WHY STRETCH?
from The Blue Mountains Gazette
“We all spend so much of our lives pushing our bodies to physical and emotional extremes resulting in painful tension of body and mind” says Pilates/Buteyko Breathing teacher Jennifer Harris of Hazelbrook.
“Stress of any kind leads to tension which results in poor breathing, and poor breathing leads to ill health and more tension” Jennifer continued.
Pilates engages the mind as much as the body. It is like a moving meditation. The many benefits gained by regular Pilates practice include all over relaxation, improved posture, flexibility, muscle strength without bulk, a toned body with a much flatter stomach and a streamlined physique, spinal strength, relief from aches and pains and a remarkable feeling of wellbeing. The breath work that I include with my Pilates classes increases all of these benefits by more than double. The small class size affords me the time to tailor the exercises to meet individual needs” says Jennifer. “It is economical to address breathing difficulties and movement simultaneously.”
“You don’t need to be fit to start Pilates you just need to have a desire to feel good and be committed to improving your health by attending classes regularly.”
If you have any enquiries about breathing or Pilates, please phone Jennifer Harris BIBH FATD on 0414 833 857 or visit Jennifer’s website at www.pnc.com.au/~breatheasy or email breatheasy@pnc.com.au.