What is Pilates?
The Pilates method of Body Conditioning was developed nearly 100 years ago in Germany by Joseph Pilates. Plagued by his own physical shortcomings, caused by a host of childhood ailments, Pilates explored various practices, including yoga, gymnastics, bodybuilding, meditation, and rigorous ancient Greek and Roman regimes, before developing his own exercise technique.
The original method was based on 34 movements. These consisted of strength, mobility and stretching exercises and were designed to create core stability by engaging the deep abdominal muscles. Pilates taught his technique, rather like a recipe, in exactly the same way and following the same order for everyone, regardless of ability, posture or injuries.
The APPI (Australian Physiotherapy Pilates Institute) founded by Australian Physiotherapists, Glenn and Ellisa Withers, has rigorously reviewed and revised each of Joseph Pilates’ 34 mat based movements and adapted them to suit a vast range of abilities, posture types, ages and personal aims. The aim is to develop the deep postural “core” muscles that support the spine throughout movement, enhance normal movement patterns and improve body alignment, thus creating a body that is more efficient in daily activities and less prone to future injury.
I love teaching Pilates because it connects the body and mind so beautifully and it’s fun.
Chartered Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor
Classes
Farnham Museum Garden Gallery Room on West Street, Farnham GU97DX
Tuesdays | 9.00 – 10.00am
Fridays | 8.00 – 9.00am
£12 per class, if booked in blocks of 6, £15 per class, PAYG. If spaces are available.
Please contact me direct to book Farnham classes.
Prime Health, Weybridge
Wednesdays | 1.00 – 2.00pm.
£18:50 per class.
Some classes have an extended 30 minute guided relaxation.
The Pilates classes at both venues are arranged in blocks. Pilates is a method that requires practice and it is important to try and attend each class.
Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a bottle of water.
Pre class assessment by appointment only. Please contact me for more details.






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Contact me
For more information or to arrange an appointment please use the form on the right or contact reception at one of the clinics below:
Prime Health Weybridge
No 10 and 11
Horizon Business Village
1 Brooklands Road
Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 0TJ
01932 504999
Guildford Foot Clinic
42 London Road
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 2AF
01483 532452