BEGINNERS INTRODUCTION TO MODERN PILATES COURSE
Held at our Yoga Centre in Saltaire, West Yorkshire
5 Week Programme
Sundays 22nd February – Sunday 22nd March 2026
10:45 – 11:45am
This structured 5-week programme introduces you to the essential foundations of Modern Pilates in a supportive group environment. Designed for complete beginners or anyone wanting to revisit the basics, it offers clear guidance, exercises, and steady weekly progression.
What is Modern Pilates?
Classical Pilates was created by Joseph Pilates, whose method “Contrology” focused on precise, structured exercises for both rehabilitation and athletic conditioning. Over time, physiotherapists and movement specialists have evolved these exercises to reflect current clinical understanding of posture, biomechanics, and safe functional movement. Modern Pilates is adaptable, accessible, and suitable for all ages and levels of ability.
The Course Includes:
- 5×60-minute weekly sessions
- A clear, step-by-step programme building skills week by week
- Easy-to-follow learning method: Name · Demo · Explain · Do
- Weekly recordings to rewatch and gradual exercise progressions
- Focus on key Pilates principles: centring, breathing, control, concentration, precision, integrated isolation, routine and flow
- Guidance on how to continue your Pilates journey after the course
- Exclusive discounted class card on completion
In Each Session You Will:
- Practise foundational Pilates exercises with supportive, personalised instruction
- Learn safe progressions and modifications to suit your body
- Build strength, flexibility, balance and postural awareness
- Explore core activation, breathing techniques, and gentle whole-body conditioning
- Develop confidence and clarity to join regular Pilates classes
By the End of the Course:
- You’ll be more aware and connected to your body, how it moves, feels and how to control it
- You’ll understand how to apply Pilates principles to everyday life
- You’ll have the knowledge and confidence to continue in open classes or explore more styles
- You’ll feel supported, motivated, and ready for the next step
This Course Is For You If You Are:
- New to Pilates and looking for a clear, safe starting point
- Returning to movement after a break and wanting structured guidance
- Keen to improve posture, core strength, and overall wellbeing
- Interested in understanding the fundamentals before joining general classes
About The Teacher
Natalie McGuire
Natalie started attending Pilates classes in 2004 and since then it has been her ‘go to’ for feeling unknotted and relaxed! She credits Pilates for strengthening her core, bringing awareness to her movements and improving her posture and balance, so her body is better prepared for the unexpected.
She took a leap away from the corporate world and indulged her passion by training with APPI, a Pilates Company led by Physiotherapists, who have taken the classical moves from Joseph Pilates and have broken them down into levels, to help with rehabilitation of the body. Since qualifying Natalie started her own Pilates Company. Her style is purposeful, detailed, nurturing and lighthearted using lots of visual prompts to help focus on ensuring correct muscle activation and movement. Her sessions help to stretch, strengthen and mobilise our bodies, appreciating how they move, and how posture, balance and control are all affected.
Join Natalie on Mondays 9.30am, Wednesdays 11am and Sundays 9.30am for Pilates (online or in the studio) — friendly classes that welcomes both beginners and regulars alike.
The Cost & Booking Info
£50 Early Bird – Save £10 book your place before 13th February.
£60 Full Price
Places are limited. If you need any more info please get in touch.