VR Pilates

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.

This Week in Pilates ✨Get ready for an energising mat class designed to build strength and balance through dynamic, full...
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!

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 t...
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. 🌟

It’s Not About Perfection💫 Pilates was never about doing it “perfectly.”It’s about learning how your body works, moving ...
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. ✨

Why Pilates Is Really Here.✨ Pilates isn’t about perfection. It’s about possibility. ✨It’s not about touching your toes ...
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. 💚

✨ This Week in Pilates ✨This week we’ll be bringing extra focus and challenge to the mat with the Magic Circle – a class...
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!

Why We Still Love the ClassicsAfter almost a century, the classical Pilates moves still deliver — because they work.Each...
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.

14/10/2025

Classical Pilates Move Spotlights
A Pilates classic that always delivers — the Side Kick Series! 💫

This sequence challenges stability while toning the hips, glutes, and legs. It’s all about precision, control, and finding strength through length.

Why we love it:
💥 Tones and strengthens hips and thighs
⚖️ Builds balance and core control
🌿 Improves hip mobility

A reminder that small, mindful movements can create serious results.

14/10/2025

Classical Pilates Move Spotlights
A Pilates classic that always delivers — the Side Kick Series! 💫

This sequence challenges stability while toning the hips, glutes, and legs. It’s all about precision, control, and finding strength through length.

Why we love it:
💥 Tones and strengthens hips and thighs
⚖️ Builds balance and core control
🌿 Improves hip mobility

A reminder that small, mindful movements can create serious results.

This Week in PilatesJoin me on the mat this week for a powerful, full-body Pilates session designed to build strength, s...
12/10/2025

This Week in Pilates

Join me on the mat this week for a powerful, full-body Pilates session designed to build strength, stability, and deep body awareness.

We’ll combine targeted hip work with upper body strengthening using hand weights, giving your practice a clear focus and direction. Expect to feel more connected and in control as you move with purpose through each sequence.

We’ll also turn up the intensity with focused exercises to deepen core and glute connection, creating that satisfying burn that leads to real results. This energising session will challenge your form, strengthen your whole body, and leave you feeling strong, stable, 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 if you’d like to join or have any questions — I’d love to see you in class this week!

12/10/2025

Classical Pilates Move Spotlight Series
Stretch, lengthen, and lift — the Swan is all about extension and strength.

It opens the chest, strengthens the back, and counteracts all that forward hunching we do daily (looking at you, laptops and phones 👀).

Why we love it:
💪 Builds a strong, supportive back
🌬 Improves posture and breathing
🦢 Encourages graceful movement and confidence

A beautiful reminder to stand tall and move with openness.

12/10/2025

Classical Pilates Move Spotlight Series
Stretch, lengthen, and lift — the Swan is all about extension and strength.

It opens the chest, strengthens the back, and counteracts all that forward hunching we do daily (looking at you, laptops and phones 👀).

Why we love it:
💪 Builds a strong, supportive back
🌬 Improves posture and breathing
🦢 Encourages graceful movement and confidence

A beautiful reminder to stand tall and move with openness.

10/10/2025

Classical Pilates Move Spotlight Series
Ah, The Teaser — the move that defines core control! 💫

This classical Pilates exercise strengthens the deep abdominals, challenges balance, and brings together everything Pilates stands for: control, coordination, and concentration.

Why we love it:
🔥 Strengthens the core, hips, and spine
🧘 Improves balance and stability
🌿 Builds total-body awareness

It’s tough, yes — but when you find that sweet balance point, it feels incredible.

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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

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