Welcome

If you're here, you've taken the first steps towards the great benefits that Pilates can bring.

Part Greek, part German, Joseph Pilates formed Pilates during the first world war to aid the rehabilitation of soldiers. He firmly believed mental and physical health went hand in hand, and recommended a few precise movements to emphasise control, helping them to regain their health by strengthening, stretching, and stabilizing key muscles.

He continued to add and develop the exercises over the following 80 years through observation and use.

Pilates can be used to assist a variety of injuries, muscle imbalances and core strengthening, as well as helping to improve posture and reduce stress.

It is an extremely inclusive form of exercise for all ages and abilities.

Classes quick glance

Matwork

Beginners

  • When: 7.30pm on Tuesdays
  • Where: Cumnor Village Hall
  • Cost: £60 for a 6 week block or £12 for a single trial session.

Mixed Ability

  • When: 1.45pm on Tuesdays
    • Where: Cumnor Village Hall
    • Cost: £60 for a 6 week block or £12 for a single trial session.
    Coming Soon
  • When: 7.30pm on Thursdays
    • Where: Southmoor Village Hall
    • Cost: £60 for a 6 week block or £12 for a single trial session.
    Coming Soon
  • When: 12.45pm on Fridays
    • Where: Cumnor Old School Hall
    • Cost: £60 for a 6 week block or £12 for a single trial session.

Intermediate/Advanced

  • When: 6.15pm on Tuesdays
  • Where: Cumnor Village Hall
  • Cost: £60 for a 6 week block or £12 for a single trial session.

Foam Roller

  • When: 11.30am on Fridays
  • Where: Cumnor Old School Hall
  • Cost: £72 per 6 week block.

Small Equipment

  • When: 9am - 10:30am on Tuesdays
  • Where: Summertown Church Hall
  • Cost: £29 per 90 minute session

Pre & Post Natal

Pre Natal

  • When: 7.30pm on Mondays
  • Where: Cumnor Village Hall
  • Cost: £72 per 6 week block

Post Natal

  • When: On Demand - Please contact Michelle if interested
  • Cost: £12 per 1 hour class

Benefits of Pilates

  • Improves posture
  • Releasing muscle tension
  • Encourages effective breathing into the rib cage
  • Strengthens bones through weight bearing exercises, which can aid sufferers of, and help prevent osteoporosis
  • Improves concentration, co ordination and balance
  • Relieves stress
  • Can be practised alongside Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Chiropractic and many other therapies.

Weekend Workshops

  • Subject: Pilates for the Golfer
  • Location: To be confirmed

Pilates can be very beneficial for the golfer. Strengthening your core will not only help you avoid injury, but the increase in balance, strength & flexibility will improve your control of the ball, and your ability to drive it further down the fairway.

Pilates for the golfer focuses on spinal rotation & flexibility to condition the specific muscles in the torso primarily used for control and speed of the club head.

If you're a golfer and would be interested in attending this workshop, please contact me for more details.

Specialist Classes

I've recently attended Pilates Foundation workshops on the lymphatic system, working with people with lymphoedema, and working with people being treated for, or recovering from breast cancer.

I've supplemented these workshops with my own research, and can now offer one-to-one sessions in these areas.

Please get in touch if you'd like to discuss any of these in further detail, as sessions are tailored specifically for your individual needs.

Useful Links

Registered with and a member of Pilates Foundation

We're listed at www.pilates.co.uk