Level 2

The Activating classes build on the Essential classes by continuing the reconnection and restoration of the body. Expect to develop and progress deep abdominal activation, stability and strength even further, as well as bringing slightly more energy and pace to the class in terms of pace and leg and glute exercises to get the blood circulating and the muscles working. Focus is still brought to strengthening and repairing the pelvic floor as well as working into strengthening and mobilising the full body to leave you feeling strengthened, open and energised in the body and mind.
We recommend completing the Essential classes before progressing onto the Activating sessions by following our specially designed programmes for each stage of recovery, which can be found on our website and on your welcome newsletter.

Equipment: Small Pilates Ball / small cushion and a Theraband / pair of tights or leggings

POST-NATAL CONTRAINDICATIONS:
+ Only practice after your 8 week check, if you had a C-Section please wait at least 12 weeks and ensure your Doctor has told you that you are safe to exercise
+ Listen to your body, rest when you need and stop if you are in any pain at all. Less is more.
+ We avoid deep twists, deep backbends and inversions
+ Do not practice abdominal exercises other than deep abdominal engagement and supported deep abdominal exercise
+ Be mindful not to overstretch
+ Postnatal specific classes are advisable in your baby’s first year