Sister Studio

Online pilates classes with sisters Claire and Kathryn, based in Derry / Londonderry. His practise proved its worth as he lived to the age of 84 years old.

Background of Pilates:
‘Pilates’ originates from 32 specific mobilising and strengthening exercises that Joseph Pilates (born 1880) devised as a means to improve his health and prolong his life as in childhood he suffered from rickets, asthma and rheumatic fever was not predicted to live very long. He moved to America in 1926 where his concept for exercise, called contrology, was adopted by the da

nce studios and ballet schools to benefit the dancers’ abilities. It was only after his death that it was called Pilates and when it was brought to England in 1995 by Lynn Robinson she took it to the public forum and termed it Body Control Pilates. It is these adapted versions of the original 32 exercises that we will practice in class. During Class:
In class only work at an intensity and range of movement that suits you. Please feel free to discuss any difficulties you have with any of the exercises. The quality of the movement is more important than the quantity. The exercises are aimed at improving joint mobility and/or muscle strengthening, particularly in the pelvis, shoulders, back and core. They are focused around 6 principles which are control, concentration, centering, precision, balance and flow. Remember these throughout the class making the movements effective and recognising the element of relaxation as you concentrate on YOU. This should result in a class that benefits your physical and mental health. Standing Posture:
Feet in slight ‘V’, transfer weight from right to left, then find the balanced point, transfer weight from toes to heels then find the balanced point. Knees soft, hips stacked above knees. Place hands on hip bones, visualise pelvis as a bucket of water. Then tip pelvis forward to spill the water out of the front of the bucket, then tip pelvis back to spill water out of the back of the bucket. Repeat these movements making them less exaggerated until your spine is in a neutral position. Spine lengthened, shoulders relaxed with shoulder blades back and down (in back pockets), neck long with head centered. Engaging Your Core:
Place your two thumbs at your belly button and point your hands downwards so your two index fingers touch at the p***c bone. Draw the muscles in this area towards the spine, contract your pelvic floor to zip and hollow. Maintain an appropriate connection in this area throughout the exercises. Thoracic Breathing:
Maintaining neutral posture and with your core engaged, place your hands on your rib cage so your middle fingers just touch each other. As you breathe in let the ribs expand laterally keeping your shoulders relaxed. As you inhale through your nose your fingertips should move apart and as you exhale your fingers should come back together and touch again. This is thoracic breathing. Use this breathing when performing the exercises.

17/03/2026

☘️Happy St.Patrick’s Day ☘️
Pilates classes are on as normal tonight. 🙌🏼

18/02/2026

New blocking classes starting next week. Newbies are welcome to join in. Contact Claire to book your spot.

27/01/2026

Pilates is ON tonight at the playshed despite the storm. If anyone wants to link in remotely via zoom just drop me a message. 🙌🏼

01/01/2026

Happy New Year. 🥳
New classes starting on Tues 13th. Message me to book a spot.

01/09/2025

I am starting a 7-week block of face to face Pilates classes from Tuesday 9th Sept. Please DM or send me a text message on 07816989089 if interested and to make payment as it will be required to secure your spot as places are limited.
For those who normally attended the online class from 8-9pm-this will still be available. I will send the zoom link like before so you can join in from your home.

17/06/2025

Last Pilates class before the summer break. ☀️😎Join me tonight from 8-9pm via zoom online. Just book in via the website- www.sisterstudio.uk

13/05/2025

06/05/2025

Zoom class tonight from 8-9pm. Feel free to set your mat up out in the sunshine and soak up some vitamin D as an added bonus to all the Pilates benefits. 😀☀️

29/04/2025

Classes are back on from tonight. Zoom class from 8-9pm. Book in via www.sisterstudio.uk

08/04/2025

TROUBLE BOOKING IN??? We have a small error with our booking system at the minute but my (very talented, handsome and loving 😜) brother who is currently on holiday, will have it sorted asap. I’m not sure he was aware he signed up for a 24/7, 365 day support service. 😬

Edit: All sorted now. Online booking system is available as normal. 👍🏼

24/03/2025

Pilates exercises are designed to strengthen and mobilise so you feel stronger but also more free to move in all the ways our bodies are designed to. They target muscles and joints around the shoulders, spine, hips and core. The movements are slow and controlled but very challenging so don’t be fooled into thinking you just get to lie about on the floor for a while!!! 😜😂
If you are keen to give it a go drop us a message or just book in and we will see you via Zoom on Tuesday evening. 👍🏼

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