South Worcestershire Pilates
01386 40470

Group Matwork Classes

Group Classes are taught at Pershore Cherry Orchard School, Pershore Town Hall and Eckington Memorial Hall.
Classes are 1 hour 5 minutes in length, 1 hour Pilates, followed by relaxation, essential for busy lives and minds.
Classes are run in blocks, each block varies in length from 6 to 7 weeks.
Class sizes are small, 10-12 participants. This enables individual attention, ensuring maximum benefit is gained from each class, allowing you to master the basics and achieve more noticeable results, as well as building a rapport with your teacher.
Pilates exercises are performed on a mat and standing. During a block of classes various pieces of studio equipment, such as, Flexi-bands, Pilates Overballs, Toning Rings, Foam Rollers and Sit-Fits (Wobble Cushions) may be used to challenge you, heighten your awareness and help you gain the most from your Pilates class. All equipment is provided, including mats and head pillows.

How do I join a Group Class ?

● If you are familiar with the Body Control Pilates Method you can feed straight in to an appropriate level of class.
● If you have practiced Pilates before but are unfamiliar with Body Control Pilates we recommend a private lesson before joining class.
● If you are new to Pilates we recommend 1 to 3 private lessons, where you will be taught some basic Pilates exercise which you can practice at home, thereby gaining the most from class when you join.
● If you have been referred by a Chiropractor, Osteopath or Physiotherapist we recommend 3 to 5 private lessons to ensure that Pilates exercises are safe and appropriate for you.
Please note: Joining a group class depends on available spaces. Occasionally you may need to go on a waiting list.

What do I wear ?

Wear comfortable clothing which allows freedom of movement.
Pilates is done without foot wear but you may wish to wear socks.
Keep jewellery to a minimum and tie long hair back.

Enrolment

Before attending your first lesson please complete a Health Summary Form which will allow your teacher to access your ability and to make amendments to exercises to suit your requirements. If appropriate, with your permission, your teacher will liaise with your practitioner. Booking Form