aspire pilates – exercise for body, mind and soul

Exercise that is precise and requires concentration will includes using the mind to develop the perfect result you would like to achieve for an easier and less effortless way of moving gracefully and with little strain. This way of exercising develops body awareness, help strengthen your abdominals and back, improves your posture, builds long, lean and strong muscles without bulk, and improves stamina, coordination, flexibility and joint mobility. It will also create a calmer mind.
Open your mind and be ready to experience the Pilates Training Method the aspire way. Aspire pilates provides a successful fitness and Pilates program for any skill level.

The instructor:
Karin Hagberg, is the founder of Aspire Pilates which is located on Australia’s beautiful Surf Coast in Torquay, Victoria. Holding a Swedish degree in Sports Education and multiple certifications and licenses in the areas of Pilates, Fitness & Remedial Massage Therapy – Karin emphasise the connection of body, mind and soul as the key to overall wellbeing. Through the pilates DVD’s, articles and book – “BODY AWAKENING – Balance your body, mind and spirit through Pilates and an active lifestyle”, she now teaches thousands the principles and process she has created for anyone of any skill level to have a successful fitness and Pilates program.

Aspire Pilates DVD #1 – Level 1 Beginner’s Pilates

1. Introduction to Pilates – Running Time approx: 8 minutes
2. Pilates Workout – Running Time approx: 36 minutes
Total Running Time: 44 minutes

Aspire Pilates DVD #2 – Level 2 Intermediate Pilates

1. Introduction to Pilates – Running Time approx: 8 minutes
2. Pilates Workout – Running Time approx: 30 minutes
Total Running Time: 38 minutes

COPYRIGHT by Aspire Health & Personal Training

The DVDs are for sale at www.aspirepilates.com.au

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Meditation means different things to different people. There are many types and variations of meditation but it can basically be defined as any activity in which you control or focus your attention on or become very aware of your thoughts and different “identities.” The goal of meditation is to help your body achieve a state of relaxation, which results in positive physical changes. These can include decreased heart rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure. There are several types of meditation with slightly different practises and outcomes.

Most fall into two broad categories:
• Mindfulness meditation
• Concentration meditation
Concentration meditation involves concentrating your attention on a particular sensation such as breathing. By maintaining a passive attitude you are able to discard distracting thoughts and focus completely. This lowers overall stress and cleanses the mind of thoughts and ideas that could have a negative effect on your overall health. Mindfulness meditation is about constant awareness. It starts with your focus on one item, much like concentration meditation, but then moves into a broader observation of events in your life. By considering your thoughts and actions in a distanced and fully accepting way, it allows the mind to approach each situation you encounter with a thoughtful response rather than an emotional reaction that could increase your stress. One technique that many people use to meditate is called Guided Imagery. With this technique you may listen to a recording of someone guiding you through steps to create healing and relaxing images in your mind. This produces direct, positive responses in the body. Guided Imagery has been shown to be very effective in promoting healing and reducing anxiety and stress.

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Karin teaches Pilates classes on the beautiful Surfcoast in Victoria, Australia. If you would like to attend a class please phone 0419-362136 or e-mail info@aspirepilates.com.au. Bookings are essential.

NEW term starting the 4th of October 2010! Book in now to make sure you get a spot!

For more information please check out: www.aspirepilates.com.au

TERM 4, 2010

MONDAYS: 4/10, 11/10, 18/10, 25/10, 1/11, 8/11, 15/11, 22/11, 29/11, 6/12, 13/12 (11 classes)

9.15 – 10.15am PILATES, Torquay (Surf City Plaza)
7 – 8pm PILATES, Torquay (Surf City Plaza)

TUESDAYS:  
TERM 3: 5/10, 12/10, 19/10, 26/10, 2/11, 9/11, 16/11, 23/11, 30/11, 7/12, 14/12 ( 10 classes)

9.15 – 10.15am PILATES, Torquay (Surf City Plaza)

WEDNESDAYS: 6/10, 13/10, 20/10, 20/10, 27/10, 3/11, 10/11, 17/11 (there will be a special event at the night so people how attend the Wednesday class will be invited to this special event instead of the class), 24/11, 1/12, 8/12, 15/12 (10 classes)

9.15 – 10.15am PILATES, Torquay (Surf City Plaza)
7 – 8pm PILATES, Torquay (Surf City Plaza)

THURSDAYS: 7/10, 14/10, 21/10, 28/10, 4/11, 11/11, 18/11, 25/11, 2/12, 9/12, 16/12 (10 classes)

9.15 – 10.15am PILATES Anglesea Community Hall

FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS

No classes at this stage.

PILATES Matwork Class
The instructor will take you through a warm up that includes standing Pilates exercises that works on improving posture, joint mobility, core strength and balance followed by Pilates exercises on the mat working on strengthening and stretching the whole body. Everyone works at their level only progressing only as far as they are comfortable. You only progress when you can do the exercises with proper technique, strength and flexibility. The Pilates classes are instructed in a slow, controlled way easy for everyone to follow.

The matwork classes may utilize props such as the “big exercise ball” or Swissball, small Pilates ball, Pilates circle, Gym sticks or Resist-a-bands.

PILATES for Pregnancy Class
These classes are designed for expecting mothers & recent becoming mothers (earliest 6 weeks after having the baby). Pilates is an ideal way of exercising while you are pregnant and also as you return back to exercise after the baby is born. Bring your young baby along to the session if you want.
Aspire’s Pre & Post natal Pregnancy class include:
◦Low impact moves
◦Low intensity
◦Focus on centring
◦Postural Awareness
◦Mind Body awareness & connection
◦Core Stability
◦Harmony of local & global conditioning
◦Mobility & Flexibility
◦Extra focus on important areas such as Deep abdominals, spine & pelvic floor.
◦Focus on breath
◦Relaxation

Hope to see you attend one of Karin’s classes soon!

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Most of us have suffered from stress at some point in our life. Stress can damage both our bodies but also our minds. Just as our thoughts can relax our body and induce positive physical responses, when you are stressed, anxious, or upset these emotions can manifest themselves in the form of high blood pressure, headaches or stomach ulcers. The good thing is though, that our bodies give us physical clues that you are stressed – that your emotions or thoughts are out of balance or negative. When you are stressed, your body can give you numerous clues such as: back pain, joint pain, chest pain, chest pain, fatigue, high blood pressure, eczema, irritable bowel syndrome, asthma etc. So, is there anything you can do to eliminate the stress in your life?

There are many things you can do to help eliminate stress from your life.

Below is just a few that will help you to live a more stress free life:
1. The first thing is to learn to recognize when you are under stress. Listen to the warning signs such as headaches, sleeplessness etc. and start to “pull back” or do less or alter what you do.
2. Cut out unnecessary stress –make sure you do a priority list and do the things that are most important to you.
3. Be organised, plan, plan and plan and clean up clutter around you.
4. Learn to value yourself!
5. Be gentle to yourself and don’t be afraid to show emotions.
6. Learn to relax and also do nothing at times!
7. Take regular breaks or holidays.
8. Banish boredom in your life – do things you enjoy doing!

There are many things you can do to live a stress free life. These are just a few of them.

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