ABOUT & WHY
Helen b PILATES
I am Helen Boley; a qualified pilates teacher, mum of two gorgeous girls and married to a brilliant dairy farming husband. We live on the Welsh Borders and enjoy our beautiful rolling countryside, whatever the weather. Living the simple country dream!
Because staying healthy is really important to me, I have always made exercise an important part of my life, having worked in UK Retail for 20+ years, exercise was my go-to for downtime. Whenever and wherever I travelled in the world, I made sure my mantra was ‘keep moving’.
In 2006 I had the fortunate opportunity to go and live and work in LA. What to do in a beautiful place, full of beautiful people? If you can’t beat them join them! In the eclectic Californian city of Venice Beach we found an amazingly talented and gorgeous pilates teacher called Robin, who embraced the challenge to teach three Brits how to become Californian fit, strong and supple (and of course CA beach beautiful).
After returning to the UK and living in Herefordshire, to most people Pilates was still a novel form of exercise. This became my opportunity to learn, train and teach the Pilates method. I initially qualified to teach mat Pilates and haven’t looked back since. I continue to learn more about the Plates method from others, including my amazing mentor LaBriece Oshner. As Ghandi said “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever”.
REDUCE STRESS
BETTER SELF CARE
IMPROVES STRENGTH
BACKPAIN RELIEF
Pilates Qualifications
Qualified Pilates Instructor
I am qualified to teach across the full pilates repertoire, including mat, reformer, chair, tower, spine corrector. I have trained with Balanced Body educators and YMCA accredited providers.
Nutrition and Exercise for Rehabilitation
I have a passion for wellbeing, including a qualification in nutrition. Nutrition, exercise, stress management and good sleep are fundamental pillars to health and wellbeing.
Specialist in Lower Back Pain
I am level 4 certified in the management and prevention of lower back pain.
BETTER MOVEMENT, HEALTHIER LIFE
IMPROVES STRENGTH
Pilates improves core strength and function. Core strength is a key factor in decreasing back and hip pain, decreasing pelvic floor dysfunction, and is the area from which explosive movement derives.
IMPROVES STRENGTH
Pilates improves core strength and function. Core strength is a key factor in decreasing back and hip pain, decreasing pelvic floor dysfunction, and is the area from which explosive movement derives.
BACK PAIN RELIEF
Pilates targets the deeper abdominal muscles and the pelvic floor to both contract and release — a true sign of strength. These muscles work like a brace to lift and support the organs and protect and stabilize the back.
BACK PAIN RELIEF
Pilates targets the deeper abdominal muscles and the pelvic floor to both contract and release — a true sign of strength. These muscles work like a brace to lift and support the organs and protect and stabilize the back.
BETTER SELF-CARE
Research shows that Pilates helps boost immune system functioning, especially in older adults. Along with improved circulation comes improved immune system function.
BETTER SELF-CARE
Research shows that Pilates helps boost immune system functioning, especially in older adults. Along with improved circulation comes improved immune system function.
TRY NEW MOVES
Where else can you “roll like a ball,” be a “seal,” hang like a “monkey,” Finding a sense of adventure through exercise will enhance your physical and mental health.
ENCOURAGES PLAYFULNESS
Where else can you “roll like a ball,” be a “seal,” hang like a “monkey,” Finding a sense of adventure through exercise will enhance your physical and mental health.
MANAGE STRESS
Pilates brings focus to breath and control. This inward focus helps to lower cortisol and decrease stress. Particularly helpful for women during the menopause.
MANAGE STRESS
Pilates brings focus to breath and control. This inward focus helps to lower cortisol and decrease stress. Particularly helpful for women during the menopause.
IMPROVES BALANCE
Pilates improves balance and gait not only through core strengthening but because of its focus on alignment and whole-body exercises.
IMPROVES BALANCE
Pilates improves balance and gait not only through core strengthening but because of its focus on alignment and whole-body exercises.