our values
Here at Paragon Pilates, we believe Pilates is for all. So whether you are a complete Beginner, or have injuries such as a bad back, knee, hip or shoulder, we are here to support you as you start to move and feel better. Already fit and active but want to get stronger, more flexible and to improve your posture? We can help with that too, either privately or in our intermediate and advanced classes. Whether you are young or old, bendy or stiff, experienced or a novice, everyone is welcome in our studio.
QUALITY TEACHING
All our staff have trained with the highest quality training providers in the UK (Body Control, Modern Pilates, Stott Pilates). Giving you peace of mind that whichever class you join or whichever teacher delivers your private session, you are in safe hands.
SMALL GROUP CLASSES
We pride ourselves in offering individualised small group classes. Though you are part of a group, we treat all our clients as individuals, adapting exercises to make them work for you and offering corrections to ensure you get the maximum benefit from each exercise.
INJURY REHABILITATION
Our expert teachers can work around existing medical conditions and help you to rehabilitate injuries. We also offer complementary therapies at the studio such as Sports Massage and Physio. Both of these can help with pain management, tension release and restoring movement patterns.​
PERSONAL SUPPORT
In our classes, you are more than just a number, we get to know our clients personally to help us understand your needs. With our Private 1:1 sessions, we create a tailored plan that is specific to you and designed to help you achieve your fitness goals.
FRIENDLY COMMUNITY
We are a friendly studio that welcomes anyone wanting to improve their fitness, health and overall well-being. We have worked hard to create a relaxing, safe and fun environment so you can exercise freely and leave feeling good inside and out.​
WHY PILATES?
“My method develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong posture, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind and elevates the spirit” Joseph Pilates
Pain and problems tend to arise when the joints are misaligned and muscles aren’t at their correct length, over time your proprioception (your brain's idea of what is normal) will also become altered making these misalignments harder to spot in yourself.
Pilates uses exercises that improve joint mobility, muscle recruitment patterns, core strength and alignment. As good posture is restored, natural movement patterns will return and after several sessions, you will notice that you start to move with better alignment during your daily life.
This limits the risk of unnecessary wear and tear throughout the major joints in your body, as well as reducing your chances of developing arthritis or injury. This focus on posture, alignment, core control and joint ranges of motion is where Pilates differs from other types of exercise.
