Reformer Pilates at Retreat to the Hills
Reformer Pilates
The majority of the lessons I teach are on the Reformer.
Although the equipment can initially look challenging clients quickly come to love the way it can support their movement and as they grow stronger also challenge them more.
The Pilates Reformer is a machine that offers resistance and assistance through the use of different springs. It is a fantastic piece of equipment with an almost endless repertoire of exercises that can can cater for all levels.
You work on the reformer seated, standing, prone or supine. Reformer Pilates really challenges your core strength and dynamic stability.
Depending on your starting level training may be a hybrid of Reformer Pilates mixed with some Mat work, and also the Springboard Tower.
Reformer Pilates sessions can be taught as a 1:1 or as a Duet. If you have any medical conditions that require more focus I always recommend that you have a few sessions on your own first before coming along with a friend. All clients will be asked to complete a simple Health Questionnaire.
I use Balanced Body Allegro Reformers and both are raised from the floor making it easier to get on and off them.
Clients train on a weekly or fortnightly basis and tend to have the same slot each week. Because of this I do run a waiting list so if an existing client is no longer able to attend their slot is up for grabs! If you are interested in starting Reformer Pilates do drop me an email and we can discuss what are the current options.
Private sessions are £40 per hour. A Duet session is £45
Recorded Classes
Pilates On Demand pre recorded Pilates sessions can be purchased for unlimited use with a monthly subscription.
Classes are taught as mixed ability and designed to compliment the live sessions. There are also some 15 minute short sessions focusing on key areas for those times when you don’t have the motivation or energy to do a full workout.
The On Demand sessions are available for a monthly subscription of only £10. Once you have subscribed you will be sent an email link every month to view the videos at a time that suits you on Vimeo. You can cancel your subscription at any time. If you are interested please send us an email and we will send you the BACS information.
Testimonials
The Mental Benefits are as good as the Physical
I really didn’t think Pilates was my thing being more of a boot camp enthusiast. I was surprised at how hard it worked my muscles without getting up a sweat. I am totally converted – I know that pilates will always be part of my life now. The mental benefits are as good as the physical. I really enjoy understanding how my body should be aligned correctly and thinking about different muscle groups to work them individually. I could see my muscle tone developing within the first weeks particularly around my waist. I am more conscious of how I sit and stand which can only be beneficial as I am in my early forties! Tess is welcoming, knowledgeable, dedicated and she has a good sense of fun. ;
My Body is Definitely becoming Stronger
I have had quite a few Pilates teachers in the past and I think Tess is the best! It is such a treat to have an hours session with her every week. I can feel myself gradually improving as I get to know the movements and my body is definitely becoming stronger, which for me, was the main attraction of Pilates. ;
A Holistic Approach
I love my Reformer Pilates sessions with Tess. Every class is different, challenging, and suited to my level. Tess has a real talent for pushing you just the right amount without it feeling overwhelming. She’s friendly, supportive, and her holistic approach truly nurtures both body and mind. I always leave feeling calmer, more encouraged, and over time, I’ve become much more in tune with how my body feels. It’s my one hour each week where I can completely switch off and focus on myself.
Building My Strength Bit By Bit
My osteoporosis and joint hyper mobility seemed to result in yet another injury whenever I tried a new fitness approach. Then three years ago I started working with Tess. Through Pilates she has helped me to build my strength bit by bit and now I am significantly stronger, have a better posture, can walk for many more miles and garden for hours. Jobs I always had to ask my husband to do I can now do for myself!My husband was so impressed that he too became a client! We each had different fitness challenges, and Tess has worked with us to focus on how best to improve our fitness and achieve our goals through Pilates lessons and regular exercises at home.
Session Feels Calm But Challenging
I’ve been seeing Tess weekly for just over two years now and I’ve felt the benefits from her sessions since the very first class. She offers a varied but progressive programme which I feel has been designed specifically around what my body needs each week and she has gently pushed me so that my posture and alignment are now quite unrecognisable from where I started. She listens and adapts if needed and every session feels calm but challenging and I always come away feeling better than when I arrived.
Tess has helped me build this weekly practice into my overall wellbeing and I honestly couldn’t be without this hour every Wednesday.
A Peaceful Setting in Which to Practice Pilates
Tucked away at the foot of the Malvern Hills, you couldn’t ask for a more peaceful setting in which to practice Pilates. Tess is a fantastic teacher adapting each move to your individual level and incorporating new moves weekly, so there is no chance of getting bored. My flexibility is improving and I always leave a session feel very calm and relaxed.
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Retreat Pilates, Castlemorton, Malvern, WR13 6DA