Feel, notice and experience the positive difference Pilates can make and integrate what you learn into your everyday life and activities.

It’s all part of healthy aging keeping your mind and body young, active and alive!

Current venues for ‘in person’ classes’ in and around Edinburgh are based at 

Cameron House CEC Prestonfield Avenue, EH16 5EU

Pentland Community Centre in Oxgangs Brae, EH13 9LS

Please contact me for days, times  and costs as booking is essential. Classes are normally run in monthly blocks although there is a drop in facility for most of the classes.

Do bring your own mat and a cushion or yoga block or towel to use for padding/comfort as needed.

Here is a video clip to one of my recorded on line classes: https://youtu.be/onDwaFg9Qs8 

‘Thank you for all the thought and attention you put into planning and running your classes. I very much appreciate the variety introduced by using different equipment/’props’ and the care you put into ensuring each person’s needs and vulnerabilities are cared for.’

Marion H, Pentland Community Class

Class Timetable:

FOR CLASSES AND STUDIO SESSIONS PRIOR BOOKING IS REQUIRED.

Mondays 6.30 – 7.30 pmOnline class via zoomMixed Ability/Improvers
Tuesdays 11.00 – 11.55
Tuesdays 12.00 – 13.00		Cameron House Community Centre50+ / Bone Safe
Wednesdays 9.30 – 10.20Pentland Community CentreBeginners/Bone Safe
Wednesdays 10.30 -11.30amPentland Community CentreMixed Ability/Improvers

Fuschia Studio – Opening Times:

Mon: 9.30am – 5pm / Tue: 2.30 -5pm / Wed: closed / Thu: 9.30pm – 12 pm / Fri: 10 -3pm (subject to change)

Beginners/Bone Safe Course

These specialist bone health classes are designed for people with low bone density issues such as osteoporosis. They are also suitable for people who are new to Pilates. We work on strength, flexibility, balance and functional movement with a variety of fun and creative exercises. We need to progressively and safely challenge our strength by increasing the intensity of the weights and the number of reps and sets.

Classes are held at Pentland Community Centre on a Wednesday 9.30 - 10.20am and at
Cameron House CEC ( Prestonfield Avenue) on a Tuesday at 12 midday.

Online Pilates

(Intermediate/Improvers)
Enjoy Pilates from the comfort of your own home via zoom which for many people has quickly become a very popular, cost effective and convenient way to maintain your physical and mental well being saving you time, money and the need to drive or get to a venue. Imagine not having to go out on cold, dark wet evenings or having to defrost the car in icy winter weather!

Beginner's Pilates

A slower paced class, addressing the Pilates fundamentals to ensure correct and accurate technique as a comprehensive introduction to Pilates. You will learn the basic Pilates exercises and the principles of breathing, core activation and alignment.

Mixed Ability Pilates

Strengthen your core, move with ease and improve your balance, posture and co-ordination with a variety of different exercises.

Private Sessions

Private Pilates sessions are available where you will receive undivided attention to support your goals. Improve your posture, alignment, mobility and strength . Pilates can be adapted and modified to suit different fitness levels so you can become the best version of yourself.

Intermediate Pilates

A more dynamic and challenging class for those with prior experience of Pilates.

Over 50s Pilates

Relaxing but effective exercise class in a delightful studio with under floor central heating. Emphasis is on moving well with fluidity and ease. Our core becomes the focal point of our strength. Many people find that Pilates helps to reduce lower back discomfort and relieve stiffness in their joints.
Feel taller ,toned and confident as you leave the class ...with that feel good feeling!

Small Equipment Workshop

Learn how to safely and effectively use a variety of small Pilates equipment

Pilates Reformer

One of the most well known and versatile items of Pilates studio equipment, designed to enhance strength, flexibility and balance. It features a sliding carriage, adjustable springs for resistance and a moveable foot bar. It allows for a wide range of controlled, low impact movements targeting various muscle groups and supports precise alignment and core engagement.

Fuschia Studio

Individual sessions are tailored to you, and are available from my light attractive garden studio which is equipped with :

The Pilates Chair
The Spine Corrector (Arc Barrel)
The Reformer - Tower