I love pilates and how it
makes me (and others) feel.
I had struggled with back pain for a long time
until I found pilates. I had a herniated disc from an accident and had sciatica
throughout my second pregnancy.
The choices of classes or exercise seemed very
limited until I discovered pilates.
From the first class, I loved it! I felt straighter, longer and stronger after every
class. It helped me strengthen my core and so much more. It made me feel
stronger in every aspect of my life. It helped improve my back but also
improved my mental health. As a mum of two, this was my escape, time just for
me: I needed it and it was good for me. I enjoyed the feeling so much that I
did as many classes as I could each week and every part of my life was better
for it. I recommended pilates to everyone as I knew how well it had worked for
me.
I went to Valerie Hayes Pilates in Limerick for over ten years and recognising my passion for everything to do with pilates,
Valerie regularly encouraged me to train and qualify as a pilates instructor. At
the time I felt I couldn’t commit to the amount of time that would be involved,
and needed to be available for my family, my teenage daughter and my son who
has autism.
But the thought didn’t go
away and after years of encouragement I knew the time was right for me. And so;
after all the courses and exams here I am doing the job I truly love. I love
working with people at the beginning of their journey and watching them improve
week after week, feeling stronger and loving it.
I love sharing the
enthusiasm of celebrating each achievement, from absolute beginners to advanced
exercises or people rehabilitating from injury.
I teach classes @ The
Pilates Studio Mungret (Valerie Hayes) where I teach Beginners Level 1, Mixed
Ability Level 1 / 2 and Pre & Post Natal Pilates.
I have conducted
courses of classes in pilates at the premises for organisations and companies
including Allied Irish Bank and Shannon Rowing Club.
