Online Pilates Survey Results
Hello Everyone Wishing to constantly improve what we do for you all, we’ve recently run a survey concerning our Online Pilates 247. You may not all have received a request to complete this, as we sent it out to current and past members only. But we do hope you’ll all...
Newsletter 23rd March 2026
Hello Everyone I hope you have all had a great weekend. Group Pilates Classes For those of you who haven’t been to class recently, I do finally have limited spaces on some of my classes. Numbers can change weekly, so if you are thinking about coming back to class,...
Newsletter 3rd March 2026
Hello Everyone A few important things in this one – including prices and holiday dates – so please do read through. As we start to see the beginnings of spring after a very wet first part of the year you might be thinking of getting out more. It’s so important...
Jane’s Christmas Message
Jane Mackenzie’s Pilates Christmas Message What a lovely run-up to Christmas this has been! With lots of fun, laughter, ‘racing reindeer’, dogs in jumpers, meals out, and ‘Joseph’ our Pilates-elf ensuring we adhere to all necessary festive ‘Elf and Safety’ practices!...
Newsletter 1st December 2026
Hello Everyone And welcome to our latest Pilates newsletter, as we race towards Christmas! Booking System Changes I hope you have all enjoyed your Pilates classes this year as much as I have enjoyed teaching them. I also hope that the recent changes to our booking...
Newsletter 13th October 2025
Hello Everyone As we head into the autumn months and lots of you are back from your holidays, classes are very busy at the moment. We are really pleased that so many of you now see your Pilates classes as one of your health ‘non-negotiables’ and we have worked hard to...
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...Jane Mackenzie M.A.
Level 4 Pilates Instructor
Level 4 Pilates Therapist
Pilates Backcare Specialist
Telephone: 07703 792388
Email: j@janem.co.uk
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