Have you ever wondered why we always begin Pilates lying quietly on the mat? Before we start strengthening, stretching and moving, we pause. We close our eyes, notice our breathing and take a few moments to scan through the body. It might look like we're simply taking a moment to relax before the “proper” Pilates begins. But actually, the body scan is an important part of our Pilates practice. Why is a body scan part of Pilates? Most of us arrive at a Pilates class carrying a

As a Pilates teacher based in SE20, South East London, I am passionate about helping people move with greater confidence, comfort and ease. One of the ways I continue to develop my knowledge is through specialist training, including the Fundamentals of the Integral Movement Method (IMM), developed by Jeannie Di Bon in association with The Ehlers-Danlos Society. What Is the Integral Movement Method? The Integral Movement Method (IMM) is an evidence-informed approach to movemen

Here's the full schedule of our in-person Pilates classes below - refer to the Classes page for the most up-to-date info Mondays 6 pm Mat Pilates at the Sydenham Centre 7 pm Mat Pilates at the Sydenham Centre⁠ Tuesdays 9:30 am Mat Pilates at St John's Church, Penge 10:30 am Mat Pilates at St John's Church, Penge 6pm Mat Pilates at St John's Church, Penge 7pm Mat Pilates at St John's Church, Penge Fridays 9:30 am Mat Pilates at St John's Church, Penge 10:30 am Mat Pilates at S