Read more about Meagan
I love the fact that Pilates keeps me toned, strong and healthy.
I was born with a heart defect which means I have a very low tolerance for any type of cardio- based exercise. Basically, it means that when I exercise, or even something as simple as walking up flights of stairs or a hill, I get out of breath a lot sooner than someone with a normal heart and lung function.
So, when I discovered Pilates, it was like a breath of fresh air. This was a form of exercise I could do! One where technique is more important than speed and stamina. I was delighted to find that after a class I felt like I had worked every part of my body, but I wasn’t exhausted or out of breath.
Just as importantly, I find that when I am in class or even when I am practising at home, I am so focussed on what I am doing and on getting the technique right that I forget about all my day-to-day worries. So good for mindfulness!
I have been practicing Pilates consistently for four years now and on and off for about another five years before I joined BodySense Pilates. I love Pilates so much and I am so convinced of the benefits of regular practice for anyone, irrespective of any physical challenges they might have, that I decided to become a classical Pilates instructor.
I completed my basic instructor qualification and apprenticeship at the end of 2020 and am now working towards completing my intermediate qualifications and apprenticeship.