BALANCE

YOUR MIND & BODY

Movement to empower your mind and free

your body

People come to my classes because they want to feel stronger, more flexible, less lethargic and move pain-free doing the things they love. People stay because it works; they’re challenged to move differently, they find out more about their bodies and feel better- and more calmly- connected to themselves.

I offer bespoke solutions for those who prefer 1-2-1 or small group attention, as well as, open-level matwork and reformer classes- online and in-studio. Expect intelligent movement based on movement science, biomechanics, observation and care: your body is your home, let’s consistently create the best conditions to help you thrive. My sessions will leave you feeling calmer and more confident, and with a keen eye for detail, you can expect nuanced instructions, good-humoured encouragement and a few laughs.

If you’re looking for

  • Clinical Pilates

    … a bespoke solution to fit around your lifestyle and your needs; whether that be post-op, pre-op, managing longer term conditions or an entry point to movement that is going to give you the vitality in your life that you deserve, this is the option for you.

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  • Open Class

    …to feel strong and flexible, join an Open Class online. We work on mobility, strengthening and stretching: you choose what to focus on for you as options are offered. Doing hard things is encouraged.

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  • Workplace Wellness

    … to support your employees in developing healthy habits by creating space to move together. I offer virtual, bespoke movement classes for companies as a mindful break from the working day. Connect with yourself- and your team- remotely and experience a new, fun practice!

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What you’ll get from working with me

  • Move pain free

    Pain is complex and, in most cases, there isn’t a cure-all. With that being said, many of us have found the benefits of conscious, mindful movement together with strength and confidence building to lead to easing pain and in some cases, eradicating it.

  • Promote mindfulness

    With the many distractions that the modern world demands, connecting with ourselves can be tricky. Concentrating the mind on challenging the body can help us feel more present and connected, and even reduce stress.

  • Improve coordination

    Coordination is at the heart of everything we do- walking, driving, swimming, dancing. Exercises that challenge our coordination improve our ability to think and how quickly we can process information. Building a strong centre helps us to balance better too, the foundation for good coordination.

  • Strengthen holistically

    It’s great, sometimes necessary, to target individual muscle groups but it’s also great to see how the body can work together as a whole. By noticing patterns of movement or differences in strength across our bodies we can better equip our muscles to work as a community-hurrah!

  • Build confidence

    Feeling stronger, more supple and more agile means we can feel better placed to express ourselves more fully in our favourite activities - whether that’s cycling, swimming in the sea, playing with kids or twerking on the dancefloor.

  • Regain and relinquish control

    When everything off the mat can feel chaotic, learn to find stability in stillness and in motion. By learning how to harness momentum in the body we might be better able to ‘go with the flow’ in life…

OFFERINGS

  • Open class

    GROUP VIRTUAL CLASSES

    ONLINE | PAY £14

  • Clinical 1-2-1

    VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON

    PRICE TO ENQUIRE

  • CORPORATE CLASSES

    VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON

    PRICE TO ENQUIRE

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WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Testimonials
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Nick, 58, London, UK, 1-2-1 (face-to-face)

I loved training with Alex. Her approach really resonated with me as she comes from a movement background rather than just Pilates. Alex understands the way the body moves in a very nuanced way and this enabled her to advise on adjustments with greater accuracy. However, if you just want a very good Pilates coach you get that too! Alex provides in person and online classes. The in-person classes were particularly helpful for me as I preferred the tactile feedback. It also meant that I was forced to take a break from work!

Charlotte, 35, London, UK, Open matwork IRL

I LOVE your classes, Alex! It’s such a juxtaposition though- you’ve got this lovely, calm temperament but the Pilates is savage*!

*Disclaimer: you’re encouraged to challenge yourself but challenge can look different on different days!

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Margaret, 76, Yorkshire, UK, 1-2-1 (virtual)

I have been having individual Pilates lessons from Alex for several months and it has been great. I came as a complete novice to Pilates and hampered by various bodily deficits, related to age (I'm 76) and an accident.Undeterred, Alex has gently but firmly persuaded me that I could bend and stretch in unfamiliar ways. She has an excellent grasp of the subject, is acutely observant and able to identify problems and suggest remedies, patiently and without judgement. I feel in very safe and competent hands. I'm still in the foothills, but standing taller, both literally and metaphorical.

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Tom, 20s, Sheffield, UK

My body makes sense again! After a few online classes with Alex, I began to understand how to use my core to support everyday tasks. Whether I’m driving, hiking, resting, working, cycling or surfing, I can now adjust my posture, especially my pelvis, more mindfully and skilfully. This has taken the strain off my back and shoulders and reduced the pain symptoms of my fibromyalgia. Alex’s instructions are clear and precise and the sessions are always light-hearted, and playful, whilst still taking the practice of Pilates seriously. Highly recommended!

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Sonja, 50s, St Albans, UK

I started attending 2-3 online Pilates sessions per week with Alex while in lockdown two years ago and I love it. Alex’s instructions are very clear and easy to follow and she seems to see everything and corrects if necessary. Pilates has made a huge difference to my core strength and flexibility and to my mental well-being. It complements my other exercises of swimming, cycling and walking very well. I can highly recommend Alex’s classes!

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George, 37, Bath, UK, Ope

Alex's classes are amazing and have given me so much in terms of both physical and mental health. Alex is a great teacher. Her instructions are always clear, and her lessons are well-structured. She helps you improve your movement and strength (discovering muscles you never even knew were there) all while injecting her own personal brand of humour into lessons .The virtual classes work really well. Even in large classes, Alex is able to pinpoint any adjustments any individual student needs to make and give them the attention they need. As someone who jogs and plays football every week, I really couldn't do without Alex's classes as they have helped prevent injury and assist in any necessary recovery. I definitely feel the difference if I have a Pilates-free week! Not only this, but the focus on matching physical activity with the breathing keeps the anxiety and depression demons at bay. Can't recommend these classes highly enough. Thanks, Alex!

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Vicki, 33, South Africa, Flow, Open, Prenatal

Alex’s classes are fun, varied, information and challenging- they’ve helped me through lockdown, pregnancy and with my running. I always feel like I’m getting stronger and I love that each week I learn little tricks of how to be more aware of my body.

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Laura, 38, France, Flow

I started taking Alex’s classes during the lockdown of the pandemic. I had a little practice of both yoga and Pilates but only took classes irregularly. Alex’s classes took me to another level. She teaches and guides in a manner that makes a lot of sense, as postures seem to logically ‘flow’ one into the other. I keep being impressed by the way she manages to correct me and offer actionable advice through the screen. She has a deep understanding of the body, and her experience as a dancer undoubtedly informs her practice. I would recommend her classes to anyone, including beginners. As a dancer, I especially enjoyed the challenge of her power flow classes.