I am a STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor. Using Matwork, Reformer and small equipment to help develop strength, flexibility, endurance and posture without building bulk or stressing joints.
STOTT PILATES® is ideal for everyone and will leave you looking toned, feeling revitalised and moving with ease. I agree with their slogan: intelligent exercise, profound results®.

My particular interest is in remedial and back care because these issues are often not addressed in large classes. Doctors often send injured patients to pilates classes because it’s the best form of exercise for them, but they don’t get the instruction or attention required to heal. One-to-one and micro-classes allow me to provide a more personalised approach to individual requirements in a safe, non-competitive atmosphere.

As a Stott Pilates teacher, I follow their five basic principals. These refer to a series of biomechanical body awareness issues that provide the basis for the exercises in the technique. Rather than being separate, the five priciples – breathing, pelvic placement, rib cage placement, scapular movement and stabilisation and head and cervical placement – work together to create intelligent exercise that is both safe and effective. Incorporating these principles within the exercises ensure that you will become aware of how your body functions. This will enhance your skill level and mindfulness, and allow you to be in control of executing each exercise and to reap the full benefits of a strong, balanced body.

I am also a British Wheel of Yoga accredited teacher and use my training in the same vein, specialising in a combination of Hatha and slow flowing vinyassa style to create a moving meditation, releasing stress and calming the mind whilst strengthening and energising the body.

I also teach Yoga for People Living with Cancer. This gentle form of yoga aims to support the healing process through simple yoga practices that are appropriate, effective and enjoyable. These practices incorporate movement, breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation. This form of yoga is also suitable for people living with long-term health issues like MS or ME.

Qualifications

• Member of the Register of Exercise Professionals, Level 3
• STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor, Matwork, Reformer, Special Populations & Injuries
• British Wheel of Yoga Accredited Teaching Diploma
• JWAAD Teaching Diploma (Middle Eastern Dance)

Testimonials

I have known Jean Young for over 10 years when we both attended Pilates Classes at Towcester Leisure Centre. Jean soon decided to train as a teacher and I have attended her classes continuously ever since. She has a professional approach but always retains a sense of humour and encourages each member of her class to push themselves that little bit further, getting the best out of each individual whatever their level and ability. As she instructs, Jean talks through the various muscles and explains the benefits of each exercise and is always at hand to correct a position or help someone who has a particular problem or disability. Introducing variety into her classes means they are never repetitive and the result is a full body work-out. I have certainly felt the benefit. I wish Jean well with her new venture and will miss her very much.
- Sue Corner, 2011

I have been learning Pilates with Jean on a 1 to 1 basis for just over a year. I started as an unconfident beginner with a troublesome back. I just don’t believe the amount of progress I have made. This is down to my confidence in Jean’s expertise – her knowledge of Pilates, anatomt and her teaching style. The latter is skilled and consistently encouraging while missing nothing!
- Jenny Ormond, 2011

Jean has directed a fitness class at St Rumbold’s Court over the last eighteen months. During that time she has led the class, which consists of retired persons, with great professionalism and good humour. We will miss her greatly and wish her every happiness in her new life.. – From the ladies of St Rubmbold’s who are breathing well and concentrating from the tips f their toes to the crown of the head!.
- Mrs B.L.J. Watkins, Col & Mrs. Eastwood, Mrs M Mansfield, Mrs. H. Hathaway, Mrs S Brookes, Mrs. J. Rowell, Mrs. B. Bilney, Mrs. E. Buckley, Mrs. E. Tyner, Mrs.G. LeadCohott, Mrs. J. Warren

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