by Jane Mackenzie | Nov 18, 2019 | News
Hello everyone. I’ve just returned from another inspiring Fitness Pilates Summit, run by Rachel Holmes and Kelly Reed, and held at the Hilton Hotel, Canary Wharf in London. My aim, as always, is to improve my own Pilates teaching through gaining new inspiration...
by Jane Mackenzie | Nov 16, 2019 | Info
Jane Mackenzie wishes you all a very Happy Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year x Click timetable to enlarge, or button below to download and save as PDF. Jane will be teaching right up until the morning of Christmas eve. After the Christmas break, Jane will be...
by Jane Mackenzie | Nov 8, 2019 | News
Ashford and District Heart Support Group invited leading Kent Pilates instructor Jane Mackenzie to their meeting on 7th November to give a talk on the benefits of Pilates. The meeting, held at Ashford Stour Centre, was chaired by Tony Westgate, himself a regular...
by Jane Mackenzie | Oct 31, 2019 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone The clocks have changed and it’s starting to get a bit chilly, so now is a great time to keep up our exercise. And we have lots coming up to lead us towards Christmas, including gifts, masterclasses, socials, and even a brand new group class! May I...
by Jane Mackenzie | Oct 21, 2019 | News
As you all know, I do enjoy my continued professional development (CPD), and gaining new inspiration to bring back to you all in my classes. For this reason I like to participate in workshops run by other leading instructors from time to time. And last weekend (along...
by Jane Mackenzie | Oct 17, 2019 | News
Pilates Three Hills FolkestoneTuesdays at 5.30 pm in the Roundhill SuiteLeading Kent Pilates instructor Jane Mackenzie is delighted to announce her newest Pilates classes, to be held at the Three Hills Sports Park in Folkestone, on Tuesday afternoons at 5.30 pm in the...
by Jane Mackenzie | Oct 15, 2019 | News
Pilates classes in Ashford. Leading Kent Pilates instructor Jane Mackenzie is pleased to invite Ashford residents to join her Wednesday morning Pilates class in nearby Sellindge. The class runs at Sellindge Sports and Social Club on Wednesday mornings at 9.45. This is...
by Jane Mackenzie | Oct 2, 2019 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone Another wonderful summer is behind us, a glorious autumn is around us, and Christmas is not too far off now! As you all know, my Pilates classes are about more than just health and fitness, they are a chance to make friends and socialise, too. So if you...
by Jane Mackenzie | Sep 25, 2019 | News
We’ve just had our second MacMillan Coffee Morning at Sellindge Sports and Social Club. Another huge success – we’re even hopeful of beating our total raised last year! The Coffee Mornings are a national fundraising initiative by MacMillan Cancer...
by Jane Mackenzie | Sep 11, 2019 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone In this newsletter… Advanced Pilates Masterclass, Last Few Places! – Sat 23rd Nov MacMillan Charity Coffee Morning – Wed 25th Sept Pilates Social Walk – Sun 13th Oct September Holiday Class Cancellations – w/c 16th Sept Advanced Pilates Masterclass...
by Jane Mackenzie | Aug 27, 2019 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone In this newsletter… Last of the Summer Popups – Sat 31st Aug September Holiday Class Cancellations – w/c 16th Sept MacMillan Charity Coffee Morning – Wed 25th Sept Pilates Social Walk – Sun 13th Oct Advanced Pilates Masterclass – Sat 23rd Nov ‘Last of...
by Jane Mackenzie | Aug 19, 2019 | Articles
I am sometimes asked by men or their partners whether I run any men only Pilates Classes in Folkestone and Hythe. The short answer is: sorry, no. By why not? And why is it relatively rare for instructors to offer men only Pilates classes?Most importantly, Pilates is...
by Jane Mackenzie | Aug 9, 2019 | News
I recently held the second of my summer ‘Pilates Picnics’, this time for my amazing Hythe classes at Hythe Cricket and Squash Club. My Pilates Picnics are fun and free social events that everyone is very welcome to attend. We have an ‘American...
by Jane Mackenzie | Aug 2, 2019 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone Outdoor Pilates Class Saturday 3rd August I have had a word with the powers that be, and booked some fantastic weather for our third pop-up outdoor Pilates class on the Leas in Folkestone on Saturday 3rd August at 8.30 am. (Yes, at the time of writing...
by Jane Mackenzie | Jul 26, 2019 | News
Some photos of my outdoor Pilates in Hythe. Well done to all my wonderful Pilates people who braved the hot weather to keep their Pilates going this week. I’ve been doing all I can to make sure classes are as comfortable as possible during this our second...
by Jane Mackenzie | Jul 21, 2019 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone More Pilates fun for this wonderful summer!… Extra Pop-up Outdoor Pilates Class Sunday 28th July! Our second pop-up outdoor Pilates class was another huge success, so much so that I have decided to put on an additional outdoor class next Sunday...
by Jane Mackenzie | Jul 18, 2019 | News
I hold regular social events for all my wonderful Pilates people, and yesterday was another fantastic ‘Pilates Picnic’ straight after class at The Beacon School, Folkestone. As well as the modern sports facilities at the school, we are lucky enough to have...
by Jane Mackenzie | Jul 15, 2019 | News
Last weekend I posted a teaser photo on Facebook showing myself and my sister and fellow Pilates instructor Carol Boughton doing some moves with the Antony Gormley statue on Folkestone Harbour Arm. And now I can reveal why! Carol, myself, and my husband Mat were...
by Jane Mackenzie | Jul 13, 2019 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone It’s all happening over the next couple of weeks!… Pilates Picnic Wednesday 17th July Starting with our next social event, a ‘Pilates Picnic’, at The Beacon School on Wednesday 17th July at 7.00 pm, immediately after our 6.00 pm class. During the...
by Jane Mackenzie | Jul 8, 2019 | News, Outdoor
Last Saturday 6th July I ran the first of my special ‘popup’ outdoor Pilates classes in Folkestone on the Leas, and asked Mat my photographer husband to come along and take a few pics to share with you. Outdoor Pilates Classes – Details and Booking...
by Jane Mackenzie | Jul 4, 2019 | News
SUP Pilates in the Grotte de l’Autel Morgat. As you know all too well by now, I love to try a bit of SUP Pilates in beautiful and unusual locations when I’m away on holiday. And although the photographs here are admittedly a little fuzzy due to the low...
by Jane Mackenzie | Jul 1, 2019 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone All Classes Running as Normal Through the Summer I’m back from a fantastic holiday in France, and all Pilates classes are now running as normal, and will continue to do so throughout the summer, including the school holidays. If you haven’t booked in...
by Jane Mackenzie | Jun 12, 2019 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone New Tuesday Daytime Class in Hythe! Firstly some exciting news. Those of you who attend my Hythe classes will know that these can sometimes be quite busy. I have therefore decided to start a new Pilates class on Tuesday mornings. This will be held at...
by Jane Mackenzie | Jun 10, 2019 | News
A brand new daytime Pilates Class in Hythe. Jane Mackenzie is excited to announce a brand new Pilates class in Hythe on Tuesday mornings at 9.15, at the Age UK centre in Stade Street, and starting Tuesday 23rd July 2019. Contact Jane now to book your place! Due to the...