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                    [post_content] => Dear clients and friends of Infinity Pilates,

These are unprecedented times that we all currently face. Despite our best efforts, and the amazing support and enthusiasm of you all to keep Infinity open, it is with heavy heart that we announce the temporary closure of the studio, effective immediately.

As you are all undoubtedly aware, the Federal government has put in place additional measures to assist in stopping the spread of this insidious disease. These measures included, amongst other things, the closing of all gyms and indoor sports activity venues. Although there was some ambiguity as to whether Pilates studios fit into that definition, Infinity made the decision to close down the studio. As the number of cases in Australia increased, like many of you, we felt it was our responsibility to do our bit to help flatten the curve.

We have since had some clarity from our industry body Pilates Alliance Australasia, who have spoken with the office of the Federal Sports Minister. They have clarified that Pilates is considered an indoor sports activity and is part of the mandated closure requirements. This reaffirms Infinity’s earlier decision to temporarily close our doors.

Your existing Pilates packages.
We are suspending the expiry of all current Pilates packages and will be available for you to use once we are able to start operating again.

What now?
We are currently exploring options for online Pilates classes. We are not quite sure what this will look like yet but are exploring the possibility of scheduling Privates, Duets and Matwork classes through the magic of the internet. To help us with planning, if you are interested in joining some of these classes, please email Kerrie at info@infinitypilates.com. Please allow us some time to figure out how we can best deliver these sessions to keep you moving. We will send out information once we have set this up.

Keep in touch
We will be keeping in touch with all of our valued clients and friends throughout this difficult time. Keep an eye out for our emails and follow us on our social media channels, the links at the bottom of this email. In the interim, if you need to reach out with any of your health and wellbeing needs, we are here to help.

Stay well, stay safe and thank you.
On a personal note, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you all for your ongoing support and commitment. Your heartfelt messages during this difficult time have been appreciated and give myself and the Infinity team, the strength and courage to see this crisis through. We only exist because of our wonderful Infinity Pilates family that you are all a part of.

We are not able to re-open our doors until the government eases the restrictions and gives everybody the all clear to get back to some level of normality. However, rest assured, Infinity will get through this and be waiting on the other side to continue to keep you moving. Stay well, keep moving and look after your health and your loved ones.

Warm wishes
Kerrie and the Infinity Pilates team.
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Pilates helps build self-esteem in the teen years 
Young people aged 12 to 17 years go through major transitions— from primary school to secondary school, and from childhood to adulthood. They experience significant physical, mental, social and intellectual changes, in addition to becoming increasingly independent.[1]
Often adolescents play sport, particularly when it is compulsory in primary school or the early years of high school. They may have enjoyed sport, however when sport becomes optional they drop out, for a wide range of reasons, including that sport became too competitive, or that the increased pressure on their time from school work. In addition to this, socialising and other commitments meant that sport was de-prioritised. In fact participation in sport halves during adolescence, dropping suddenly at age 15.[2]
Alarmingly nine out of ten (92%) Australian 12–17 year-olds do not meet the Australian Physical Activity guidelines of 60 minutes of physical activity every day. As children age, they tend to engage in less physical activity and more sedentary screen-based activity.[3]
Why is this a problem? Fewer than one in three Australians today aren’t getting enough physical activity to benefit their health generally and long-term habits are often formed in childhood and adolescence. By focusing on young people we can capitalise on the opportunities for intervention before unhealthy behaviours are established.

What we know about the teen years is that for multiple and complex reasons self-esteem can be incredibly low.
While low self-esteem can manifest in a number of ways, poor body image tends to be especially prevalent in young women. 1 in 5 students globally say they have missed school because they feel they don’t look good enough and 31% of teenagers are withdrawing from classroom debate because they don’t want to draw attention to the way they look. [4]
While mental health and self-esteem are complex and multifaceted there is growing evidence to support a number of protective factors. These being methods both internal and external that can be used to reduce the likelihood that a person will experience low self esteem. Physical movement has been identified as being one of these protective factors.
What role can Pilates play?
Forcing teens to participate in sport although good for their physical health is not the answer. So what is? It is important to acknowledge that members of this age group do not all perceive or experience sport in the same way. A product that works for one set of 12–17 year olds because of their barriers and motivations may not work for another. Reframing physical activity and experimenting with different types of movement may for some be useful.
Teens are underrepresented in the Pilates space, which is unfortunate because the benefits are huge. Pilates offers physical movement that can address a number of the factors outlined above. Including the ability to participate without the pressure of competition. The exercises of the Pilates method are taught specific to each individual’s goals and level of fitness.  Physical and mental challenges are developed accordingly.
This helps to create a sense of achievement in a non-competitive environment and helps to establish self-confidence.
Spacial awareness
Further, Integral to Pilates is the potential to integrate proprioceptive information. Proprioception is voluntary movement based on one’s own sense of their relative position in space and effort being employed to complete the movement.  Pilates enhances proprioception in a number of ways, for example body awareness through movement and imagery i.e where the body is moving in space and its relationship to the mat.
Self-Discovery 
In addition the method aims to highlight how that movement feels. Interoception is the lesser known sense that helps you understand and feel what is going on inside the body i.e. sensations of warmth, sensations of the heart beating and breath, lightness or release of muscles or joints melting into the mat. These are all sensations that increase a sense of not only where the body is in space but how you feel about that sensation… Self-discovery.  You yourself can only feel what you are experiencing. It is this process that may generate a more coherent experience of the body, as well as of the self. [5]
Social connectedness
In addition to movement there are a myriad of studies linking social connectedness to adolescent wellbeing. Although Pilates is not a team sport, through mat work in particular there is a shared experience, which allows for connectedness and social interaction outside of the pressures of school, social media and the competitive nature of sport. Through sharing a common experience and growing together through shared challenges the opportunity to establish common ground and a strong bond can be created.
Functional movement
Finally The Butterfly Foundation encourages the shift from focusing on how the body looks to what the body can do its functionality. This is inherent to the practice of the Pilates. The ability to connect to the body through breath and to feel the body changing and becoming stronger in a relatively short amount of time is inspiring and can create a new relationship with the body.  Allowing young people to experience this is an incredible gift, one that may see benefits both physical and emotional well into their future.
Pilates does have a remarkable effect on both physical wellbeing and mental health in young sedentary students.
A 2011 study found that Pilates-based mat exercises had positive impact on life satisfaction, perception of physical appearance, perception of functionality, and total physical self-concept. [6] While the study did focus on adult women, the benefits for a younger demographic are supported by a more recent study, which concluded that Pilates does have a remarkable effect on both physical wellbeing and mental health in young sedentary students.  [7]
 
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To start your Pilates journey with Infinity Teens and begin a movement for life, join Laura Bennetto on our upcoming workshop Infinity Teens Workshop.  Click below for more info.
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[1] VicHealth 2017, Victorians’ physical activity across life stages, Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, Melbourne.
[2] VicHealth, 2016, Sport participation in Victoria, 2015 Research summary, Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, Melbourne.
[3] Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013, Australian Health Survey: Physical Activity, 2011–2012, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra.
[4] https://thebutterflyfoundation.org.au/
[5] Kolnes, L-J.  Exercise and physical therapy help restore body and self in clients with severe anorexia nervosa. Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, PB 4014 Ullevål Stadion, 0806 Oslo, Norway
[6] Cruz, A. and Fernandez, J. et al. Effects of Pilates-Based Exercise on Life Satisfaction, Physical Self-Concept and Health Status in Adult Women, Journal Women and Health, 51(3), 2011, 240-255.
[7] Smruti Swagatika Dash P T. / International Journal of Medicine and Health Profession Research. 6(1), 2019, 112-117
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The spine plays a very important role in our body. Whist supporting the head and trunk, it enables us to maintain our upright posture, protection for our neutral pathways in the body interconnecting the whole body system as one for function and life.
When viewing the spine from behind it ideally runs approximately straight up and down. Scoliosis is a musculoskeletal condition in which the spine has a sideways curvature, typically curving in a “c” or “s” shape, and indeed multiple curves. Rotation in the vertebral bodies also appears and has a very negative impact, restricting mechanical structures. (Clippinger 2007)
These causing imbalances of the surrounding muscles, some are stretched and weakened, while others are tight and shortened.
There are two types of causes:
Non-structural or acquired: Leg length discrepancy, asymmetries: loaded side exercises, handedness or postural habits e.g. carrying bag over one shoulder. Equally it has been found that in symmetry sports such as swimming in dance, demonstrating it’s more complex than initially thought. (Becker 1986, Sward 1992).
Idiopathic or unknown cause: This is present at birth and commonly found in girls than boys.

Symptoms:
Leaning to one side
Uneven shoulder and hip height
Weakness in the arms and shoulders
Imbalances in motor activities.

If not addresses the imbalances get worse and severe. It can lead to increased back pain and difficulty breathing, and vulnerability to injury due to the pressure on the spinal structures.
Early detection 10-13 years may be able to halt or slow further progression through treatment.
Pilates helps slow down the progression of spinal curves and gives some reduction in the angle of curvature though improving function and strength in the body, taking the stress off from a scoliosis spine.
Pilates works on trunk stabilisation, building abdominal and back extension strength. In the work with scoliosis emphasising on rotation whilst take care work symmetrically through the body.
Through the corrective and mindfulness technique of Pilates, it helps increase body awareness to enable self-correction of movement.
Improves breathing to move with ease and build a well balance support system. This enables the body to increase its ability to move efficiently in this full 3 dimensional space for improved posture for scoliosis and health of the spine.
To start your Pilates journey with Infinity Teens and begin a movement for life, join Laura Bennetto on our upcoming workshop Infinity Teens Workshop. Click below for more info.
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Infinity Teens Workshop
Join Laura Bennetto for a fun afternoon of Pilates on the mat and see how Pilates benefits this stage of a teenage girl’s life.
Course Details
Presented by Laura Bennetto
Cost:

$40
When:

Saturday 22nd February

1.30pm till 3.30pm
Where:

Infinity Pilates Studio Suite 2, level 1/220 Carlisle Street East St Kilda, Victoria 3183
To Book:
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Increase Mental Alertness
The Pilates method requires coordination of the mind and body. It is this aspect of Pilates that supports and cultivates the ability to stay focused through increased mental alertness and concentration. A further benefit is reduced heightened stress in the body.
Elevate Fitness to Boost Confidence
The exercises of the Pilates method are taught specific to each individual’s goals and level of fitness. Physical and mental challenges are developed accordingly. This helps to create a sense of achievement in a non-competitive environment and establishes self-confidence.
Improves Postural Alignment and Helps Prevent Joint Issues & Injury
As a young woman experiences physical changes coupled with the demands of study and technology postural imbalances, scoliosis, rounded shoulders and stiffness in the neck and back can be a result. Pilates can address these issues through teaching ways to correct posture, increasing strength, and improving alignment.
Enhance Sports Performance
Being active is an essential part of a teenager’s life. This can be taking part in competitive sporting activities or simply walking your dog in the park. Pilates helps improve strength and co-ordination, supporting the body to function at is best which is vital for optimal performance and prevention of injury.
Social Interaction
The Pilates studio is a great place for parents and teens to train together or for teens to train with a friend. Through sharing a common experience and growing together through shared challenges the opportunity to establish common ground and a strong bond is created.
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Summer's Coming!
Longer days, warmer temperatures and much socializing and spending time with loved ones, family and friends: So important in this day and age. It's just as well this newsletter doesn't have any seams or they would burst! We have much to share with you including some wonderful opportunities.
So, here we go!
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Thoughtful Gift Ideas
Infinity has some great gift ideas for the holiday season if you're still scratching your head looking for inspiration: T-Shirts, Gift Vouchers, Massage Balls, Therabands, Magic Circles, Pilates DVD's, Chi Balls, Pilates Class packages - these are the gifts that keep on giving!
Please contact us at the Reception desk and we'll be happy to sort these out for you.
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Christmas 2019/New Year 2020
As the end of the year draws near, many of you will be planning your holiday getaways and social events and you may need to adjust your Pilates bookings.
The last day of Studio operations will be

Saturday 21st December, 2019.

The studio will re-open on

Monday 6th January, 2020.
Please make sure we know your holiday and your return to the studio dates so we can ensure your session bookings are in order.
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Mat Work With Laura - Expect A Challenge!
Infinity is excited to announce that Mat Work classes will continue in 2020 on an ongoing basis from

Tuesday 7th January, 12:15pm - 1pm.
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What you can Expect?
*Focus on the Flow

During a Mat Work class, there are no pauses to adjust springs and straps, allowing flow from one exercise to the next. This can increase cardiovascular endurance.
*Hello Gravity!

The challenge in Mat Work, rather than relying on the assistance and support of apparatus and spring resistance, is to work against gravity.
*Keep your body guessing!

Our bodies become familiar with particular exercises. Variation is key to achieving results and maintaining motivation.
*Consistency!

Adding an additional session a week will more than double the benefits you are already seeing and experiencing.
*Need another reason?

Give the gift of movement - a great gift idea for family or friends, or indeed yourself!
$25.00 per class. If you buy a package of 10 Mat sessions, receive a 50% discount!

Offer Valid from 7th January to 10th March, 2020.
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New Semi Private Sessions!
Laura is also teaching some new Semi Private sessions at the studio!
Tuesday's 1:30pm - 2:30pm and 2:30pm - 3:30pm

in addition to her

Thursdays 5pm, 6pm & 7pm classes

and also her

Friday's 10am, 11am & 12pm sessions.
Laura writes: "The Semi Private setting allows you to really get to know your clients and to work with them to define their own version of progress, challenge and wellness. The small class sizes also means you can adjust their programs according to how they feeling on the day; what they have experienced since their last class and what they feel they would like to achieve. I love the consistency but I also love the challenge of being kept on my toes!"
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                    [post_content] => When it comes to health, many women are great at caring for others but often put themselves last. Now it’s time for women to put themselves first.

Jean Hailes for Women’s Health will be helping women make their health a priority during Women’s Health Week 2017 (4-8 September). For women, the health of those you love starts with you. By investing more time in ourselves, we’re better able to look after the ones we love and care about.

To celebrate the week Infinity Pilates Studio invites you to come along to Pilates class and presentation.
Life a fuller life with your Sixth Sense
 Embrace mindfulness with every movement, breath, and thought
Presented by:Kerrie Murphy

Cost

$45.00

WHEN

Tuesday 5th September 11am till 12.30pm

WHERE

Infinity Pilates Studio Suite 2, Level 1, 220 Carlisle Street, East St Kilda, VIC, 3183

TO BOOK

Phone: 03 9534 6233 Email:  info@infinitypilates.com

Direct: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-a-fuller-life-through-your-sixth-sense-tickets-36673611760

Bookings are essential to secure your place.

Our Sixth Sense workshop will teach you how to listen to your body and to respond mindfully. The outcomes? Improve your natural ease and grace for a happier, more meaningful life.
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Lack of sensibility to movement in all its forms robs most people of a fulfilled life.
Life accelerates. Distraction and disconnection diminish attentiveness and mindfulness. Yet kinaesthesia — the sense of movement which develops awareness of, and connection to your body’s full physical and emotional being — remains an untapped asset.
In its absence, physical alignment, coordination, rhythm, and well-being all suffer. We endure muted sensations, impaired thinking, lost perspective, and heightened confusion.
Fascia, the missing link
Tuning in to your fascia, the largest sensory organ of kinaesthesia not only facilitates movement, but also how we feel about it, — the missing link to that fulfilled life.
When you listen to your kinaesthetic sense, you complete the cycle of informed choice. You complement your mental and spiritual worldview with a physical awareness that reinforces positive and breaks up negative patterns.
Embrace mindfulness with every movement, breath, and thought
Through the mindful movement practice of Pilates, you’ll discover that all our sensations connect to our lived experience.
Our Sixth Sense workshop will teach you how to listen to your body and to respond mindfully. The outcomes? Improve your natural ease and grace for a happier, more meaningful life.
WHEN

Tuesday August 29th 5:30pm–7:00pm

WHERE

Infinity Pilates Studio Suite 2, Level 1, 220 Carlisle Street, East St Kilda, VIC, 3183

COST $45.00

TO BOOK

Phone:     03 9534 6233 Email:  info@infinitypilates.com

Direct: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/live-a-fuller-life-through-your-sixth-sense-tickets-35489413792

Bookings are essential to secure your place.
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Osteoporosis Australia and Garvin Institute of Medical Research has recently launched Know Your Bones project www.knowyourbones.org.au Australia’s first bone health self-assessment tool for consumers to understand their bone fracture risk. It is designed for 50 +, but it also gives a great outline for general actionable summary for all users of the online tool.

The launch coincides with the new Osteoporosis Australia fracture figures:
- 155,000 fractures will occur Austra...lia-wide this year
- a bone is broken every 3.4 minutes due to poor bone health
- men will account for up to 30 per cent of all fractures related to osteopenia and osteoporosis, and associated costs.


Osteoporosis reduces bone strength and increases the risk of fractures particularly spine, hips, wrists. So prevention is the key and encourages the community to be more proactive about their bone health.

Exercise plays a huge part in bone health. The type of exercise for bone health includes resistance and muscle strength as well as weight bearing exercises.

We need to be adaptable to our environment and resistant within our daily lives to keep us on our feet.

Improving balance, strength and coordination are key elements for bone health. Improving proprioception - where we are in space, alignment and posture is important to achieve our orientation in space and how we move within our environment.

Efficient breathing patterns also play a large role for the maintenance of upright posture. Training good breath mechanics through postural alignment of the spine improves postural stability which is important for balance.

The Pilates method works with the body a whole system and addresses all of these key elements to optimise our bodies.

As we age we tend to move less and our work places often involves sitting a lot of the time. This contributes to lack of strength, mobility and balance. It is time to take action and start making small changes that will ultimately improve the quality and longevity of your live.

Know your bones project is a big step forward for the community to check into your life; how well you are doing and how you can improve on what you already have.

If you are ready to take action and improve your bone health, call Infinity Pilates Studio 1300 761 134 or contact us at info@infinitypilates.com.

See you in the studio. Kerrie
#osteoporosis #bonehealth #InfinityPilatesMelbourne #knowyourbones #pilates MOVE muscle, bone & joint health



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Pelvic Power for men.
Encouraging the male community to start the dialogue about Men’s Health. This Pilates class will assist in exploring the power and support within the body. It will include a strong focus on the male pelvic floor and pelvic health. This will specifically relate to the prostate and healthy movement patterns. The specialised Pilates Mat Class will target pelvic floor support and integrate this with full body movements.

For more than 25 years, Paul Schembri has taught Pilates to a wide ranging clientele. He has a driving passion for the Pilates Method and a strong desire to help people improve their health and wellbeing and realise their movement potential.

After sustaining a back injury whilst completing his Bachelor of Education in 1990, Paul was introduced to Pilates which assisted his recovery. He went on to perform as a dance professional for many years throughout Australia. His training in Pilates has also led him to pursue a career as an instructor reaching National accreditation in Pilates most recently through the Pilates International Training Centre. Over the years, Paul has developed his skills working with leading Pilates Instructors. Along with previously owning his own boutique Pilates Studio, Paul has assisted in delivering many Instructor courses and workshops throughout his career.

In recent years, Paul has started to focus more so on Men’s health and the power of Pilates to help with their everyday lives.

Workshop Dates & Times:

Saturday 22nd October 2016, 1:30pm – 3pm

Saturday 18th March 2017, 1:30pm – 3pm

Saturday 17th June 2017, 1:30pm – 3pm.

Register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pelvic-power-for-men-tickets-27119088925 or

call Infinity Pilates Studio Ph.: 9534 6233 email: info@infinitypilates.com
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                    [post_content] => BioTensegrity Anatomy for the 21st Century

Presented by John Sharkey BSc NIMT MSc from Dublin, Ireland. Clinical anatomist, Exercise physiologist, and European neuromuscular therapist.

My interest in the wonderful qualities of fascia drew my attention to articles written by John Sharkey on BioTensegrity. Last weekend I finally had the opportunity to meet John in Sydney and shake his hand. It was the beginning of a wonderful 2 day workshop organised through Terra Rosa, of further understanding of BioTensegrity and human motion.

As a clinical anatomist John began to explore the language of the body as one and gained an appreciation of the relationship and continuums of the living body.

This led him to the model of BioTensgerity and the work of Dr Stephan Levin.

BioTensegrity: Biological-tensile-integrity. It is the tensioned 3D structure that is formed under tension and compression. A continuous tensional network of connective tissue woven within the disconnected compressions elements, bones, suspended in the body.

John supports the fact that the relationship between tensions and compressions within the body is the true language of human motion.

BioTensegrity accounts for mind, body, soul as a team that works together, rather than the idea that of the body moving in parts. It is the dialogue that is spoken in the philosophy and principles of the Pilates Method.

I gained a wealth of insight and greater appreciation to the process of human life. How we are formed and move around in a living architecture.

This experience with John Sharkey has help widen my lense as a Pilates practitioner, and gained clarity to my language that provides the dialogue to articulate the fullness, the full body integrated system of the Pilates Method which is an infinite exploration of human motion.
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            [post_content] => Dear clients and friends of Infinity Pilates,

These are unprecedented times that we all currently face. Despite our best efforts, and the amazing support and enthusiasm of you all to keep Infinity open, it is with heavy heart that we announce the temporary closure of the studio, effective immediately.

As you are all undoubtedly aware, the Federal government has put in place additional measures to assist in stopping the spread of this insidious disease. These measures included, amongst other things, the closing of all gyms and indoor sports activity venues. Although there was some ambiguity as to whether Pilates studios fit into that definition, Infinity made the decision to close down the studio. As the number of cases in Australia increased, like many of you, we felt it was our responsibility to do our bit to help flatten the curve.

We have since had some clarity from our industry body Pilates Alliance Australasia, who have spoken with the office of the Federal Sports Minister. They have clarified that Pilates is considered an indoor sports activity and is part of the mandated closure requirements. This reaffirms Infinity’s earlier decision to temporarily close our doors.

Your existing Pilates packages.
We are suspending the expiry of all current Pilates packages and will be available for you to use once we are able to start operating again.

What now?
We are currently exploring options for online Pilates classes. We are not quite sure what this will look like yet but are exploring the possibility of scheduling Privates, Duets and Matwork classes through the magic of the internet. To help us with planning, if you are interested in joining some of these classes, please email Kerrie at info@infinitypilates.com. Please allow us some time to figure out how we can best deliver these sessions to keep you moving. We will send out information once we have set this up.

Keep in touch
We will be keeping in touch with all of our valued clients and friends throughout this difficult time. Keep an eye out for our emails and follow us on our social media channels, the links at the bottom of this email. In the interim, if you need to reach out with any of your health and wellbeing needs, we are here to help.

Stay well, stay safe and thank you.
On a personal note, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you all for your ongoing support and commitment. Your heartfelt messages during this difficult time have been appreciated and give myself and the Infinity team, the strength and courage to see this crisis through. We only exist because of our wonderful Infinity Pilates family that you are all a part of.

We are not able to re-open our doors until the government eases the restrictions and gives everybody the all clear to get back to some level of normality. However, rest assured, Infinity will get through this and be waiting on the other side to continue to keep you moving. Stay well, keep moving and look after your health and your loved ones.

Warm wishes
Kerrie and the Infinity Pilates team.
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