Yoga Anatomy in Manchester a Revolution in Movement

Sale members & friends FREE mindset, relaxation & breath work workshop
2024-01-14 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Lancashire
We will start with some gentle breath work and mindset, followed by some beautiful relaxation.
Please bring a pillow and blanket and a notepad and pen. We are no shoe zone, so wooly socks are required.
We will finish with some lovely chocolate flapjacks and herbal tea.
Time: 10-12pm
Where: Sale studio
Closing date for reply – Saturday 13th Jan @ 10am
I am asking for an exchange of energy.
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ST.Helens Pilates members & friends FREE mindset & breathing gathering
2024-01-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Lancashire
We start by welcoming 2024 in with a beautiful Buddhist walk starting at ‘The Bandstand’ at Victoria park, which is just 2 minutes walk from the studio.
Buddhist walking requires silence and concentration. It is only when we are silent that awareness comes.
Mindfulness is when we will stop and just gaze at a tree or flower for a period of time, to feel what comes up.
Please wrap up warm, if it raining bring an umbrella.
We will then head over to the studio into which I will lead you into a breathing, mindset and relation session.
Please bring a pillow, blanket, note pad and pen. (You can grab it form your car after the Buddhist walk).
This will be followed by our a relaxed cup of Chai and chocolate Brownie flapjack.
Closing date for booking is Saturday 27th at 10am.
I am asking all new clients to the studio to make a fair exchange of energy, to claim your free workshop, please make a purchase here
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The Supple & Somatic Leopard Anatomy in movement CPD
2024-02-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Cadman House, 5 Wharfe rd, Manchester, Lancashire, M33 2AF, United Kingdom
Teachers are you looking for NEW ideas for your pilates mat-work or yoga classes?
Perhaps your a physio or manual therapist looking to give some different perspectives?
Are you loosing clients because they are not really getting what they need to feel and see results?
Teachers you will need to stand out from the crowd by being different, get the edge!

Leopards symbolise strength, power, courage, and determination. Leopard spirit animals can also teach us the importance of being resourceful and mindful of our surroundings. Today we use a combination of embryological ancestry, developmental patterns, pilates , yoga and manual rehabilitation techniques to find space, breath, awareness and to work with gravity in relation the mind and body .
We invite you to find:
Sthira refers to stability, intent, and strength. Etymologically it arises from the root stha, which means “to stand, to be firm”.
Sukha refers to comfort, ease, and openness, and the literal meaning is “good space,” from the root words su (good) and kha (space).
The concept of Sthira and Sukha in yogic philosophy alludes to exactly that; the polarized yet completely balanced nature of life. These two concepts are found in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, a collection of 196 Sutras (aphorisms) on the theory and practice of yoga. The sutra that refers to these terms is sutra 2.46 – “sthira-sukham asanam”. This sentence can be roughly translated as “postures should be stable and comfortable”, and it is also often reworded as the balance between “effort” and “ease.”
Rather than force your body into fight and flight, we will encourage and lead nay invitation or when the body is ready. This is ideal for reprogramming pain with rehab clients and ineffective firing patterns in professional sports clients.
The central nervous system, breath and body mind connection cannot be separated. As above so is below. We will look at the path of emotion and belief system in movement.
Mats and Pilates apparatus (including reformer) will be used as I guide you through a myriad of mindset and movement.
This anatomy in movement CPD is ideal for both movement and manual therapists.
You will take away a wealth of ideas, sequencing and repertoire suitable for both one to one and group programing
When: Sunday 4th February
Where: Pilates Manchester, Cadman House, 2 Wharf rd, Sale, Manchester, M33 2AF (Plenty of free parking). Tram stop 2 minutes walk – https://www.pilatesmanchester.com/timetable-manchester/location/
Time: 10-5pm
Breakdown – Part 1 – 10am-1pm, 1pm-2pm sharing food circle, Part 2 – 2-5pm.
Cost: £145
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Pre/Post Natal Pilates CPD
2024-03-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Lancashire
Live stream or face to face – Pre/ Post-Natal Pilates teachers course
Sunday 3rd March and Sunday 10th March 2024 (10-5pm)
This course is available both live stream and face to face. This is a combination of Hybrid learning. Face to face for the workshop part is always preferable.

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Pre/Post Natal Pilates
2024-03-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Lancashire
Live stream or face to face – Pre/ Post-Natal Pilates teachers course
Sunday 3rd March and Sunday 10th March 2024 (10-5pm)
This course is available both live stream and face to face. This is a combination of Hybrid learning. Face to face for the workshop part is always preferable.

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St.Helens Induction Reformer Pilates teacher training
2024-06-14 15:00 - 2024-06-17 19:00 | Lancashire
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Myofascial springs, slings, spirals and lines
2024-06-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Cadman House, 5 Wharfe rd, Manchester, Lancashire, M33 2AF, United Kingdom
This event is face to face.
Who is it for: Yoga & matwork teachers, manual therapists, apparatus teachers
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Although fascia is the latest buzzword among therapists, it has actually been around for a long time. Fascia is a specialized system of the body that has an appearance similar to a spider’s web or a sweater. Fascia is very densely woven, covering and interpenetrating every muscle, bone, nerve, artery and vein, as well as, all of our internal organs including the heart, lungs, brain and spinal cord. It can be described as slings, springs and spiral lines depending on whether you are a movement or manual therapist. The most interesting aspect of the fascial system is that it is not just a system of separate coverings. It is actually one continuous structure that exists from head to toe without interruption. In this way you can begin to see that each part of the entire body is connected to every other part by the fascia, like the yarn in a sweater.
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All movement should have elasticity, bounce and freedom. We tend to get density, compression, restriction and pain.
What you will learn:

Understand the relationship between gravity, load and tensegrity on the the facial connective chain.
Apply the foundations of slings, springs and spirals in both group and one to one programming in order to enhance intelligent movement.
Discover how and when to use “less is more” principle of the movement/manual programme.
Identify the different methods in fascia from Ida Rolf, Tom Myers, Chaitow and Schlep.
Compare some medical studies and how to apply the knowledge with clients.
Develop a system of movements or moves that can be integrated into a Yoga,Pilates, movement or manual therapy session
Integrate stability, movement and elasticity into both the inner and outer self.
Resolve faulty breath patterns with fascial unwinding and preparatory exercises.

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What they said:
“Feeling engaged with the course, noticing some tightness / heaviness throughout my body. Hoping to successfully incorporate some of this information into my teaching!”
“I feel comfortable and my body is not feeling as tense as it was when I arrived. I’m looking forward to learning more about everything. So far I’m very happy! Lots of information and plenty of ideas of the way the body moves. Definitely looking forward to setting this into my practise!”
“Remaining open-minded to new and different ideas/approaches to movement. Feeling refreshed and looking forward to adopting some of these techniques gradually into my teaching. Very interesting to learn new things from a different perspective.”
“Very enjoyable course, Nisha is very knowledgeable and will definitely do more courses”.
“After the morning session, I’m feeling open to learning more about this subject and how I can take it into my work. I’m definitely excited and curious about the ideas presented to me so far, and I hope this afternoon I can absorb even more information and work out how to translate this into my own work.” – Workshop Client
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Manchester Tower induction Day 1
2024-07-07 10:00 - 19:00 | Lancashire
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Manchester tower induction day 2
2024-07-21 10:00 - 19:00 | Lancashire
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Spinal revolution & biotensegrity
2024-09-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Cadman House, 5 Wharfe rd, Manchester, Lancashire, M33 2AF, United Kingdom
Tensegrity models are key because their physical behaviour is similar to living tissues in many ways. Bio means life, so adding human emotion, experience and character behind every move gives a different perspective on the tissues. Biotensegrity is different because it examines the basic rules of physics first and recognises that everything else must be derived from them, thus representing a paradigm shift in the way that we think about the human body. Our workshop looks at the whole body in relation to the spine, thus showing that interconnectedness between every part of the organism is essential to generate a proper understanding of its functions and health.
We are holistic human beings because the nature of connective tissues is that it maintains separation as much as it creates connection. “Everything in nature has its own vibrational frequency and elastic quality and biotensegrity represents the dynamic reciprocal elasticity inherent to life” Satya Sardonicus, DC, CACCP. This course looks at body mapping and movement in relation to spinal pathologies. We also look also at tension – compression, pressure – spacing, gravity and fluidity, reaction and response. Joints, connective tissue and discs may contribute to the pain symptoms in clients. We will look at the fluidity and elasticity of movement to help this.
“Absolutely essential for yoga / pilates teachers – so much information in a format that can be used immediately. The group size is excellent, excellent value for money.”

Community Pilates Matwork fusion
2024-09-02 18:30 - 19:30 | St.Helens united reform church, Ormskirk Street, St Helens, Merseyside WA10 2JZ, St.Helens, Wa10 2JC, United Kingdom
This community class is a blend based on the latest research in fascial trains incorporating James de Silva’s Garuda work which takes the class to the next level.

Garuda combines the strength work of pilates, the breathwork and asana practices of yoga and the grace of dance.The benefits of Garuda include increased strength, flexibility, coordination and endurance with a greater sense of ease and wellbeing. Garuda draws deeply on mental focus and teaching relaxation through movement. Like yoga Garuda also massages the internal organs and aids in detoxification.Garuda is a non stop flowing class that is challenging and mindful. You will leave feeling invigorated. It is suitable for anyone with some experience of yoga and or pilates and includes meditation and mindset.
Please bring a yoga mat, pillow and blanket.

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Somatic Pilates workshop for menopause
2024-09-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Cadman House, 5 Wharfe rd, Manchester, Lancashire, M33 2AF, United Kingdom
Somatic Pilates matwork is a form of exercise that combines mindfulness with bodily motion to improve the connection between your mind and your body. Learn what somatic Pilates matwork is, what benefits it offers, and how to do seven simple somatic Pilates exercises at home.
If you are menopausal like me, you will understand some of the body changes that are taking place below:

Anxiety.
Changes in mood – such as low mood or irritability.
Changes in skin conditions, including dryness or increase in oiliness and onset of adult acne.
Difficulty sleeping – this may make you feel tired and irritable during the day.
Feelings of loss of self.

This somatic pilates matwork workshop nurture the body with movement, mindset, breathwork and meditation.
What to bring: Water, thick socks , a blanket and pillow ( we provide all mats and any small props)
What to wear: comfortable clothes that you can move in, plus thick socks.
Refreshments of herbal tea and a light snack will be served in the break.
No bags or clutter is allowed in the studio , only car keys, purse and mobile phone ( all mobile phone must be on silent).
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St.Helens Community Pilates Matwork
2024-09-09 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-09-23 18:30 - 19:30 | St.Helens united reform church, Ormskirk Street, St Helens, Merseyside WA10 2JZ, St.Helens, Wa10 2JC, United Kingdom

S.Helens Community Pilates matwork
2024-09-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Lancashire

Manchester Reformer Induction
2024-09-20 10:00 - 2024-09-22 19:00 | Lancashire
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St.Helens Community Pilates Matwork
2024-09-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Lancashire

Pilates tower teacher training induction
2024-11-01 - 2024-11-03 | Lancashire
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Beyond Level 3 Pilates Matwork Part 1
2024-11-15 - 2024-11-18 | Lancashire
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Beyond level 3 Pilates matwork Part 2
2025-01-24 - 2025-01-27 | Lancashire
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✨ ‘From Powerhouse to Powerful!’ – A Central Nervous System Reset Retreat ✨
2025-01-26 10:30 - 13:30 | Cadman House, 5 Wharfe rd, Manchester, Lancashire, M33 2AF, United Kingdom
✨ ‘From Powerhouse to Powerful!’ – A Central Nervous System Reset Retreat ✨

📅 Date: Sunday, 26th January

⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

👚 What to Wear: Comfortable clothes you can move in and thick socks.

👜 What to Bring: A notepad and pen 🖊️, a pillow 🛏️, and a blanket for relaxation 🧸.

💷 Cost: £40

⏳ Booking Deadline: Wednesday, 22nd January, 9 PM

Joseph Pilates, the creator of the Pilates method, referred to the “powerhouse” as the center of the body and the foundation of all movement. In essence, the powerhouse represents both physical strength and inner control—a concept that inspires this transformative retreat.

In this workshop, we’ll embark on a journey inward using gentle, restorative practices such as breathwork 🌀, meditation 🧘, and deep relaxation 😌 to reset and recalibrate the central nervous system. Our focus will be on:

-Releasing stress and tension stored in the body 🌬️.
-Cultivating inner calm and balance 🌿.
-Unlocking your natural ability to rejuvenate and restore from within 🌟.
-This is a gentle, non-physical workshop with no exercises involved. Instead, we’ll focus entirely on restorative techniques that nurture the nervous system, helping you reconnect with your inner power 💪, rediscover clarity ✨, and leave feeling refreshed 🌈, grounded 🌎, and deeply aligned with yourself.

At 12:30 PM, enjoy a delicious light vegetarian lunch 🥗 provided by ‘Root to Flower’ 🌸 to complete your day of rejuvenation.

⚠️ Spaces are limited, so book now to secure your spot!

Pilates Mastermind day
2025-03-23 10:30 - 17:30 | Cadman House, 5 Wharfe rd, Manchester, Lancashire, M33 2AF, United Kingdom
Pilates Mastermind day
Next month…MARCH!
At my HQ here in Pilates Manchester (Sale, Manchester),
I’m running a private small 6 hour Pilates mastermind day workshop.
I’ll be covering in depth lower limb anatomy and a marketing masterplan to:

Get WAY MORE enquiries and leads from high paying customers
Why your clients and you are cheating the lower limb connection on the reformer
Preparatory movements prior to traditional asana/rehab practice, including joint mobilising and muscle warming techniques.
Create effortless alignment with the legs, pelvis and spine with your structure & structures.
Improve stability and strength through the – ‘legs of the belly’.
Increase hip flexibility using Myofascial & sling systems. Progress with integrity into and out of a wide range of movements including yoga/Pilates asana, ranging from simple to complex.
State the difference between prohibitions and precautions, relating this to a knowledge of anatomy and physiology as well as to a teaching situation.
Modify movements, understand the reasons for modifications and be able to teach these. This could include resources to make the teaching more effective.
Recognise efficient breathing habits and teach the progression from basic breathing to pranayama using a range of yoga techniques including kriyas, mudras and bandhas.
Design and utilise a scheme of movements to progress clients over a period of weeks.
Assess students’ progress and achievements.
Evaluate their own needs and teaching skills.
Recognise the problems associated with different posture types and ROM in the client.
Create a safe working environment for the teaching of a class, which must involve an interchange of information between teacher and student.

As of RIGHT NOW? I have SIX seats spare.
These events are FREE for our Apprenticeship teachers!
And if you join us next month,
Price £165 (after 1st March)
If growing your Pilates business and finally mastering your ideal client, this is a MUST DO for you (and it should be).
Go ahead and book a free Clarity Call:
But don’t mess around.
This spaces won’t last long.
When: Sunday 23rd March 2025
Times: 10.30am – 5.30pm (6 hours CPD)
Shared lunch: 1.30pm-2.30pm
What is a shared lunch? A shared lunch is a sikh tradition meaning, when we eat, we all sit together on the floor. We all contribute by bringing something healthy to eat which is vegetarian and made with love. This also avoids costly catering plus unhealthy choices such as white grains, pastries and sugar which cause inflammation.
Who is this for: Pilates teachers including mat, reformer, Yoga teachers, physios, osteopaths, chiropractors, manual therapists, dancers and creators
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Nisha ‘Let’s Go’ Pilates
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This event is non refundable and non transferable!
PS – Like I’ve said many times before, my Pilates apprenticeship program is for SERIOUS Pilates studio business owners only. You can get a taste by coming to this amazing mastermind day.
And if you’re serious about growing your clients, MASTERING your Pilates business, then this is critical for you!
I’m ready when you are.
PPS – Can’t make this one? Don’t worry, I run many events throughout the year, all included in the apprenticeship program

Pre/Post Natal Pilates Teacher Training
2025-03-29 - 2025-03-30 | Lancashire
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'The Pelvic Foot' - by Paul Thornley
2025-04-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Cadman House, 5 Wharfe rd, Manchester, Lancashire, M33 2AF, United Kingdom
The Pelvic Foot Workshop
Tutor: Tutor: Paul Thornley ANMT
Neuromuscular Therapist & Medical Exercise Specialist
Hosted by Pilates Manchester
When: Sunday 6th April
Time: 10am -1pm
Where: Pilates Manchester, Cadman house, 2 Wharf rd, Sale, Manchester, M33 2AF
Light snacks and herbal teas will be served.
Terms and conditions apply
This workshop is non refundable or transferable
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Who is this for? Pilates enthusiasts, yogis, teachers, coaches, sports massage therapists, physio, osteopath , chiropractor, Mums, runners…
The most common traditionally established approaches to pelvic healthcare are more than often, clearly ineffective for long term beneficial functionality.
Cuing stabilization of the lumbar pelvic region, bracing strategies, recruitment of inter abdominal pressure and dialogue that includes, neutral & imprint are simply poor explanations of a highly dynamic and essential structure within the wholeness of a human.
Leaking, incontinence, hemorrhoids, pelvic prolapses, back pain & breathing dysfunction are all to common a result of treating us like a machine, where compression forces are the bias approach to restoring or maintaining integrity during movement classes.
A different approach based on a clearly different understanding of what were actually attempting to manage and develop is needed.
The Pelvic Foot is my tried and tested method that creates a more
successful integration of the living forces, that must be understood, to be able to refine and allow their self reorganizational characteristics to flourish within and around the pelvis.
This knowledge is founded from the clarity I’ve found by learning and sharing the Fasciategrity in Motion concept.
Explaining to participants a more thoughtful & respectful way to express shape change, establish a more global architectural continuity, that allows for effortless force transmission during movement.
They by reducing unnecessary strains that invite the list of potential dysfunctions that clients are often subjected to acquiring through our more conventional academic anatomical teachings.
Paul Thornley ANMT
Neuromuscular Therapist & Medical Exercise Specialist
Myofascia Movement Education
The Body PT.Ed
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Back Pain open day
2025-06-21 13:30 - 14:30 | Cadman House, 5 Wharfe rd, Manchester, Lancashire, M33 2AF, United Kingdom
If you’d like my advice on rehab, injury or backpain, book our backpain open day below.
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Enhancing Rehabilitation and Sports Performance: Reformer and Matwork Techniques
2025-11-30 14:00 - 17:00 | Cadman House, 5 Wharfe rd, Manchester, Lancashire, M33 2AF, United Kingdom
Enhancing Rehabilitation and Sports Performance: Reformer and Matwork Techniques
Duration: 3 Hours
Face to face or livestream
Workshop Description:
Join us for an engaging and informative workshop designed for fitness professionals, physical therapists, and sports enthusiasts focused on the dynamic integration of reformer and matwork techniques. This 3-hour session will explore innovative strategies to enhance rehabilitation outcomes and optimize sports performance through Pilates.
What You Will Learn:
Understanding Rehabilitation Principles:
Explore the foundational concepts of rehabilitation and how Pilates can be utilized as an effective tool in recovery.
Learn about common injuries and conditions, and how to adapt Pilates exercises to meet individual needs.
Reformer Techniques:
Discover the benefits of using the reformer in rehabilitation settings.
Gain hands-on experience with a variety of reformer exercises tailored to build strength, flexibility, and stability.
Matwork Integration:
Delve into matwork routines that complement reformer exercises, focusing on core stability and functional movement patterns.
Learn variations and modifications to accommodate different fitness levels and rehabilitation stages.
Sports Performance Enhancement:
Understand how incorporating Pilates into training regimens can improve athletic performance.
Explore specific exercises designed to enhance agility, balance, and overall athleticism.
Practical Application:
Engage in interactive sessions that include demonstrations and partner work to practice the techniques learned.
Discuss real-life case studies to apply knowledge effectively in rehabilitation and sports performance contexts.
Who Should Attend:
Pilates matwork or reformer trainers
Physical therapists and rehabilitation specialists
Athletes and coaches interested in performance enhancement
Anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Pilates for rehabilitation and sports performance
Takeaways:
Participants will leave with a comprehensive toolkit of exercises and modifications, an understanding of how to apply Pilates principles in rehabilitation, and the knowledge to enhance sports performance effectively.
Join us for this transformative workshop and take your skills to the next level!
