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I am passionate about the physical, emotional and mental benefits that regular movement brings. Come and move with me and see for yourself.

Wherever you are, whatever your history, adding Yoga, Pilates or both to your week will leave you feeling better. I have always loved to exercise from the simple joy of taking a walk and connecting with nature, but my particular passion lies in the power of connecting mind, body and breath which you will find in practicing Pilates and yoga. I am a level 3 qualified Mat Pilates instructor and Yoga Teacher and have also completed my 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training. I am registered with the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity and am a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance. I love to share the joy that movement, breath work and meditation can bring. I have been teaching locally for a number of years and hope to do so for many more!

19/01/2026

You may have woken up to read that today is “Blue Monday”, apparently the most depressing day of the year! If your mood or energy is a little low I have a remedy.

Regardless of whether Blue Monday is science or pseudoscience this point in January can definitely feel tough. This makes it the perfect time to reflect on how powerful our practice is. Yoga and Pilates help us slow down, breathe, move, and reconnect with our bodies, with ourselves and with each other. Even on low-energy days, showing up on the mat can lift your mood and restore a sense of balance.

At the time of writing I still have room in Pilates tonight and for the next two weeks. For Yoga I have one space remaining each week. To book, or for any questions please get in touch at barbarasyogaandpilates@gmail.com

I look forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes
Barbara

12/01/2026

Did last week feel like a long one? Well hopefully with the weather warmer this week everything will feel a little easier including adding some much needed movement to your day. Even small things like choosing to take the stairs rather than the lift at work, or going for a short lunchtime walk all matter.

My Watermead Yoga is now fully booked for this week and next, but I do have one space on 26 January and 2 February so do let me know if you are interested in booking the space or if you would like to be added to the waiting list. There is still space for Pilates for all 4 weeks to 2 February but this is filling up fast so book soon to secure your space.

If you’ve booked for either or both I look forward to seeing you later. If you’d like to book or have any questions please do get in touch at barbarasyogaandpilates@gmail.com.

05/01/2026

Happy New Year everybody.

With the festive season done and dusted and the weather taking a turn for the worse it really does feel that we have fallen headfirst into the “business” part of the year doesn’t it? Well luckily movement really is medicine (for both body and mind) so adding this into your life (or continuing with it) really will help beat away the January blues. It’s so important to take a little time for ourselves and starting the week with Pilates and/or Yoga provide the perfect antidote to any temptation to simply slump in front of the TV at the end of the day.

Classes take place at the Watermead Village Hall on Monday nights, Pilates at 6.30pm, Yoga at 7.45pm. I am currently taking bookings for the five weeks from today until 2 February inclusive, please email me at barbarasyogaandpilates@gmail.com to book or if you have any questions.

I look forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes
Barbara

29/12/2025

Bookings are now open for Pilates at 6.30 pm and Yoga at 7.45 pm at the Watermead Village Hall starting from 5 January 2026. I am currently taking bookings for classes up to 2 February inclusive. You can book week by week or for all classes. However spaces are limited, so please book early to secure your place.

This is the time of year where you will be inundated with emails promising “New Year New You”. This can just make you feel stressed or that you aren’t good enough or that you have to reinvent yourself. This is an unhelpful added pressure in an already stressful world.

Instead I’d urge you to simply show up exactly as you are. A consistent and regular Pilates or Yoga practice will help improve your strength, mobility, flexibility and balance and bring a multitude of mental health benefits too. Plus we have an amazing community of lovely people.

My classes are all mixed ability so whether you have a lifetime of practice or are brand new to this form of movement you are always welcome.

If you have any questions, whether it’s about the classes or how to book please send me an email at barbarasyogaandpilates@gmail.com

01/12/2025

There are now just two weeks of my Monday evening Watermead Pilates and Yoga classes left this year. Whether you’re already booked in or thinking about joining us (or returning), you’re always very welcome. At the time of writing there is still space in all 4 classes.

Classes will then restart at the start of January. Details coming soon.

For any questions or if you would like to book please email me at barbarasyogaandpilates@gmail.com

24/11/2025

I don’t know about you but I’m definitely noticing I am much busier and my diary fuller as we move towards December. I know that this can make it very tempting to either drop your existing Pilates or Yoga practice or put off starting until the new year. It is easy to think it won’t matter but actually each time does.

Here are a few reasons why:

1) The benefits are cumulative. Every time you move your body you lay down and reinforce neural pathways that help improve not only physical but also mental well-being.

2) The more we do something the easier it becomes to do it the next time. It can then become an integral part of your week (or day!) and no longer an effort to fit in.

3) It gives us time and space for ourselves. A short investment of time where we focus on moving and how it feels in our body can really help get out of that constant stress cycle.

These are just a few of the many reasons to come along. I still have space in both Pilates at 6.30pm and Yoga at 7.45pm tonight and for the following two weeks (after which classes will take a short pause). All classes are held in the Watermead Village Hall.

To book, or for any questions please email me at barbarasyogaandpilates@gmail.com

Best wishes
Barbara

17/11/2025

Yesterday I briefly went out shopping (mad I know) and it felt like the entire world was there with me. It brought it home to me that we really are moving into “that” time of year where a little time to ourselves becomes even more precious.

Luckily I have the prefect antidote to all that hurry and stress with what I hope are two beautiful classes. I still have space in both classes (Pilates at 6.30pm, Yoga at 7.45pm) tonight so you’re not too late to book. To do this, or for more information, please email me at barbarasyogaandpilates@gmail.com.

I hope to hear from you! Classes for 2025 run to 8 December and all are bookable now.

10/11/2025

It’s a busy time of year so it’s easy to make excuses not to exercise. “I don’t have time”, “How will I get [xyz] done if I come along?” or whatever reason your mind hooks onto. Add to that this endless striving for perfection that society increasingly pushes us to feel “I’m not flexible/strong/young/experienced enough” (fill in your own) and it’s just easier to stay at home and collapse in front of the TV. But this is just a little trick our minds like to play on us. Mostly you do have time and you definitely do not have to be perfect. All you need to be is open and ready to experience the joy and release that comes from a little movement.

So why not come along tonight? I still have spaces in both my classes (Pilates @ 6.30pm, Yoga at 7.45 pm, both at Watermead Village Hall). I’m also now booking for the remaining classes of the year (every Monday to 8 December inclusive).

To book or for any questions please email me at barbarasyogaandpilates@gmail.com.

I hope to see you later
Barbara

03/11/2025

We all know that exercise is good for us, but if you need a little motivation to come and join me in class here are a few specific benefits.

Why Pilates? Those of you who do Pilates regularly know it benefits you. Some of its proven benefits are increased core strength, which helps you move and feel better, improved body awareness (known as proprioception), which means you are less likely to injure yourself, improved mobility and flexibility and better balance. All of this adds up to moving better and feeling better.

Why yoga? Like Pilates yoga will help you tune in with your body and improve mobility, flexibility, balance and strength. With its focus on connecting mind, body and breath yoga has an even greater impact on your mental and emotional health too and helps redress the impact of the stresses of modern life.

Whichever you choose you will walk away feeling better (although I can’t promise you won’t ache!) all for an hour of your time. I still have spaces in both classes so, if you haven’t already, why not email me at barbarasyogaandpilates@gmail.com to find and more or even better, to book and come along tonight.

27/10/2025

Yesterday we had an extra hour in bed as the clocks went back. Whilst that extra hour under the duvet was rather lovely, the nights drawing in can have a negative impact on our mental health, and, of course, the darker nights make it harder to simply get up (or out) and move.

The good news is that an hour of movement will not only benefit you physically but also mentally. The even better news is that you can do so without travelling far by joining me at the Watermead Village Hall for Pilates at 6.30pm tonight and/or Yoga at 7.45pm.

For more details of how to book (or to make a booking) please email me at barbarasyogaaandpilates@gmail.com. I’m currently taking bookings for the next 4 weeks (to 17 November).

20/10/2025

Happy Monday everyone, I’m now back from my holidays and so are my Yoga and Pilates classes. If you haven’t already, book in and come along tonight. As the nights draw in it’s so tempting to hibernate but you will feel so much better for a little movement and get to meet some other lovely people too. If you’ve taken a break from classes or haven’t yet got started, don’t wait for the new year, now is an ideal time to get started.

Bookings are currently open for the 5 Mondays to 17 November (bookings for the period to Christmas coming soon). Any questions about the classes or how to book, requests or anything else please get in touch at barbarasyogaandpilates@gmail.com.

I hope to hear from you, and even better, see you later.
Barbara

18/10/2025

In advance of tomorrow‘s community bulb planting event I’m excited to announce that there are 2 raffle prizes available of a place at either Pilates or Yoga Monday evening class with me (winner to choose) to be taken any time up to the end of January.

If you’d like to know more about my classes please get in touch.

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