen and lengthen the body under complete control. All movement originates from 'the powerhouse', the large group of muscles at the very centre of your body that move and stabilise your pelvic and trunk. You will learn how to control you body from its centre, find movement that flows and free your body from tension.
Feel your body
Light-hearted yet hard work in equal measures, I have a passion for good technique, good movement patterns, and really helping you understand your body. All classes are limited to 12 clients, for individual alignment adjustment and guidance. I don't care if you are good at Pilates or not, I just care that you give it your best. Sometimes it's uncomfortable, most of the time it's bloody good fun!
Alice teaches live classes in Kinver, Zoom classes online and offers 1:1 Reformer and matwork sessions in her home studio.
See you, on the mat. x
Qualifications
Matwork Pilates (inc. small equipment)
Reformer Pilates
Pilates for Osteoporosis
Pilates for Pre/Post Natal
Pilates for Hypermobility
The Vital Breath - Jo Hatherly