I first discovered the power of Pilates at University whilst studying for my Dance degree. The practice helped with core connection, control and flexibility throughout a dance class, but it’s not until my second pregnancy years later, that I feel I truly appreciated the benefits from consistent Pilates sessions. Running after my toddler whilst pregnant, meant I felt continuously tired, so I loved how gentle and restorative Pilates was and something that felt manageable in the evening whilst fundamentally, helping me to maintain and develop my strength, posture and mobility. This love continued postnatally, and I think down to Pilates, I have never felt stronger. I find I can apply the techniques to support me throughout my day whether it’s lifting a heavy pram, chasing around my toddler or lifting my four-year-old into the car. Even a short half an hour session will help me to block out the noise and the chaos (that comes with small children!), focus my mind entirely on the movement and technique and feel mentally restored as well as physically. My career up until this point has been in education, initially teaching dance in the community and in schools, and then training to be a primary school teacher and up until now a Montessori teacher in a nursery. I have finally decided to take the plunge, return to my roots and go back to teaching movement, with Pilates being my primary focus (and helping other tired parents regain strength physically and mentally!). From my classes, you can expect to feel worked but also restored as alongside the classical mat Pilates exercises, I like to bring a fusion of flow, mobility and mind, body connection techniques into the session.