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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
(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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
Hello Everyone I know I have been saying it a lot, but it really does look like the weather is finally perking up. So, this email is mostly about doing our Pilates and walking outside. What kit to bring to class the next two weeks Week commencing 17th June –...
Hello Everyone I hope you have had a good April despite the showers, and it’s been so lovely to see some of you socially too over this month; you know my sayings are ‘exercise and socialise’ and ‘stronger together’. We have definitely applied both recently, with our...
Some photos of our lovely walk and lunch below!… Over the years our Pilates family has grown dramatically, and we now also enjoy walks and social events together outside of classes throughout the year. We have a WhatsApp group to share events and chat, as well...
DEXA scan T-scores, ranging from normal to low (osteoporotic)For more information on osteoporosis, it’s risk factors and what you can do to help yourself: Please read my article: Osteoporosis and Exercise. Pilates with Jane Mackenzie to improve bone density...
Hello Everyone I hope you all had a wonderful Easter. It’s warming up a bit now, even if we are still getting a bit of rain! In this newsletter, learn about my recently passed Level 4 qualification, my forthcoming charity swimathon, our next Pilates social walk, and...
Pilates Instructor Jane Mackenzie completes another high-level fitness qualification: Level 4 Certificate in Physical Activity and Lifestyle Strategies for Managing Low Back Pain. Jane already has several qualifications relating to back health, but wanted to...
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