Who is John Overton?

In 2015 I qualified as a level 3 Pilates instructor from Pilates Training Solutions, Farnham. Since then I have been training continuously through APPI (Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute).

 

Through the Jing institute, Brighton, I trained in myofascial stretching and hip rehabilitation. Then I furthered this knowledge by training in Self-Myofascial Release Therapy.

I practise yoga since university in 1990. I was astonished how focussing on movement for 45 minutes or an hour calmed the overactive mind.

 

The breathwork I discovered through yoga was formalised through training in Buteyko's method.

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It's my passion to pass on great, challenging but safe routines. Using them lifelong, they help us overcome little hurdles on our way to physical and mental health.

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Through dancing a little tap and salsa I know, as Pilates did, that dance keeps a body happy and healthy.

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I trained in executive and life coaching (www.overturecoaching.uk) through LKB associates, Paris, and at Regard9 in Rennes.

My sports are mountain-biking, hiking, occasional squash, golf and tennis. Singing and percussion are vital to me.

 

I especially like to teach Pilates to men, since, after all, Joseph Pilates' early work was rehabilitating wounded soldiers.

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Inclusivity is my thing; everyone is welcome!