Mairead was introduced to BASI Pilates when her friend gave her a birthday gift of classes. She was hooked after one! She loved how Pilates slowly brought strength and flexibility to her body, but it was the mind body connection that really had her interest. Once COVID hit, she attended online classes daily, and saw the benefit of a mindful movement practice and how applying concentration and focus in sessions relaxed and calmed her.
Mairead was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2020 and once recovered from surgery, it was Pilates that she again turned to, to build back her strength, her flexibility and address postural changes.
Mairead was drawn to teaching Pilates to understand the why behind the exercises, to learn how she could adapt the movements for her body and others.
Mairead is a qualified BASI Mat and comprehensive teacher. She also completed further education with the Pilates for Injuries & Pathologies courses, which teaches how to work with clients with injury. Her classes are fun and lively with an emphasis on the why behind each exercise. She is passionate about sharing her breast cancer recovery story and the personal experience to help clients improve their body awareness and bring mindful movement to their lives.
Qualifications
BASI Mat Global
BASI Comprehensive Global
Pilates for Injuries and Pathologies Part One (BASI)
Pilates for Injuries and Pathologies Part Two: Chronic Pain Syndromes and Neurological Conditions (BASI)
Set Up for Success – Part 1 (Reformer) (BASI)
Set Up for Success Part 2 (Cadillac & Wunda Chair) (BASI)
Pink Ribbon Pilates for Breast Cancer Recovery
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