121 Pilates


If you are new to Pilates, or have come to Pilates for rehabilitation then I strongly recommend that you have at least one 121 session with myself before joining a group class as you will be taught the technique at a pace and level that is suitable for you as an individual.   In a 121 session I take a background history, complete a postural assessment and then teach you the Pilates technique at a speed and level that caters for your individual needs. I combine traditional Pilates mat work, with Pilates reformer, Pilates wunda chair and also use stability balls, resistance bands, foam rollers, isotoners and other small equipment to give you a rounded, varied and challenging programme.
 

Small group Studio Classes

 

If you don't have the budget for 121 Pilates tuition then these classes are the next best thing.  Combining traditional Pilates mat work exercises and small equipment with work on large studio equipment; reformer, stability chair, tower trainer, arc barrel, spine corrector.

 

 

Small Group Mat Classes

 

I am able to cater for all levels of ability as there are only 4 students in the class although I do try to match students of similar ablities in these classes.  I combine traditional Pilates mat work and small equipment; resistance bands, foam rollers, isotoners to give you a rounded, varied and challenging class.

 

St Thomas Centre Group Mat Classes

 

If you have prior Pilates experience you are welcome to join this mixed level to intermediate level class.  Those without prior experience are welcome to join once they have completed at least one 121 session with myself.  In an initial 121 I will conduct a full assessment, teach you the basics and offer any modifications that may be necessary for you within the group environment.

 

Pilates Beginner 121 sessions


If you have no Pilates experience you will need to complete at least one 121 session with myself prior to gaining entry into a class.


You may need to attend 4 - 10 sessions or more before you really start to understand Pilates and start making progress with the technique and movements......

All the exercises are modified to begin with to teach you the Pilates technique safely.  I will then offer individuals the opportunity to try more challenging levels depending on experience and ability.


When you have the basics you are welcome to join a small group class and progress within the class.


In every class you have to concentrate and be body aware, working only at the level that is CORRECT and SAFE for you - the technique takes time to master and a lifetime to perfect.

I vary the Pilates exercises that I teach each week in all my classes so you are always doing different combinations of exercises.  I ensure that the exercises use all the muscles in the body and mobilise all the joints of the skeleton so that by the end of the class you have had a full body work out.  

121 Pilates beginner lessons are perfectly suited for people with back and muscular skeletal issues on referral from medical professionals.


Pilates Intermediate - Advanced


If you have a fundamental knowledge of Pilates and want more challenge I can offer you this on a 121 or in a small group environment.   I will enable you to expand your repetoire of Pilates exercises and increase your strength, stamina, flexibility and mobility.  I will teach you how to safely progress through the levels at your own pace according to your ability.


I teach the full repetoire of original Pilates movements along with many variations.


I vary the Pilates exercises that I teach each week in all my classes so you are always doing different combinations of exercises.  I ensure that the exercises use all the muscles in the body and mobilise all the joints of the skeleton so that by the end of the class you have had a full body work out.