Pilates

“Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness.”
— Joseph Pilates

What is Pilates?

Pilates is an intelligent form of exercise. Connecting mind and body, it is a technique designed to improve whole body health. With an extensive and varied repertoire of movements, Pilates builds strength, increases flexibility and awakens mobility in the body. Through a personal awareness of ones movement we are able to improve our movement strategies and so our physical ability.

Created in the early 19th Century by a pioneering Joseph Pilates, the technique has gone from strength to strength, evolving alongside science and evidence based practice.

How is it taught?

Pilates is taught in several ways; on the Mat, with or without small props, in group classes or 1:1 sessions, and on specifically designed Pilates studio equipment.

In my studio at DOC I teach 1:1 client sessions, focusing on individual needs. I teach using all the Pilates studio equipment (Reformer, Trapeze Table, Combo Chair, Spine Corrector, Ladder Barrel) as well as on the mat, using many small props such as massage balls, therabands and foam rollers to facilitate movement.

I also teach a group Intermediate Level Pilates class in the serene studio space at the Storey’s Field Centre, Eddington.

Kind words

  • "Bethia is the best instructor I have ever known. She has a wonderful and very rare gift for imparting a deeper understanding of the body and its movement both physically and intellectually. I cannot praise and recommend her classes highly enough!"

    — MELINA

  • "Quite simply she's a great teacher and am I'm lucky to be one of her clients. She is 100% focused on her clients needs throughout the entire lesson; which is perfectly paced and full of variety.”

    — LUCY

  • "Bethia’s style and her attention to the detail of every movement are a revelation. She knows exactly what result she is hoping to achieve and, vitally, exactly what woman in her early seventies, with arthritis and an artificial hip can and should be doing. She has given me a real foundation for maintaining flexibility particularly through arthritis and injury."

    — JANET

  • "Bethia is an inspiring teacher. I'm 70 now but feel stronger and fitter than I have done for years. She will work you hard, but her enthusiasm makes you want to make her proud of your progress. I can't recommend her highly enough."

    — GERI R.

  • "Bethia is an amazing Pilates teacher. I'm lucky enough to be able to train with her 1:1 at her beautiful studio in Cambridge. She is hugely experienced and I learn new things about the way I move almost every time I work with her. Bethia's Pilates classes are the highlight of my week! Highly recommended."

    — ROWAN

  • "From a complete beginner Bethia has very patiently trained me in 1:1 Studio Pilates. I enjoy and can really feel and appreciate the benefits from our sessions. A highly knowledgeable practitioner and excellent teacher. Highly recommended."

    — STUART B.

 

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Pilates is movement and movement is health