Pilates and Yoga Classes in Harrow
Pilates • Yoga • Heartsmart • Healthwise Fitness & Stamina • Breathe easy • Antenatal
Abundant vitality is what we all strive for….that gets up and go spirit that makes life much easier and so much more fun!
Along with diet, exercise is one of the vital components in helping us acquire more energy and ongoing vigor. A prime aspect of therapies offered at Sherwood revolves around physical exercise. All workshop sessions are tailored to suit your individual health needs. We specialize in prescribing exercises that would take into account any specific health issues and still achieve your goals (improve fitness, stamina, core muscle strength, and flexibility, help to lose weight ). All workshops and classes are carried out in our well-equipped gym with changing and shower facilities.
The classes are small (5-6 people) and are carried out under the guidance and supervision of a chartered Specialist Physiotherapist as well as fully qualified Pilates and yoga instructors.
It is possible to attend sessions individually. You will be offered one-to-one support from a physiotherapist during individual sessions.
Pilates Classes
Pilates is a body-conditioning method targeting the deep postural muscles. It works by building strength from the inside out, rebalancing & correcting the body alignment.
It offers both mental and physical training by teaching you to be in control of your body. The exercises are gentle and yet totally effective.
Clinical Pilates consists of modified exercises from the traditional Pilates regime that is safe for patients with pain or injuries. Clinical Pilates is a fantastic tool for rehabilitating an injury.
Clinical Pilates is not only recommended for people with back injuries, but all other types of injuries seen increasingly commonly by the physiotherapists.
Clinical Pilates has been known to help with the following conditions:
- Sciatica
- Whiplash
- Prolapsed discs
- Sacro-iliac problems
- Hip problems
- Rehabilitation after surgery
- Knee issues
- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Joint Problems
- Back problems
Why Pilates at The Sherwood Clinic?
At Sherwood, We offer Pilates as both one to one sessions as well in a small group set up. A brief FREE consultation by a physiotherapist is offered before joining the Pilates class. The physiotherapist will ask you to fill in an enrolment form giving details of any injuries or conditions. This information is passed on to the Pilates instructor. This ensures that specific tailor-made Pilates exercises are offered to every individual and relevant exercises are taught to create a more balanced or injury-free body. You will be taught good movement skills step-by-step, which will ultimately give you the strength and flexibility in recovering from your injury. Our classes do not only focus on teaching the range of exercises to our clients but are renowned for their attention to detail and the ability to cater to the needs of each client.
Both the Pilates teacher and physiotherapist will provide you with feedback about your exercises so that you are getting the most out of your program every time.
For more information about the timings and to book please contact our receptionist on 0208 869 0000.
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Yoga Classes
We recognize that in an overstressed world, peace of mind with a fit body is the essence of health. Our Yoga teacher addresses both priorities.
We offer HATHA YOGA discipline, aimed to suit people with mixed abilities.
The sessions are offered both one to one as well as in a small group set up.
The classes are led by an experienced and qualified British wheel of yoga instructor A brief consultation prior to the session to allow the instructor to familiarise with you and your health condition.
Our Yoga classes help you to:
- Loose weight
- Control high blood pressure
- Improve control of diabetes and blood pressure
- Prevent or improve management of heart ailments
- Relief from arthritis, back problems
- Improve control of asthma
- Menopause symptoms
- Digestion problems
- Improve stamina
- Relieve stress.
For more information about the timings and to book please contact our receptionist on 0208 869 0000.
More on Therapeutic Yoga
Under the inspiring guidance of our experienced professionals, you will discover new ways to exercise and expand your fitness horizons. Some of the workshops we offer at Sherwood are:
Heart Smart
This is a unique therapeutic program for people with angina, heart attack, bypass surgery, angioplasty, and valve repair/replacement. It is a cardiac rehabilitation program tailored for individual needs and supports you in making those lifestyle changes when needed most!
Breathe Easy
This is a rehabilitation program for people suffering from respiratory conditions like bronchitis, emphysema, hyperventilation, and asthma. It aims to build up endurance and stamina.
Fitness & Stamina
Supervised exercise workshops designed especially for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. Exercise sessions conducted under the guidance of experienced physiotherapists. Sessions offer a variety of exercise options ranging from the use of a fully equipped Gym to exercises with the use of minimal equipment.
HealthWise
This program aims at achieving fitness and stamina for the older adults who may have underlying health condition e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, spondylosis, chronic pain.
Antenatal and Postnatal care
These programs are designed to enhance and optimize health during pregnancy and after birth. Both you and your partner will be able to participate in these practical and educational sessions which are led by a highly experienced midwife and a physiotherapist. Antenatal physiotherapy, yoga, and Pilates sessions are also available..
With advanced audiovisuals aids, workshops and individual sessions are interactive.
Shower facilities are provided.
For more information about the day, timings and booking, please contact our receptionist on 0208 869 0000. We will be happy to help.