What is Pilates?

Pilates is a movement method that is based on the original works of Joseph Pilates, whose philosophy was that exercise should integrate both mind and body. His techniques were a combination of physical and mental conditioning that educated the whole body and mind with the aim of improving fitness and sustaining well-being. Geared to both men and women, Pilates adapts the original moves to incorporate modern fitness research and rehabilitation techniques. Physiotherapists and fitness experts are constantly using recent research and knowledge about safe and effective exercise for the general population, to develop and update the Pilates method of movement.

Can Pilates Help You?

Pilates is suitable for nearly everyone because it adopts a measured and controlled approach to exercise that can benefit you with: 
  • Reduction of back pain
  • Help with stiffness in your neck, shoulders, back, hips, knees and ankles
  • Rehabilitation after injury or accident
  • Reduction in recovery time with repetitive strain injury
  • Conditions such as Osteoporosis, Scoliosis, ME, MS and Parkinson’s Disease
  • Building your core and re-aligning your posture
  • Improving muscle strength and endurance
  • Increased mobility, flexibility, balance and movement quality
  • Improvement of the lungs and circulation
  • Improvement of the pelvic floor muscles and stress incontinence
  • Relaxation and reduction in stress levels and improved sleep patterns
  • Improvement in confidence whilst exercising
  • Fitness for pregnancy and postnatal recovery
  • Help tone muscles, reduce body fat and the risk of stroke and heart attacks
  • Great exercise for runners, golfers, horse riders, fitness enthusiasts and dancers.
PILATES CLASSES
We can offer small group classes or one to one sessions by prior arrangement.
The aim is to build strong, stable muscles that are lean, flexible and correctly aligned. You will learn how to move in the correct manner when managing everyday tasks. There is also emphasis is on relaxation and mental focus. Work is centred on:
  • Good posture, increased flexibility and developing balance throughout the body
  • Trunk stability and core strength
  • Shoulder girdle stabilization and mobility
  • Maintenance and natural alignment of the spine
  • Hip and knee stabilisation and mobility
  • Correct muscle recruitment 
  • Pelvic floor strength
Pilates Teacher
​Diane Parker

Contact & Booking

If you wish to make a booking or require further information,  please contact Diane Parker on
07950 089199
Email: [email protected]