PILATES IN THE PARK

Pilates in the Park is the perfect way to enjoy some fresh air, get moving, and strengthen your body in a beautiful outdoor setting! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a complete beginner, our outdoor sessions are designed to be fun, accessible, and refreshing.

Bring a towel or a mat and you’re all set!

Location: attendees will be emailed and reminded re location.

Saturday February 1 2025, Drummoyne location

Saturday February 22, East Sydney location

Why you should join?

  • Pilates in the Park helps decrease cortisol (the stress hormone), and increase feel good hormones such as endorphins and serotonin.

    • A 2010 study published in Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine found that exercising in green spaces significantly lowered cortisol levels and reduced perceived stress, compared to indoor exercise.

    • . A 2014 study in Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies confirmed that Pilates exercises lower cortisol levels and promote relaxation. When practiced in nature, this effect is amplified due to the calming properties of the outdoor environment.

  • Mind body movement in general can help improve your mood, with Pilates in the Park it significantly reduces anxiety and depression. Being exposed to nature whilst practising pilates is the new form of green exercise you didn’t know you needed!

    • According to a study published in Environmental Science and Technology (2011), participants who exercised in nature had increased serotonin levels compared to those who exercised indoors.

    • A study published in Psychology of Sport and Exercise (2018) found that outdoor exercise, including Pilates, can help alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety. The natural environment contributes to reduced mental fatigue and improved mood.

  • Doing Pilates outdoors increases blood flow to the muscles, promoting recovery and energy. It also enhances oxygenation, with focusing on breathwork and being exposed to the outdoors

    • According to a 2015 study in Environmental Science & Technology, participants who exercised in nature reported a greater sense of revitalization, focus, and cognitive benefits compared to those who exercised in urban environments or indoors.

  • Being exposed to natural light, especially in the morning helps regulate the bodies natural circadian rhythm.

  • Time spent outdoors exposes you to the beneficial effects of phytoncides, which are natural chemicals released by plants that have been shown to reduce stress and boost immune function. With pilates this further enhances this effect.

    • Research in Frontiers in Psychology (2019) found that spending time in nature led to increased activity of natural killer (NK) cells, which are essential in the body’s defense against illness.

  • Welcome to a fun, nurturing and holistic environment, where you can workout in nature with good music and energy

    • A study in Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports (2015) found that participants were more likely to continue with an exercise routine if they were able to engage with nature during physical activity.

 FAQs

  • A towel or a mat would be great, you can always do it on the grass if you prefer, as well as some water or other form of hydration.

  • Perfect! We all have to start somewhere, and what better place to start than in the park.

  • The levels is intermediate; that being said the classes are notoriously known for being challenging. The exercises always start basic at a beginners level, and layers are added during the class for those who want the further advanced option.