We offer classes for all levels and it's essential that all clients start with a Beginners class to ensure that they learn the basics before progressing to more advanced levels.
Beginners – designed to introduce you to the fundamental concepts and principles of the Pilates Method. This involves learning and practising core strength awareness, muscular flexibility, joint mobility and postural alignment.
Improvers (Level 2) - once you have established an understanding of the method, we aim to challenge you by teaching a flowing practice. These classes focus on improving your awareness of your personal strengths and weaknesses so you can refine and progress.
Yogalates – a Hybrid class incorporating yoga and Pilates open to all levels A class that fuses the dynamic elements of yoga with the stabilising and strengthening elements of pilates practice. This class is designed for those that want to be a little more physically active and incorporates standing strength work and Yogic Sun salutations in addition to Pilates matwork based exercises
Antenatal pilates –This class is offered to new mothers to be at all stages of pregnancy. The class aims to get you 'baby fit' and focuses specifically on the needs of 'mothers to be' taking into account changes in posture, pelvic floor work and strength needs for when the little ones comes along
Kelly's classes held at The Poplar and Blackwall rowing club in E14
7.00-8.00pm Yogalates- Kelly
8.10- 9.10pm Beginners/Improvers- Kelly
Zoe's classes will be held at the Docklands sailing and water club in E14
7.00-8.00pm Improvers Zoe
8.10-9.10pm Beginners Zoe
Emily's Classes will at the Barkantine Centre in E14
5.45-6.45pm Antenatal Pilates based Conditioning class Emily
7.00-8.00pm Beginners Emily
8.10-9.10pm Improvers Emily
Danielle's Classes held at Hanbury Hall, Spitalfields E1
6.30pm-7.30pm Beginners only Danielle
7.30-8.30pm Improvers only Danielle
Magda's Classes held at The Poplar and Blackwall rowing club in E14
7.00-8.00pm Beginners- Magda
8.10-9.10pm Yogalates- Magda
Classes held at Space in E14
9.30-10.30am Beginners- Kelly/Magda
10.40-11.40am Improvers- Kelly/Magda
The 2012 Winter term starts the week commencing 16th January and runs for 12 consecutive weeks up until Easter week. We will be running Orientation classes on Wed 11th Jan at 8pm at Poplar and Blackwall rowing club in E14 and Sat 14th Jan at 10am at Space in E14
We are now able to offer the option of practicing twice a week at a reduced cost for those of you that are extra keen! The cost for the course is either £132 for one class per week (avg £11 per class) or £220 for two classes per week. You also have the option to add an SS Pass to your course fee whereby you can attend six extra classes at any time over the 12 week term for just 66gbp.
Orientation classes for newcomers will be charged at 14gbp for the session
Pilates mats. blocks and straps are provided at the centres although some people like to bring their own mat as well
Clothing wise all you need is loose comfortable bottoms and top, no footwear is needed. Bring a warm top layer and socks too as some people get chilly during the 5 minute relaxation period at the end of the class
For all general enquiries and to book any of our well being services just get in touch:
Kelly Wootton
Mobile - 07723 016942
Email - info@eastlondonpilates.co.uk
I started the Pilates classes while five months pregnant and found it great to strengthen my abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. Of course I kept it up after the birth and have remained going ever since! As it was the only exercise I did, I'm convinced it helped me lose my "baby weight" and regain my shape in a short time. I find it very relaxing and a real switch off for one hour every week. It's great to be able to attend other evenings if you miss your scheduled class and all the instructors are easy going and very good at their job!!
The Pilates class helps to improve my overall flexibility, tone up and strengthen my core muscles and relieve stiffness in my lower back. As I get older, the routine of sitting at a desk and computer all day is starting to affect me. The mobility I took for granted five or so years ago now has to be positively worked on, and the Pilates class is an ideal way of doing this. The flexibility of the classes is great too so, if I miss the class on my usual evening, I can make it up another time. The teachers have slightly varied styles, which is interesting and are enthusiastic and encouraging in their approach.
With a desk job that involves sitting for 8 hours a day I wanted Pilates to help restore some flexibility to my body. Poor posture had led to an ongoing weakness in my neck, and Pilates has helped no end in making me feel stronger and more in tone. Not to mention the core body work that's improved my midrif! The classes are very relaxed, and if you miss one you can make it up no problem.
After years of suffering repeated bouts of lower back pain and sciatica, I had tried every possible remedy from the chiropractor to the osteopath from the acupuncturists' needle to the surgeon's knife. The last specialist I saw recommended that I should take up Pilates. He said it was the best thing to do to improve core stability ,which would reduce the risk of my back problems recurring.
I have been going along to Kelly's sessions at the Space for the last four years and I find it really beneficial, especially as I am desk bound for most of the day and I am a tall fellow with limited (but improving!) flexibility. It's certainly not just for the ladies and I even remember one historic class where the chaps out-numbered the girls. You never feel silly, you work at your own pace and you do what's right for you. I can highly recommend it.
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