Chair Pilates for All Abilities at Devonport Yacht Club

🪑 Chair Pilates with Emma Atkinson-Willies - a simple yet effective Pilates stretching regime designed to improve your balance, flexibility, strength, and confidence. This accessible class is perfect for Kiwis looking to enhance their mobility without high-impact exercises.

This class is suitable for:

• Level 1: People with limited mobility, using walking aids, or feeling unsure about physical activities
• Level 2: Those with reasonable mobility who can walk without help and have average strength and balance

Class Details:

• 📍 Location: Devonport Yacht Club, 25 King Edward Parade, Devonport, Auckland
• 💰 Entry Fee: Koha (donation-based)
• 👩‍🏫 Instructor: Emma Atkinson-Willies
• 📱 Contact: 021 172 8454 or emmaaw@me.com

Benefits of Chair Pilates for Kiwis of All Ages

Chair Pilates is a brilliant adaptation of traditional Pilates that uses a chair for support, making it perfect for those with mobility challenges or anyone new to fitness. This accessible form of exercise has become increasingly popular across New Zealand for good reason.

Why Chair Pilates is ideal for Kiwis:

• Improves core strength essential for everyday activities
• Enhances posture and alignment, reducing back and neck pain
• Increases flexibility in a gentle, controlled manner
• Builds confidence in movement and body awareness
• Offers a social, supportive environment for exercise
• Provides modifications suitable for various abilities and ages

Chair Pilates is particularly beneficial for older adults or those recovering from injury, but everyone can enjoy its mindful approach to movement. The supportive environment means you'll never feel out of place, regardless of your fitness history.

Each session incorporates breathing techniques and gentle stretches that help release tension while building functional strength for everyday activities. Many participants report improved sleep, reduced stress, and greater ease in daily movements after regular Chair Pilates practice.

Join Emma's class at the scenic Devonport Yacht Club and experience the transformative effects of this accessible, effective exercise approach in one of Auckland's most beautiful locations.