SG Pilates

My mission to help create new movements that will facilitate freedom in the body, strength in the muscles & build a peaceful & happy wellbeing💫

PILATES : 1-1/ mini groups / Mat classes / one to one Pilates Reformer
Pilates exercises will change the way you move, feel and look when practised regularly and correctly. Benefits are
:Greater strength and tone
:Strengthens core stability muscles
:improve posture , flexibility, balance, co ordination
:More efficient respiratory system
:Increased bone density and joint mobility
:Stronger and healthier suppported spine
:Boosted immune system
:Fewer injuries and Improved performance
:Relieves stress and tension
:Balance of body and mind

FOR MORE INFORMATION please contact me
07702236841 or email me on sgpilates@outlook.com

02/10/2025

✨ September Highlights ✨

🏖️ A cheeky weekend escape to my happy place, Southwold, with Brad 💛
🧘‍♀️ Loved meeting .logan and visiting the brilliant Movement Base studio in Leigh-on-Sea
💪 Always grateful for my amazing mat Pilates regulars & 1:1 mat/apparatus clients – you really are the best!
🫅 Continuing my own practice with the queen of Pilates, Jo
👌 Added a new weekly Tower self practice with
🎉 Celebrated the 4th Pilates Gathering in Stirling with my Pilates besties & — and inspired by the incredible presenters , , &

29/08/2025

✨ New Term, New Pilates Journey! ✨

Forget ‘go hard or go home’—lasting results come from smart, steady progress. 💪

Classical Pilates = patience + commitment → strength that lasts. 💚💙

6 Pilates Principles to guide your practice:
💫 Centering – Your powerhouse: abs, back, pelvic floor & hips.
💫 Control – Every movement intentional, form first.
💫 Concentration – Mind fully on your body.
💫 Flow – Smooth, graceful, natural movements.
💫 Precision – Quality over quantity.
💫 Breath – Fuel, focus & core engagement.

Together, they build strength, flexibility, balance & wellbeing. 🌟

Start this term with intention—the journey is worth it! 💫

Sue 💚💙

28/07/2025

🌞 Summer Pilates Schedule + What’s Coming This Autumn 🍂

Hi everyone!

As we wrap up this term, I just want to say a big thank you — whether you’ve been in class recently, reached out, or are just thinking about getting started again. I’d love to welcome you back over the summer or into the new term ahead 💚

Here’s what’s coming up:

💙 Chair Pilates – August
🪑 Mondays & Thursdays | ⏰ 11:30am–12:15pm
A gentle, supportive class — great for strength, mobility & joint health.
💷 £7 pay-as-you-go
📌 Contact me to book
⏰ Back to 12:30–1:15pm from September!

💙 Gentle Mat Classes – £10
Supportive, slower-paced Pilates – ideal for easing back in
📩 Message me to book
💷 Payment due 1 week before
Bank details available on request

💙 Mixed Level Mat Classes
Full-body movement with options for all levels
📲 Book via Gymcatch: https://app.gymcatch.com/provider/4024

💙 1–1 or Duet Sessions
Tailored mat or equipment Pilates (Reformer, Tower, Wunda Chair & more)
📍 Tuesdays (1–5pm) & Wednesdays (daytime)
📩 Message to book

📺 On-Demand Pilates
Keep moving anytime, anywhere with access to a growing video library
🎥 Stretch, strength, mobility & spine health
🖥 www.gymcatch.com → Find Fitness → Search SGPilates

🍂 New Term Starts 1st September
I’ll be sharing the new timetable soon — message me if you’d like to reserve your space early!

Thanks again for your support — and as always, Pilates is here when you’re ready. No pressure, just support 🤍

Love,
Sue x

28/07/2025

👣 Feet to Seat – A Ground-Up Pilates Reset
🗓 Saturday 4th October | ⏰ 10:30am–12:30pm
📍 Highwood Village Hall | 💷 £30
🔗 Book now: https://app.gymcatch.com/provider/4024

I’m so excited to share this special Autumn 🍂 Pilates workshop with you!

We’ll start at the feet — working on mobility, awareness, and alignment — and move up through the legs to the glutes and pelvis. A full-body reset to help improve posture, walking, and ease in the lower back.

✨ Expect:
• Foot release + alignment
• Calf + hamstring stretching
• Glute + Centre ( Core) strengthening
• Standing & mat-based Pilates
• A grounding Autumn meditation to finish 🌾

Perfect for anyone with:
• Foot pain or bunions
• Tight hips or hamstrings
• Wobbly balance
• Or wanting to move with more confidence and ease

All levels welcome. A gentle but powerful reset from the ground up 🙌

🎟 Limited spaces – book now!
👉 https://app.gymcatch.com/provider/4024

23/07/2025

✨ I DID IT! ✨
Today I officially became a Fully Comprehensive Pilates Instructor 💪🧘‍♀️

It’s been a journey of deep learning, dedication, and movement exploration — from matwork to all the large equipment (Reformer, Cadillac, Tower , Chair, and Barrels). I’ve loved every challenge and every “aha” moment along the way.

Huge thank you to everyone who has supported me — clients, family friends , mentors, and fellow teachers — you’ve kept me inspired and growing.
A special thank you to my incredible mentor Jo for your guidance, wisdom, and encouragement throughout this journey 🙏

I’m so excited to bring even more knowledge, creativity, and depth into the classes I teach, and to keep sharing the incredible power of Pilates with you all.

Here’s to more movement, more magic, and the next chapter ✨

15/06/2025

🆕 New On-Demand Class Alert!
💫 Mixed-Level Mat with the Circle 💫

This class brings the feel of the Reformer to your mat — using the Pilates Circle to challenge control, strength & stability 💪✨
Expect a full-body flow with a fresh twist on classical moves.

📲 Available now in the On-Demand Library
🎥 Move anytime, anywhere!

🔔 Reminder – How to Access On-Demand Classes 🔔
Not available directly through the Gymcatch app

Here’s how to find them:
1️⃣ Open your internet browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.)
2️⃣ Type in: www.gymcatch.com
3️⃣ Click Find Fitness
4️⃣ Search for: SGPilates
5️⃣ Head to the On-Demand section 🎥

✨ Move when it suits YOU!
Message me if you need any help 💬

31/05/2025

🌿 Restore & Release Workshop 🌿
A Healing Fusion of Pilates & Yoga

Hi Pilates Friends!
I’m so excited to see you Saturday 7th June for a very special Wellness Workshop 🌞

Join me & @ Writtle for a morning of movement, mindfulness & moments of stillness.

✨ Expect:
• Gentle Pilates to wake up the body
• Myofascial release with foam rollers & spiky balls
• Soothing restorative yoga
• Guided Yoga Nidra + optional essential oil head massage
• Deep relaxation in savasana

📍Writtle BPC (Beryl Platt Centre)
🕤 9:30AM–11:45AM
💷 £30 Early Bird (until 1st June) | £35 after

☀️ If the sun shines, we’ll take it outside — grounding, connecting, and moving in nature.

📲 Book via Gymcatch:
🔗 https://app.gymcatch.com/provider/4024
(Go to Schedule/Calendar)

🧘‍♀️ Open to all levels — no experience needed. Just bring your mat & an open mind.

Spots are limited — we’d love to share this nourishing morning with you. 💚

With love,
Sue & Holly

18/05/2025

New Summer Workshop: Pilates, Yoga & Deep Release – Book Now!

We’re so excited to invite you to a special summer workshop:
Restore & Release — a Healing Fusion of Pilates & Yoga
Date: Saturday, 7th of June 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Location: Writtle BPC (Beryl Platt Centre)

Booking Link: https://app.gymcatch.com/provider/4024
Go to schedule / calendar to book

Need a total body reset?
Join Sue Giltnane and Holly Kostem for a deeply nourishing morning designed to help you move, release, and rest.

This unique workshop combines:
• Gentle Pilates to mobilise, strengthen and awaken the body
• Myofascial release using foam rollers, massage balls & hedgehogs
• Soothing restorative yoga
• An extended savasana with optional head massage using essential oils
• Deep relaxation through guided yoga nidra

Investment:
• £30 Early Bird (until 25th May)
• £35 after 25th May
Spots are limited — book early to secure your space!

All levels welcome. Please bring your mat and a willingness to soften. All props will be provided.

Please note: Bookings are non-refundable, even if you’re unwell or unable to attend.

This is your rare chance to truly slow down, re-connect, and give your body the deep care it deserves.

Why focus on fascia?
Fascia is the connective tissue that surrounds muscles, bones, and organs. When healthy, it’s flexible and supports smooth movement. When it’s tight or stuck, it can lead to tension and pain.

How Pilates helps:
Pilates supports fascia health by encouraging flowing, hydrated movement and building balanced strength.

Why we use small equipment:
Foam rollers, spiky balls, and “hedgehogs” mimic massage, increase circulation, and help release tension in hard-to-reach areas — especially feet, glutes, and shoulders.

We can’t wait to share this Saturday morning of mindful movement and deep release with you.

With care,
Sue & Holly
💚💙

27/04/2025

Ready to move, strengthen, and feel amazing?
I offer a range of sessions to suit your lifestyle and goals:

✨ Mat Classes — Energising group sessions focused on strength, control, and flow, rooted in classical Pilates.
✨ Private 1:1 and 2:1 Equipment Sessions — Tailored sessions using Pilates apparatus for deeper, personalised progress.
✨ On-Demand Classes — Access recorded classes anytime, anywhere, at your convenience.

All classes follow the classical Pilates method to help you move better, feel stronger, and support your overall wellbeing.

💚 Mat Pilates - Mixed level ability class , ideal for starting your Pilates journey or maintaining your practise. This is a great comprehensive class, working through pilates exercises and building on strength work and building blocks for the more advanced exercises. It’s a class for fast learners who love the strength and movement aspects of pilates!
💚 Gentle Mat - ideal for the complete beginner , new to exercise , slower pace ,working on the foundations of Pilates moves taking you through the pilates principles behind the technique to help you build familiarity with pilates mat exercises.
💚Seated & Supported 🪑
This fun chair based exercise class is for those who would like to improve their health and wellbeing but struggle to get on and off the floor! The aim of the class is to improve your mobility, flexibility and centre strength as well as improving posture, reducing joint and back pain and enhancing balance by using the 🪑
💚 1-1 / 2-1
Personalised attention- Focused training sessions tailored to the individual’s fitness level needs and goals. Ideal for those looking for specialized instruction or for improving technique on the Mat & the Equipment.

Booking is easy!
For Mat Pilates -
Just head to Gymcatch, search for my name Sgpilates , and choose your session. Trials for Course places , drop in pay as you go sessions available.
For Gentle Mat or Seated & Supported or 1-1 /2-1 sessions please DM me.

Have questions or need help getting started?
I’m just a message away — I’d love to welcome you!

23/04/2025

Great news! I’ve had two spaces open up for this Saturday’s Spring Wellbeing: Flow & Glow Workshop, running from 2:30–4:45 PM at Highwood Village Hall. We’ll start with a mindful, gentle Pilates flow and finish with a deep tissue facelift self-massage designed to sculpt and tone your facial muscles—leaving you with a beautiful, refreshed glow.

Full details and booking are available on the Gymcatch system if you’d like to join!

To book - https://app.gymcatch.com/provider/4024

28/03/2025

Pilates True Story

09/03/2025

Over the next few weeks of Mixed level Mat classes with me we will celebrate 💫 by looking at the 34!
The 34 Pilates Mat exercises refer to the original sequence of exercises created by Joseph Pilates for mat-based workouts. These exercises are designed to build core strength, flexibility, and overall body control without the use of equipment. They are considered the foundation of Pilates and are performed in a specific order to maximize flow and effectiveness.

The 34 Original Pilates Mat Exercises:
1. The Hundred
2. The Roll-Up
3. The Roll-Over
4. Single-Leg Circle
5. Rolling Like a Ball
6. Single-Leg Stretch
7. Double-Leg Stretch
8. Spine Stretch Forward
9. Open-Leg Rocker
10. Corkscrew
11. Saw
12. Swan Dive
13. Single-Leg Kick
14. Double-Leg Kick
15. Neck Pull
16. Scissors
17. Bicycle
18. Shoulder Bridge
19. Spine Twist
20. Jackknife
21. Side Kick (Front/Back)
22. Side Kick (Up/Down)
23. Side Kick (Circles)
24. Side Kick (Inner Thigh Lifts)
25. Side Kick (Inner Thigh Circles)
26. Teaser
27. Hip Circles
28. Swimming
29. Leg Pull Front
30. Leg Pull Back
31. Side Kicks Kneeling
32. Side Bend
33. Boomerang
34. Seal

This sequence is challenging and flow-based, meaning the exercises transition smoothly from one to the next. Advanced practitioners follow the original order to maintain the integrity of the workout.

I will break them down in class offering a prep exercise before and then the exercise with plenty of modifications to suit all !

Cannot wait to see you on the Mat !
Sue 💚💙

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Chelmsford
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