Live Breathe, is a fully equipped boutique fitness and pilates studio, located in a leafy area of Huddersfield. We offer private and small group training in pilates, somatic movement and fitness training, and courses that offer Pilates teacher certification.
Our studio
We teach clients ranging in age and fitness levels from beginners to those already experienced and seeking to improve their own technique. Our sessions will enable you to:
Tone and strengthen your body
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Improve posture, stability and flexibility
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Relieve pain
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Rehabilitate and recover from injury effectively
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Pre and post-natal conditioning
Live Breathe also offers teacher training in Pilates. We have teamed up with Balanced Body’s master instructor- educator, Janet Wood, from MI studio, to offer teacher training in Balanced Body Pilates, which is the largest and most innovative pilates equipment manufacturer and pilates educational provider in the world.
Balanced Body Courses
Janet is the owner and director of the Movement Integration (MI) Studio, a comprehensive Pilates and Clinical Somatics Studio. She is also a Master Instructor and Educator for Balanced Body Pilates Teacher Certifications.
Janet has practiced Pilates since 1988. During her studies in Physical Therapy at Texas Woman’s University, she decided to pursue a career as a Movement Practitioner. She is certified by the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) and Polestar Pilates International, and she also studied Classical Pilates with the Pilates Standard. Janet holds a BA from the University of North Texas and post-graduate Diplomas in Biomechanics and Human Movement. She is also an Advanced Sports Massage Therapist.
Janet provides Balanced Body instructor training programs in Pilates Mat, Reformer, and apparatus such as Trapeze, Ladder Barrel, and The Pilates Chair. She enjoys opportunities to share her passion and extensive knowledge through mentoring and supporting others. Additionally, Janet delivers workshops and seminars in Pilates, Somatics, and functional movement, and she runs group and private Pilates, Somatics, and reformer sessions.
Services we offer
Reformer Classes
A reformer class, combines classic Pilates with strength training. The session is machine-based, technique-focussed and gives a fantastic full-body workout.
KO8 Fitness Training
The KO8 is the most versatile tool available today! It provides you with all the benefits of suspension training, with 72kg of resistance bands.
Mat / Somatic / Barre Pilates
Pilates is one of the best exercises for core strength and developing muscle. Rather than concentrating upon specific areas, Pilates treats the body as a whole.
Teacher Training
We have teamed up with Balanced Body’s master instructor- educator, Janet Wood, from MI studio, to offer teacher training in Balanced Body Pilates, which is the largest and most innovative pilates equipment manufacturer and pilates educational provider in the world. For more information on instructor training please visit MI studio.
Somatic Movement Training 1-1
We offer 1-1 training in Essential Somatic Movement Education (ESMT), which is a mind body movement practice where you will gain the skills to release chronic tension in your muscles, and improve how your body moves.
The benefits of ESMT are: gaining ultimate control of your muscles, increased proprioception and therefor avoiding potential injury, change inefficient or painful movement patterns, and remover from workouts faster.
Personal Training
Whether your goal is to increase core stability, improve fitness or lose weight, we will design a results driven programme tailored to your specific needs and will be with you every step of the way. We offer personal training in Pilates, Somatic movement training and fitness training, so there is something for everyone.