Pilates with Piera

22/05/2026

We had a lush little breakfast on the beach last weekend...though the breakfast itself was far from little...I'm still making my way through the pastries.
We were fortunate with the weather too!
What a nice way to catch up with everyone and natter (even more than we do in class!).
Thanks guys for coming and for bringing a delicious array of delights, can't wait to do it again ❤❤❤

17/05/2026

*** What to wear when you're exercising in the great outdoors ***

Spring is a great time for outdoor fitness - it's not massively cold and not too uncomfortably hot.
With a little more of a spring in our step (sorry terrible word play) we can find more energy at this time of year and many of us start new exercise routines.

So... I have pulled together a list of useful items to help you get started. Check out my page for some suggestions...
https://www.pilateswithpiera.co.uk/spring-fitkit

24/04/2026

Birthday Buffster!
This little tinker has just turned 14... She's taking her time a lot more and is more stubborn than ever but she's still got a lot of bounce and love to give.

The owl toy was a gift selected by the little dude and although she can no longer hear the squeaks she really enjoys using it as a comfy pillow.
♥️♥️♥️

16/04/2026

*** Saturday Class ***
Round off your Easter holidays and kick-start your weekend with this one-off Saturday morning class.
This is also a great way of trying out a class if you're unsure about signing up to a block.
Details:
Sat 18th April at 9:15am
Whitley Bay Library
Cost is £9
Booking essential via https://bookwhen.com/pilateswithpiera

If you'd like to find out if this class is suitable for you I have more information on my website at https://www.pilateswithpiera.co.uk/faqs

13/03/2026

I'm sharing this very timely post from The Eve Appeal since March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month and Mother's Day is approaching. Today also marks 24 years since the passing of our mum, Eileen.

I don't put a lot of very personal stories on my feed...however I wanted to share this as I'm really proud of what my siblings and I have achieved, and for the support we received from friends, family and the many Pilates-goers who donated and came to my fundraising sessions last year. Thank you to the amazing staff at The Eve Appeal for your support and for sharing our story with others. We hope it will inspire people to help with this fantastic cause and to stay educated about gynae health and the five gynaecological cancers.
"We want to make sure no one is diagnosed late because they didn’t know enough about their body or because the stigma society places on gynae health stopped them seeking help."

Last year, Piera, Luisa and Ant took part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks trek in memory of their mum and raised an incredible £1,329! They shared their story about why they took part and what the challenge meant to them.

“Our mum was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2001 and unfortunately passed away the following year. It’s deeply important to us to support a cause that means so much to our family.

We were inspired to support The Eve Appeal together after Luisa first volunteered with them in 2013, spending a day working in their office. She then went on to organise various fundraising activities among friends and family, which in turn inspired both Piera and Ant to get involved as well.

We have supported The Eve Appeal in various ways over the years, including taking part in the Hadrian’s Wall trek. We were keen to support them again, and when we saw the Yorkshire Three Peaks trek, we thought it would be an exciting new challenge. We were truly supported throughout every stage of our fundraising journey, and raised an incredible £1,329!

If you want to do something positive to raise awareness of gynaecological cancers, look no further than The Eve Appeal. They are such a great charity, and we were truly impressed by their passion, energy, and the real difference they are making.”

Thank you so much to Piera, Luisa and Ant. If you are feeling inspired by their amazing achievement, you can take on one of our treks in June or September and find out more here: https://eveappeal.org.uk/events/?category=treks&utm_source=Organic&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Treks

20/02/2026

*** Classes start up again from next week ***
Here's a Buffy reminder to let you know that I have some spaces available. Sadly she won't be joining us but she will be doing some of her own moves in the meantime, perhaps a rest pose and a downward dog. Definitely NOT a cat though.

She has become very particular about her food...good quality kibble mixed with wet food and tuna...neh. Stale piece of bread found under a soggy pile of leaves...yes please! So picky.

06/02/2026

*** Colder Month Traditions ***
Ok, so I don't actually practice Pilates in the frost but I have been going on some very windy runs lately and it has been both envigorating and exhausting to run against the blasts of fresh air.

A few months back I asked you what sort of traditions and routines you plan around the autumn and towards the Winter. I was delighted with the responses and have included them in my latest newsletter.
Check out their thoughts and ideas here:
https://www.pilateswithpiera.co.uk/so/25Pkq4zt0?languageTag=en

Thank you to all those who shared this with me ❤

03/01/2026

I was reading today more about how Winter is a time for restoration and slowing down. And since we are now in Winter it's ok to feel that you are still in a restful state during January - to leave behind this pressure to recreate yourself and kick-start lots of energetic new habits. I'm not one for resolutions and sometimes feel a bit of guilt tied in to the fact that I haven't planned things for the year - like how now should be the time to decide what goals I would like to set. I think it can feel natural to use this time to do that but also for me this feels not so natural. I am much more likely to feel motivated once Spring arrives. Right now I am still a little in hibernation mode with movies and reading in the evenings and less socialising...and I'm ok with that!

Wishing you a wonderful start to 2026, whatever that may entail for you ❤️

21/12/2025

Celebrating Winter Solstice with a dip and a hot sarnie.
A dip with my fabulous friend and the freshly made sarnie c/o my hubby ❤

It was cloudy and we didn't get the see the sunrise but a lovely experience nevertheless. It was fresh that's for sure...

Reflecting a bit about this time last year, I started to realise that perhaps 12 sea dips in 2-3 weeks was too much for me. And that's ok! I tried it in the Winter and decided that it wasn't for me (not without the accompanying steam element anyway). Also thought about slowing down and not rushing as much... yes I thought about it but not sure I executed that one very well.

Wishing you all a wonderful break amongst all the busy times. See you in the New Year!

14/12/2025

Unimpressed....
But worth it to get a cute pic of the Buffster being festive.