About me...
I have always loved movement, dance being my first passion. I began Pilates while training at vocational Ballet School in the highlands of Scotland. I instantly knew I loved it. It was a way to give back to my body and mind after such intense ballet training, I could feel my body thanking me. Unfortunately, while I was dancing professionally, I suffered a complicated injury that lead to many years of physio therapy. After trying many rehabilitation techniques, missing out on so many opportunities and years of training, I decided to begin regular Pilates reformer classes. Pilates gave me my love of movement again. I experienced the incredible power of Pilates to heal and give back to the body and mind and my injury was finally able to recover. I love to be able to help people enjoy movement and understand their bodies in a new way, building strength in mind and body. Just you, the mat and the breath.
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"It's the mind itself which shapes the body", "Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness, in order to achieve happiness it is imperative to gain mastery of your body." - Joseph Pilates.
I trained in London with BASI Pilates (Body Arts and Science International), as a fully comprehensive Pilates instructor. I feel very lucky to have been educated by top Pilates science lecturers from around the world. I have specialised in Pilates for Hypermobility, Pilates for the Aging Population (with Rael Isacowitz) and Pilates for Dancers.
I am passionate about anatomy of movement, alignment and helping everybody to really understand how their body moves to get the most from each exercise. Pilates is a mind body technique and is as difficult as your level of understanding. The more knowledge and awareness of your body you have and how to deeply connect your muscles, the more challenging you will find the exercises. Even the most advanced Pilates body should find the most basic fundermental exercises, challenging.
About my classes...
Private one to one classes: A personalised class tailored to you. Address your personal needs - injury rehabilitation, pain management, osteoporosis, hypermobility, dancers and other athletes, pregnancy, personal goals and more. Personalised to you, you will receive full one to one attention to assess your needs and ensure your continued progress.
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Reformer and Cadillac Pilates: Set in the North Wing at Hale House near Fordingbridge, 1-2-1 or 2-2-1 Pilates reformer and cadillac classes coming soon for 2023. Read more.
I teach BASI Pilates technique. I am passionate about breaking down the anatomy of each movement and helping my clients to build their knowledge of their body and movement as we work through exercises. My classes flow through movement, taking inspiration from my dance background, we work the whole body and mind focussing on breath and strength, encompassing the full body and mind leaving you feeling replenished.
I am currently based in the beautiful stately home Hale Park (read more). Group classes are held in the drawing room over looking the river Avon every Sunday 9.30am-10.30am and Thursday 6.30pm-7.30pm. Private 1-2-1 and Reformer/Cadillac classes (read more) are held in the North Wing. I also hold a group mat class at Woodlands Village Hall every Wednesday evening, 6.30pm-7.30pm. (Timetable and classes)
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Group mat classes (first class free): I will guide you an easy to follow BASI flow class, suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced. I carefully curate every class to suit the group, offering modifications and extra challenges to make sure everyone is working in a way that suits them. Flowing through exercises, strengthening and stretching, this class leaves you feeling replenished, strong and supple, body, mind and soul.
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Early morning Online Zoom classes: Rise with the sun and take time for yourself to start a new lifestyle before the 9-5 rush. The easiest commute ever, roll out of bed and straight onto the mat! Rise and flow, early morning classes from the comfort of your own home. A beautiful way to awaken your body and mind, this class will set you up for the new day ahead and leave you feeling refreshed and ready to carpe diem!