Private Sessions: Studio, At Home and Online

Matwork Sessions: at home or online

I offer 1:1 and 1:2 matwork tuition in the privacy of a client's home or workspace providing you have suitable space available as well as via Zoom. A good guide for floor space is 2 metres by 2½ metres per person. There are currently slots available for individual classes during the day Mondays & Tuesdays, Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. The main areas I cover are the "Parks" - that's Raynes Park, Motspur Park, Worcester Park and also New Malden in Surrey. However, I regularly teach private classes outside of these areas with clients based as far as Surbiton, Wimbledon and Clapham Junction. If you're looking for group classes, please see the Group Classes page

You can either book a block of private lessons or one-off sessions. Blocks can be booked in sets of either 5 or 10 weeks, payable in advance. Usually, they run for consecutive weeks to provide consistency.

One-off sessions are ideal if you already attend a group class but would like to work on specific exercises in detail away from the group environment. And if you are unsure about signing up for a block, booking a one-off session gives you the opportunity to find out whether Pilates is for you, before committing to a block of privates. It also allows me to assess you so that if you then go on to book a block, I can devise a tailor-made exercise programme for you.

Studio Sessions in Kingston-upon-Thames

These can be tailored to your needs. Some clients prefer working with the Pilates apparatus rather than attending matwork classes as they appreciate the feedback the equipment gives them such as the pedal on the Wunda chair or the springs on the Reformer of the Trapeze table.

Prior to the pandemic, these were held at Moss Pilates, the home of Polestar Pilates UK and where I did my 18 month long studio training. I now offer these sessions more locally in Kingston at All Things Pilates. The studio has 4 Reformers, a Trapeze Table, a Wunda Chair, a Ladder Barrel, Baby Arcs and Spine Correctors.

If you're new to studio work, I offer a special introductory package of 2, one hour sessions, which includes a postural assessment. Thereafter sessions can be bought on an individual basis or in blocks of 5 or 10 at a slightly discounted rate.

My clients range from those:

rehabilitating after injury,

office workers wanting to counteract those hours sitting at a desk,

retirees wanting to stay active and healthy,

runner and performers/dancers wanting low impact conditioning work to prevent injury and to improve accuracy of movement,

as well as Mums-to-be staying healthy during pregnancy and preparing for labour and the birth and post natal Mums returning to exercise.

Reformer Classes

Reformer classes are an affordable way to experience Pilates on the equipment in a group environment. Prior to the pandemic, I taught Reformer classes at Moss Pilates in the City.

I now teach Reformer classes on Tuesday evenings at 6pm & 7pm and Friday mornings at 9am & 10am at All Things Pilates in Kingston.

If you are new to the Reformer it's highly advised that you have a 1:1 Reformer session prior to joining a group Reformer class. That way, you'll gain the maximum benefit from your classes. I will show you how to set the machine for your body, i.e. optimum position of the footbar and the ropes, and explain the different spring settings. We will go through some of the fundamental exercises common to nearly all Reformer classes.

I offer an introductory Reformer package geared towards this.

Booking & Availability

If you'd like to book Studio sessions, or one of my Introductory Studio or Reformer packages, please do get in touch with me either via email or by calling 07952 921 636.

Times available are usually as follows:

Thursday from noon onwards

Wednesday and Friday lunchtimes

Wednesday and Friday afternoons

Tuesday &Thursday evenings

Levels

Sessions are taught according to an individual’s level of ability and knowledge, always with progression in mind.

Beginner: This lays the foundation for preceding levels. The basic principles of Pilates are covered, including correct breathing, postural alignment and core stability. The exercises taught at Beginner level become the basis for your warm up at the higher levels and they're ideal for home practice.

Improver: For clients who have understood and mastered the basic principles covered in Beginners. Your awareness of both good movement and posture deepens and stamina and strength increases.

Intermediate/Advanced: A challenging level requiring agility, suppleness, strength and a high degree of technique.

Rehabilitation Pilates: Many people start Pilates, as indeed I did, in order to help them recover from injury, or, to relieve pain. These gentler and slower sessions can help clients with sciatica, osteoporosis, postural problems, disc related issues, sport injuries and muscular imbalances. I've taught clients who've come with a range of issues and I'm always happy to liaise with Physiotherapists and Osteopaths.

What to wear

You don’t need to buy specialist exercise clothing. However, it is important that what you wear allows unrestricted movement and is comfortable. Avoid wearing anything too baggy; close fitting clothing is best as it will enable me to see easily your posture and movement. Pilates is practised either barefoot or in socks. Please have a clean pair of socks with you.

Women: T-shirt and leggins
Men: T-shirt and track suit bottoms. If wearing shorts, they must be minimum knee length or below please.

Jacqueline is, without doubt, the best Pilates teacher I have ever come across. She has precise attention to detail and teaches, rather than instructs, so you can truly understand each movement and continue to progress, both at home & during lessons.

Jacqueline knows exactly what each individual is capable of and will motivate & inspire you to achieve it, without ever feeling overwhelmed or bullied. Somehow, she simply makes you believe you can and want (something I never thought I’d say) to do it!

Nicole, Private Client

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