About Pilates
Why Pilates?
Pilates is a considered approach to movement designed to help you build strength, move with greater ease and develop a better understanding of your body.
With a focus on quality rather than simply doing more, Pilates can support you to move with greater confidence both in the studio and in everyday life.
STRENGTH • MOBILITY • BALANCE • CONTROL • BODY AWARENESS • CONFIDENCE
The Gem approach
At Gem, we believe the way you move matters.
Our teaching focuses on breath, alignment, technique and control, helping you understand not only what you’re doing, but how your body is moving.
With small class sizes, we’re able to provide individual guidance, adapt movement where needed and help you progress at a pace that feels right for you.
Our approach is thoughtful and supportive, with a genuine commitment to helping you become stronger, more confident and more connected to your movement.
Where Pilates began
Pilates was developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century as a method of movement centred around strength, control, concentration and whole-body conditioning.
Originally known as Contrology, his method focused on purposeful, controlled movement and the connection between mind and body.
While Pilates has continued to evolve, many of these principles remain at the heart of the way Pilates is practised today.