what do people say about doing pilates with illume pilates? (inquiring minds want to know!)
"I started Pilates with Angela as was recommended for back ache. It really sorts my back out as well as providing a good sense of equilibrium and has reminded me I have core muscles. The stretching, breathing and exercise leaves me grounded and positive both physically and mentally. Angela is welcoming, encouraging and excellent at teaching technique. The only group class I have ever stuck with." - Hannah
"Angela's classes are always uplifting, restorative and energising. Her experience as a movement teacher shines through with her clear and accessible teaching style. She keeps classes small so that she can monitor everyone and I always feel safe in her classes. I have been doing her classes for years and can't recommend her lessons highly enough!" - Rosalind
"Angela has a gift for making space for movement: space physically, which I've learned from her can grow from any direction, space mentally, which is much needed after a long day, and space for creativity. Her classes are engaging, energetic, and empathetic. She has a profound understanding and care of bodies, and I would recommend anyone, at any fitness or comfort level, work with her." - Margo
"I stopped doing Pilates because of a bad experience with a teacher. I've got several herniated discs and was struggling to find a class where the teacher took this into account and didn't put me at risk. It was a neighbour who recommended Angela to me. He was recovering from back surgery for a rugby injury and promised me that she would make me feel better. I'm very glad I followed up on his recommendation. She is a lovely, warm, welcoming and friendly person and got me back into Pilates immediately. She knows how far to push and I trust her. An added benefit is that in her other job she teaches movement to performers, so she incorporates elements of that practice into the class, which really helps to loosen me up. No two classes are the same and I always feel good afterwards. Whether you are new to Pilates, been doing it for years, or even, like me, experienced but a bit broken, Angela will help you find your level. Everyone who joins her class feels included and she's great fun too." - Margaret
"Angela's classes are always uplifting, restorative and energising. Her experience as a movement teacher shines through with her clear and accessible teaching style. She keeps classes small so that she can monitor everyone and I always feel safe in her classes. I have been doing her classes for years and can't recommend her lessons highly enough!" - Rosalind
"Angela has a gift for making space for movement: space physically, which I've learned from her can grow from any direction, space mentally, which is much needed after a long day, and space for creativity. Her classes are engaging, energetic, and empathetic. She has a profound understanding and care of bodies, and I would recommend anyone, at any fitness or comfort level, work with her." - Margo
"I stopped doing Pilates because of a bad experience with a teacher. I've got several herniated discs and was struggling to find a class where the teacher took this into account and didn't put me at risk. It was a neighbour who recommended Angela to me. He was recovering from back surgery for a rugby injury and promised me that she would make me feel better. I'm very glad I followed up on his recommendation. She is a lovely, warm, welcoming and friendly person and got me back into Pilates immediately. She knows how far to push and I trust her. An added benefit is that in her other job she teaches movement to performers, so she incorporates elements of that practice into the class, which really helps to loosen me up. No two classes are the same and I always feel good afterwards. Whether you are new to Pilates, been doing it for years, or even, like me, experienced but a bit broken, Angela will help you find your level. Everyone who joins her class feels included and she's great fun too." - Margaret