What are the opening hours?

Monday 1pm - 1:30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm Tuesday 1pm - 2pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm Wednesday 6:45am - 7:15am 1pm - 2pm Thursday 6:45am - 7:15am 8pm - 9pm Friday 11:30am - 12:30pm 1:30pm - 3pm

VR Pilates

Live online Pilates classes and residential Pilates retreats delivered throughout year.

Pilates is an excellent way to improve the way you train as well as helping with back pain and mis-alignments within the body. It is a fantastic complementary form of training to all other exercise

I hope to be able to share news / events and updates with all my class members as well as inspire, motivate and help with any exercise tips on a regular basis.

07/12/2025

This Week in Pilates: Focus Flow Mat Class

This week’s class blends fluid movement with deep concentration to create a mindful, effective, and satisfying workout. We’ll set strong foundations for each exercise before adding flowing transitions that help you find strength, balance, and connection throughout your entire body — all with that slow, controlled burn we love.

There may also be some added foam roller work to boost core activation and release tight muscles, leaving you feeling lengthened, lighter, and aligned. This will be a brilliant class for building strength and mobility while supporting a calmer, more connected mind-body experience. Suitable for all levels, with options to dial the challenge up or down.

Online Classes:

Monday – 7:30pm
Tuesday – 1pm & 7:30pm
Wednesday – 6:45am (30 mins)
Thursday – 6:45am (30 mins) & 8pm
Friday – 11:30am

In-Person (Bassenthwaite, Cumbria):

Monday – 6pm
Tuesday – 6pm

Message me to join — I’d love to welcome you to class this week.

30/11/2025

🌟 This Week in Pilates — Find Your Form, Find Your Power! 🌟

This week our online Pilates classes are all about precision, connection, and exploring your personal edge. We’ll be diving into full-body flexion and extension with a focus on proper form, helping you build stability and confidence in every movement.

We’ll also be working with the Overball to gently open and mobilise the SI joint, improve hip strength and mobility, and support a healthier, happier lower back.

These sessions are designed to leave you feeling accomplished, aligned, and energised.

✨ All levels welcome — beginners included!

Whether you’re looking to ease lower-back tension, improve core strength, or simply move with more ease, you’re invited to join us.

Online Class Times:
• Monday – 7:30pm
• Tuesday – 1pm & 7:30pm
• Wednesday – 6:45am (30 mins)
• Thursday – 6:45am (30 mins) & 8pm
• Friday – 11:30am

📍 In-Person Classes in Cumbria:
• Monday – 6pm
• Tuesday – 6pm

Come and move with a friendly, supportive community — your body will thank you for it! Message me to book your spot or for more info.

23/11/2025

🌿 This Week in Pilates 🌿

This week’s class is all about simple, functional movement delivered at a deliberate, feel-good pace. We’ll take an intentional, methodical approach that helps you connect deeply with your body while moving with clarity and ease.

Our focus will be on:
✨ Hip mobility — freeing up tightness and improving range of motion
✨ Cross-patterning — engaging your mind–body connection for smoother, more coordinated movement
✨ Fluid, natural sequences — leaving you feeling open, aligned, and refreshed

Expect a class that feels grounding, spacious, and genuinely good for your body — perfect for starting the week with balance and ending it with flow.

🌐 Online Classes:
Monday – 7:30pm
Tuesday – 1pm & 7:30pm
Wednesday – 6:45am (30 mins)
Thursday – 6:45am (30 mins) & 8pm
Friday – 11:30am

📍 In-Person (Bassenthwaite, Cumbria):
Monday – 6pm
Tuesday – 6pm

Message me to book your space or ask any questions — I’d love to see you on the mat this week!

16/11/2025

This Week in Pilates

This week, you get to choose our class focus — and I’m genuinely excited to see what you pick!

I’m offering two options, and the one with the most votes will be our theme for this week. The second most popular choice will become the focus of next week’s class, so nothing is off the table.

Here are your choices:

💙 Option 1: Foam Roller Class
A strength-and-release session using the foam roller to:
• Build leg and glute strength
• Deepen core stability
• Enjoy soothing muscle release
A lovely mix of challenge and ease.

🌿 Option 2: Mat Class (No Props)
A classic Pilates flow focusing on:
• Strengthening the abductors
• Opening through spinal extension
• Improving hip mobility
Pure matwork, pure connection.

Let me know if you're coming (all levels welcome). Pop your vote in the comments or message me — every vote counts!

Online Classes:

Monday – 7:30pm
Tuesday – 1pm & 7:30pm
Wednesday – 6:45am (30 mins)
Thursday – 6:45am (30 mins) & 8pm
Friday – 11:30am

In-Person (Bassenthwaite, Cumbria):

Monday – 6pm
Tuesday – 6pm

Can’t wait to see what you choose — and to move with you this week!

09/11/2025

This Week in Pilates

Come and sculpt, strengthen, and energise your body with this week’s dynamic mat-based Pilates class. We’ll be using light hand weights and the Overball to build gentle heat, enhance alignment, and challenge stability — helping you find the perfect balance between strength and control.

Expect clear guidance, mindful movement, and that satisfying full-body burn that leaves you feeling strong, balanced, and empowered.

Online Classes:

Monday – 7:30pm
Tuesday – 1pm & 7:30pm
Wednesday – 6:45am (30 mins)
Thursday – 6:45am (30 mins) & 8pm
Friday – 11:30am

In-Person (Bassenthwaite, Cumbria):

Monday – 6pm
Tuesday – 6pm

Message me to join or ask any questions — I’d love to see you on the mat this week!

02/11/2025

This Week in Pilates

This week we’ll be flowing through a full-body mat class designed to create length, ease, and freedom through the entire back body.

Using the Overball for gentle feedback, we’ll move through fluid, hydrating sequences that improve mobility, release tension, and encourage deep internal lift from the core.

Expect a refreshing session that supports better posture, smoother movement, and that amazing “lighter, taller” feeling by the end. Perfect for all levels — just bring yourself and a willingness to move with ease.

🌐 Online Classes:

Monday – 7:30pm
Tuesday – 1pm & 7:30pm
Wednesday – 6:45am (30 mins)
Thursday – 6:45am (30 mins) & 8pm
Friday – 11:30am

📍 In-Person (Bassenthwaite, Cumbria):

Monday – 6pm
Tuesday – 6pm

💫 Message me or comment below to book your space — I’d love to see you on the mat this week!

26/10/2025

This Week in Pilates ✨

Get ready for an energising mat class designed to build strength and balance through dynamic, full-body movement.

This week we’ll focus on connecting deep, intentional breathing with challenging exercises to power each movement from the inside out. Expect a perfect balance of abdominal intensity and flowing, lengthening sequences that will leave you feeling strong, centred, and elongated. 🌿

Come and experience how breath and movement together can lift your energy, sharpen your focus, and transform how your body feels.

🌐 Online Classes:

Monday – 7:30pm
Tuesday – 1pm & 7:30pm
Wednesday – 6:45am (30 mins)
Thursday – 6:45am (30 mins) & 8pm
Friday – 11:30am

📍 In-Person (Bassenthwaite, Cumbria):

Monday – 6pm
Tuesday – 6pm

💫 Message me to book your space or find out more — I’d love to see you on the mat this week!

24/10/2025

Pilates Is For Every Body

💚 “I’m too stiff.” “I’m not fit enough.” “I wouldn’t know where to start.”
I hear this all the time — but here’s the truth: Pilates is for you, exactly as you are right now.

It’s not about being perfect, flexible, or strong before you begin. Pilates builds those things.

It’s about:
✨ Moving without pain
🪜 Reaching the top shelf without straining
💪 Feeling stronger and steadier on your feet
🌿 Building confidence in what your body can do

Every session meets you where you are and helps you move forward — one breath, one movement at a time.

You don’t need to be ready to start. You just need to start. 🌟

23/10/2025

It’s Not About Perfection

💫 Pilates was never about doing it “perfectly.”

It’s about learning how your body works, moving with more ease, and discovering just how capable you really are.

Every time you practise Pilates, you’re doing more than just exercising. You’re:
💪 Strengthening the muscles that support your spine
🌿 Improving mobility in your hips and shoulders
⚖️ Building balance and control that translates into real life

It’s the reason you can carry shopping bags with ease, bend down to tie your shoes without a second thought, or lift something overhead without worry.

Pilates is here to help you live well — every single day. ✨

21/10/2025

Why Pilates Is Really Here.
✨ Pilates isn’t about perfection. It’s about possibility. ✨

It’s not about touching your toes or nailing every move — it’s about building a body that supports you in everyday life.

It’s about:
🪜 Reaching the top shelf without straining your back
🪑 Sitting at your desk without aching shoulders
👣 Walking up the stairs without losing your breath
🌿 Moving through life feeling stronger, freer, and more confident

Every session on the mat is a chance to build strength, mobility, and control — not just for Pilates, but for everything else you do.

It’s movement that makes life easier. 💚

20/10/2025

✨ This Week in Pilates ✨

This week we’ll be bringing extra focus and challenge to the mat with the Magic Circle – a classic Pilates prop that helps you feel the work on a deeper level. 🪄

We’ll use it to:
🍑 Fire up the outer hips and improve lower body strength
💪 Build strong arm–back connections to support posture and upper body control
🌀 Enhance classical exercises like Teaser, giving you greater stability, precision, and awareness

This focused, feel-good session will help you learn more about your body and deepen your understanding of Pilates technique, leaving you stronger, more connected, and more in tune with how you move.

🌐 Online Classes:

Monday – 7:30pm
Tuesday – 1pm & 7:30pm
Wednesday – 6:45am (30 mins)
Thursday – 6:45am (30 mins) & 8pm
Friday – 11:30am

💫 Comment if you’d like to join or have any questions — I’d love to see you in class this week!

16/10/2025

Why We Still Love the Classics

After almost a century, the classical Pilates moves still deliver — because they work.

Each one challenges strength, flexibility, control, and focus in perfect balance. They’re timeless for a reason.

💪 Strong body
🧘 Focused mind
🌿 Energised spirit

Join me in class and experience the power of Pilates at its purest.

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Abingdon-on-Thames
CA139YD

Opening Hours

Monday	1pm - 1:30pm
	7:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday	1pm - 2pm
	7:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday	6:45am - 7:15am
	1pm - 2pm
Thursday	6:45am - 7:15am
	8pm - 9pm
Friday	11:30am - 12:30pm
	1:30pm - 3pm

Website

https://www.virginiarichardson.co.uk/pilates

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