Charlotte Grace Pilates

04/08/2026

✨BACK WHERE I BELONG✨

A new headshot seemed appropriate… although I’m fairly certain the photographer had to work a little harder around a few extra wrinkles and a couple more grey hairs!

After just over two years away from teaching full time, I’m so excited to be back where I love being most from September… in the studio.

The last couple of years have been the most precious, allowing me to soak up every moment with my little boy but I’m genuinely looking forward to stepping back into the teaching space that has always felt like home.

This year, Charlotte Grace Pilates celebrates almost nine years. Looking back, we’ve seen plenty of changes, we’ve grown, adapted and evolved but one thing has never changed - our commitment to exceptional teaching and the incredible loyalty of our clients. For that, I am endlessly grateful.

I honestly can’t wait to be back teaching full time, catching up with familiar faces I’ve missed and finally meeting so many of you who’ve become part of the Charlotte Grace Pilates studio while I’ve been behind the scenes.

My passion for teaching Pilates and building this wonderful community is stronger than ever.

Heres to this next chapter and I can’t wait to see you in the studio from September.

17/07/2026

✨WEEK 7. COMPLETE✨

Our seven week block has come to a close, and what a term it has been.

Across the studio we’ve returned to the fundamentals of classical matwork, explored the versatility of small equipment, refined movement quality and celebrated the progress that comes from consistent practice.

Every lesson has been carefully planned with purpose, building strength and confidence week by week.

A huge thank you to our wonderful clients for your commitment, enthusiasm and trust. It is a privilege to teach you.

A special mention to our fellow Body Control Pilates instructors, Sally, Emma and Cat, who have delivered outstanding teaching throughout this seven week block across our sold weekly timetable. Together, they have showcased the depth of the Pilates method, using the full range of small matwork equipment to challenge, support and enhance movement.

Here’s a little glimpse into a week at Charlotte Grace Pilates. Lesson planning, copious amounts of iced coffee to get through the heat wave, teaching, learning, laughter and beautiful movement.

We can’t wait to welcome you back for our Summer Block.

15/07/2026

14/07/2026

Of all of Joseph Pilates’ teachings, this is the quote that has always resonated with me. It sits at the heart of everything we do at Charlotte Grace Pilates.

Our bodies are designed to move. Too often, pain or injury leads us to avoid movement altogether, when in reality, the right movement is often what helps restore strength, mobility and function.

Movement nourishes our joints, strengthens our muscles, challenges our balance and reminds our bodies how they were designed to work.

That’s why every class is built on purposeful, anatomical movement - not simply to exercise but to help you move better in everyday life.

Healing isn’t about doing more, it’s about moving well.

13/07/2026

☀️THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER…☀️

Our Summer Timetable is released tomorrow at 9.30am via email.

Four weeks of beautifully curated matwork Pilates classes designed to help you move with strength, precision and confidence throughout the summer.

✨ Limited mats available
✨ Small class sizes
✨ Classes suitable for all abilities

Our timetables often fill quickly, so if you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to begin - this is it.

Our classes are advertised to current clients and wait listed clients. Please feel free to contact us if you wish to be added to this list and mats will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

Set your reminder. Be ready at 9.30am and see you on the mat.

Charlotte & The CGP Team

12/07/2026

✨ STRONG BODIES. CALM MINDS. EXPERT MATWORK PILATES ✨

At Charlotte Grace Pilates, we’re passionate about the power of matwork Pilates. Using your own body, controlled movement and expert instruction, our classes help you build lasting strength from the inside out.

Whether you’re new to Pilates or have years of experience, our welcoming studio in Dorset is the perfect place to improve your core strength, posture, balance, flexibility and overall better understanding of your bodies biomechanics.

As matwork specialists, we focus on quality movement, individual attention and helping every client feel capable and supported - no matter where they are on their journey.

✨ Expert-led matwork classes from Body Control Pilates certified instructors.
✨ Small class sizes in a beautiful studio environment.
✨ Classes suitable for all abilities.

📍 Charlotte Grace Pilates Studio, Symondsbury Estate, Dorset.

📩 Message us today to book your first class - we’d love to welcome you to the studio.

10/06/2026

✨PILATES & BARRE TEACHERS – WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!✨

Are you a passionate Pilates or Barre instructor looking for your next opportunity?

Join our friendly team of four Body Control Pilates instructors at our busy, established, and highly respected studio. With an ever-growing client base, we’re looking for an enthusiastic teacher to help meet demand and become part of our thriving community.

Body Control Pilates qualification preferred, but if you’re a qualified Pilates or Barre instructor and would like to find out more, we’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch with Charlotte for an informal chat and discover what makes our studio such a great place to teach.

17/02/2026

✨WHY IS OUR SPINE CURVED?✨

We have worked with many clients over the 9 years of teaching and still today one of the facts that surprises people is that our spine isn’t straight. Educating clients on neutral spine and its importance runs through all our teachers classes.

Your spine isn’t straight like a rod - it has natural curves that make it stronger, more flexible and better at absorbing shock. Think of it like a spring rather than a stick.

The human spine has four main curves when viewed from the side:
✨ Cervical curve (neck) - curves slightly inward
✨Thoracic curve (upper back) - curves slightly outward
✨Lumbar curve (lower back) - curves inward
✨ Sacral curve (base of spine) - curves outward

Together, they create an S-shape or also known as your ‘neutral spine’ as referred to in Pilates.

These curves help the spine to absorb shock, distribute weight more easily, increase flexibility and moment and help promote balance/correct posture. Plus many more things!

Every day life, bad habits and wear and tear can cause changes to these curves which over time will cause pain and discomfort not just in the spine but surrounding structures and joints. Remember, the body works like a chain.

Before clients even begin to move, their bodies are scanned to make sure they are in their neutral spine. Strength and stability is then built upon this foundation.

22/08/2025

🩰HELLO NEW BARRE CLASS🩰

Due to popular demand and success of our already running Thursday lunch time class, I am pleased to announce we will be offering another Barre at the studio from next term with Lizzie - The perfect fusion of ballet and matwork Pilates to the beat of music.

Please let me know if you wish to have a place - they will go quick!

Starting Wednesday 10th September
12.00pm - 12.45pm
With the brilliant

07/08/2025

✨CHARLOTTE IS BACK✨

Charlotte is making a return to teaching after having her baby last year.

Continuing our new Pop Up Saturday theme - she will be putting on two back to back matwork classes on Saturday 23rd August.

9.30am - 10.30am & 10.45am - 11.45am

These classes will be mixed ability using a combination of small equipment. It has been over a year since she has worked with some of our CGP clients and she cannot wait to teach you again and get her grippy socks back on!

Please get in touch if you wish to book a place. Spaces are selling fast 👏🏻