About

My name is Sam Streamer, qualified BASI Mat Pilates teacher

I have been practising Pilates for about 7 years and love it. I have tried many activities and never stuck with them, I have a collection of tennis racquets, dance shoes etc but Pilates stuck and is now a permanent part of my life. I used to suffer periodically with sciatica but this has mainly disappeared from my body through my Pilates practice.

I started my training with BASI in London during February 2020, qualifying in February 2021. I began teaching in a local village hall just before the Covid-19 lockdown and after a short break the classes have continued online via Zoom.

Since then I have also attended further workshops to obtain certification the following:

Pilates and Osteoporosis

Pilates and the Older Body

Pilates for Injuries and Pathologies

Emergency First Aid at Work

Buff Bones system of movement for bone and joint health

I love walking our dog and spending precious time with family and friends.

I am currently completing Reformer and Tower training courses.

About Pilates

Pilates was created by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th Century:

Pilates can help improve posture, strength, flexibility and may help with lower back pain
Pilates has a holistic approach and encompasses the mind, body and spirit through the exercises on Mat and various apparatus
Pilates is accessible by everyone regardless of age, sex, ability or level of fitness
It focuses on the entire physical body
Exercises can be adapted or modified for each person based on fitness level, injuries, post surgery etc
Breathing is a central tenet of Pilates and will be taught as part of each exercise
Pilates is designed so that you mindfully practice each exercise ensuring that the correct muscles are used and applied with concentration, focus and harmony