A partir de Julio 2012 estaré en Uruguay. Visita http://pilatesfocus.com.uy
From July 2012 I will be working in Uruguay, South America You can find out about other Pilates classes in London at http://Pilatesnearby.com
From July 2012 I will be working in Uruguay, South America You can find out about other Pilates classes in London at http://Pilatesnearby.com
About me
My name is Helena Suarez. I am originally from Uruguay and I am a qualified Pilates Mat-work Instructor living and working in London.
I have worked for over 10 years in the non-governmental organisation sector, developing websites for campaigning organisations such as Amnesty International, CAFOD, ONE and the Global Call to Action against Poverty. I spent most of my working life behind a computer and eventually started to feel the creaky aches and pains related to bad posture and repetitive tasks.
Realising the importance of looking after my body, I set out to find a way to improve my posture and get fitter. I tried a variety of things -- from swimming to spinning to yoga -- until I finally found Pilates.
It may sound cheesy, but I really was amazed at the results I achieved after just a few sessions: Pilates helped me develop an awareness of my body in space that I was previously missing. My core muscles gained strength, and this in turn reduced pain in my lower back, added a few inches to my height and removed a few inches from my waistline! I also found that going to Pilates classes helped my concentration and provided a space in my life for focused relaxation.
I completed my training as a Pilates Mat-work Instructor (CYQ Level 3) in June 2010 and have been delivering one-to-one and group classes since February 2010. Apart from private clients, I am also teaching group sessions at Nuffield Health and Virgin Active gyms. I am a member of the Register of Exercise Professionals and fully insured. I have also completed a Pilates & Pregnancy course, which qualifies me to teach ante- and post-natal classes.
I really enjoy teaching because I want to pass on the benefits of Pilates and see my clients develop, strengthen and become excited about looking after themselves. I am now creating a project to link Pilates Instructors with organisations working with people living in or recovering from homelessness and addiction.
My current training regime includes cycling everywhere as much as I can, swimming, Zumba and, of course, Pilates.
When I'm not teaching Pilates, I am producing a piece of musical theatre with Rajni Shah Projects.
I have worked for over 10 years in the non-governmental organisation sector, developing websites for campaigning organisations such as Amnesty International, CAFOD, ONE and the Global Call to Action against Poverty. I spent most of my working life behind a computer and eventually started to feel the creaky aches and pains related to bad posture and repetitive tasks.
Realising the importance of looking after my body, I set out to find a way to improve my posture and get fitter. I tried a variety of things -- from swimming to spinning to yoga -- until I finally found Pilates.
It may sound cheesy, but I really was amazed at the results I achieved after just a few sessions: Pilates helped me develop an awareness of my body in space that I was previously missing. My core muscles gained strength, and this in turn reduced pain in my lower back, added a few inches to my height and removed a few inches from my waistline! I also found that going to Pilates classes helped my concentration and provided a space in my life for focused relaxation.
I completed my training as a Pilates Mat-work Instructor (CYQ Level 3) in June 2010 and have been delivering one-to-one and group classes since February 2010. Apart from private clients, I am also teaching group sessions at Nuffield Health and Virgin Active gyms. I am a member of the Register of Exercise Professionals and fully insured. I have also completed a Pilates & Pregnancy course, which qualifies me to teach ante- and post-natal classes.
I really enjoy teaching because I want to pass on the benefits of Pilates and see my clients develop, strengthen and become excited about looking after themselves. I am now creating a project to link Pilates Instructors with organisations working with people living in or recovering from homelessness and addiction.
My current training regime includes cycling everywhere as much as I can, swimming, Zumba and, of course, Pilates.
When I'm not teaching Pilates, I am producing a piece of musical theatre with Rajni Shah Projects.
 Helena Suarez is a member of the Register of Exercise Professionals |
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