Uploaded November 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
"Pilates for Autistic Bodies" with Karen Manghan, Autistic Adult, Autism Practitioner and Pilates Teacher
Pilates is a low impact form of exercise which aims to strengthen the body and can improve posture, muscle tone, balance and joint mobility, as well as relieve stress and tension.
Karen has studied the links between Autism and Hypermobility, which often leads to autistic people developing postural issues or pain conditions. Karen has a number of autistic Pilates clients who have benefited from Pilates in improving body awareness, co ordination and general well being.
Karen will deliver a presentation to explain how Pilates works, and will demonstrate some standing and sitting exercises to help improve posture. You are welcome to join in with the exercises if you wish, but do not have to do so.
Karen can also offer four short postural assessments during the break, if you would like an assessment then please wear loose clothing and understand that Karen may need to touch the spine or pelvis, assessments are performed standing and fully clothed.
"Pilates for Autistic Bodies" with Karen Manghan, Autistic Adult, Autism Practitioner and Pilates Teacher
Pilates is a low impact form of exercise which aims to strengthen the body and can improve posture, muscle tone, balance and joint mobility, as well as relieve stress and tension.
Karen has studied the links between Autism and Hypermobility, which often leads to autistic people developing postural issues or pain conditions. Karen has a number of autistic Pilates clients who have benefited from Pilates in improving body awareness, co ordination and general well being.
Karen will deliver a presentation to explain how Pilates works, and will demonstrate some standing and sitting exercises to help improve posture. You are welcome to join in with the exercises if you wish, but do not have to do so.
Karen can also offer four short postural assessments during the break, if you would like an assessment then please wear loose clothing and understand that Karen may need to touch the spine or pelvis, assessments are performed standing and fully clothed.
