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

    New class coming in January - Get in touch!
  • When: 7.30pm on Tuesdays
  • Where: Cumnor Village Hall
  • Cost: £54 for a 6 week block or £12 for a single trial session.

Beginners / Improvers

  • When: 10.00am on Fridays
  • Where: Cumnor Old School Hall
  • Cost: £54 for a 6 week block or £12 for a single trial session.

Mixed Ability

  • When: 1.45pm on Tuesdays
  • Where: Cumnor Village Hall
  • Cost: £54 for a 6 week block or £12 for a single trial session.

Intermediate/Advanced

  • When: 6.00pm on Tuesdays
  • Where: Cumnor Village Hall
  • Cost: £54 for a 6 week block or £12 for a single trial session.

Foam Roller

  • When: 11.15am on Fridays
  • Where: Cumnor Old School Hall
  • Cost: £72 per 6 week block.

Small Equipment

  • When: 8.30am - 10am on Tuesdays
  • Where: Summertown Church Hall
  • Cost: £27 per session

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.

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.

Pilates can be a beneficial exercise programme during all stages of pregnancy however it is important that you have an initial one to one session so that we can discuss your specific needs and tailor a programme of exercises which will incorporate the Swiss Ball during the later stages of pregnancy.

Useful Links

Registered with and a member of Pilates Foundation

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