Specialised pilates classes
HOW CAN WE HELP?
Everyone comes to Pilates for a different reason.
You might want to feel stronger, improve your balance or mobility, build confidence in your body, or simply find a way to keep moving and active.
You may be returning to exercise after a break, managing an injury or health condition, adapting to a change in your body or mobility, or simply wondering whether Pilates can work for you.
Don't assume you can't do Pilates. Talk to us about your concerns and what you would like to achieve, and we can explore what might work for you.
Our classes are small, so we can get to know you and adapt exercises, resistance, range, and position where appropriate. We teach the person, not simply the exercise.
Sometimes the first step needs to be smaller. If a full class feels too much when you're starting or returning to exercise, talk to us. Where appropriate, we can arrange a shorter 30-minute private session to help you get started and build your confidence.
We offer Reformer and Mat Pilates in Salisbury, specialist classes and private sessions, and we can help you decide which is the best place to start.
Not sure where to begin? Get in touch and have a chat with Alison.
Awesome instructor! Lovely manner and super helpful in my antenatal journey. Thank you!
—Joanne
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SPECIALISED CLASSES
Pre Natal Pilates
Congratulations on your pregnancy 💛
If you're already a member of the studio, we usually encourage you to continue enjoying your regular classes until around 30 weeks' pregnancy, provided you feel comfortable and your pregnancy is progressing well.
As your bump grows, many mums appreciate a little more space, more individual guidance and the opportunity to exercise alongside other expectant mums. From around 30 weeks, you're invited to join our small Saturday Pregnancy Pilates group, where there are usually just two or three mums in each session.
These classes are designed specifically for the final weeks of pregnancy, giving you the freedom to move at your own pace in a calm, supportive environment. Every exercise is tailored to your changing body, with plenty of time for individual guidance, preparation for birth and discussion of the physical changes you're experiencing as your due date approaches.
Post natal Pilates
Congratulations on your little one! 💛
Choosing the right postnatal class is an important decision. Rather than me telling you what to expect, I asked two of the mums who attend the classes to share their own experience.
"As a new mum, finding time to prioritise myself isn't always easy, which is why this class is brilliant. I can bring my baby along, so I don't need childcare to invest in my own recovery.
The class has helped me rebuild my core and pelvic floor, improve my posture, restore my strength and feel confident in my body again after pregnancy and birth.
Every class is tailored to my own stage of recovery, with exercises adapted to suit my needs. My baby stays by my side throughout the session and, if they need feeding, changing or a cuddle, that's simply part of the class. There's no expectation for babies to sleep or be settled, just an understanding that motherhood and recovery go hand in hand.
I always leave feeling stronger, supported and ready for whatever the rest of the day brings.
Alison often reminds us that, as we embark on the exciting journey of motherhood, it's essential to prioritise our own health and wellbeing. I completely agree. The classes offer a gentle but effective way to rebuild strength, improve flexibility and reconnect with my core and pelvic floor.
Each session combines gentle core exercises, targeted movements and breathing techniques that have really helped restore my strength and posture.”
"I didn't do the postnatal class with the previous instructor, but I definitely feel that, now it's found its groove, it's become a really challenging and adaptable class.
The best part is that we can bring the babies along and get them involved whenever we need to. C absolutely adores getting to join me on the Reformer! When she was really little, it even became extra-hard tummy time for her.
It's a lovely balance of doing something for myself while still sharing the experience with my baby."
Move Well Reformer
This class is designed particularly with our 60+ community in mind, but there is no strict age requirement. It is ideal for anyone who enjoys a slightly more considered pace while still wanting to work hard and be challenged.
The class follows the same Reformer framework as our other classes, using a wide variety of exercises and equipment – and yes, that can include the Jump Board! The difference is in the pace and focus, giving us a little more time to make sure everyone is moving well and working at the right level for them.
We focus on strength, mobility, flexibility and balance, helping you maintain movement and confidence in everyday life. The Reformer provides both resistance and support, allowing exercises to be adapted while still providing plenty of challenge.
You'll build strength, improve alignment and body awareness, and keep your body moving in lots of different ways.
A slightly different pace doesn't mean an easy class – expect to work!
Pilates for CORE AND PELVIC FLOOR
It can be difficult to re-connect with our bodies after childbirth. Even more so if issues like diastasis, prolapse or incontinence are still with us several months, or even years, after. You may have been advised to keep doing pelvic floor exercises, even though they don't seem to be helping. Maybe you've tried all the 'quick fixes' on instagram? Or perhaps you've been told to just put up with it as it's part of becoming a mother, or that the only way to improve is to have surgery.
SPECIALIST CLASSES FOR SPORTS
Pilates helped me hold my posture while running, initially short runs, then up to a few marathons. I believe through Pilates we can build our core strength to keep ourselves standing tall and strong while we run. And that is exactly what we do in this class. Help everyone to strengthen the muscles used in running, improving flexibility, and preventing injuries. Classes include exercises that enhance core stability, leg strength, and overall body balance. Whether you’re training for a marathon or enjoy casual jogging, this class will support your running performance.
pilates for Motorbiking
This class is designed to help motorcyclists strengthen their core, enhancing stability and control on the bike. Pilates, both reformer and mat, focuses on core strength, flexibility, and balance—key elements for safe and efficient riding. A strong core reduces the risk of injury, improves posture, and supports long hours on the bike by alleviating strain on the back and shoulders.
MEET Alison
I can highly recommend Alison classes I go Saturday morning Five Rivers Alison is a very knowledgeable and dedicated to teaching her class. My core much stronger now. Thanks Alison 😊
— 65 year old female
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