The Complete Beginners' Course
get started with Pilates
"Katrina's teaching of Pilates is inspirational. She combines a real appreciation of the postures with a lovely attitude. She offers excellent individual corrections during the class increasing the students' understanding and application. You always leave feeling stronger and lighter!"
Vijay N, M.Ost, ND, DO, Osteopath & Pilates Instructor
New to Pilates?
Get started with the Complete Beginners' Pilates Course
Please note that there are only a limited amount of places on these in person courses, and they tend to get fully booked.
If you would like to join the Complete Beginners' Pilates Course, please book in good time to avoid disappointment.
PREREQUISITES:
You are able to follow English instructions
You can stand on one leg and balance
You are able to get onto the floor and up again unassisted
You don't have any current injuries or conditions that could affect your participation
These classes are suitable for women and men age 25-55.
IF IN DOUBT, please contact me .
You do NOT need to be fit or flexible to get started with Pilates!
If you would like to join the Complete Beginners' Pilates Course, please book in good time to avoid disappointment.
PREREQUISITES:
You are able to follow English instructions
You can stand on one leg and balance
You are able to get onto the floor and up again unassisted
You don't have any current injuries or conditions that could affect your participation
These classes are suitable for women and men age 25-55.
IF IN DOUBT, please contact me .
You do NOT need to be fit or flexible to get started with Pilates!
The Complete Beginners' Pilates Course
Many who are new to Pilates are often worried about how to do the exercises correctly.
If you are finding yourself in a general group class in your gym or following a YouTube video with little to no guidance, Pilates can seem impossible in the beginning, I know because that was my first experience of Pilates as well.
Utter confusion until...I found the right teacher and the clouds parted!
That is why I created The Complete Beginners' Pilates Course.
I set out to bring to my students an introduction to Pilates that is easy to follow.
I have successfully taught the Pilates fundamentals for more than a decade to hundreds of students, first in my local community in Hither Green and Catford and then also online.
My students' testimonials speak for themselves. (view google reviews)
If you are finding yourself in a general group class in your gym or following a YouTube video with little to no guidance, Pilates can seem impossible in the beginning, I know because that was my first experience of Pilates as well.
Utter confusion until...I found the right teacher and the clouds parted!
That is why I created The Complete Beginners' Pilates Course.
I set out to bring to my students an introduction to Pilates that is easy to follow.
I have successfully taught the Pilates fundamentals for more than a decade to hundreds of students, first in my local community in Hither Green and Catford and then also online.
My students' testimonials speak for themselves. (view google reviews)
Spring Term 2025
Thursdays, 6:15-7:15pm
in person
Venue: Ted Ray Scout Hall
123 Springbank Rd, Hither Green SE13 6SS
Places available: 7 of 12
Starting 6th February 2025
8 week Foundation Course
Book a taster session (£12) to try the class:
in person
Venue: Ted Ray Scout Hall
123 Springbank Rd, Hither Green SE13 6SS
Places available: 7 of 12
Starting 6th February 2025
8 week Foundation Course
Book a taster session (£12) to try the class:
Saturdays, 11am-12noon
in person
Venue: Ted Ray Scout Hall
123 Springbank Rd, Hither Green SE13 6SS
This course in progress.
You can still join us by booking your taster class to get started
£12
in person
Venue: Ted Ray Scout Hall
123 Springbank Rd, Hither Green SE13 6SS
This course in progress.
You can still join us by booking your taster class to get started
£12
The Complete Beginners' Pilates Course
This could be your opportunity to get started with Pilates. We will meet once a week in person and discover what Pilates is and how it can benefit you. If you have a desire to feel better in your skin, be more mobile and in better shape to cope with everyday challenges, these sessions could be supporting you as you start to make healthier choices for yourself.
Starting something new can create a domino effect that invites further improvements along the way.
Common benefits of Pilates are:
feeling stronger
feeling calmer
better sleep
better balance & co-ordination
less tension
less aches & pains
If you have any health concerns, contact me BEFORE making your booking to have a chat first.
Starting something new can create a domino effect that invites further improvements along the way.
Common benefits of Pilates are:
feeling stronger
feeling calmer
better sleep
better balance & co-ordination
less tension
less aches & pains
If you have any health concerns, contact me BEFORE making your booking to have a chat first.
You would like to join the class but may be thinking...
*But I'm not flexible!*
And you don't have to be flexible to do Pilates. You may become more aware of your current range of movement and the exercises will gently encourage an exploration which often leads to greater range of motion and freedom of movement.
*But my balance is awful!*
So, let's do something about that. Pilates is designed to strengthen the muscles that support us which will lead to better balance over time.
*I have a weak core*
Then starting Pilates is great for you! Nearly all the exercises we do in these sessions will strengthen your core. The other ones will focus on general strength, awareness and mobility.
*I tried Pilates but the breathing is sooo difficult, I just couldn't do it and gave up.*
The breathing is only one aspect of Pilates and in the beginning I'm delighted if you simply remember to breathe.
The breathing patterns will make sense once you're familiar with the exercises.
*What if I don't like it?*
Pilates often needs a few sessions to get into it. It's a bit like that Netflix series everyone is going on about but you don't quite understand it watching the first few episodes but then you get into the characters and story line and tell all your friends to watch it too.
Pilates can be a similar thing for many (me included!). You won't know unless you try it.
*But I'm not flexible!*
And you don't have to be flexible to do Pilates. You may become more aware of your current range of movement and the exercises will gently encourage an exploration which often leads to greater range of motion and freedom of movement.
*But my balance is awful!*
So, let's do something about that. Pilates is designed to strengthen the muscles that support us which will lead to better balance over time.
*I have a weak core*
Then starting Pilates is great for you! Nearly all the exercises we do in these sessions will strengthen your core. The other ones will focus on general strength, awareness and mobility.
*I tried Pilates but the breathing is sooo difficult, I just couldn't do it and gave up.*
The breathing is only one aspect of Pilates and in the beginning I'm delighted if you simply remember to breathe.
The breathing patterns will make sense once you're familiar with the exercises.
*What if I don't like it?*
Pilates often needs a few sessions to get into it. It's a bit like that Netflix series everyone is going on about but you don't quite understand it watching the first few episodes but then you get into the characters and story line and tell all your friends to watch it too.
Pilates can be a similar thing for many (me included!). You won't know unless you try it.
We will cover essentials such as:
- The basic Pilates exercises you will come across in most classes
- Correct Posture
- The Neutral Spine Position
- The Breathing
- How Pilates can be helpful in your everyday life
- Correct Posture
- The Neutral Spine Position
- The Breathing
- How Pilates can be helpful in your everyday life
The Beginners Classes are a great way to learn the basics of the Pilates technique if you have never done any Pilates before or if you started in general classes and never really got to grips with the essentials because they were never really taught in detail.
This class is at an easy to follow pace, covering the basics to enable you to safely and effectively make the most of your Pilates classes and reap the benefits of this exercise method.
Without this foundation to your Pilates practice you are missing valuable information about how to perform an exercise correctly, how to self correct, and how to push yourself safely.
These classes are suitable for healthy women and men (aged 25-55).
If you have any medical issues, such as joint or muscular problems, recent or old injuries, or pregnancy,
please contact me before making your booking.
NO NEED TO BE FIT OR FLEXIBLE :)
This class is at an easy to follow pace, covering the basics to enable you to safely and effectively make the most of your Pilates classes and reap the benefits of this exercise method.
Without this foundation to your Pilates practice you are missing valuable information about how to perform an exercise correctly, how to self correct, and how to push yourself safely.
These classes are suitable for healthy women and men (aged 25-55).
If you have any medical issues, such as joint or muscular problems, recent or old injuries, or pregnancy,
please contact me before making your booking.
NO NEED TO BE FIT OR FLEXIBLE :)
"I've really enjoyed my beginners Pilates course with Katrina. She is very clear in her instructions and mixes challenging exercises with fun! I'll be moving on to the general class." |
"A great general introduction to Pilates. My core and lower back already feel stronger and I feel ready to take on the general level classes. |
If you prefer pre-recorded courses to do in your own time, this is for you:
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"If you are new to Pilates, make sure Katrina is your first teacher. Once you start you'll be hooked!!"
Jaelee Small, 30, Musician
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