The Story Behind our Redlands Fitness Centre

Hello! My name is Dawn and I am the creator of “New Dawn Pilates and Yoga” in Cleveland, on the Redlands Coast.

Prepare Yourself for a Transformation

At New Dawn Pilates and Yoga Cleveland, we work with Men and Women of all ages who are committed to being their best version of themselves!

Self care starts here … Often our daily lifestyle is the cause of discomfort as we either sit, drive or stand for long periods of time or consistently bend over and lift heavy weights. At New Dawn Pilates and Yoga Cleveland, our ethos is first and foremost “Self Care” . This has to be everyone’s priority in order to promote a healthier lifestyle. If you live in the Redlands - from Ormiston and Wellington Point, to Thornlands and Victoria Point - we’re your “local”, so we invite you to visit us and start your journey today …

• Struggling with knowing what to do to improve your well-being?

• Have you tried various other means of exercise and / or medication but nothing is helping on a permanent basis?

• Feeling tired, stressed and overworked? It is time someone made sure you are looking after yourself - and that someone is YOU!

Our clients want to feel great about themselves physically and mentally as well as feeling fit and healthy. Being able to move freely is a life without limitation. Enjoy a higher quality of life and be happy!

Why Choose Our Redlands Pilates and Yoga Centre

At New Dawn, we are passionate about creating a supportive environment to help you reach your goal as soon as possible. We are friendly, approachable and encouraging and recognise that sometimes that first step towards exercise can be daunting. Individual classes are available by appointment as well as group classes to suit everyone.

We support our clients through their individual journeys mentally and physically. Additionally we bring together a community of people going through similar circumstances to create extra support as our clients are all amazingly, kind, fun people. Our professional approach ensures that clients/classes receive tailor made programmes that deliver results, increase confidence and someone that can tell them exactly what to do.

Here at our Redlands Pilates and Yoga Studio, we aim to be your local holistic health hub. That means that in addition to mat pilates, reformer pilates, yoga and meditation, we offer a range of allied activities, including reiki treatments, indian head massage, women’s retreats based both here in the Redlands and other beautiful areas of south east Queensland (and beyond!), a consistency challenge, and plenty more!

My Story

I was born in Wales, UK where I grew up with three older sisters. My working life has always in Corporate Finance role in the Public Sector (for over 30 years!).

So how did I end up running a Redlands pilates and yoga studio?!

Just over a decade ago I suffered a major life changing event resulting in depression and anxiety. This event made me realise how precious life can be and how important it is to live life to the fullest and embrace new challenges and opportunities as they arise!

In 2015 I emigrated to the Redlands, Australia with my husband and three children. It was during our move that I suffered with a bad back and visited an Osteopath, and first learned about the wonder of Pilates! My Osteopath suggested I try Pilates to strengthen my back (and I have never looked back!!!). Pilates definitely boosted my rehabilitation in terms of my back and also helped me deal with my anxiety and have a clearer mind. After each session my pain lessened and I began to feel pain free after a few sessions.

I attended Pilates classes many times a week and am pleased to say my back soon felt better. By this time I had the Pilates bug and continued to attend multiple classes frequently! I was taking part in 4 sessions a week, so I got to know my body and its limits, what I should and should not be doing.  

Now I have never felt stronger, I’m strong from the inside out, I have worked on protecting my body from future injury and it’s something I will always work on. I never want to be worried about my back again. Pilates also helped me discover self care and mindfulness. I wanted to help others discover the benefits I feel on a daily basis, so when one day I read about Pilates Instructor classes I immediately signed up … Suddenly I had found my new passion! I have always loved being around  “People”: I love meeting new people, hearing their stories and helping others.

I find it hugely rewarding to teach people at my Redlands pilates and yoga studio to care for themselves (mind and body!) and not make the same mistakes as I did. From my personal injury  and life lessons I discovered Pilates, and that led to the creation of New Dawn Pilates and Yoga in my new home, the Redlands Coast, where our ethos is to improve your lifestyle through better self care, mindfulness and all round well being and fitness. (You can meet the rest of the New Dawn team, here).

Recently I have developed a particular interest in supporting women suffering through menopause, and am now a certified menopause coach. (Turns out pilates is brilliant for this as well!)

I also have a business coach/mentor who I have invested in heavily recently and she is helping me with my mindset and outlook on life. I am still working on myself and my body constantly so I can be the best I can for you. Not only have I been lucky enough to find a second passion that I can make a career out of, but I get to work with amazing, motivated, committed people who are determined to increase their quality of life through Pilates. You never know you could be next.

Love Dawn x

Dawn Edwards-Jones 
Health & Wellness Coach
New Dawn Pilates & Yoga
Menopause Experts Group (MEG) Certified   

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