Clare Brown Pilates Beeston Nottingham

Areas of Speciality
I teach Pilates in a way which very much embraces the original Joseph Pilates method. There is a strong focus in my sessions on developing good breathing patterns and engaging your mind with a calm concentration on perfect balance and posture during the exercises. I use positive visualisations during your session which helps you to perform the exercises correctly and achieve the full benefit from them both mentally and physically. I work with your mind as much as your body. I end my sessions with a deep relaxation in which I teach techniques for recognising tension creeping into the body and learning how to dissolve it away. Although I work my clients hard they say the sessions leave them feeling calm, positive and energised, almost all say they sleep much better on the evening after the session. Many tell me they have a feeling of general well being that lasts for a few days after the session and some that they can now engage in physical activities such as hill walking or even wind surfing which they would not have considered possible previously. All tell me they become more aware of their everyday posture and ways to improve it. It seems very helpful for those with back or joint problems and people suffering from stress and anxiety.


What to expect
My sessions are Mat based and use only the kind of equipment that everyone could have at home such as simple bands and blocks. This means you can practice all the exercises you learn at home. If you have your own mat bring it along, otherwise I always bring spare mats to my sessions. Wear comfortable clothing which you can move around in but avoid anything too baggy so that I can check your posture during exercises. The group sessions are carefully designed to be a balanced full body work out with an emphasis on strengthening core muscles and improving strength and flexibility in the back. Correct alignment of the spine and general framework of the body keeps these exercises safe but if you are working with injuries make sure you have had the go ahead from your medical advisor to practise Pilates. A 1-2-1 session is particularly beneficial in the following situation-

• You have an injury and want to keep the rest of your body fit and healthy while you work on its recovery
• You are a sports person aiming to strengthen your core and create balanced, physical strength throughout your body and a positive mental attitude to training and performing.
• You are new to Pilates or have not exercised for a while and want a few sessions to build up your confidence before attending a class

About me
I have been practising Pilates for 7 years first of all for my own benefit and since my training which I completed almost 5 years ago also for the benefit of many others. I have practiced all different forms of exercise but Pilates has had the most pronounced beneficial impact on my physical and mental wellbeing. So I am genuinely passionate about Pilates because it cured my own problems with sciatica and aching joints and because I love the positive feedback I get from so many of my clients. Having continued to be very interested in the anatomy and physiology I studied in my Pilates training it has become clearer to me how and why Pilates works so well. It’s obvious when you think about it that addressing postural problems, learning exercise techniques that calm and balance your mind and developing improved breathing patterns can have a positive impact throughout the body. So many injuries and aches in the body are simply the long term effects of repeated bad posture and repetitive strain. This allows parts of our body to become weak and vulnerable over time.  I think Pilates offers a very effective way to heal and maintain your own body.


Packages and Prices
Drop in sessions £5.00/£6.00 per hour
6 week beginners and improvers courses £30
1-2-1 sessions £30.00 per 70 mins (small extra charge for travel time and petrol outside a 5 mile radius)


New 6 week beginner’s courses-
Boundary Rd Community Centre, Boundary Rd, Beeston, Notts, NG9 2RF Tues 7.15-8.15 pm Thurs 7.30-8.30 pm

New 6 week Improvers course-
Boundary Rd Community Centre, Boundary Rd, Beeston, Notts, NG9 2RF Thur 6.15-7.15 pm

New courses start every 6 weeks please contact for information

Drop in sessions-
Pearson Centre, Nuart rd, (off Wollaton rd, between the Comercial Inn and the Lingerie Shop) Beeston, Notts.
Mondays 6.00-7.00 pm
Attenborough Village Hall, Attenborough lane (Nottingham rd end), Chilwell, Nottinham, NG9 6AL Wednesdays 6.00-7.00 pm

Please see my web site or contact me to for re-start dates after Christmas, New Year and other holiday period breaks.

Testimonials
Since attending Clare's Pilates Classes my general Fitness and Stamina have really improved, so much so that I have joined a gym and started running again. My posture has also improved; I am more aware of my 'core' and how to maintain equilibrium. Clare is an excellent teacher, tailoring her classes to the ability of those attending, explaining everything and never ever making anyone feel unable to do anything. Vee Grainge, Nottingham

I feel much stronger and fitter in my body as a whole. If I don't attend a class for a week I really notice the difference, when I return to class my body becomes less stiff and achy. I now hold myself taller and my overall posture has improved. If I attend regularly I experience minimal or no lower back pain- prior to Clare's classes I experienced regular episodes of pain. Clare is great at keeping you focused on doing the exercise properly and helps to teach you to link your mind to your body. Thank you. Rachel Newing, Beeston, Notts.

Clare’s Pilates classes have been really beneficial for developing core strength and general relaxation. I really like the way Clare makes sure everyone is doing the exercises correctly. Sometimes in an exercise class you feel you get overlooked but this is certainly not the case here. It gives you more confidence to move through levels of difficulty. Sandra Ferguson, Notts.