The Road to Pilates

🧘‍♀️ The Road to Pilates

I have a confession to make — I’m obsessed, and ever so slightly in love… with Pilates.

For years, I resisted. I thought it would be too easy, too slow, too boring — frankly, pointless. Then life threw me two curveballs: a mild injury from falling off a bike, and a more serious one from tumbling down a snowy mountain. Both times, it was physio and Pilates that nursed me back to strength.

I began practicing regularly, exploring different teachers and styles — each one offering something unique. Eventually, I took the plunge and got qualified. It was a long, challenging, and in-depth process that perfectly complements my 30 years of experience in dance and fitness.

At first, I was too busy to teach. But then came lockdown. Already running a fusion class online — Supple Strength — I found myself weaving more and more Pilates into the sessions. Now, I offer two regular classes a week and cover for other teachers at well-known health clubs. I’m always excited to show how beneficial Pilates can be. Yes, it’s kind to backs — but it’s also challenging. You’ll build strength, lengthen muscles, and increase flexibility.

Pilates truly is for everyone — men, women, any age. Over time, you’ll feel and see the difference.

Joseph Pilates famously said he was 50 years ahead of his time. He predicted the sedentary, desk-bound lives many of us now lead, and understood how posture would suffer. His precise, slow, and controlled movements were designed to restore balance and alignment in the body.

So why my class?

Here’s the thing: through Pilates, I’ll teach you how to balance your body — and like I did, you’ll discover a discipline that complements any other exercise you do. I’m a normal body shape: fit, healthy, lean enough — strong, not skinny. I know you want achievable, realistic goals. I know when to adapt and adjust, and when to challenge and guide you to explore.

You’ll need an exercise mat. Optional extras include a thin Pilates or yoga block (or small cushion), an exercise band, and small hand weights. We’re mostly on the mat, moving slowly and with control — and yes, it can feel wonderfully relaxing.

If you’re working with a specific injury or just want a little extra confidence, I’d recommend booking a 1:1 session first.

I’d love you to join me — and maybe fall in love with Pilates too.

See you on the mat.

Jane xx