PILATES AND EXERCISE THERAPIES
I help active mothers with health issues related to pregnancy/childbirth and motherhood so that they can be strong, flexible, relaxed and energised to enjoy their family life style.
PILATES CLASSES
Pilates classes face to face and via zoom.
Variety of Pilates classes suitable for different fitness levels, abilities and age groups.
Regular Pilates practise helps to improve posture, correct breathing patterns, releases lower back, shoulder and neck tightness. Pilates strengthens pelvic floor muscles while building endurance and coordination. Furthermore, Pilates relaxes mind and relieves stress.
1:1 SESSIONS
Personal sessions at your home, garden, park or via zoom.
1:1 sessions are tailored to your needs, abilities and your set goal. Whether you are new to Pilates, having a health issue related to pregnancy/childbirth such as diastis recti, pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic girdle pain, back or hip pain or just want to get back/start safely exercising. You will have my undivided attention allowing you to progress faster compared to a group class. Personal sessions can fit well around your family lifestyle too.
PERSONNAL PROGRAMMES
Bespoke personal programmes help you to achieve your results faster. They compliment well 1:1 sessions and Pilates classes. They are specifically designed for you and your goal in mind.
You get a set of exercises with the description of each exercise and also how many reps/sets you should do during the session and how many times per week.
Hello my name is Angela Laidlaw, based in Currie, South West Edinburgh. I am level 4 Pilates instructor, Pilates exercise therapist, Pregnancy and postpartum corrective exercises specialist and a personal trainer. Also, I a mum of 2 young boys. I have set up Pilates and Exercise Therapies business to help mothers to start/get back/continue exercising safely after giving birth whether it was 2 months, 2 years or 20+ years ago. I would like to raise awareness about exercises which help women to recover postpartum and prevent future complications such as pelvic floor dysfunction, prolapse which can lead to other health issues such as back/hip pain.
I have been attending Angela’s Pilates classes, both face to face and online for around three years. I was a complete beginner when I started, but Angela made me feel at ease and not like the new girl. At the classes Angela always provides variations of the moves, so caters for everyone. Over the last six months Angela has been supporting me in the class and providing me with other advice out with the class, to help with a medical condition. This has helped me a great deal. Angela is very approachable and very knowledgeable about Pilates and its benefits. I would 100% recommend her.
I was new to Pilates when I joined Angela’s classes few years back, I had recently started running and on top I work in IT so 8+ hours on desk/computer. Joining these classes have since become a lifeline for me! I never ever thought I would have a favourite exercise routine (prickle balls & shoulder exercise). Angela is so caring and attentive during her classes, it is almost like a one to one session, she is correcting your poses or always asking /spotting when you are not comfortable. I look forward every week to my Pilates class. Thanks Angela for all your support and amazing sessions.