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APRIL - step into a new season of movement and energy awakening
- Chiara Favaretti
- Apr 1
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 10
Hello April!
And greetings from sunny Italy.
We travelled over here at the weekend to celebrate both my mother & grandmother's birthdays... and whilst I am not allowed to tell you how old my mom is, I can proudly inform you that my Nonna is now 97.
I wish I could say: "she does Pilates with me, that's her secret!"
But, nah - although I did give her a mini Shiatsu treatment which she seemed to enjoy (and called She-shu) - I am afraid she couldn't care less about it.
The secret to my Nonna's longevity is still kept a secret, but it seems to involve:
1. walking straight ("belly in, chest out" - she used to tell me growing up)
2. never sit down to remove shoes or put trousers on
3. doing all the house chores (which she still does alone)
4. carry her own food shopping three floors up
5. a glass of red wine a day.
With the exception of the last point, it sounds pretty much like Pilates to me!
Postural awareness, Balance, Functional movements and some Weight lifting.
Keep scrolling to the end of this post to download April's Planner with your daily movement and mindfulness inspiration -- meanwhile I'll let you decide on the glass of wine.
This month's Group Pilates Classes
Our regular Group Pilates classes continue throughout this month, both online and in-person. I have been loving the Community-feel of our sessions at the Church of the Ascension in Blackheath, as they keep bringing new and old neighbours together (although someone admitted they come for the tea!)
If you are local to us too, I would love to see you there. Otherwise, join us Online, from anywhere.
Tuesdays 10.30-11.30am
ENERGISING PILATES | in-person
Church of the Ascension, Blackheath, London SE10 8AW
£15 drop-in
Wednesday 6.30-7.30pm BST
MIXED LEVEL PILATES | online
via Zoom, class recording included in your booking
£12 drop-in
Thursday 6.30-7.30pm
RESTORATIVE PILATES | in-person
Church of the Ascension, Blackheath, London SE10 8AW
£15 drop-in
Classes are suitable to all levels, from beginners to advances students.
121 Pilates sessions
If you are new to Pilates, I would be thrilled to introduce you to this wonderful method with a 121 Pilates Session. Available both in-person and online via zoom.
My schedule and availability has just been updated until June 2025, so we can plan a course of classes together shall you wish to have more support and continuity in your practice.
You can find out more about the benefits of Pilates in my blog posts below!
Shiatsu and the new season
If you are also based in London and want to see me for treatment, now it's the perfect time to give Shiatsu a try. You can find me at my Home Studio on Blackheath Hill, London SE10 8AF on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Read myblog post below to find out how Shiatsu can help during this time of transition!
On Sunday 27 April | 6.00-7.00pm BST
Meditation & Yoga of Meridians
Online via Zoom
A monthly stretch session designed to support your Shiatsu Treatments or make you discover the benefits of "She-shu" even if treatment is not available to you.
Duration: 60 mins
Description: A few minutes of guided meditation, followed by the stretching of all meridians (the energy channels that run through and across the body). We will move at a gentle pace, increasing full body awareness & flexibility, encouraging a healthier functioning of all internal organs, and bringing balance in the body as a whole.
Level: ALL levels welcome!
Price: £12 drop-in / FREE for members
YOUR APRIL PLANNER |
And finally, here is this month's downloadable calendar with links to live group classes & handpicked videos from the Virtual Studio, so you have something new to practice everyday!
Hope you will enjoy it and find it useful!
Much love & gratitude,
Chiara
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