Pilates

Would you like to feel stronger and more flexible? How about learning to address some of the pain you may be in, such as lower back pain or hip pain? Would you like to feel the benefit of more mobility in your joints? Are you struggling with balance issues?

Joseph Pilates put together his collection of exercises initially to help himself, as he had been a sickly and weak child, but found that his exercises greatly helped others, particularly soldiers recovering from injuries in the First World War. He called his method of exercise Controlology, but we know it as Pilates.

Pilates focuses on building strength from the ‘core’ – getting stronger abdominals and back, which helps in turn to build strength and flexibility in the arms and legs, the joints and support the rest of the body. The exercises are performed in a slow controlled manner – this isn’t a pump class! However, nor is it an hour of ab crunches. This is a whole-body system of exercises and you will feel that you have worked hard, if not straight after the class, certainly the next day. And it’s a slow-burn – after a few classes you will start to notice the difference in your overall strength and flexibility.

Open mat classes in 3 locations:

Longborough Village Hall, High Street, Longborough

Mondays

11.30-12.30

5.30-6.30pm

Thursdays 10.30-11.30am

Please note spaces are limited at Longborough so you need to book and pay for your class in advance 

Broad Campden Village Hall, Kitchen Lane, Chipping Campden GL55 6XA

Tuesdays 9.30am-10.30am

Aston Somerville Village Hall, School Road, Aston Somerville, WR12 7JD

Tuesdays 6.30pm

Fridays 10am (last Friday of the month 12.15)

Please bring your own mat to class.

New Term Dates:

Term 1: Monday 8/1/24 to Friday 23/2/24 inc – 7-week term

Term 2: Monday 4/3/24 to Friday 26/4/24 inc – 6-week term (No classes 25 Mar-5 Apr for Easter break)

Please note: There will be no classes at 5.30pm Monday 4th March in Longborough, Tuesday 5th March at 9.30am (Broad Campden), 5.30pm (zoom) and 6.30pm (Aston Somerville)

Cost for in-person classes

Longborough and Broad Campden:

Term 1: £59.50 (7 weeks)

Term 2: £51 (6 weeks)

£10.50 pay as you go payable either prior to or at your session

If you pay for a term it works out at £8.50 per session – you get one make-up session within that term if you can’t attend a class.  Please note make-up classes cannot be carried over to the following term.

Aston Somerville

Term 1: £52.50 (7 weeks)

Term 2: £45 (6 weeks)

Pay-as-you-go £8.50

Payment can be cash or transfer. Please note that to qualify for the discount paying for a term gives, fees are payable either before or at class on week 1

Online classes via Zoom

You can still enjoy the benefit of a great teacher-led workout at home and have a good laugh with your fellow participants, which we could all do with at the moment!  Cost is just £7.

Tuesdays 5.30-6.15pm

Thursdays 12.15pm-1pm

Places are limited for these classes so it’s bookings only via email at awhitemassage@gmail.com.   Payment is by transfer in advance – once received I’ll send you the link to enter the class.  Looking forward to seeing you!

So come along and get stronger and more flexible!  Wear comfortable clothes.  Classes suitable for all – from beginners to experienced.  I keep the numbers in class to a limit so it’s a good idea to get in touch to book your place.

If a class isn’t your thing – you could opt for a one-to-one session with me, or a small group if you have a friend or two who would like to have a go.  Price on application.