However some of us suffer much more than others. For some people, it can happen before having to speak in public. For others, it might be before a first date. What causes stress for you might not be stressful for someone else. Sometimes stress is helpful - it can encourage you to meet a deadline or to achieve things you otherwise may not have achieved. However long-term stress can have a detrimental affect on your health and can increase the risk of diseases such as depression and heart disease to name a few. There is also a stress-related illness called post-traumatic stress disorder and this can develop after an event similar to war, physical or sexual assault or even a natural disaster.

If you suffer from cronic stress, the only way to deal with it is to address the underlying problems. However, Pilates can help you to relax, calm down, reduce anxiety and learn to breathe properly. This will ultimately enable you to achieve a much more comfortable way of life.

I am offering one-to-one Pilates sessions at a "one off special rate" of £25 per hour or if you book 5 sessions you will receive one free. This can be done in your own home, workplace or in a quiet area of a gym at a time convenient to you.

Contact me to find out more details and to arrange a time/place.