Pilates matwork for wellbeing and longevity
Welcome to Restoring the Balance - Pilates matwork for wellbeing and longevity!
Following my recent relocation to South Somerset, 2026 sees the creation and delivery of a new programme of Pilates matwork classes in and around South Petherton.
If you’re curious about Pilates and what it could do for your body, then why not come and join one of the 6-week Beginner courses I’m about to start in Over Stratton. The Fundamentals classes that provide a natural progression from this will shortly be up and running in South Petherton, Over Stratton & Merriott - these are also a great option for any ‘rusty returners’. For the more experienced, I currently run an Improver / Intermediate class in South Petherton on Friday mornings. I will be looking to add more classes over the coming months, in response to demand - so if you can’t find a class that works for you currently, please get in touch and I’ll see what I can do!
Here’s to moving better in 2026!
Anne
Certified Body Control Pilates Matwork teacher
STOP PRESS! Limited spaces are still available on the 2 new Beginner courses starting 23 / 25 Feb start - contact me for details!
What is Pilates?
Pilates is an exercise programme based on the ‘classical’ exercises developed by Joseph Pilates during the early-mid 20th century, which helps to restore and/or maintain full range of movement at all joints in the body.
Over time, as a result of repetitive patterns of movement, or through injury, we will tend to become over-reliant on some muscle groups and under-utilise others, causing muscle imbalances, which serve to restrict our range of movement.
Pilates works holistically, to develop body awareness, through working on the deep architecture of the body, with all exercises being based on the fundamental principles of alignment, breathing and centring, to build stamina, promote relaxation, and to develop concentration, co-ordination, and our ability to perform controlled, flowing movements.
In addition to being a safe and effective method of developing our physical capabilities (strength, stamina, flexibility, balance), through strengthening the mind-body connection, Pilates also helps to support our mental wellbeing and so can be effective in the treatment of stress and anxiety.
Pilates can either be done in a studio using specially designed machines, such as reformers, or on a mat, which has the advantage of portability and accessibility. I teach Pilates Matwork.
Who is it for?
Pilates can benefit everyone - regardless of fitness level or age - with exercises adapted to meet the needs of the individual. So, it’s never too late to start – whatever your perceived level of fitness or capability!
This is particularly important as we age, and to support longer-term recovery from injury, so we can continue to enjoy full and active lives, and so maximise our healthy life expectancy.