About Pilates Life
'Patience and persistence are vital qualities in the ultimate success of any endeavour.' Joseph Pilates
Hi I’m Paula, I am a certified Pilates instructor and I started Pilates Life. I run Pilates classes in and around Newcastle and Northumberland.
Initially I started doing Pilates just to try something different. I didn’t really know what to expect, but I’d heard it was good for your posture and flexibility. After an hour long class I felt relaxed and released. I would get in to my car after the class and have to adjust my mirror to drive home as, without even realising it, I had shaken off my usual slouched posture.
Body Control Pilates®
Due to the time restraints of a busy working life I was unable to attend Pilates courses for a while but when I developed lower back pain I returned to Pilates and this time tried a different school: Body Control Pilates®. I was hooked. After each class my back pain would ease a little more. I felt thinner and stronger, invigorated and full of energy. I was able to take control of my back pain and maintain it without having to rely on painkillers. This is when I realised the importance of good body alignment and how effective Pilates can be.
Pilates is a focused discipline, so its effectiveness rests on good quality teaching. Amidst the boom in Pilates’ popularity, Body Control Pilates® is a well-established school, and one of its most respected providers. All Body Control teachers work to a code of practice which governs teaching standards, professional ethics and continuing education.
Certified Pilates Instructor
In 2009 I decided to train as a Body Control Pilates® teacher, and I was fortunate enough to go on to train with some of the best in the industry so I became a Certified Pilates Instructor.
I now run Pilates classes in Newcastle Upon Tyne to help other people realise the benefits of Pilates and the positive effect it can have on the body. Anyone can join a class although we do have a range of classes available. Classes normally run as a six week course. If you want to know about the times and locations, find a Pilates class near you today.
Paula's qualifications and Memberships
Member of the Body Control Pilates Association
Body Control Basic Matwork Level 3
Body Control Intermediate Matwork
Body Control Advanced Matwork
Body Control Pilates & Pregnancy - Antenatal & Postnatal
Reformer Teacher
Pilates for the older person
Level 4 lower back pain course
Booking a class
If you live in the Newcastle Upon Tyne or Northumberland area, and you’re interested in joining one of our Pilates Classes, please get in touch, We’d love to see you in our next class! You can reach me via the details on my contacts page.