I'm Charlie, a fully qualified pilates instructor & have created this page to teach & inspire my fellow pilates lovers. Welcome to your PILATES sanctuary.
30/05/2026
What an amazing week we’ve had in Dorset. Just us!
Everyday adventures and fun. It’s like our second home now. 🚤 ☀️ 🌳 🛶
And as I always preach to everyone… being outdoors amongst nature enjoying the woods, sea and sun has been the best medicine for one very tired mummy. Totally recharged now and ready for a summer!
This is how I’m spending my summer… outdoors, immersed in nature moving my body and resting my mind ☀️ 🌳 🌊
And I would LOVE LOVE LOVE for you to join me. Either on the beach or in the woods. Both equally have their benefits and I can never decide which I love more. The sea or the trees. 🤔 Well luckily I don’t have to choose 😉 and neither do you….
I’m offering Pilates classes at Chalkwell Beach and Belfairs woods this summer. Classes are accessible to all and all current dates and how to book are in my pinned posts.
The next dates for Outdoor classes are:-
🌳 Belfairs woods-9th May 8-9:45am
🏝️ Chalkwell Beach-10th May 8-9am
I look forward to sharing these experiences with you 🙏🏼
Summer has definitely arrived which of course sees the return of PILATES ON THE BEACH 🏝️
Join us Sunday Morning at 8am on Chalkwell Beach. We meet on the sand opposite the bowling green…Look out for my sign.
Link is in bio 🙏🏼
28/04/2026
• P I L A T E S O N T H E B E A C H •
We are back for our 8th Summer running. And I know this year the weather is going to be incredible… sunshine ☀️ every Sunday.
Practicing pilates outside in nature isn’t just good for the body, it’s good for the soul.
Every class starts with a breathwork practice, followed by a relaxing warm up and then into our gentle pilates flow. We always finish with a guided relaxation 🙌🏼
If this sounds like something you need in your life then join us every Sunday morning at 8am at Chalkwell Beach…. Look out for my sign 😉
To hold your space book in via the link in my bio 🙏🏼
Every year my friends and I travel to a different part of the UK to walk! That’s it, we walk! We pick a beautiful trail to follow and this year we chose The Ingleton Waterfall trail in Yorkshire… and it did not disappoint… Run the VT 🌳
25/04/2026
Spending the weekend walking, talking and watching waterfalls with my dearest friends…. Absolute heaven… nervous system reset ☑️
14/04/2026
🌳 •Pilates in the Woods is Back!• 🌳
I am so delighted to return to Belfairs Woods and join to help raise money and bring a community together to enjoy every aspect of moving, breathing and meditating amongst nature.
The benefits to being surrounded by trees and soil and wild animals is endless but to incorporate movement with mindfulness only enhances this practice.
We meet at the woodland centre to gather troups. Take a delightful stroll into the forest. Settle in to a pre chosen spot away from the footpath. Enjoy gentle breathwork and pilates movements. Followed by a 20 minute guided meditation. We then return to the Woodland centre to indulge in any chosen hot drink and cake 😋
I promise you’ll feel truly grounded with a wonderful sense of well being after this practice.
Whether you’re a seasoned pilates pro or a complete beginner EVERYBODY is welcome.
Just wear weather appropriate clothing, grab a mat (I can provide one if needed) and join us for our first event on Saturday 9th May.
To book your space please call the Woodland centre on 01702 477467
I look forward to seeing you there. 🍃
Please contact me if you have any questions
Sending love
Charlie
24/03/2026
For quite some time I have wanted to create a day retreat that invites women to come together with supportive energy to move, meditate, laugh, eat and generally be in like minded company.
After searching for a place for a couple of months my lovely sister suggested to me. Ffion and Ollie were more than accommodating and have created the most beautiful space for people to enjoy.
And now I would like to share this space with you and invite you to my
🍃 WOMENS WILD AND WELL RETREAT 🍃
The day will involve…
🥐 Welcome drinks and pastries/fruit
🏞️ Open water swimming
🧘♀️ Pilates
🥣 Sound Bath
📖 Reading and Journelling
🥘 Nutritious Lunch
🧖♀️ Sauna
🔥 Chats and treats round the firepit
So when is this delightful retreat I hear you say…
Date: Sunday 11th October 2026
Time: 10-4:30/5pm
Destination: The Lodge Essex (Little Clacton)
Exchange: £120
I am so very excited to host this retreat for you and create a day of joy and rest.
This retreat is open to all women who want to enjoy a day of self care with fellow Queens 👑
Please message me direct to register interest and if you have any questions please do get in touch.
Payment options will be available.
Sending Love
Charlie 🙏🏼
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Sound Journeys hit different each time and it always amazes me how it affects people in different ways
If you would like to join us for my next Sound Bath please book on via the link in my bio
https://bookwhen.com/thepilatessanctuary/e/ev-s1lqz-20260419193000
Exchange is £15
At Mayura Yoga Thorpe Bay
April 19th
7:30-8:30pm
17/03/2026
“see what happens when you choose you”
Treating your body and mind to a monthly Sunday Sound Bath will transform your energy, mood and focus for the month. You will feel calmer and connected.
And who doesn’t want to feel this way ☺️
Join me for a Sunday Sound Journey at 7:30pm at Thorpe Bay on..
🥣 March 22nd
🥣 April 19th
🥣 May 17th
🥣 June 21st
Link is in the bio to hold your place.
Exchange is £15.
I look forward to holding space for you 🙏🏼