The Pilates Method is unique in its approach to improving strength and mobility from the ground up. Today known as 'core', its guiding principles of centring, control, concentration, precision, flowing movement and breath, prioritise the development of a strong centre from which we can properly support joint movement. This makes the body much less vulnerable to common modern day issues of back pain and poor posture caused be everyday activities such as driving and office work. At The Pilates Room, we add the principle of enjoyment - mandatory if we are to continue to improve. Pilates Room Newcastle is a boutique studio offering sessions for all levels. Small sessions of up to 4 people ensure that highly experienced and qualified instructors can work closely with you to improve strength, mobility, flexibility, coordination and balance at your own pace. Sessions are built around individual needs, using a combination of mat repertoire and studio equipment. Instructors at The Pilates Room are experienced with clients that range from active seniors, to pregnant ladies seeking to maintain strength and tone, runners, yoga teachers and surfers who require a more localised approach to their Pilates workout.

Lisa Pollard is a local Yoga teacher operating in the Newcastle area. Lisa is a Yoga and Meditation Teacher with more than 27 years of self practice and teaching experience, in educational, corporate, medical and organisational settings. She has been facilitating 8-week Mindfulness-based interventions since 2007, including MBSR, MB-Stillness Meditation and MB-Restorative Yoga. Lisa feels Yoga is an embodied organic practice that explores the interconnectedness of movement and stillness, in the spirit of self-care. Her openhearted approach to teaching creates a warm inviting space to discover the joys of these mind-body practices. Lisa is particularly interested in the effects of restorative yoga and its application in supporting wellness and reducing stress and anxiety. She teaches weekly yoga and meditation classes and has a private practice working therapeutically with adults and couples. This works includes 8-week interventions, individual self-practice, yoga mentoring and consulting. Lisa has trained in the applications of mindfulness in clinical settings, including MiCBT and Advanced Training in ACT. Lisa is also a visual artist, who has been exhibiting her paintings since 2000, she loves photography, travel and surfing. Lisa has two young children and enjoys living in the community of Newcastle. Lisa Pollard B Ed, Cert IV Yoga Teacher Training, Cert IV Fine Arts Senior Teacher/ Level 3 Member Yoga Australia - Provider Number 3352 www.yogaaustralia.org.au ATMA Practitioner No. 10169375 www.meditationaustralia.org.au NIB Provider No. 10169375 Endorsed by the Gawler Foundation www.gawler.org Associate of Openground, MBSR Facilitator www.openground.com.au http://www.openground.com.au/newcastle.html Relax & Renew Trainer, www.restorativeyogateachers.com www.lisapollard.com lisapollard@mail.com lisapollard - SoundCloud www.soundcloud.com Insight Timer - Go to Guided - Type in Lisa Pollard www.insighttimer.com Lisa Pollard Yoga Free App - Download via www.lisapollard.com 0403 186 146

Newcastle Yoga Space offers a range of different yoga classes to cater to all skill and experience levels. Receive individual attention from a qualified yoga instructor and begin enjoying the benefits of traditional yoga practices today. Whether you have never set foot on a yoga mat before, or you are a yoga devotee, there is a class to suit you at Newcastle Yoga Space. We offer general yoga classes to suit all skill levels, as well as classes geared towards pregnant mothers. Seniors yoga classes are also available and all of our classes are competitively priced. At Newcastle Yoga Space, you can enjoy small class sizes where the focus is on correct techniques and posture. You will feel relaxed and comfortable as your instructor takes you through a series of traditional poses and breathing methods. For expectant or new mothers, Newcastle Yoga Space offers specialty pregnancy yoga classes. Prenatal classes can assist you by relieving physical ailments of pregnancy, as well as helping you to relieve anxiety relating to giving birth. Our postnatal classes can help your body to recover after the effort of childbirth. Your baby is also welcome to these classes. Visit Newcastle Yoga Space for traditional yoga classes taught by a friendly instructor with strong experience in yoga teaching. Drop by the centre in Wickham and try a class today.

Let your body, mind and spirit to transform, in the fully renovated studio with ocean views of Newcastle beach and foreshore.

What is Pilates? More than just a great work out for the physical body! Pilates is a form of exercise developed in the 1920's to work the mind and muscle in harmony, and is great for those looking to achieve graceful movement, long lean muscles and a strong stream lined physique. Pilates is a common method of mind-body fitness and is gentle enough to be used by physiotherapists as a rehabilitation tool, right through to top level dancers and athletes for body conditioning. This form of exercise works to strengthen all of the muscles in the body, is low impact and is one of the most effective ways to change body shape, improve posture and tone up. Exercise regimes are challenging and can achieve fantastic results for any fitness level or any age. From those wishing to improve their strength, flexibility, and physical fitness, to those with injuries, or during pregnancy. In short this form of exercise is great for anyone.

At New You Yoga we guide you as you find a new level of strength, flexibility and calm. We offer classes in Rathmines and Wallsend at convenient times that work with your busy life. Our friendly instructor is focused on creating a supportive and relaxed environment to make sure you get the most out of your class, every time.