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In 1945 Joseph Pilates book ‘Return to Life through Contrology’ provided a list of 34 exercises with anatomical instructions to be practiced on the mat. Regular practice of these exercises will train the mind and body holistically in order to reduce the damage caused by modern living and improve many aspects of mental and physical health and wellbeing.

The original exercises are generally known as the Classic Mat and although these are very challenging and gymnastic at times! many of Mr Pilates’ apprentices and subsequent generations of teachers have been inspired to develop broken down or ‘prep’ versions of those exercises and create a progressive approach that help to develop each individual client towards their wellbeing goals.

Mat Classes at Iain Dunn Pilates are in that spirit and are designed to offer a broad spectrum of movement therapies catering to the needs of all level of clients, including massage, stretching and meditative relaxation when needed. Iain has also developed many of his own unique exercises and approaches having had to work so hard to restore his own body in order to achieve his Master of Matwork Certification.

Some of us may never roll up from the mat or do full side bends but there is an inherent value in training towards the goals of those classic exercises. In working on our limitations we build healthy strong spines, we lengthen our tight stiff muscles, we restore the balance of good health in mind and body… Oh aye, and it’s a good laugh too by the way!

Iain Dunn, Matwork Master Teacher

LEVELS EXPLAINED
Fundamentals Improvers Intermediate/Advanced Advanced/Classical
Fundamentals

A fundamentals class is ideal for total beginners or those seeking mainly therapeutic exercise with a lighter challenge level. If working with a specific health challenge you may want to seek a quick consultation with the teacher before starting a group class. The fundamentals of Pilates; alignment, breathing, centring etc should be revisited occasionally by all practitioners but are how we all begin our Pilates journeys.

“At this level we spend time exploring the basics of matwork and calmly progressively work on our individual areas of challenge. Working from the ground up is a healing process and is how to make meaningful change in our anatomy over time. Refining the fundamentals will improve how we feel in our own bodies and move in our daily lives”

Improvers

Improver practitioners are those who enjoy ongoing Pilates training and therapeutic exercise. They are aware of their individual challenges that may require some adaptation of class content to suit their needs. Challenge level in this class is moderate and options to increase and decrease difficulty are always available to every client.

“The middle of the road, improver is a good all round level for most fit and well clients. We still revisit and practice the fundamentals but we take it up a notch by introducing some of the classic repertoire and the class will build to feeling more like a dynamic workout as well as therapeutic. Roll ups are practiced in prep or full versions and we also introduce the series of 5 in here. You’ll come out feeling great and walking taller”

Intermediate/Advanced

At this level less time is spent on therapeutic work and more time challenging yourself and exploring the bigger movements. Rollovers and rollover preps are a regular feature here as we start to integrate more classics into the repertoire. Alternatives are always available to those who may prefer lighter or even more challenging options.

“This level is getting a wee bit bolder. Although we still work on our limitations and how to overcome them with precision and releases, we are really seeking to push ourselves a bit towards a more flowing and dynamic workout. This is a level for those wanting to try out those mighty challenges that the classical material offers such as side bends and jack knife’s but not quite the full flowing classic”

Advanced/Classical

This is the most advanced weekly group class on the menu, full classic workshops are often held at the weekend with reduced numbers for more studio space and more time scheduled to allow for warm ups and discussion of the work. Experienced practitioners up to intermediate level very welcome in this class and will be offered support to take their training to the next level. A full run through is a regular feature but not every week.

“Without this repertoire there probably would not be an Iain Dunn Pilates today. The work is inspirational, structured, exhausting, genius and slightly bonkers at times! It really is Mr Pilates great gift to the world. Featuring all the biggies; the corkscrews, the boomerangs and more! It's the rollercoaster workout, designed to heal your body. The most important rule is have a great laugh while doing it!”

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