Fletcher Standing and Centering Cues™. Acreditted with taking the Pilates work to vertical, Ron Fletcher's standing and centering cues place emphasis on vertical posture as an important part of good health and proper maintenance of the “inner architecture” of the body. Used as a basis for upright movement in the towelwork and magic circle work they are also applied throughout the program to assist with organising your body for correct alignment and precise movement.

 

 

 

 

Percussive Breathing™. Ron Fletcher's trademarked innovation is breath which has a "sound and a rhythm". It activates the muscles of inspiration and expiration within all movement patterns of Fletcher Pilates. It restores posture, activates the deep muscles of the core and enhances mental sharpness and reduces fatigue. The breath will vary in a class to reflect changes in dynamic, focus and intention to create a unique movement experience.

 

Cadillac (Trapeze Table). Joe Pilates was known to have wanted a Cadillac car because "it has everything and does everything'' With its design origins based on a Great War hospital bed the Cadillac does indeed have everything and do everything. An incredibly versatile piece of equipment which has specific exercises unique to its design and is also used to provide support and assistance to progress to more difficult movements on the Mat and Reformer. Used for both Rehabilitation and general conditioning

 

 

Fletcher Floorwork®. A series of movements combining traditional Pilates Matwork, Percussive Breathing and influences from the modern dance world. Created by Ron Fletcher, Floorwork develops strength, increases flexibility and spinal range of motion and enhances balance and posture.

 

Fletcher Towelwork®. An extensive series of movements from simple stabilisation to choreographed patterns with dynamic flowing motion performed standing and on the Spine Corrector and Mat and created by Ron Fletcher using a braided towel for added resistance. Focusing on posture and shoulder girdle stabilisation it is fantastic for upper body strength and flexibility particularly the Chest and shoulders which are often tight due to poor posture. Towelwork also increases core strength, range of motion and Balance.

 

 

 

 

 

Magic Circle. A portable Pilates resistance ring that improves muscle tone, endurance, coordination and balance.

 

Mat Work. The Matwork is known as the foundation of Pilates and the traditional sequence as taught by Joesph Pilates is still a challenging total body program requiring considerable strength, endurance, flexibilty and control. The Matwork can be modified to accomodate all levels of fitness and injury and is complimented by the equipment work to create a balanced program.

 

Ped-a-Pul. Often missing in many studios but a Pilates Body favourite with clients. Using springs for upper body resistance exercises while lengthening the body the ped-a-pul assists in improving posture and shoulder girdle stabilisation and spinal stability and mobility.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reformer. Based on spring resistance the Reformer is the most well known piece of Pilates equipment. Incredibly versatile, exercises can be performed lying down, kneeling, seated and standing, incorporating exercises which can emphasize strength and endurance, spinal stability and mobility, and joint range of motion.

 

 

 

Spine Corrector. A low barrel designed to support elongation and articulation of the spine. Also fantastic for isolating the Abdominal muscles. Fletcher Pilates barrel classes are truly unique in the Pilates world.

 

 

 

 

Wunda Chair. Based on a chair like design, the Wunda chair utilises spring resistance and body weight against gravity to work out the whole body. From simple stabilty exercises through to some of the more difficult in the Pilates reppertoire requiring considerable strength and control, the Wunda chair is an incredibly versatile piece of equipment.

 

 

 

Barre Work. Working at the barre focuses on the Pilates Principles of balance and stabilisation and the Fletcher standing and centring cues. Many of our classes include 5-10 minutes at the Barre. For strong, toned legs and great for stretching.

 

 

 

 

High Barrel. The high barrel consists of ladder-like rungs and an attached rounded barrel-like surface on which a multitude of stretching, strengthening and flexibility exercises can be performed.