Pre & Post Natal Program
Our Program is carefully developed to safely address the changes during and after pregnancy. All classes are taught by accredited instructors with specialized training in pre and post natal exercise.
Informative.
We begin by taking care to educate you regarding how to safely exercise during your pregnancy.
Support/Prevention.
During the course of your pregnancy there are a number of postural and hormonal changes that occur. The exercises in your class are designed to support your body during these changes and to act as a preventative measure for common discomforts associated with pregnancy.
Re-conditioning.
It is important to recondition the muscle tone in your body, especially the deep core muscles after childbirth. Reconditioning for good posture, bladder control, strength and learning techniques for lifting and carrying your child are essential to maintain a strong and healthy body.
Pre Natal Pilates*
This is a specialized class developed for all stages of pregnancy to safely maintain strength, tone and flexibility. You will also learn how to support good posture, reduce discomforts of pregnancy such as low back pain and develop breathing and relaxation techniques. Clearance from your primary care provider required.
Moms & Tots Post Natal Pilates*
Babies are welcome in this class up to 1 year of age. This participant driven class allows new moms to enjoy a safe, effective workout to recondition, strengthen and tone after giving birth. A relaxed atmosphere and intimate small class setting will incorporate babies when awake! Clearance from your primary care provider required.
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Taught by Priscila Lacerda
Priscila was educated in Brazil and is a graduate in Physiotherapy, osteopathy (structural, visceral, cranio-sacral, informative). She is currently a physiotherapy assistant and is in the process of receiving her physiotherapy license in Canada.
Passionate about the human body and biomechanics, Priscila has been practicing Pilates with all different types of people for more than 12 years. She has graduated advanced Pilates mat, reformer, cadillac, barrel and chair. She is skilled in teaching Acropilates, Acroyoga, Neopilates, prenatal and postnatal pilates.
*At Pilates in Guelph your health and safety is our utmost concern. We require clearance from your primary care provider before beginning our exercise program during pregnancy and after giving birth. Should a medical condition arise while you are enrolled in one of our classes please notify our Studio Coordinator immediately. We will withdraw you from the class and issue you a credit note for the remaining classes. You may use the credit note to return to classes once your primary health care provider indicates that it is once again medically safe for you to continue.