Pilates with Emma
Discover the Power of Pilates: Versatile Exercise for All Ages and Fitness Levels & Your Key to Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation.
Pilates exercises offer a targeted approach to support injury prevention and rehabilitation. These low-impact, high-effectiveness movements strengthen your core, improve flexibility, and enhance body awarene
Discover the Power of Pilates: Versatile Exercise for All Ages and Fitness Levels & Your Key to Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation.
Pilates exercises offer a targeted approach to support injury prevention and rehabilitation. These low-impact, high-effectiveness movements strengthen your core, improve flexibility, and enhance body awareness, making Pilates an ideal choice for:
- Injury Recovery: Gentle, controlled movements aid in healing and rebuilding strength.
- Preventing Future Injuries: Improved balance and body alignment reduce the risk of accidents.
Previous courses, retreats and workshops have included:
Post Natal Pilates - a mini retreat and workshop.
1:1s or small group sessions
Pilates fundamentals
Rehab for lower back, hips and shoulders
Strength and endurance Pilates for runners, cyclists and triathletes.
Pilates came into my life 13 years ago after I suffered a back injury and had spinal surgery. Very quickly I realised it’s benefits and it became a way of life enabling me to participate in many other activities, like running that I thought I wouldn’t be able to do again.
I realised that, in order to sustain my active life and future proo
Pilates came into my life 13 years ago after I suffered a back injury and had spinal surgery. Very quickly I realised it’s benefits and it became a way of life enabling me to participate in many other activities, like running that I thought I wouldn’t be able to do again.
I realised that, in order to sustain my active life and future proof my body to be a fit and healthy mum, I needed to build this form of movement therapy into my life permanently.
I hope to pass my knowledge and experience on to clients and guide them so that they too can gain not only strength and flexibility but also more body awareness and maybe even a love and passion for Pilates too.
In my spare time, I love to hang out with family and friends, walk my dogs and swim in the sea. I love running and cycling and a weekend away where I can do either one of these things with lovely friends is a joy.
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Post-Natal Pilates Class
**Tues Feb 18th 2025**
2.30pm
Booking Opens Mon 27th Jan
Emma will lead you in this course to assist in regaining strength and body awareness after childbirth, promoting physical recovery and mental well-being.
- Classes are designed to allow mothers to tend to the
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Post-Natal Pilates Class
**Tues Feb 18th 2025**
2.30pm
Booking Opens Mon 27th Jan
Emma will lead you in this course to assist in regaining strength and body awareness after childbirth, promoting physical recovery and mental well-being.
- Classes are designed to allow mothers to tend to their babies’ needs during sessions, fostering a relaxed atmosphere.
- Each session concludes with a short relaxation period and an opportunity for socializing.
### Requirements for Participation
- Must be 4-6 weeks postpartum and cleared by a healthcare professional.
- The class is open to all mothers regardless of pre-pregnancy fitness levels.
- Participants can attend until their baby is mobile (around 7-9 months).
Benefits of Post-Natal Pilates
- **Strength Recovery:** Regain strength in the abdominal wall, core, and pelvic floor.
- **Posture Improvement:** Enhance posture to counterbalance the physical demands of caring for a baby.
- **Diastasis Recti Support:** Exercises focusing on the abdominal muscles post-delivery.
- **Preventative Care:** Muscle retraining to reduce risks of future incontinence and injury.
- **Confidence Building:** Enhances body confidence during a period of significant change.
- **Community Building:** Opportunity to connect and share experiences with other new mothers.
### What to Bring
- Water for hydration.
- A blanket for the baby to lie on during the class.
- Any essentials needed to keep the baby comfortable and settled.
### Course Logistics
- **Duration:** 6 weeks.
- **Cost:** £120, payable in advance to secure a place.
- **Social Aspect:** The course creates a space for building friendships and support networks among participants.
### Contact Information
- Participants are encouraged to reach out with any questions or concerns about the class.
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Back Care Course
**Thurs Feb 20th 2025**
7.45am
Booking Opens Mon 27th Jan
Struggling with Lower Back Pain?
We’ve got the solution! Our Lower Back Pain Pilates Course is designed to help you build strength, stability, and mobility in your hips and core to support a pain-free life.
💪 Strength
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Back Care Course
**Thurs Feb 20th 2025**
7.45am
Booking Opens Mon 27th Jan
Struggling with Lower Back Pain?
We’ve got the solution! Our Lower Back Pain Pilates Course is designed to help you build strength, stability, and mobility in your hips and core to support a pain-free life.
💪 Strengthen |
🔄 Mobilize |
🌱 Recover
Why Pilates for Lower Back Pain?
Pilates is a proven method to address and prevent lower back pain by focusing on:
- Core Strength: Build deep core stability to protect and support your spine.
- Hip Mobility: Improve flexibility and range of motion in your hips to reduce strain on your lower back.
- Postural Alignment: Enhance your posture, improving movement patterns to reduce discomfort.
- Mind-Body Connection: Learn to move with intention and awareness, reducing tension and improving overall body mechanics.
Course Details:
- Duration: 6 weeks
- Time: Thursdays 7.45am - Starting Thursday 20th February.
- Location: Portobello Health Hub, 95 Portobello High St.
- Cost: £120
Limited Spaces Available!
For maximum support and tailored instruction, we’ve kept the class size small, allowing for hands-on guidance and personalized feedback throughout each session.
Don’t let lower back pain hold you back!
Start your journey to a pain-free back with Pilates today!
Book Your Spot Now!
Breathwork with Sherien
Breathwork is a practice that involves conscious and intentional control of the breath to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It is a powerful tool that taps into the body's natural ability to heal and regulate itself.
There are various types of breathwork techniques, but they all share the common goal of using the breath t
Breathwork is a practice that involves conscious and intentional control of the breath to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It is a powerful tool that taps into the body's natural ability to heal and regulate itself.
There are various types of breathwork techniques, but they all share the common goal of using the breath to access and influence different states of consciousness. These techniques often involve specific patterns and rhythms of breathing, along with focused awareness and intention.
By consciously altering the way we breathe, we can influence our physiological and psychological states. Breathwork can help release physical tension, reduce stress and anxiety, increase energy levels, enhance mental clarity, and promote emotional balance. It can also facilitate deep relaxation, emotional processing, and spiritual exploration.
Overall, breathwork offers a powerful and accessible pathway to self-discovery, healing, and personal growth by harnessing the profound potential of our breath.
During a breathwork session, you lie down or sit upright in a comfortable position and engage in a guided breathing practice led by a trained practitioner.
The practitioner creates a safe and supportive environment, allowing you to surrender to the breath and explore your inner landscape.
The breathwork experience can vary for each indivi
During a breathwork session, you lie down or sit upright in a comfortable position and engage in a guided breathing practice led by a trained practitioner.
The practitioner creates a safe and supportive environment, allowing you to surrender to the breath and explore your inner landscape.
The breathwork experience can vary for each individual, and it may involve physical sensations, emotional release, or a sense of expanded awareness.
Breathwork can be a transformative practice that helps individuals connect with their bodies, release emotional blockages, and access their innate wisdom.
It is often used as a complementary therapy for various purposes, including stress reduction, personal growth, trauma healing, and spiritual exploration.
It's important to note that breathwork should be approached with guidance from a trained practitioner, especially
if you have any pre-existing health conditions or concerns. They can provide personalised support and ensure your safety throughout the process.
I'm a qualified breathwork practitioner and meditation guide based in the city of Edinburgh, East Lothain, and I also work online, which enables me to reach people all over the UK. My journey into breathwork began during the pandemic, where I discovered the amazing benefits and built it into my daily routine, gradually refining my practic
I'm a qualified breathwork practitioner and meditation guide based in the city of Edinburgh, East Lothain, and I also work online, which enables me to reach people all over the UK. My journey into breathwork began during the pandemic, where I discovered the amazing benefits and built it into my daily routine, gradually refining my practice. I became fascinated, reading books and case studies on breathing, biochemistry and self-preservation. The more I learned and integrated it into my life, the more I felt the benefits. I then created my business called Let GO, to share knowledge and good practice on better mental health for anyone that wanted to listen. In early 2023 I trained and qualified as a breathwork practitioner, training in 15 different pranayama techniques enabling me to adapt the practice to the individual's needs.
Now Having ran over 90 events and classes,featured in 2 podcasts and ran corporate webinars since qualifying, I continue to expand my knowledge and ensure all my clients feel safe and seen! Through breathwork and guided meditation, I am able to help people reach a deeper understanding of themselves and in turn, I learn a little more about myself in each class.
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