Micki Mayo Pilates - About Micki

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"Micki combines a thorough knowledge of exercise and Pilates with an intuitive sense of what is best for you and your body, whatever your level of fitness. She is an inspired and inspiring teacher who makes every session varied, interesting, and fun. I can't say enough in praise of her talents, and I feel fortunate to have had the chance to work with her."

"Micki is an amazing example of how Pilates can benefit one's body, mind and soul. She is an excellent and very descriptive teacher. I always leave the sessions feeling strong, centered and refreshed."

Micki completed her basic Pilates training in early 2003 and has an ongoing commitment to developing her skills, broadening and building up her knowledge in the field with further courses, workshops and study.

Micki has completed the following training:

• Stott Intensive Mat Course
• Stott Intensive Reformer Course
• Stott Intensive Cadillac Chair and Barrels Course
• Flexband workshop
• Pilates Pregnancy workshop
• Rotational Disc workshop
• Stability Ball workshop

Micki's teaching emphasizes quality over quantity: "I like to create a calm and peaceful environment in my class, which helps my clients release tension from their bodies and attain maximum benefit from the exercises. By working at a steady pace, the focus is on using the correct muscles in the right ways"

Feedback confirms that after a session clients feel relaxed and re-energised for the rest of their day.

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Micki is also trained in:

• Reiki
• Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage
• Thai Massage (trained in Australia & Thailand)
• Hawaiian Ka Huna Massage
• Balinese style Massage

She is constantly broadening her range of skills; planning to undertake further courses in 2009.

Micki also works with Karma Resorts, where she has so far traveled to and taught at Karma Jimbaran in Bali, and Karma Samui, in Thailand.

Micki hosted a 2 week Master In Residence program in Pilates.

Karma Resorts are one of the "leading small hotels of the world" and will be opening more resorts in 2007 and 2008.

On her last visit to Thailand Micki traveled to Chiang Mai and completed her second Thai Massage course.

Thai Massage is an ancient system of bodywork originating in Thailand. The bodywork combines practitioner-assisted Yoga stretching exercises, trigger point therapy, deep tissue energy work and meditation.

Thai massage is performed on a mat on the floor, with both the practitioner and recipient wearing loose , comfortable clothing. No oil is required for this treatment.

This modality enhances the free and natural movements of the body, releases meridian energy and promotes blood and lymphatic flow, thereby increasing flexibility and range of motion.

*Thai massage is sometimes referred to as "Yoga for lazy people" - because of its similarity to Yoga stretches!