Welcome to Abel Pilates

Hi, I'm Kate

I'm a natural teacher

I teach with generosity and openness and  love to engage and learn with my students.

My Journey

Abel Pilates was founded upon the ethos of a love for all things movement. I've always found happiness in movement and value the joy and clarity it brings to my life. 

With a background in gymnastics and education, teaching Pilates came quite naturally to me. I love the balance of control, grace, mobility and strength all deeply embedded within the method. 

MY TEACHINGS

The calm teaching I bring to all classes  focuses on quality and flow of movement, and is always underpinned by the Pilates fundamental principles. Every student is guided  to build a strong foundation upon which to layer the Pilates skills.  I teach Body Control Contemporary Pilates,  yet always aim to honour the original classical mat repertoire.

Posture, alignment and control are central elements within all my classes.  You will be encouraged to focus on  technique, practise with intent, and  understand how the mind and body work together to create efficient, controlled and flowing movement. However,  be prepared, once aligned and centred expect to be challenged in movements once considered unachievable!

Ultimately, I love watching my students explore the freedom of movement and leave every class feeling calmer, centred and rejuvenated.

Qualifications and further specialist training

• Fully Certified Body Control  Mat Work  Teacher

• Back4Good Practitioner (Body Control)

• Pilates for the Older Person (Body Control)

• Pilates for Golfers (Body Control)

• Pilates for Equestrians (Body Control)

• Intermediate Mat Work (Body Control)

• Advanced Matwork (Body Control)

• Pilates for Runners (APPI)

• Level 3  Diploma in  Matwork  Pilates 

• Comprehensive Certification in  Reformer, Bench, Tower, Wunda Chair and small equipment  

• Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology

• BSc Hons Psychology

• PGCE Primary