Hello Everyone I know this can be a time for hibernating, so well done in getting out in the bad weather to keep up your Pilates; I do love seeing you all! Let’s use this cold, wet time to really focus on our health. Exercise is so important for our physical and...
Hello Everyone and welcome to 2024! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year, but I’m sure you’re now looking ahead to the coming year, and all the exciting things you have planned – I certainly am! And of course, whatever activities and events these may...
Benefits of Pilates. A presentation to U3A Hythe, given by Jane Mackenzie on 10th January 2024. Many thanks to Nick Taylor, who kindly arranged for leading Folkestone, Hythe and Sellindge Pilates instructor Jane Mackenzie to give a presentation to U3A Hythe; a...
Now taking bookings for our Pilates Classes in Sellindge. Leading Pilates instructor Jane Mackenzie teaches safe, effective Pilates classes suitable for all levels, at Sellindge Sports and Social Club on Tuesday mornings at 10.45 am, and Wednesday mornings at 9.30....
Hello Everyone Nearly there! And it’s has been such a pleasure to spend a bit of time socially with those who came to the Christmas meals. What a treat, with lovely restaurants, food and company! I don’t know about you, but it has definitely put me in the Christmas...
Jane Mackenzie – Kent’s leading Pilates Instructor? You decide… We believe that Jane Mackenzie is Kent’s leading Pilates instructor, and here are our ten reasons why. 1. Exercise Professional Jane has been an exercise professional for over 30...
Hello Everyone I’m starting to feel a bit Christmassy, and do love this time of year! I’m really looking forward to seeing those who are coming along to the Christmas meals out over the next two weeks. We have the largest ever number of you coming to the meals this...
Hello Everyone Firstly, a big Thank You to everyone who kindly contributed to our food bank donation this October. I’ve taken everything in now, and this will make a real difference to people’s lives. I plan to run another collection in late January. What to Bring to...
Hello Everyone As we head into the autumn months now, some of you are changing to come to day classes rather than the evenings, and it’s great that we have that flexibility for you to do that. Also, do remember you can switch to an online Pilates class if you ever...
Hello Everyone As the summer days get shorter and many of you have had your holidays and are thinking of settling back into your autumn routine, we have some exciting changes coming up… What to bring to class w/c 28th August – Abs, Release, and Stretch We will be...
Hello Everyone Those who have been on holiday or taking time out to be with family, welcome back to your Pilates classes! I know I have been saying summer will arrive soon, but I do believe we are going to be outside this week for those classes with an outdoor space....
Hello Everyone It was so lovely to see some of you for the walk recently, and for our Outdoor Pilates last Saturday. We have another Outdoor Pilates this Saturday 24th June 8.30 am, and the weather is looking great again! Click here for more information....
Hello Everyone Anyone with Back Niggles? We’ve decided to add my special ‘Back Health Toolkit’ free of charge to the services provided to 24/7 Online Pilates members. If you have a niggly back, or have had back problems in the past, these specially designed...
Hello Everyone Spring has turned into summer now and we can enjoy this glorious sunny weather more For those where we have outdoor spaces we will be going outside if the weather is suitable. We go outside at Hythe Cricket Club, the first class at the Three Hills,...
Hello Everyone We have been teaching our Pilates classes with you face to face for six years now, and online for three. Well done everyone who comes to classes and social events, and helps continue to build our Plates family. I am so lucky to do what I love, and to...
Hello Everyone I hope you have had a good Easter weekend and haven’t been overdoing it in the garden! It’s lovely to see the flowers coming up and the blossom on the trees, and a bit of sunshine, too! Weights Class – This Week From 11th April This week we shall be...
Hello Everyone As we head into March I am sure you are all looking forward to the spring and the weather warming up. In order to make the most of wonderful days ahead, not only do we need to look after our bodies by exercising, but also by watching what we eat and...
Hello Everyone We are well in the January now and the nights are getting shorter already. I don’t know about you, but I plan to exercise and socialise a bit more this year, and would like you to join me! Here’s to a happy healthy year ahead for us all! Next Week’s...
Hello Everyone, and a very Happy New Year to you all I hope that 2023 brings you love and happiness, and that you are able to realise all your fitness and personal goals, laughing and having fun along the way, of course! We have had our first full week back to classes...
Hello Everyone 2023 Prices After some careful consideration, I will reluctantly need increase our prices by a small amount to partially offset increasing costs. For purchases made on or after 1st January 2023, our prices will be as below. Why not take advantage of...
Hello Everyone What to bring week commencing 28th November – bands and balls This week we are going to do some upper back focus with bands and some release work for the back, and down the back of the legs. People often get tightness in those areas due to stress, poor...
Pilates with Jane Mackenzie – Christmas Social at the Harbour Inn What a wonderful evening spent with our Pilates family. Our first evening meal out since thepandemic. What a treat! Great company and food. Thanks everyone for coming. More socials to come in the...
Hello Everyone After a lovely summer, we are now heading into autumn, a great time to refocus on our own health and wellbeing. With this in mind, please see the events we have coming up over the next few months. I don’t know about you, but I love the autumn and...
Leading Folkestone and Hythe Pilates instructor Jane Mackenzie takes us through some simple Pilates exercises designed to improve our awareness of pelvis position, and the core muscles which support us. This clip is an extract from a recent full hour class released...
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