pilates classes

Choose a class at the level of experience, pace and teaching style that suits you:

Starting Pilates (Barbara): learn the basics while strengthening and toning your body.

Starting Pilates (Trish): a starter class helping you to improve your core stability and address chronic musculo-skeletal pain in the neck or back.

Enjoying Pilates: develop core strength and good posture, for beginners and those with some Pilates experience. For beginners and the more experienced - the basics plus the next steps.

Core Strength Class: draws on both yoga and pilates, and teaches the fundamentals for both. Techniques to help you tone your abdominal muscles and strengthen your back. Held at Surbiton High School Sports Ground, Manor Road South, Hinchley Wood - see map

The above classes use matwork and simple equipment - we do not use the more complex equipment.

 

Pre and Post Natal Pilates

Pilates for Pregnancy - enjoy the benefits of Pilates to maintain your tone and posture during pregnancy. Click here for details of Pilates for Pregnancy

Mother and Baby Post-Natal Pilates: help you to recover your pre-baby shape and boost your much-needed energy level. Click here for details of post-natal Pilates

See details of pre and post natal classes

 

our pilates teachers:
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Debby’s class is fast-paced and active, for those with some pilates experience.  With her background in dance, Debby’s classes are fun and will motivate you to keep fit and healthy.

Barbara is an example of the strength Pilates gives you in a petite frame. Her classes are wonderfully varied and will cater for your level so that you build strength and suppleness with no strain – which is very much the BoCo ethos.

Ruth is an experienced Chartered Physiotherapist and Pilates instructor who trained at Kings College, London and the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI).  She has completed training in pre and post-natal Pilates to be able to offer you a specially designed course to help you achieve your post-natal goals.

Trish’s classes focus on precision and are designed to develop balance throughout the body, building strong stable muscles that are also flexible and correctly aligned. Members enjoy the physical benefits of her classes and also the relaxation and mental focus that each session is designed to provide. Photo

Maria is a former osteopath and an experienced yoga teacher and Pilates instructor. She specialises in rehabilitation Pilates therapy. Her training allows her to work effectively with prevention and treatment of injury and dysfunction, as well as maintenance of good structure and function. A balance of stretching, strengthening, manual therapy and relaxation can facilitate optimal functioning of all the body systems. Photo

Marzanne is an experienced Chartered Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor who trained at the University of the Free State, South Africa, and the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI). She has two children herself and has completed her training in pre-and postnatal Pilates. Photo

 

choice of class level and pace

 

Our timetable provides a class level key:
1 = Beginner
2 = Intermediate / advanced
G = Gentle; A = Active

   

need advice or help?
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Beginners are very welcome. Not sure where to start, or whether yoga or pilates are for you? If you need advice on the type and level of class that would be right for you, call Karin or Khatun on 0208 399 3930. 

A one-to-one session with a teacher will give you more detailed guidance, so you can feel confident in joining a class that is right for you.

 

choose a class from our class timetable

book a class by phoning 0208 399 3930, or emailing

Classes run all year round - you can start at any time.

 

benefits of pilates
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Regular practice of pilates will:

• Tone and improve your body conditioning
• Flatten your stomach
• Improve your posture & muscle strength
• Increase energy and flexibility
• Improve your coordination

Pilates is beneficial for:

• General fitness and body awareness
• Pregnancy: Pre and post natal
• Injury prevention
• Remedial and rehabilitation work
• Improvement of technique for athletes and dancers
• The elderly
• Children from 12 years upwards

Pilates is for all ages - our members range in age from their teens to their 70s and 80s

Yoga or Pilates?

One of our teachers - Trish Soper-Powell - explains why she chose Pilates.

injury or back pain?
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Pilates can be helpful in recovering from injury or easing a chronic condition such as back pain. Be sure to speak to your teacher, so that she can allow for your condition. Don't expect miracles, but care and persistence usually produces results. We believe in a holistic approach to your health, and work closely with medical practitioners and therapists where necessary. One of our classes is specifically devoted to therapeutic core stability - central to any recovery programme.

 

 

small classes, individual attention, high-quality teaching

• choose a class at the level of experience, pace and teaching style that suits you
• maximum of 10 to a class in Hinchley Wood, 13 in Surbiton
• individual attention
• no pressure - you progress at your own pace
• expert and enthusiastic teachers
• understanding and guidance to help you progress within your capability

 

 

More information on pilates, and links to pilates-related sites

More information on pilates