Yoga Anatomy in Manchester a Revolution in Movement

Community Pilates Matwork fusion
2024-09-02 18:30 - 19:30 (Europe/London) | 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).
To book, please go here:

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 | St.Helens

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

Pilates tower teacher training induction
2024-11-01 - 2024-11-03 | St.Helens
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Beyond Level 3 Pilates Matwork Part 1
2024-11-15 - 2024-11-18 | St.Helens
Beyond level 3 Pilates matwork part 1 – Please click the link here and fill in the woofoo form:

Beyond level 3 Pilates matwork Part 2
2025-01-24 - 2025-01-27 | St.Helens
Beyond level Pilates matwork part 2 – Please click here and fill in the woofoo form

✨ ‘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
Book and pay here:
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 | St.Helens
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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
Book here:
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
Book here

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.
Book your backpain open day here;

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!
