East London Pilates runs Group Matwork Classes in the Docklands and East London areas. Classes are held at local community centres, leisure & fitness centres and corporate venues.

Pilates is a non-aerobic form of exercise and is suitable for all ages.

The movements you will learn helps to realign your posture, when you sit, stand and perform everyday tasks. The movements and technique become a way of life and is recognised by physiotherapists, osteopaths and medical practitioners as an effective preventative exercise programme.

Benefits include:

• A longer, leaner body
• A general sense of well-being
• Allows you to be more body aware
• Improves balance & flexibility
• Improves co-ordination
• Improves performance in sport
• Increases body tone
• Reduces muscle imbalance, which lead to poor posture and injury

East London Pilates teach modified Pilates moves to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Classes are weekly and on-going. (Please call the instructor to see if you are able to join in the classes during the term-time).

Classes run for approximately 60 minutes (1 hour). Pre-booking is essential. Payment is in advance and per term.

Call Kelly on 07723 016942 (mobile) to register.

Times

Tutor

Class Description

Venue

Monday

7.00 - 8.00 pm

Kelly

Improvers / Experienced

Docklands Settlement Centre

8.00 - 9.00 pm

Kelly

Beginners

Docklands Settlement Centre

Tuesday

7.00 - 8.00 pm

Zoe

Beginners

Docklands Settlement Centre

8.00 - 9.00 pm

Kelly

Beginners / Mixed

Docklands Settlement Centre

8.15 - 9.15 pm

Zoe

Beginners

Docklands Settlement Centre

Thursday

7.00 - 8.00 pm

Gillian

Beginners / Mixed

Docklands Settlement Centre

8.00 - 9.00 pm

Gillian

Improvers / Experienced

Docklands Settlement Centre

The cost for the term will be £120 payable by cash, cheque or internet transfer. Payment in the form of 3 post dated cheques is accepted. If you wish to join mid term please contact Kelly to discuss.

Docklands Settlement Centre
197 East Ferry Street
London E14 3BA

The centre is located a short distance from Canary Wharf and is close to Mudchute and Island Gardens DLR stations.

Click here for directions www.streetmap.co.uk

Beginners

• An introduction to the basics and principles of Pilates. Classes are on-going.

Beginners / Mixed

• For participants who have completed the on-going classes, and are familiar with the basics and principles, we teach further variations and progressions.

Improvers

• When you feel confident with the basic principles and techniques then join the Improvers class to experience the benefits of a smooth, free flowing and challenging session.

The new 12 week WInter Term pilates course will commence on Monday 18th January 2010. If you would like to join sooner please contact Kelly at the email address provided.

Classes will run for 12 consecutive weeks with the option to switch days if necessary or double up on classes if you ever need to miss a week.

There will also be the option to attend two classes per week at a reduced cost if you would like to practice twice a week.

Please note we also have a 8 week Beginners course with Zoe starting on Tuesday 10th November at 8.15pm.

A 1:1 Session is highly recommended before you start the course. Each session costs £55.00 and lasts for 90 minutes.

An in-depth postural analysis is undertaken, which will help to ensure your progress and further understanding of the Pilates technique.

The use of equipment, which includes the Reformer, the Swiss Ball, the Power Ring, Flex Band and Foam Roller are often used in these sessions.

If your Therapist or Doctor has referred you, confirmation from these professionals will be required, giving a recommendation to proceed with Pilates exercises.

Lifestyle Programme

Our lifestyle programme is a holistic approach to the following areas in your life:

• Personal Fitness Training - £55 per hour
• Nutrition Consultations - £55 per hour
• Lifestyle Coaching- Price upon enquiry
• Massage- £55 per hour

An initial 8 week training programme is devised. The sessions are weekly and the tasks are achievable as they are planned with your current lifestyle in mind. A gentle weekly process allows you to assimilate new ideas, techniques and involve them in your life.

Cost: £55.00 per session (1 hour)

Massage

We offer both traditional Swedish and Deep Tissue (Sports) massage as a compliment to your programme:

• A full body massage (1 hour) - £55
• Upper back, head & shoulder massage (30 minutes) - £35

Massage is not a luxury, it's an essential addition to your lifestyle.

Kelly Wootton

Kelly has been Pilates teacher and personal fitness trainer for 9 years. Before she re-trained in the fitness industry, Kelly enjoyed a fast paced City career. Kelly, herself a keen runner, has found that incorporating the principles of Pilates into her other fitness work means that the risk of injury is reduced and technique is improved. She is based in Docklands and currently teaches at Virgin Active, Reebok and Cannons City. She is available for 1:1 sessions in the local E14 area.

Contact details:

• Mobile - 07723 016942
• Email - kelly.wootton@eastlondonpilates.co.uk

Gillian Reeves

Gillian has been working in the fitness industry for 10 years and has background in dance which has taken her to perform professionally around the world. She currently teaches at various health clubs in London and works as a tutor and assessor for Future Fit Training teaching their Studio Professional and Personal training diplomas and NVQs. Gillian has seen the benefits of Pilates in all sorts of people from professional dancers and athletes to parents and office workers and loves the adaptability, progression and concept of the exercise technique.

Zoe Mundell

Zoe is based at the Reebok Sports Club in Canary Wharf and combines her 15 years experience as a successful personal trainer with Polestar Pilates training to help clients achieve optimal performance, improve posture, manage chronic health and exercise rehabilitation. Zoe believes it is important that Pilates should be an individual experience in order to remove restrictions and restore correct function of the spine, improve breathing patterns and lengthen muscles, to create a stronger yet supple physique. Zoe is an experienced massage therapist and trained at the prestigious London School of Sports Massage in 2001. She is currently studying osteopathy and will complete her Masters in Osteopathic Medicine in July 2010.