Gentle Pilates
Thursday 9:30-10:20 ZOOM
20:05-21:00
Currie community centre.
Gentle Pilates is suitable for beginners/postbeginners or participants who have some health limitations such as back/shoulder pain, osteoporosis, pelvic floor dysfunction. The pace of the class is slower than at my Mixed ability/mixed level class. We focus on strengthening the core/pelvic floor, mobilisation of the joints and relieving tension in back, shoulders. Options of exercises are given and adaptation for the exercises are offered. Small equipments such as resistance bands, prickle balls, mini stability balls are used during the classes. Up to 10 participants per class. Cost: £66 for 7wk block or £55 for 5 classes.
Mixed level Pilates
Tuesday 9:15-10:10
Thursday 19:00-19:55 Currie community centre
Mixed level Pilates is suitable for post-beginners/intermediate level participants. We focus on strenthening core/pelvic floor, arms, shoulders, back and legs. Mobilisation of hip and shoulder joints as well as improving posture and muscle flexibility. Small equipment such as resistance bands, prickle balls, mini stability balls and weights are used during the classes. Options of exercises are given that each participant can work to their own level/ abilities. Up to 10 participants per class.
Cost: Zoom class £7,50 per class (payable in block booking); face to face class £66 for 7wk block or £55 for 5 classes.
Hello, my name is Angela Laidlaw, I am based in Currie, South West Edinburgh. I am a level 4 Pilates instructor, Pilates exercise therapist, Pregnancy and postpartum corrective exercise specialist and a personal trainer. Also, I am a mum of 2 young boys. I have set up my Pilates and Exercise Therapies business to help mothers (and others) 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.
Angela’s virtual Pilates lesson over Zoom in lockdown have been invaluable. I am a keen runner which means I often suffer from injuries. Her lessons provide much needed focus on stretching problematic areas and strengthening the core. Her style of delivery means I can choose between easier or more challenging pose options depending on how I feel on the day. The variety has also been great and I particularly enjoy exercising with a stretch band and prickle balls. Thank you so much Angela for keeping me fit!
“I have been attending Angela’s ‘Gentle Pilates’ classes for 3 years or so, which are most enjoyable and I certainly feel the benefit within myself. I particularly like the fact that Angela takes time to understand how everyone is, prior to commencement of the class, and then adjusts one’s personal routine accordingly – to optimise exercise results without encountering potential complications. Angela is very experienced and professional and I am very happy to recommend her classes.”
I have been doing Pilates classes (in person and on-line) with Angela for 5 years now.
Angela’s classes are small and friendly, and new people are always made to feel very welcome. Classes are tailored, with options for each of the exercises to suit your ability.
Angela’s classes are really enjoyable, give you a good stretch all over and help you to loosen up, unwind and relax. They have greatly improved my core strength and balance.