Welcome
At Red Kite Pilates I offer small, friendly classes in the heart of the beautiful South Downs town of Petersfield and the village of Rogate.
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You are very welcome, whether a beginner looking to grasp the fundamentals or a Pilates disciple looking to develop and improve your own practice.
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My aim is to help you to move better, feel better and have some fun while we do it.
About Me
Hello, I’m Emma. I’m not an athlete, I’m not a dancer but Pilates helped change my body and my life and I believe it can help you too.
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​I’ve always enjoyed being fit and active, but in my twenties and thirties I started suffering with bouts of serious back pain. I thought that if I just kept fit, kept running, cycling and playing sport it would sort itself out. But it didn’t, in fact it got worse. After the birth of my second child my back finally gave up and I herniated a disc. Unable to walk properly and in near constant pain I finally gave Pilates a try…and haven’t looked back. I feel stronger, and more importantly pain free, many years on as a result of regular practice.
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I qualified to teach matwork through Body Control Pilates, one of the most rigorous and comprehensive teacher training courses currently available. It includes in depth study in to anatomy and physiology and many hours of supervised teaching. I have since qualified to teach on the reformer, a detailed process taking nearly a year of study followed by examinations.
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​As well as running my own classes I teach for a Midhurst based physiotherapy practice and take part in regular training and development.
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Please contact me if you need more details.
Reformer Pilates
The reformer is an amazing piece of equipment, suitable for beginners through to advanced. It can be used to rehab or take your physical training to a new level.
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It provides resistance which can be combined with gravity - to create greater challenge, or used to offset it.
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Many participants find the resistance helps them better feel and understand what and how they’re moving.
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Reformer sessions are run from my private home studio in central Petersfield, equipped with two, brand new reformers.
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This is not a large group reformer session, this is high quality and focussed teaching designed to support and challenge those taking part.
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Sessions last 1 hour and cost £60 for a private session or £30 each for two people together.
Matwork Pilates
Matwork Pilates is a fun and sociable way to do Pilates. My classes are small (12 people max), friendly and fun.
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We work on fundamentals with the aim to stretch and challenge. We’ll focus on alignment, breathing and finding your centre. I’ll aim get you mobilised and better able to stabilise as you move. I also like to focus on balance and co-ordination.
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Matwork classes last 1 hour and cost £12 a session when booked as a block.
Timetable and costs
Mat classes are held during Hampshire school term times (generally a term of 6 or 7 weeks). You will need to book for the whole term, in advance, to secure your place.
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​​The next block starts week beginning 13th April and runs for 6 weeks through to week beginning 18th May. It costs £72. Drop in places may be available, if space allows, at £14.50 a session.
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Reformer session cost £60 for a private and £30 each for 2 people together. Priority given to those who block book classes.
Monday
9:15 - 10:15 – Matwork, Mixed Ability - The Space, 2a Heath Road, Petersfield, GU31 4DU.
17:30 - 18:30 Reformer - Studio
18:45 - 19:45 Reformer - Studio
Tuesday
9:30 - 10:30 – Matwork, Gentle - Rogate Village Hall, North Street, Petersfield GU31 5BH.
11:00 - 14:30 – Reformer sessions - Studio
18:50 - 19:50 – Matwork, Mixed Ability - The Petersfield School, Cranford Road, Petersfield, GU32 3LU.
20:00 - 21:00 - Matwork, Intermediate/ Advanced - As above
Wednesday
11:15 – 14:30 – Reformer sessions – Studio
Thursday
9:15 -10:15 - Matwork, Mixed Ability - The Space, 2a Heath Road, Petersfield, GU31 4DU.
10:45 - 14:30 - Reformer sessions - Studio
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Friday
12:00 - 14:30 - Reformer sessions - Studio
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Pre and Postnatal Pilates
Pilates is a wonderful way to look after yourself during pregnancy and to help you recover your body post birth.
I’m fully qualified (Body Control Pilates and Pregnancy: Antenatal and Postnatal Pilates Programmes) to guide you through your Pilates practice at this time.
As a mum of three I fully understand how tough the early days can be. My aim is to bring some fun to our sessions with you knowing that you’ve worked your body safely and effectively.
I currently offer 1-2-1 and 2-2-1 sessions which cost £60 an hour. Contact me to book or for more information.​​
