Freedom of Motion

Pilates matwork classes begin this week at Nexus Business Centre — and you are welcome to join!

Whether you’re completely new to Pilates or have years of experience, you’ll find a friendly, welcoming space where you can move at a level that feels right for you. Each class is designed to help you build a stronger, more mobile body, improve your flexibility and balance, and support your overall wellbeing — all with individual guidance so you feel safe, seen and appropriately challenged.

£15 per class, or simply choose the flexible term pass and enjoy 15% off.

Just bring your own mat — all other equipment is provided — and wear something comfortable to move in (a t-shirt with leggings or joggers is perfect).

Step into an energizing yet calming hour where tension softens, your body feels supported, and you leave with improved mobility, reduced back pain and a sense of uplifting relaxation.

Your space is waiting.
Visit freedomofmotion.co.uk and book today.

Reset your routine and get moving again this September. I have a variety of classes available. I'd love to hear from you if you're interested or visit freedomofmotion.co.uk

Pilates offers immense benefits for women during and after pregnancy.

During pregnancy, the exercises and breathing techniques help to maintain strength, flexibility, and overall well-being as the body undergoes changes. Pilates can also prepare the body for and facilitate easier labor, promote relaxation, and foster a sense of connection between mother and baby.

Postpartum, Pilates aids recovery and a return to fitness while respecting the body's needs. It focuses on rebuilding core and pelvic floor strength, which can be weakened during pregnancy and childbirth. Additionally, Pilates helps restore stability, overall body alignment, and rehabilitate physical strains experienced during pregnancy.

I’m excited to be starting some new classes next term (from the 24th of February).
If you or someone you know are interested in any of these classes please get in touch to let me know; you can reply to this post, send me a direct message on FB or my website freedomofmotion.co.uk or to [email protected]

Ante-natal Pilates – support your and your baby’s wellbeing and resilience, prepare your body for labour and your new arrival, and meet other mums to be.
*New clients are welcome to join from 16weeks onwards*

Post-natal Pilates – supports gentle physical recovery from the rigours of labour, helping you to get your pre-pregnancy body back, heal your pelvic floor and any separation of your abdominal muscles and build a community with other new mums. *Suitable from 6 weeks postpartum with your medical professional’s approval*

Zumba – the fun way to get fit. If you enjoy music and dancing then come and get your steps in effortlessly as you groove to the beat

Never done Pilates before? No problem! Come and discover how good it feels to move in 2025!

"Pilates has helped build up my core strength and offset muscle loss due to menopause. I suffered from severe back pain due to problems with my sacroiliac joint and was on painkillers most days, but a year of Pilates with Beth has helped build strength in my core, my back pain is much better and I have stopped painkillers. One thing I greatly appreciate about Beth is her bespoke training for each student, she is very passionate about people and makes every effort to know her clients' needs and tailors content to help everyone. She also gives useful tips and hints to make the most of every routine she teaches." ~ Mallika

For anyone else interested in legit information to help you learn how to optimize your health, here is another event worth checking out, run by the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine (it is available to health professionals and the general public alike):

BSLM Lifestyle Medicine Nutrition Seminar - British Society of Lifestyle Medicine Join us at BSLM for a seminar dedicated to nutrition and lifestyle medicine and learn about how to maximise health through nutrition - Tickets are £70 for non-members and £55 for members (this is currently excluding the eventbrite fee).

A primary take-away from last night's webinar, "Breast Cancer -Reducing Risk and Recurrence" or "Physical Activity in Breast Cancer - Why it Matters", that I thought was profound and worth sharing:

Exercising during chemotherapy (at one’s own pace) leads to better outcomes in terms of being better able to manage side-effects (such as fatigue and mental/emotional stress), and a reduction in the likelihood of recurrence, thereby improving survival by 30% compared with not exercising.

That’s pretty significant and worth sharing!

Just happened upon this now (so sincere apologies that it's rather lastminute.com) but wanted to share it for anyone else who might be interested:
https://bslm.org.uk/events/breast-cancer-reducing-risk-and-recurrence/

Breast Cancer: Reducing Risk and Recurrence - British Society of Lifestyle Medicine Join us for an Evening with Experts in Physical Activity and Breast Cancer for general practice staff, patients and carers.

For anyone who struggles with knee problems or is simply interested in knowing more, the following webinar is on TONIGHT (ignore the date stated - it's on this evening as the second part of a series, from 7:30pm via Zoom). If you can't make it tonight - apologies for the short notice - if you still go ahead and register you will be sent a recording of it (you can also donate to receive the recording of the previous session):

EXERCISING SAFELY WITH KNEE PROBLEMS - PART 2

Northants Pilates Fundraiser 003 - Northants Community Aid DO YOU HAVE A KNEE PROBLEM? If so, our next NP Health Webinar is for you. Join us with Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr David Stock who is a whizz on all things knee and hip related… he’s made full use of his! Register here From early years we use keyboards, phones and tablets many hours […]

I'm pleased to announce that a new beginner Pilates class is starting on Wednesdays at the Stowe Away Community Centre, East Wichel from the 21st of February! Book in by the 14th of February with the Term Pass to enjoy a 15% discount on classes.