ADOLESCENt PILATES
“In childhood, habits are easily formed - good and bad. Why not then concentrate on the formation of only good habits and thus avoid the necessity later on in life of attempting to correct bad habits and substituting for them good habits'“
(Pilates, 1934)
2024 Dates OPEN FOR REGISTRATIONS & INTEREST
Term 1: 22 Jan - 28 Mar - Enrolments OPEN
Term 2: 15 Apr - 21 Jun - Register your interest
Term 3: 08 Jul - 13 Sep - Register your interest
Term 4: 30 Sep - 12 Dec- Register your interest
Children & young adolescents participating in Pilates learn physical skills while incorporating body awareness through disciplined focus, concentration, coordination, healthy breathing, mindful and controlled movement. Pilates promotes the connection between building strength and flexibility on the one hand and developing conscious awareness of the body on the other. Ultimately, the practice of Pilates fosters excellence in mental fitness, emotional intelligence, physical well-being and social competence.
Pilates is a unique practice that focuses on foundational and functional movement skills, which challenges and stimulates the student while integrating the body and mind through a series of specific exercises. Pilates can be taught in a manner that is fun for young people, and it readily complements traditional exercise regimes.
Some other benefits of Adolescents Pilates include:
Override the bodies phycological response to stress
Initiate the relaxation response and invigorate the nervous system by means of concentrated and focused breathing
Integrate all the body’s systems to bring students into an energized, alert state
Organise whole brain function for optimal learning.
Raise levels of all chemical ‘messengers’ known to balance behaviour and inhibit hunger
unify the cognitive and motor regions of the brain critical to strengthening our attention and coordination, by the introduction of cross-lateral movements.
Create a fun, harmonious, and safe way to learning and developing group dynamics and social skills
Reduce stress, increase mind and body fitness and develop key elements of lifetime such as self-awareness, self-care & self-management.
(REF: Pilates for Children & Adolescents, Pilates Method Association)
At Pointe, our classes are 30mins long, run in conjunction with the school term and are aimed at adolescents aged 9-13 years. These years are considered the ‘Magic Window’ and refers to a child’s nervous system being highly adaptable prior to puberty, giving their learning/development an opportunity to excel. Our teaching method is based on the individual child & progressively increasing levels of coordination when they are ready.
10 Week Terms: Option of a Tuesday or Thursday 3.30pm
Price: $180.00, two make up sessions permitted.
Our goal is to assist students with their Mind-body connection by applying functional movement/exercises that are age appropriate and achievable.
Children looking to build core strength, balance to their bodies & control will benefit from a Pilates program.
Could your child benefit from Pilates?
Steps to take:
1. Register!
We like to keep numbers in our classes to 6, so they are small so the students can get the most out of our sessions. Bookings are essential! Please submit your interest by completing the form here or asking any questions and we’ll be in contact asap.
Class Terms are held 4 times/year and you enroll for the term. Placements can be secured with upfront payment noting 2 additional make up classes are allowed should you be unable to make it in one day.
2. What to bring:
Your child needs to be in clothing they can move in and not be restricted. Shorts/Tshirts, leggings/tights are all suitable. A drink bottle and that is it. No shoes/socks are required, although some students may like to wear socks.
Carers can drop off/wait or grab a coffee at the plaza which is just a stroll away.
3. Leave the rest to us!