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Current Timetable
Classes and Term Dates
Powderham Castle
Enjoy Pilates in the Library or Rose Garden (weather permitting) at stunning Powderham Castle. Beginner and intermediate classes are available.
Alphington Community Theatre
Classes in the light and spacious Theatre Room, with underfloor heating at Alphington Village Hall
EASTER TERM DATES
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MONDAY BEGINNERS 10 am
Mon 28th April – 23rd June – 10am Beginners (7 Weeks) Cost £56 (Class not held on May Bank Hols of 5th and 26th May)Book
A gentle class suitable for anyone with a joint or back issue, whom their GP/health practitioner may have advised to try Pilates.
MONDAY INTERMEDIATE 11am
Mon 28th April – 23rd June - 11am Intermediate with equipment (7 Weeks) Cost £56 (Class not held on May Bank Hols of 5th and 26th May) Book
Classic Mat-based Pilates with exercises layered from easy to more challenging so everyone can work effectively and safely at their level.
Pilates equipment, such as hand weights, bands, foam roller, and magic circles are provided.
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WEDNESDAY BEGINNERS to INTERMEDIATE 10.30 am
Wed 30th April – 25th June – 10.30am Beginners to intermediate (8 Weeks) Cost £64 (Class not held on 28th May)Book
Classic Mat-based Pilates, where each exercise is layered from beginner to intermediate so everyone can work effectively and safely at their level. It is suitable for anyone with a joint or back issue whose GP/health practitioner may have advised them to try Pilates.
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If joining mid-term, pro rata the remaining sessions at £8 each.
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​To reserve a place please contact Fiona. Thank you.
Stretch and Relax Pilates - in the Haldon Yurt
A gentle but effective Pilates class with a range of simple exercises to stretch and tone the whole body in a beautiful forest setting. Exercises are layered so that you can work at your own level. Pilates mats, TheraBand’s and blankets provided.
Who should attend
Anyone who is new or returning to exercise or those looking for a gentle class. Suitable for all ages and abilities.​​
NEW CLASS - STRETCH & RELAX PILATES
​THURSDAY 11.15am
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Thurs 1st May - 22nd May - (4 Weeks) Cost £40. (8 places) Book
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​​​​​​​​FUTURE TERM DATES
Thurs 5th June – 26th June (4 Weeks) Cost £40
Thurs 4th Sept – 2nd Oct (5 Weeks) Cost £50
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​​​​To reserve a place, contact Fiona. Thank you.
Pre and Post Natal Pilates - in the Haldon Yurt
Pilates is ideal for pre and postnatal women as it can be used to reduce low back pain, maintain stability, promote postural awareness and strengthen the pelvic floor and abdominal wall.
Who should attend
Those in the first three trimesters of pregnancy and those 6 to 8 weeks after birth, who have been given the go-ahead to return to exercise. i.e. they have no contraindications or signs that they should not exercise as it could be harmful.
*Please note that pregnancy and post-partum is not a time to challenge your body but more one of listening to your body and maintaining fitness.
PRE & POST NATAL PILATES - THE HALDON FOREST PARK YURT
​THURSDAY 10am
​​Thurs 1st May - 22nd May 10 am - (4 Weeks) Cost £40. (8 places)​
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​​​​​​​​FUTURE TERM DATES
Thurs 5th June – 26th June (4 Weeks) Cost £40 Book
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Thurs 4th Sept – 2nd Oct (5 Weeks) Cost £50
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Benefits of pre- and post-natal Pilates
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The more active and fit you are during pregnancy, the easier it will be for you to adapt to your changing shape and weight gain. There is evidence that active women are less likely to experience problems in later pregnancy and labour. NHS (i)
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Strengthens deep tissue and muscle stabilisers
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Pilates is low-impact, and which is perfect for all trimesters
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Control required to perform exercise means that over-stretching of ligaments and joints is avoided
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Helps to encourage better pelvic floor engagement
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Promotes better breathing
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Pilates helps to accelerate recovery after birth and can help rectify diastasis recti (separation of the rectus abdominus), which is common in post-partum women.
(1) Web Exercise in pregnancy - NHS 23/03.2025
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The class is run by Fiona Swan, Pilates Instructor with an additional Level 3 Qualification in Pre and Post Natal Exercise.
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​To reserve a place please contact Fiona. Thank you.
Private Classes and personal training
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​Held either online or in your own home. To meet your specific needs, whether that is some sort of rehabilitation, further to an illness or fracture, or a group of friends or neighbors looking for a class closer to home.
1 to 1 or up to 6 participants.
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Contact Fiona for details.
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Pilates Online - from the comfort of home
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Join our friendly online community with live-streamed classes via Zoom on Monday and Wednesday at 8.45am​
The use of your own Pilates equipment is encouraged (but not essential) such as hand weights, resistance bands, the small Pilates ball, the long foam roller, and the Pilates magic circle.
TERM DATES
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MONDAY ONLINE 8.45 am
​Mon 28th April - 23rd June (7 weeks, not 5th, 26th May ) £38.5 Book
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​​WEDNESDAY ONLINE 8.45 am
Wed 30th April - 25th June (8 weeks) £44 Book​
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Book both Mon and Wednesday sessions for the next term
and get a 20% discount. 15 sessions for £66
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PAYG £7. ​​​
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​​​​​To reserve a place, (class link and joining details) please
Contact Fiona.
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