Group Pilates

Vanessa is an APPI pilates rehab instructor, so all classes in person are suitable for a range of conditions and injuries.

All classes are based on the mat and follow a series of APPI (Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute) pilates method exercises which are suitable for all levels. This is a form or rehabilitation to improve spinal mobility, posture, body awareness, bone health, balance and to strengthen, tone and increase flexibility of all parts of the body. It will help to future proof your fitness and help prevent injury long-term.

You are welcome to one free taster group class
Intro offer: £59 for a 1:1 Pre-Class Assessment (60mins) and two trial group classes
Classes are taught in four-eight week courses
Classes are 30-60 minutes
Option to join an online class via zoom if you can't make a pre-paid class

Contact form to book

What level are you?

beginner

The best way to learn the basics: alignment, breath, centering. Ideal if new to pilates or injured.

improver

For experienced
beginners who are not
ready to progress to the
intermediate level.

intermediate

A class for those without
injuries which requires a
good level of experience
and fitness.

Before you join a group class

Contact form to book

Pilates equipment

Timetable

Step 1

Choose a class from the timetable. Book a taster session or course via the contact form.

Step 2

You will receive the course info (dates/cost) via email. A health questionnaire will be sent too for those not trying a taster class.

Step 3 -optional

Book a 1:1 assessment at our Goring-on-Thames studio or Studio One if you have an existing condition, are experiencing pain, have just finished a course of physiotherapy or are new to pilates. Intro offer: £59 pre-class assessment and two trial group classes.

Step 4

Join a course by paying via bank transfer in advance. Courses of 6 weeks available for new students. Missed classes cannot be refunded but you can catch up with an online 30min class with prior notice.

Before yo join a class

Physical and Postural Assessment

Pre-Class Assessment

Everyone needs a pre-class assessment. It may be free and over the phone if I need some questions answered about your health questionnaire. Or it will be an in person assessment.

The in-person assessment (60mins / £59) is to assess your posture, mobility and muscle strength. It will introduce you to the two key elements of pilates: breath and centering (core and pelvic floor engagement and neutral pelvis). These are the foundations you will need to strengthen your body safely and effectively in a group class. This assessment option is recommended if you are new to pilates, have a special condition (osteoporosis, hyper flexibility, low back pain, hip bursitis, joint replacements, scoliosis) or are post injury.

Please wear a fitted t-shirt and either exercise leggings or shorts to your assessment, a different colour top to bottoms. Hair ideally off your face and neck.

Please bring a towel or mat to your assessment at Goring-on-Thames.

“A man is as young as his spinal column.” Joseph Pilates