Booking Your Pilates Classes

I believe that consistency is the key to seeing real results in your body and mind. To support this, I offer two ways to join my classes: Monthly Packages for those seeking a regular routine, and Individual Bookings for those who need more flexibility.
 

1. Monthly Packages

The "Pilates Academy" Model This is the best option if you want to guarantee your spot in a specific class every week. By booking a package, you are enrolling in a dedicated block of training where each class builds upon the last.

• Price: £52 per month (based on 4 classes at £13 each). Or £44 for Senior & Chair Pilates.

• Guaranteed Space: Your chosen time slot is secured for you for the entire calendar month.

• Priority Renewal: You get the first right of refusal to keep your spot for the following month.

• How to Book: Packages cannot be booked via the website. Please email me directly to secure your spot and receive further details.
   

2. Individual Class Bookings

This option is perfect if you have an unpredictable schedule, work shifts, or cannot commit to every week.

• Price: £14 per class. (£12.50 for Senior & Chair Pilates)

• How to Book: These can be booked directly on my website.

• Release Dates: Any spaces not filled by package holders are released on the website during the final week of the month for the following month.

• Waitlist: If a class is marked as "Full" online, feel free to email me. I can often manually slot you in if a last-minute space opens up.
   

Booking & Attendance Policy

As a small, one-person business, I rely on these policies to keep my classes running smoothly and fairly for all my clients.

• No Refunds or Credits: All bookings (Packages and Individual) are final. To cover my overheads and insurance, I am unable to offer refunds or credits for missed classes.

• Personal Use Only: Bookings are strictly non-transferable. Your spot is reserved exclusively for you and cannot be shared, sold, or gifted.

• Commitment: Packages are reserved for those who can attend weekly. Frequent cancellations or "no-shows" may result in a temporary move to Individual Bookings to ensure everyone on the waiting list gets a fair chance to practice.

Which option is right for you?

• Choose a Package if you want to save on your practice and know your spot is always waiting for you.

• Choose Individual Classes if you prefer to book session-by-session based on your schedule.

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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

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TEACHING METHODOLOGY

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Why "All Levels with Layers"?

Smart, Flexible Training Built for Real-World Schedules

Unlike rigid gym/studio schedules that force you to jump between "Beginner" and "Intermediate" time slots, my studio is designed around real lives and busy schedules.

Through my Monthly Package model, you secure a dedicated spot in your favourite weekly time slot. That means your mat is always reserved for you—no matter how your work or energy levels fluctuate. Because life isn't split into rigid "levels," my classes aren't either. Except for specific introductory courses, my classes are taught as All Levels using a progressive "Layers" Method.

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How the "Layers" Method Works:

• One Dedicated Class, Endless Progression: Whether you are in your first month or your third year, you never outgrow your regular class time!

• Real-Time Deconstruction: Grounded in my Body Control Pilates and 1990s Laban heritage, I deconstruct every exercise. We start each movement at a safe, fundamental baseline so newcomers feel grounded and protected.

• Building the Layers: From that baseline, I offer progressive layers—adjusting lever lengths, range of motion, or stability demands—so experienced clients are continually challenged.

• Listen to Your Body: You choose the layer that suits your energy, joint health, and strength on the day. A client who has been attending for two years might take Layer 1 during an arthritis flare-up, while a newer client might feel ready for Layer 2.

The Result? You get to keep your preferred weekly routine, build a strong community with your fellow regular classmates, and receive a workout that adapts precisely to your body every single week.

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SENIOR MAT PILATES

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Build Real Strength, Improve Balance, and Move with Confidence

Getting older doesn't mean you have to stop challenging yourself! My Senior Mat Pilates class is designed for active older adults who want to stay strong, mobile, and functional.

Make no mistake—this is still a workout! I gently push and challenge your body to build real strength, boost bone density, and sharpen your balance. However, as an Exercise Specialist, every challenge is delivered in a safe, intelligent, and highly controlled environment where your joints are always protected.

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What You Can Expect:

• A Smart, Effective Challenge: We focus on functional movements that build practical strength for daily life—improving core stability, leg strength, and posture so you can stay active and independent.

• Safety & Modern Science: Exercises are tailored to accommodate ageing joints and conditions like mild stiffness or osteopenia, ensuring you get maximum benefit without unnecessary strain.

• Progressive "Layers": Every movement is taught in clear layers. You are encouraged to work hard at the level that challenges your body safely on the day.

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Is This Class Right for You?

To get the most out of this class safely, you must be comfortable and able to get down to and up from the mat on the floor independently.

 When Chair Pilates Might Be a Better Fit:

If you struggle with getting up and down from the floor, experience significant joint pain, or manage conditions like vertigo or balance instability, my Chair Pilates class is the ideal alternative! It offers the same brilliant strength and mobility benefits, but uses a chair for support so you can train with total confidence and zero anxiety.

 

CHAIR PILATES

Gentle, Effective Strength & Balance—No Mat Required

Chair Pilates is the perfect solution for anyone who wants all the incredible benefits of Pilates—stronger muscles, better posture, and improved joint health—without the need to get up and down from the floor.

Using a sturdy chair for seated exercises and standing balance support, this class delivers an effective, low-impact workout that leaves you feeling stable, energised, and confident in your movement.

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Who Is This Class For?

• Movement Independence: Ideal for anyone who struggles with, or prefers to avoid, lying on a mat or getting up from the floor.

• Post-Rehab & Joint Replacements: A brilliant, safe next step for those recovering from surgery or joint replacements (once cleared by your doctor/physiotherapist, typically after your 6-week check-up).

• Joint & Balance Support: Perfect if you manage arthritis, significant joint pain, or balance conditions like vertigo, and need a supportive environment to move safely.

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What We Focus On:

• Lower Body Stability: Strengthening the feet, ankles, knees, and hips to build a solid foundation, improve your gait (walking pattern), and prevent falls.

• Core & Upper Body Support: Engaging the deep core, back, and shoulder girdle to align your spine, open up posture, and relieve upper body stiffness.

• Tailored Care: Because class sizes are kept deliberately small, Sandra gets to know your unique needs and customises exercises in real time so everyone gets an effective, personalised experience.

 

PILATES & FRC® MOBILITY

Functional Joint Health, Articular Strength & Neurological Control

Combining the core-strengthening precision of Pilates with Functional Range Conditioning (FRC®) mobility training, this class offers a comprehensive, movement-based system designed to restore joint health, build functional range of motion, and optimize movement patterns.

Grounded in modern musculoskeletal science, we explore the mechanics of healthy joint function through slow-paced, instructional mobility drills. We work through active Range of Motion (ROM) in your spine, wrists, elbows, shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles—building articular strength and neurological control where your body needs it most.

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What You Can Expect:

• Active Mobility Development: Moving beyond passive stretching to build strength at the outer limits of your joint range.

• Injury Mitigation & Pain Reduction: Strengthening the joint capsule and surrounding tissue to protect against flare-ups, stiffness, and modern movement deficits.

• Brain-Body Connection: Sharpening neurological control so your nervous system feels safe allowing your body to move freely and effortlessly.

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Who Is This Class For?

Mobility training is suitable for absolutely everybody, regardless of your starting point:

• Managing Pain or Deficits: Ideal for those recovering from injury, surgery, or inflammation, or managing musculoskeletal conditions to reduce pain and restore daily function.

• Athletes & Gym-Goers: Perfect for active individuals looking to improve athletic performance, expand functional range, and safeguard joints against injury.

• Customised Intensity: Every drill and exercise can be adjusted to suit your exact body on the day using our progressive "Layers" framework.

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BARRE

Fun, Fast-Paced & Energetic—Low-Impact Strength & Sculpting (45 Minutes)

Get ready to burn, tone, and energise! My Barre Pilates class is a fun, fast-paced, 45-minute workout that seamlessly blends the core stability of Pilates with athletic, ballet-inspired movements.

Please note: This class is quite different from a standard Pilates class! It moves at a much faster pace, raising your heart rate and delivering a vibrant, energetic atmosphere. Designed to target your entire body, it provides an athletic workout without high-impact jumping—boosting cardiovascular health while staying kind to your joints.

No dance experience is needed whatsoever!

What You Can Expect:

• Embrace "The Shake": Barre Pilates utilizes high repetitions of low-weight, micro-movements to work targeted muscle groups to complete fatigue—bringing on that famous, satisfying muscle "shake" that builds real endurance.

• Full-Body Sculpting: Using a combination of the standing ballet barre and mat work, we use light hand weights, resistance bands, Pilates balls, and your own body weight to fire up the arms, glutes, legs, and deep core.

• A Fun, Upbeat Pace: Moving to music at a swifter tempo than our traditional Pilates sessions, you’ll elevate your heart rate and burn calories through continuous, controlled rhythm.

• Postural Grace & Balance: Sharpen your balance, expand your flexibility, and improve overall alignment, leaving you feeling taller, stronger, and energised.

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Who Is This Class For?

• Fitness Enthusiasts: Anyone looking for a dynamic, fun, and sweat-inducing complement to their regular mat Pilates practice.

• All-Level Adaptations: Adaptations and modifications are always provided so you can adjust weights and intensity to suit your energy on the day.

 Important Safety Notice for Joint Health:

Because of the standing endurance, rapid repetitions, and weight-bearing focus on the lower body, this class is NOT suitable for clients with severe foot, ankle, or knee problems.

If you manage significant lower-body joint pain, my traditional Pilates or Chair Pilates classes are the best starting point. If you are unsure whether Barre is right for you, please ask me directly before booking so we can discuss your body and decide when you're ready to give it a go!