Hear from my clients
I started going to weekly Breathe Pilates classes eight months ago - and I'm so glad I did. Marina is a brilliant teacher. Not only does she provide imaginative, fun classes with varied exercises, but she's also very encouraging and always thinks up adapted exercises for anyone who needs them. She's also kind and tactful, so you never feel silly, even if you're struggling to do an exercise. I would recommend her classes to anyone!
- Louise
Marina is a lovely teacher explaining clearly how to do each exercise and how it helps us to stretch muscles, strengthen our core, breathe correctly, improve balance and stability and much much more. Everyone is encouraged to work at their level and enjoy the variety of exercises in each session.
- Margaret
Following treatment for lower back, particularly sacroiliac-area pain, my osteopath advised Pilates. After trying other local classes I am very pleased to have found Breathe Pilates. Marina is a very considerate and engaged instructor - always carefully guiding the class on breathing, body posture and muscle control. Highly recommended.
- Alan
Marina's Pilates classes are a great way to build core strength and to stretch in a healthy way. My weekly class really helps me combat stiffness from driving and sitting in my working life and sets me up for the week. Marina is great at explaining the exercises carefully and clearly and adapting exercises for all levels and to bear in mind any injuries. Highly recommend!
- Fiona
This class has helped me so much to regain flexibility. Having a class at the right level for my experience means it is not at all daunting, Marina is such a kind teacher and gives a variety of levels for many exercises, all the movements are clearly explained in a calm but friendly atmosphere.
- Sally
With a myriad of physical issues, I was finding it really hard to find exercise trust could be tailored to my ability. Marina has excelled at helping me to improve my mobility, core stability and balance.
- Billie
Breathe Pilates offers a relaxing, mindful and challenging Pilates session. Marina sets the atmosphere for the class which is calm and comfortable. A top to toe approach she explains and demonstrates the moves and offers support with care & kindness if needed. I look forward to the sessions and my body feels all the better for going.
- Sue
I can’t recommend Marina’s Pilates classes highly enough. They are thoughtfully planned with a clear explanation of the benefit of each movement and I really notice the difference, particularly with muscle stretching and strengthening my core.
- Alex
I really enjoy the classes and the benefit I feel after each class to my overall wellbeing including my mental health is now essential to me. My body is changing. I feel stronger, fitter, more flexible than I have in many a year. Thank you for your time and dedication, and for your expertise and knowledge.
- Clair
I have joined Marina's pilates classes after severe hip pain post x2 abdominal cancer related operations. Within 2 weeks of x2 week sessions I have felt instant improvement, reduction of pain and greater flexibility. Marina excels in professionalism and knowledge and delivers it in kind manner. She takes time preparing her programme based on clients and their issues creating bespoke approach to particular issues. I strongly recommend her classes to anyone wanting to keep fit and flexible.
- Marta
Marina, of Breathe Pilates, is a very experienced, extremely thoughtful and highly professional instructor of Pilates. I attend her class for less agile persons of a certain age and, at 80 myself, get great benefit from her teaching. I arrive stiff and aching and not very enthusiastically! An hour later, when I depart, the old limbs, muscles and joints have been loosened up again. And I march home with a much jauntier step than when I arrived. Thank you Marina.
- Geoff
I cannot recommend Breathe Pilates highly enough. I’ve been attending Marina’s classes for a year now and it has been life changing for me, physically and mentally. Marina is kind, thorough and so knowledgeable. Her Friday morning class is the perfect end to the week.
- Caroline
This is such a fantastic class; it is a perfect mix of strengthening, toning and increasing body and posture awareness, as well as being relaxing and rejuvenating. Highlight of my week!
- Claire
Marina is such an inspirational teacher. She is always encouraging and praising us. She adapts the class for all levels of her students. She is just brilliant!
- Marilyn
I was looking for a gentle class and someone recommended Marina at Breathe Pilates. She is an excellent teacher and takes special care with those of us who have problems. She’s also a very nice person! I’m very pleased to have found her.
- Heather
Marina is an excellent teacher. She is a good communicator and her passion for Pilates is inspirational.
- Sue
So pleased to have found this lovely class, very friendly people and Marina is such a great teacher, the hour goes very quickly and she is very encouraging and helpful.
- Sarah
Thank you so much for this past year. You have made such a difference to my suppleness with fewer aches and pains. You are a great teacher.
- Barbara
