The Pilates Studio

News update

Hilary — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:22:41 +0000

Matwork classes have now shut down until the beginning of September, which isn’t that far away! There has been a fantastic response to the setting up of new classes on the Isle of Wight, there are only a few spaces left - so if you are thinking of joining us in either East Cowes, Ryde or Wootton then please phone or e mail me now to make sure you have a place.

The Natural Therapies Trust had a fundraising event at Quarr Abbey last Sunday. I had been asked to teach a Pilates class there, - what a beautiful setting! Well I had just started to set out the mats on the lawn and down came the rain! We managed to do a very small class in one of the therapy rooms which everyone enjoyed despite the rain. I enjoyed teaching and it was lovely to meet other therapists too.

Enjoy the rest of the summer holidays!

Isle of Pink - Pilates Introductory Workshop

Hilary — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 13:26:35 +0000

In September there will be various fundraising activies to support Breast Cancer Campaign’s Isle of Pink. So if you are not sure whether Pilates is for you, then come along and try a Beginners Workshop, which will be held at Wootton Bridge Community Centre on Saturday 4 September 2pm until 4.30pm. The cost will be £15 per person and all funds raised will go to the Breast Cancer Campaign. Numbers will be limited, so please contact me if you would like to take part. Come along and try Pilates for yourself, meet new people and have some fun!

Classes on the Isle of Wight

Hilary — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 13:12:03 +0000

New beginners courses are starting in September as follows:-

East Cowes Red Cross Hall, starting Monday 6 September 11-12am

Ryde, The George Street Centre, starting Tuesday 7 September 7-8pm

Wootton Community Centre, starting Friday 10 September 10-11am

New price structure

Hilary — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:33:43 +0000

I have recently restructured prices for sessions. Single sessions will now cost slightly more than blocks of sessions, so that the more sessions you buy the cheaper they will be. Clients always have a full 1 hour session, whether it is a 1:1 session, studio session or matclass. If I feel that it is going to benefit the client, I sometimes go over the hour, (but I do let you go home eventually!!) In effect it is only the cost of a single private session, and a single studio session that has been increased. For full details please take a look at the website

Testimonial

Hilary — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:30:04 +0000

“If you have ever been tempted to start Pilates but hate the idea of joining a class because you think it will be full of perfectly shaped bodies or you think you are too old to start, then please think again. That is how I felt until I met Hilary who I felt at total ease with straight away. I have been attending Hilary’s classes for only a couple of months now, but already I can feel the difference with my ‘problem’ areas, namely neck, back and shoulder, as well as tendons in my ankle areas. So at 60 it is not too late to start and I have to say I just love my sessions! I urge you to just give it a try!” Anne Durward-Brown

Latest News

Hilary — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:40:29 +0000

Feeling guilty as I haven’t exactly kept this website up todate (I would much rather be teaching!) but I intend to put that right and put more regular news online. So to bring you all up to date, I have moved back to the Isle of Wight and am loving it! Classes there are going really well, and I am going to set up more in the near future. The Monday morning class in East Cowes is going so well, that I am starting a new beginners course from July 12th for 6 weeks, time 11-12. So if anyone reading this would like to come along , you will be very welcome. Pilates is great for any age and ability, and my aim is to help people move more freely, adapting exercises to suit the client. So if you are feeling a little cautious about starting a class, give me a call, maybe you would like to come and watch a class to give you more confidence?

Ryde classes are going well too, and in September I am hoping to have room for a further beginners class - so watch this space!

Studio clients - no I haven’t forgotten you! Yes I know some of you have threatened me if I leave you all behind and stay on the Island forever! Love teaching you all and looking forward to many more sessions with you. Matclasses will be shutting down for a while during the summer hols, so if you want to keep up the good work, don’t forget I will still be teaching studio sessions.

Enjoy the lovely weather!

Beginners Classes Ryde Isle of Wight

Hilary — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:18:54 +0000

A new beginners course has already started on Tuesday evenings from 6-7pm at the George Street Centre, Ryde, Isle of Wight, and is going well. Anyone who would like to join please contact me, you would be very welcome. Another class will be starting soon, from 7-8pm, if that time suits you better.

MOONLIT MEMORIES WALK RAISING FUNDS FOR ROWANS HOSPICE

Hilary — Sat, 02 May 2009 19:47:42 +0000

I will be taking part in the above 12 mile walk on Saturday 20 June starting at midnight. My aim is to raise £500 or more. If you would like to donate to my sponsorship page, please click on the link below. Thank you.

EASTER HOLIDAYS

Hilary — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:18:49 +0000

The studio is now closed while I take a short holiday! It will re open on 21 April. If you have any queries please e mail me via the website and I will reply when I return from my break.

MASTERWORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS WITH PAUL ANTHONY MCLINDEN

Hilary — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:24:18 +0000

Paul McLinden,(PTDC Royal Academy of Dance, Senior Course Tutor Body Control Pilates), will be teaching 2 masterworkshops created especially for Pilates Teachers on 5 April. Workshop 1, The Classic Cadillac Mat, Workshop 2, Getting the Balance.

For further details please contact Hilary by e mail or phone.