Pilates for Calm, Strength and Seasonal Support
As we move into December and the pace of life begins to quicken, it’s easy for tension to build — in the hips from long days sitting, in the shoulders from stress, or throughout the body when the nervous system feels overstimulated.
This month’s new Pilates classes are designed to help you unwind, breathe deeply, and move with steadiness, giving your body and mind the support they need during a busy season.
Why Rest, Alignment and Nervous System Support Matter
When we feel rushed or overwhelmed, the body often responds with tight muscles, shallow breathing and a sense of being “switched on” for too long. Over time, this can affect posture, disrupt sleep, and make it harder to feel grounded. Gentle, considered movement — especially movement that encourages alignment and down-regulation — can help reset the nervous system, ease tension and restore balance.
Research shows that slow, intentional exercise can activate the parasympathetic nervous system (our “rest and restore” mode), reducing stress levels, improving mood, and supporting hormonal balance — particularly during menopause or perimenopause.
Taking even 20–30 minutes to move in this way can make a noticeable difference in how calm, connected and supported you feel. With that in mind, December’s classes...
December Classes to Support Your Body and Mind
Hips & Spine Release & Strengthen
A fluid, feel-good class designed to free tight hips and mobilise the spine. This session blends strengthening with spacious mobility work, making it ideal after long periods of sitting or driving.
Align for Core Strength
A steady, alignment-focused session that helps your core engage naturally. This class supports postural balance, reconnects you with your centre, and builds strength that feels supportive rather than forced.
Nervous System Reset & Restore
A calming, grounding class for when you’re tired, wired or overwhelmed. Gentle movement, tapping and shaking techniques help release tension and soothe the nervous system so you finish feeling clearer and more centred.
December Featured Class
162:Restorative Pilates from our Breathe, Release & Restore Collection
This soothing 25-minute restorative class is designed to melt away stress, soften tight muscles and invite a deep sense of ease. It's an ideal go-to throughout December whenever you need to unwind and settle your body.
Takeaway
Supporting your alignment, releasing tension and caring for your nervous system can have a profound impact on how you move and feel — especially during the busiest month of the year. These classes are designed to help you create spaciousness, reconnect with your breath and find steady strength from the inside out. Even small, consistent moments of mindful movement can help you feel calmer, more mobile and better supported this winter.
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Pilates At Home is created by Polestar Pilates teacher and studio owner, Lauren Hilton, to enable you to practice Pilates consistently at home. With over 280 classes and fresh ones added every month, it’s your space to move better, feel stronger, and stay supported.
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