As you probably know, I have now been teaching Pilates for over a quarter of a century 😆 and over the years I have had various modes of bringing Pilates into people’s lives.

My first classes all those years ago in East Molesey, Thames Ditton and Esher were all moved eventually into my first large studio in Kingston and later my second studio in Walton on Thames.

20 years of concentration, stretching, strengthening and laughter! Happy days indeed.

Then came Lockdown …..

Nothing was ever the same again of course, BUT, we all learnt how to get our heads around using ZOOM and within a week of the lockdown beginning, we were all doing a Zoom Pilates class every day which helped maintain some sense of discipline and positivity into what had become a life devoid of structure or hope.

When lockdowns eventually came to an end I realised quickly that Zoom classes were going to remain a huge part of my teaching schedule and I can’t imagine life without them now.

Since closing down the Innerspace Studio in Walton and moving down to the New Forest, Meadowside Pilates was born and has already become a haven of dedicated movers within the community.

Over the years, as you can read there have been several iterations of You, me and Pilates. Various venues, thousands of clients but all with the same dedication of striving to be just a little better in each class, to make an exercise feel a little easier and to find more enjoyment in movement.

Rather than having two separate entities and business names, it’s now the right time to bring the two halves of my business under one umbrella.

Pilates UP!

For me, this signals the onward, upward moving, positive approach to our classes, Live classes and Zoom sessions finally joined UP!

It also embodies my intent to help everyone improve their balance and strength, something I am hugely passionate about.

Hope you all love the new concept and website!

Please join my Facebook page Pilates UP! and email me to get in touch with any feedback and questions you might have.