Karen Powell's Highland Pilates and Nordic Walking

21/08/2026

Join us to Restore and Reset -
A Day of Pilates and Movement....

Sunday 20th September 10am to 2pm at Croy Village Hall.

I'm excited to be collaborating with Marie Law, from Marie Law Pilates to offer a mixed and varied day, a real taste of everything Pilates can offer!

There'll be 4 sessions during the day, with breaks to pause, reflect, drink tea.

♡ Exploring the connection between your feet, pelvic floor and posture
♡ A facial release session using small balls as props
♡ Pilates using the Magic circles
♡ A refreshing relaxation and breathing session to finish.

All sessions are suitable for those who already have some experience of Pilates.

Here's the link to book...

https://bit.ly/4qsOrlD

18/08/2026

Well worth a listen to this interview on BBC Radio Scotland's Scotland Outdoors programme from a couple of days ago!. It is a great promotion of the benefits of Nordic Walking.

If you'd like to give a try or join a group, our Inverness Nordic Walkers meet every second Tuesday at 6pm, at various starting points within a 30 minute drive from Inverness.

I also offer Private lessons for anyone who'd like to learn the technique individually, with the option of joining in with a group later.

Also there is Nordic Walking for People with Parkinsons , most Thursdays at 3pm from Torvean Park, Inverness.

It's can be a great full body work out, and also can be done at any level! It's natural Walking at its best!! Sociable and fun!

Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart with stories from the great outdoors

02/06/2026

We were out and about this evening up at Daviot woods, Nordic Walking, as part of the Inverness Festival of Walking and Wheelin' .... lots of fun and lovely to see some new faces 😀

21/05/2026

Did you know that this is what Nordic Walking can do for you?
Once you've learnt the technique of walking with poles, you'll never look back!

Nordic walking is not a trend. It is one of the smartest ways to train.

Runner’s World UK breaks it down. Nordic walking turns a simple walk into a full-body workout. You increase heart rate, build strength, and improve endurance without the impact of running.

Read more here:
https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/cross-training/a70723646/nordic-walking/ -walking-faqs

Using poles properly means:
• More muscles working with every step
• Higher calorie burn than regular walking
• Better posture and movement efficiency
• A session that feels easier, but delivers more

The difference comes down to technique.

At British Nordic Walking, every step is taught using the INWA 10 Step Method™, giving you structure, purpose, and results from the start.

Find your nearest instructor and get started: https://britishnordicwalking.org.uk/apps/store-locator

📞 01332 504 949
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.britishnordicwalking.org.uk

Official UK representative of the International Nordic Walking Federation (INWA)
& INWA 10 Step Method™.

19/05/2026

The Inverness Festival of Wslking and Wheeling is taking place from the 1st to 7th June.

I'll be running a couple of Nordic walks that week to celebrate the week!

Tuesday 2nd June 6pm, starting at the North Gateway Cafe, Daviot woods. A 5km walk

Thursday 4th June 3pm, Nordic Walking for People with Parkinsons. A gentle walk around Torvean park.

Contact me if you'd like to take part. It'd be great to see some new faces 😊

13/04/2026

I have worked out that I've been teaching Pilates in Inverness and the Highlands since 2004, that's over 22 years!!.🥰 Everyone of my clients are amazing and some of them have been coming along weekly to my classes since I began teaching in 2004!

Thank you so much all of you for showing up and continuing to smile.

Here's my current class timetable ( April 2026) if anyone would like to join me and keep on moving!

07/04/2026

Our Nordic Walking weekly group for people with Parkinson's is fun and sociable. Such a great way to lift the spirits and get out in the fresh air......

21/02/2026

Out and about Nordic Walking today in the misty and atmospheric woodlands along the Great Glen Way from Inverness. What a great way to spend a Saturday 😊...

Come and join Nordic Walking Inverness, we meet on Tuesday evenings and the occasional Saturday!

30/09/2025

Out and about Nordic Walking at Aldourie today. Yet another sunny evening here in the Highlands ☀️, finishing off with a bright first quarter moon 🌛.... we'll be back to our Starlight walks in 2 weeks time 🥰

if you'd like to join this friendly group of Nordic Walkers, meeting on Tuesday evenings fortnightly in the Inverness and local areas, contact Karen to find out more.

22/09/2025

I have a few spaces in my Pilates classes.

Mondays 9.30am, 10.40am, 6pm, and Fridays 10am at Inverness Caledonian Martial Arts & Fitness
Tuesdays 10am in Drumnadrochit
Wednesday 10.30am in Balloch Village Hall
Thursdays 1pm in Dingwall Community Centre.

Classes are small, individual attention given to everyone. Aiming to help with recovery from injury, build strength, balance, mobility. Change habits of a lifetime, moving with ease, stronger, taller, less pain. Using Pilates, yoga and Somatic breathing and releasing techniques to bring ease and more joy into all your movement.

£60 for 6 week blocks and drop-in rates available too.
Contact me to book 😊