Candlelight Pilates, St Ives, Cambridgeshire with Andrea Gaynor

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Candlelight Pilates: Slow Down, Strengthen Gently & Restore Calm

In a world that feels constantly busy, loud and demanding, many of us are craving something different — space to breathe, move gently and truly switch off.

Candlelight Pilates has become an AG Fitness & Health and Well-being staple, with several sessions running throughout the year — and for good reason.

This is not a high-intensity workout.

It’s an invitation to slow down, reconnect with your body and move in a way that feels supportive, calming and grounding.

Set in a softly lit, candlelit space, this Pilates session blends gentle strength, controlled movement and deep relaxation to support both body and mind.

What Is Candlelight Pilates?

Candlelight Pilates is a slower-paced Pilates class designed to:

Build strength gently

Improve posture and core stability

Release tension

Calm the nervous system

Encourage deep relaxation

The candlelit setting creates a peaceful, soothing atmosphere that helps you unwind the moment you arrive. The focus is on quality of movement, breath and awareness — not pushing, rushing or competing.

Why Gentle Pilates Matters (Especially for Women 40+)

As we move through our 40s and beyond, our bodies often respond better to supportive, intentional movement rather than constant high-intensity exercise.

Gentle Pilates can:

✔️ Strengthen deep core and postural muscles

✔️ Support joint health and mobility

✔️ Reduce stiffness and aches

✔️ Improve balance and body awareness

✔️ Calm the nervous system

✔️ Support better sleep and recovery

Many women arrive feeling tired, tense or overwhelmed — and leave feeling lighter, calmer and more grounded.

More Than Exercise — A Nervous System Reset

One of the biggest benefits of Candlelight Pilates is how it supports the nervous system.

Busy lives, stress, poor sleep and constant “go mode” can keep the body stuck in fight-or-flight. This affects energy levels, hormones, recovery and overall wellbeing.

Candlelight Pilates helps you shift into rest-and-restore mode through:

Slow, controlled movement

Focused breathing

A calm, low-stimulation environment

Time to be present without distractions

It’s not a treat — it’s an essential part of feeling well.

What to Expect in a Candlelight Pilates Session

Each session includes:

Gentle Pilates-based strengthening

Core and posture-focused movements

Slow, mindful transitions

Stretching and mobility

A calming wind-down at the end

No loud music.

No pressure to keep up.

No expectation to be “perfect”.

Just movement that meets you where you are.

Who Is Candlelight Pilates For?

This session is ideal if you:

Feel tired, stressed or overwhelmed

Want to move without high impact

Are returning to exercise

Experience stiffness, tension or poor sleep

Are navigating perimenopause or menopause

Want time out just for you

All levels are welcome, and options are always offered.

Candlelight Pilates – Event Details

✨ Candlelight Pilates

📅 Sunday 22nd March

⏰ 5.30pm – 7.00pm

📍 Houghton Memorial Hall, Cambridgeshire

A calm, welcoming space to slow down, move gently and deeply relax at the end of the week.

Ready to Slow Down and Restore?

If your body has been asking for something gentler…

If you’re tired of pushing through…

If you’d love to feel calmer, stronger and more at ease…

Candlelight Pilates could be exactly what you need.

✨ Spaces are limited to keep the experience calm and personal.

👉 Book your place here:

www.bookwhen.com/andreagaynor

Your body doesn’t need more pressure.

It needs support — and permission to slow down 💜

About Andrea Gaynor

Hey, I’m Andrea, founder of AG Fitness and Health. I help women over 40 feel strong, confident, and more like themselves again through fitness, nutrition, and self-care that actually fits into real life. I’ve been in the fitness game for 27+ years — and I get how things change in your 40s and beyond.

My style is supportive, no fluff, and always focused on helping you feel empowered and supported every step of the way. 💪

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