Row Pilates

I'd been having a few back problems and had thought about Pilates in the past but until I tried Aoife's class, I didn't realise quite how good it is in terms of strengthening the muscles that support your back. Aoife is an extremely clear and patient teacher. Doing Pilates has made a big difference to how strong and supple I feel. I've been doing the classes online each week which means, minimal hassle in terms of getting set up. More importantly it's fun and easy to pick up. Would highly recommend!
Apr 21st, 2022

I joined for a free taster session & stayed for the excellent instruction! Aoife is very clear and helpful in correcting any problems with posture, making sure we get the best out of the exercises. I climb regularly & have a job that involves manual labour so I consider this class a solid investment in my physical wellbeing. Highly recommend!
Nov 2nd, 2021

Started attending Aoife's Pilates class on a Thursday evening in January as part of a focus on developing good, healthier habits and I'm already noticing the difference its making to counteract sitting in a desk chair all day! Aoife was so welcoming from the first class and really puts you at ease as a total newbie to Pilates, with small class sizes.
Jun 16th, 2021

I started doing Pilates about a year ago. I spend most of the day sitting at a desk, so Pilates has been amazing for improving my posture and ironing out any imbalances. The morning after a class it feels like someone has "oiled my joints" and I have my full range of movement back. Aoife is so insightful with being able to "see inside the body" and correct me; this has helped me to develop much quicker than I thought I would. There's still one move that I struggle with (the dreaded "teaser") but I am slowly building my ab strength and hope to do this unassisted by the end of the year... that's the goal! There's such a lovely group of regulars that now come to the Thursday class. Pilates is nothing like I imagined it would be (I always assumed it was a bit like yoga, but the two are apples and oranges). If you've never done it before, I'd recommend giving it a go!
Dec 31st, 2021