Background
At 54, Mind & Body training has been at the very forefront of my education. I have had an interest in natural healing through herbs as well as mind-body sports since an early age. I have been studying & practicing meditative arts since 1984. Within this learnt about Yoga & Self Defence as a way of learning to empower myself & increase my confidence. Breath control exercise as a way of controlling stress & improving my learning of concentration as well improving my level of fitness.
I spent alot of time travelling to S.E Asia & emersed myself in an alternative culture to understand better an eastern spirituality. I have learnt to appreciate cultural differences & it has enhance my interest in diversity. Soul searching achieved !
Regards Pilates - I'm a true advocate for the Pilates Journey & can say that practicing Pilates regularly has staved off joint pain & muscular problems from over exercising. Up to & including helping me through symptoms of Menopause & helping me keep my body young & supple through my now 50's. I went through some high cortisol years where Cardio was simply too painful & Pilates was just the best, giving me a sense of relaxation, body awareness, limb lengthening & tone.
I have been teaching Pilates since 2014 mainly in Community Centres / Village Halls & have had various women only classes.
Nuria M Saunders
Qualifications / Diplomas / Workshops
Level 3 AIQ / REPS Mat Pilates 2014 (Beg - Adv)
Level 3 Specialised Diploma in Advanced Pilates
Pre & Post Natal Pilates (VTCT & FF)
Small Equipment (Future Fit)
Orthopaedic Conditions (Future Fit)
Level 3 Diet, Nutrition & Health Management (C&G)
Level 3 GP Exercise Referral (VTCT)
Level 4 Lower Back Pain Specialist (Nov 2021 - due to Covid)
Level 3 APPI Reformer Pilates (Course Completed)
Level 3 APPI Mat Pilates L.1-3 (Bridge - delayed)
Other:
Barre Pilates J.Cobbe Workshop
Pilates Reformer J.Cobbe Workshop
Vinyasa Flow Trinity Yoga (distance learning)
Yoga-Pilates Trinity Yoga (distance learning)
Mindfulness Krishanti (distance learning)
Art & Science of Cueing Franklin Method (distance learning)
Pelvic Floor Exercises Franklin Method (distance learning)
Complementary:
ITEC Anatomy, Physiology & Massage
ITEC Aromatherapy
ITEC Stress Management
ITEC Sports Injuries & Massage
WLSTM Stress Management
WLSTM Lymphatic Massage
WLSTM Advanced Remedial Techniques
HHBTA Indian Head Massage
HHBTA Facial Massage Techniques
Other:
Member of IPTI for 21 years.
Fully Insured - SJA Emergency First Aid Cert - DBS Checked
Covid-19 Rehabilitation Certificate (FF)