Ria Slade
What do you love about Pilates:
I’m an absolute believer in the mind-body benefits of Pilates. To me, Pilates is so much more than choreography; it’s personal. It’s about the individual rather than ‘one size fits all’, and the benefits go way beyond the physical. It affects how we approach our everyday life – think of it as an attitude or a lifestyle, not just a workout. It’s a life-changing way to move that has the power to affect our physical and mental wellbeing, so we all “do” life better.
Your experience with Pilates:
I’m Polestar mat, reformer and comprehensive trained as well as teach pre and post-natal Pilates. My classes are focused on making healthy whole body connections in a fun and informative way. She will help you to restore natural, fluid movement to your body whilst still feeling strong, and encourage a sense of wellbeing into your life.
I believe that everyone should feel great in their bodies no matter their age or fitness level. My aim as a teacher is to encourage more awareness of how we move and ultimately create freedom of movement that is effortless and intuitive, making for a happier body inside and out.
What do you do in your free time?
I’m a real foodie, and when I’m away from the studio, you will find me cooking and staying active through outdoor pursuits and other movement techniques such as contemporary dance, the Ido Portal Method, and Feldenkrais.
