About
Charlotte Murray
Body Control Pilates certified Level 3 Matwork 2020
Back4Good Low Back Pain Practitioner 2021
Level 3 Award in Designing Pre- and Postnatal Exercise Programmes 2021
Pilates for Bone Health (L3 Active IQ) 2023
Hi, I’m Charlotte.
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I teach studio matwork classes and 1:1s at The Pilates Workshop in Harpenden and St Albans.
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My Pilates journey began as something new and fun to do after my daughter was born; a way to meet other new mums and to get out of the house. I think I spent more time during these classes feeding my child than practising Pilates. However, it led me to discover that I had diastasis recti, (abdominal separation) which needed attention.
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Through regular postnatal Pilates practise, I was able to bring strength and functionality back to my core. Pilates became an essential part of my postnatal rehab and I came away with a newfound interest in human anatomy and biomechanics. I felt compelled to learn more and to bring the many benefits of Pilates to others.
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I went on to train in London with Body Control Pilates, whose teacher training course is the most comprehensive of its kind and widely recognised as an international benchmark
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There is no need to be super fit or flexible; all exercises are tailored to the individual for maximum benefit.
"Change happens through movement and movement heals."
--Joseph Pilates
About Pilates
What exactly is Pilates?
Pilates targets the deep intrinsic stability muscles - the muscles responsible for posture; strengthening them from the inside out. The aim is to rebalance the body, to bring it into the correct alignment.
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Pilates is ideal for all walks of life and is often recommended for those with back problems.
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Already a sports person? Then adding Pilates into your weekly fitness regime will perfectly complement any other fitness activity and may well improve your form!
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Pilates is named after it's creator, Joseph Pilates, who created a series of exercises that built strength without adding bulk and balanced that strength with flexibility.
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With it's gentle, controlled approach, Pilates exercises can be adapted to suit everyone, no matter your level of fitness, strength or flexibility.
