Useful information
- Small class sizes (10-12 clients) to ensure everyone gets support, supervision and correction.
- Men and women, all body sizes welcome. I believe everyone should do Pilates exercises. Prior to starting class, clients must complete an enrolment form to document their Pilates/ fitness background and to screen for health problems/injuries. This will assess your suitability to exercise, and is mandatory for my insurance with Body Control Pilates.
- A one to one session is encouraged before joining a class.
- Pilates classes to suit all abilities. Anna teaches the Body Control Pilates Method. You will learn about and practice good alignment, breathing and centring (core stability). The challenge will gradually increase week on week. Pilates is a journey, start yours here! Anyone, can do Pilates exercises, but it is how you do them that matters. We focus on movement quality to ensure your sessions are safe and effective. Progression and regressions are always available in order to work at your own pace/ability.
- I am restricted by my insurance to 12 clients per class. Block booking encourages client commitment and progressing together as a class. In terms of my insurance, and the enrolment form process, I must know who is coming to class each week. Block booking also allows me the pleasure of getting to know my clients personally, and to learn how they move. Your space is reserved each week guaranteed. You will receive more supervision and support in a smaller classes, which reduces the risk of injury and helps you understand the exercises. You will only get the wonderful benefits of Pilates if you practice regularly and do the exercises well. I am very proud of the supportive, friendly and non -competitive community we have created with these classes.
- Currently, I cannot take clients who are have osteoporosis/osteopenia (brittle/weakened bones). Soon I can though!
- Adults only.
- Please wear comfortable clothes that you can move easily in, and if possible are fitted, in order for me to see your spine. No trainers required.
- Anna holds an up to date basic life and immediate life support certificate.
- Parking is available at Valley primary school at your own risk on Saturday. Car park not available on Monday and Tuesday evenings at Valley School.
- Very limited parking at St Marks Church (numerous buses/trains to Bromley South station, which is very close). Best to arrive by public transport or on foot (get your steps in!). Car park spaces at St Mark's Square car park.
- Windows will remain open, where possible.
- Bring your own basic equipment (mat, yoga block/s, medium resistance band, 9" Pilates ball, 1kg hand weights, head cushion or hand towel). This is for hygiene purposes and to keep the cost of your classes down.
- There is space in all venues to keep mats sufficiently apart.