Strike a Balance, Pilates Masterclass
We had another full contingent for my latest Pilates masterclass – ‘Strike a Balance’, held on Saturday 27th September. My masterclasses provide an opportunity to take one specific aspect of Pilates and develop a longer session in which to diver deeper. As the name...
Newsletter 17th August 2025
Hello Everyone What a lovely summer we are having! And what is even more amazing is just how many of you are continuing with your Pilates through the fine weather this year. By keeping your Pilates going regularly, you really will notice the health benefits. And that...
Pilates Overlooking Folkestone Harbour Arm
One of the things we like to do for our Jane Mackenzie 24/7 Online Pilates clients when we can, is to record your classes in scenic locations, either during the summer or when we are on holiday. We’ve had loads of great feedback that taking a class with a lovely...
The Importance of Balance
Why do we need good balance for longevity and quality of life? We use balance and stability every day when walking around, stepping off the curb, even standing up out of chair unaided requires balance. As does getting dressed, from putting underwear and trousers on,...
The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever 2025
Aerial image from 2024, by Mat Mackenzie. www.dronerider.co.uk “Out on the rainy, windy pier!…” A rather wet day for this year’s ‘Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever’ in no way dampened our spirits, as a group of my amazing ‘Pilates family’ joined me once again on...
Hythe Ranges Pilates Social Walk and Swim
Our most recent Pilates Social walk on Saturday 12th July took us along the seafront from The Waterfront restaurant in Hythe and across Hythe Ranges, enjoying a panoramic view of the sea on a beautiful summer’s day, a light cross-shore breeze helping to keep us cool....
Newsletter 6th July 2025
Hello Everyone I hope you are enjoying this amazing summer weather, interspersed with some well needed rain for the garden. Lots of you are back from your holidays in the coming weeks, so make sure you have your classes booked up in advance, as most classes are very...
Newsletter 8th May 2025
Hello Everyone Spring is well under way now and we have all been doing more activity – as a Pilates Family as well as individually! I’ve recently run two ‘Raise the Bar’ Masterclasses in March and April, and a big ‘well done’ to everyone who attended those. I...
Five Bells Pilates Social Walk
About our lovely Pilates Social Walk on the 3rd May, from the Five Bells, Brabourne. This is a walk I have done many years ago, but I wasn’t sure of the route. I got chatting to Ken and Rosmary at our Christmas lunch and they said they do the walk regularly and...
Raise the Bar! Pilates Masterclass
(Due to the high demand for this masterclass, Jane has since run ‘Raise the Bar’ for a second time on 26th April, and we’ve included some photos from this one as well.) In addition to her regular group Pilates classes throughout Folkestone Hythe and...
Newsletter 17th March 2025
Hello Everyone What a busy few months we have had in classes, plus a really well attended walk (16 people) on a surprisingly warm February day, followed by a lovely lunch at the Loaf in Sandgate. Then we have just had a fully-attended ‘Raise the Bar’ Masterclass last...
Newsletter 16th February 2025
Hello Everyone It’s been a chilly start to the year, so well done to all those who have ventured out to classes when it’s been really horrible outside. We never regret stepping out the front door and coming to class, even when it’s cold! Thank you everyone who is...
Health Tip – Use a Tripod
Use a tripod to prevent forward head posture Over the years of teaching Pilates I have worked with many clients who have come to me and mentioned they had problems with their neck, shoulder or upper back, often all three and on one side. When I have talked to them...
Newsletter 20th January 2025
Hello Everyone Well done everyone who is now back in class and embracing 2025 with enthusiasm and gusto. Masterclasses I have lots of plans this year for social activities and several Masterclasses. I haven’t done any Masterclasses for the last 2 years as I have been...
Hythe Ladies Probus Club – Pilates Presentation
Kent’s leading Pilates instructor, Jane Mackenzie MA, delivers a presentation on the benefits of Pilates to Hythe Ladies Probus Club, at the Hythe Imperial Hotel, on January 15th 2025. Many thanks to Claudia Andrews, who kindly arranged for Jane to deliver this...
A Very Happy Christmas!
Our Christmas Social Events 2024 This year so many of my wonderful Pilates family wanted to join me for Christmas socials, that I need to run four separate meals out, at Aspendos in Folkestone, The Tiger in Stowting, and two at the Red Lion in Hythe. We enjoyed some...
Newsletter 17th November 2024
Hello Everyone How time flies when we are having fun! It’s been a great start to the autumn with some of our classes at full capacity now. I love seeing you all each week and well done with your commitment to your future health, wellbeing and posture. Please make sure...
Newsletter 28th October 2024
Hello Everyone Autumn is upon us know and we are starting to get out those warm socks and boots. It’s been so good to see you all in classes and benefiting from my online Pilates, too. As you know I am constantly looking at ways to improve our health and wellbeing...
Menopause Weight Gain – What You Can Do
In this article we discuss an issue of great importance to all women – the menopause, and menopause weight gain. We discuss its symptoms, and ways in which you can help reduce these through healthy living. Joining a fun, supportive exercise and advice group such...
Newsletter 26th August 2024
Hello Everyone My New Qualifications! Well, it’s taken me more than two years, but I’m there at last – I’ve finally completed and passed (with flying colours!) a series of three highest level qualifications, which I believe cements my position as one of the country’s...
Making the Most of your Online Pilates
For all those already taking advantage of my online Pilates and Back Health Toolkit, or those thinking of joining soon, here are a few tips to make sure you make the most out of ‘Jane Mackenzie 247’ Online Pilates! Decide what your goals are when doing the online....
Kent’s Leading Pilates Instructor – Jane Mackenzie
Kent’s Leading Pilates Instructor – Jane Mackenzie Double Level 4 qualified Pilates instructor and Pilates Exercise Therapist Jane Mackenzie is Kent’s leading Pilates instructor, and one of the UK’s top Pilates instructors. Here’s...
Jane Mackenzie – Supporting Clients with Long-Term Health Conditions
Current Availability of Classes I’m delighted to say that I have just received confirmation that I have passed the second of my three new Pilates qualifications: ‘Supporting Clients with Long-Term Health Conditions’. I have taken this new...Jane Mackenzie M.A.
Level 4 Pilates Instructor
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