Matwork

The complete mat method works every muscle group in the body with special attention to the muscles that stabilise the joints.

My Matwork class involves well-designed choreographed movements. Through instruction you will learn how to perform the movements effectively and in a balanced sequence.

Students work at their own ability and progressions are given dependent upon individual strengths.

Standing Pilates

Pilates can benefit anybody but in some cases working on a mat can be difficult because of reduced mobility. My Standing Pilates class has been designed to cater for anybody in this category and has proved to be a great success.

Advanced Pilates

This class is suitable for students who are confident with their Pilates practice and want to challenge themselves with progressive exercises. You are encouraged to try this class, in addition to your normal mat work class. I shall be pleased to discuss the class in more detail if you are unsure whether it will be suitable for you.

The Covid pandemic led to a changed way of working for many of us and, for me, resulted in the introduction of Zoom classes in addition to those offered in a studio.

I now offer one-hour studio classes that can also be viewed simultaneously on Zoom. Shown in blue on the timetable.

In addition I provide separate half-hour Zoom-only classes. Shown in green on the timetable.

Please note that it is important to make prior arrangement before attending any class.

I run classes over the summer so you can stay in shape during the lengthy break between the regular term-time classes.

More information and timetable is normally published in July.

Learning Pilates is a different experience for each person. Attending a group Beginners’ Course is great but sometimes your individual needs may require you to have a ‘One to One’ session.

In the session I come to your chosen place, home or work, and we discuss what you want to achieve from Pilates. It gives me a chance to work closely with you and devise a personal programme to meet your goals.

‘One to One’ tuition can also be for someone who perhaps practised Pilates before but needs to go over the fundamental aspects before attending the Matwork class.

If you have been recommended to Pilates for medical reasons, these sessions also give an opportunity to discuss issues that you may feel uncomfortable discussing in front of other members of the class.

Full classes allow me to keep prices as low as possible. My payment arrangements are therefore aimed at maximising class attendances by encouraging people to provide reasonable notice should they find that they are unable to make a previously booked class. With such notice I can often reallocate the place to somebody else.

All classes need to be paid for in advance, with the option to choose between:

Your payment will be recorded and I will notify you the week before the next block payment is due.

Credits will be redeemable against a selected class, or classes. If it is not possible to attend a previously booked class, then provided that I receive at least 24 hours prior notice the associated credit can be transferred to a later class. If I do not receive the required notice, regrettably the credit will be forfeited.

If you are taking multiple classes the block will be divided by the number of classes you attend. e.g. For 2 classes a week a block of 10 will cover 5 weeks of classes.

I believe this to be an equitable arrangement.

Payment can be made by cheque, cash, or by bank transfer. Please contact me for the account details if you wish to set up a bank transfer.

I now offer one-hour studio-based classes that are also available on ZOOM and half-hour classes exclusively on ZOOM.

Please give details of the class you are interested in and your preferred payment. I will contact you to confirm availability.