Present Pilates

Present Pilates In-person Mat Pilates classes at the Sydenham Centre, SE26, St John the Evangelist Church, Penge SE20 and the Sydenham Tennis Club SE26.

Run by Helen Vassar, a Mat and Equipment-trained Pilates teacher based in South East London In-person Mat Pilates classes at the Sydenham Centre, SE26 Sydenham, London on Thursdays at 6:30pm and at St John the Evangelist Church, 2 St John's Road, Penge, London. SE20 7EQ⁠ Tuesdays at 7 pm or Thursdays at 10 am
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Mat Pilates classes hosted on Zoom
Wednesday 1800 - 1900 GMT Pilates All Levels

Classe

s are run by Helen Vassar, Polestar Pilates trained Mat Pilates teacher. Direct message me to book. Also available for 1:1 Pilates sessions and workplace classes.

07/06/2026

Your Mondays just got an upgrade 👀

✨We’re excited to announce a brand new Monday evening Pilates class starting:
✨ Monday 8th June
🕕 6pm
📍 Sydenham Centre

Perfect if you want to start the week feeling stronger, calmer and more mobile. Whether you’re completely new to Pilates or already a regular, our classes are known for being welcoming, supportive and suitable for all levels

✨Full class schedule:
• Mon 🆕 6pm + 7pm – Mat Pilates @ Sydenham Centre
• Tue 9:30am, 10:30am, 6pm & 7pm – Mat Pilates @ St John’s Church, Penge
• Thu 8:15am – Online Mat Pilates
• Fri 🆕 9:30am & 10:30am – Mat Pilates @ St John’s Church, Penge
• Sat 8:45am – Mat Pilates @ Sydenham Centre (in-person & online)
• Sat 10:15am – Mat Pilates @ Sydenham Tennis Club .l.t.c.c

📍Full details & bookings at presentpilates.com/classes

31/05/2026

Your Friday mornings just got stronger 👀

✨Starting 5th June, we’re excited to introduce a brand new Friday morning Pilates schedule at St John’s Church, Penge 💛

✨ NEW Friday classes:
🕤 9:30am – Mat Pilates
🕥 10:30am – Mat Pilates

Perfect if you want to head into the weekend feeling stronger, more mobile and a little less stressed 😌Whether you’re completely new to Pilates or already a regular, our classes are known for being calm, welcoming and suitable for all levels

✨Full class schedule:
• Mon 7pm – Mat Pilates @ Sydenham Centre
• Tue 9:30am, 10:30am, 6pm & 7pm – Mat Pilates @ St John’s Church, Penge
• Thu 8:15am – Online Mat Pilates
• Thu 6:30pm – Mat Pilates @ Sydenham Centre
• Fri 🆕 9:30am & 10:30am – Mat Pilates @ St John’s Church, Penge
• Sat 8:45am – Mat Pilates @ Sydenham Centre (in-person & online)
• Sat 10:15am – Mat Pilates @ Sydenham Tennis Club .l.t.c.c

📍Full details & bookings at presentpilates.com/classes

24/05/2026

Before you turn up to an empty Pilates class next week… 👀

A little heads up that we’re running a slightly reduced schedule over May half term

No class? No problem 😅 Here’s a little toe lift + toe spread challenge from class for you to practise at home while we’re away 👣✨ Amazing for foot strength, balance and waking up all those tiny stabilising muscles we often forget about!✨

Please note the following timetable changes:
• Monday 25th May – no class
• Tuesday 26th May – no classes
• Thursday 28th May – 6:30pm class will be at .community.centre instead of the Sydenham Centre
• Friday 29th May – no class
• Sat 30th May 8:45am – Mat Pilates @ Sydenham Centre (in-person & online)
• Sat 30th May 10:15am – Mat Pilates @ Sydenham Tennis Club .l.t.c.c

📍Full details & bookings at presentpilates.com/classes

24/05/2026

Before you turn up to an empty Pilates class next week… 👀

A little heads up that we’re running a slightly reduced schedule over May half term

No class? No problem 😅 Here’s a little toe lift + toe spread challenge from class for you to practise at home while we’re away 👣✨ Amazing for foot strength, balance and waking up all those tiny stabilising muscles we often forget about!✨

Please note the following timetable changes:
• Monday 25th May – no class
• Tuesday 26th May – no classes
• Thursday 28th May – 6:30pm class will be at .community.centre instead of the Sydenham Centre
• Friday 29th May – no class
• Sat 30th May 8:45am – Mat Pilates @ Sydenham Centre (in-person & online)
• Sat 30th May 10:15am – Mat Pilates @ Sydenham Tennis Club .l.t.c.c

📍Full details & bookings at presentpilates.com/classes

17/05/2026

If your shoulders always feel tight… this might be why 👀

In class at the Sydenham Centre a few weeks ago, we were working on shoulder protraction + retraction — fancy words for learning how your shoulder blades move around your ribcage ✨

It might look simple, but understanding these movements can really help with:
✔️ posture
✔️ shoulder tension
✔️ upper body strength
✔️ improving control and stability

At Present Pilates, we love breaking movements down so they actually make sense 😅 Because when you understand how your body moves, everything starts to feel a little easier.

And if sore shoulders are something you really struggle with, Helen also offers 1:1 sessions in her home studio for more personalised support

💛Full class schedule this week:
• Mon 7pm – Mat Pilates @ Sydenham Centre (In-person)
• Tue 9:30am, 10:30am, 6pm & 7pm – Mat Pilates @ St John’s Church, Penge
• Thu 8:15am – Online Mat Pilates
• Thu 6:30pm – Mat Pilates @ Sydenham Centre (In-person)
• Fri 10am – Mat Pilates @ St John’s Church, Penge (In-person)
• Saturday – No classes this week due to May half term

📍Full details & bookings at presentpilates.com/classes

If your feet are weak, the rest of you feels it… We don’t talk about feet enough in Pilates 😅But they’re your foundation...
10/05/2026

If your feet are weak, the rest of you feels it…

We don’t talk about feet enough in Pilates 😅
But they’re your foundation.

As we get older, foot strength and balance awareness can decline — which can affect stability, confidence and how steady you feel day to day.

And after years of wearing supportive shoes?
Those small stabilising muscles in the feet often get a little lazy 👟😅

The good news?
You can work on it.

Stronger feet = a stronger foundation
And when your foundation feels better… everything above it benefits too ✨

Full class schedule this week:
• Mon 7pm – Mat Pilates @ Sydenham Centre (In-person)
• Tue 9:30am, 10:30am, 6pm & 7pm – Mat Pilates @ St John’s Church, Penge (In-person)
• Thu 8:15am – Online Mat Pilates (online)
• Thu 6:30pm – Mat Pilates @ Sydenham Centre (In-person)
• Fri 10am – Mat Pilates @ St John’s Church, Penge (In-person)
• Sat 8:45am – Mat Pilates @ Sydenham Centre (In-person & online)
• Sat 10:15am – Mat Pilates @ Sydenham Tennis Club .l.t.c.c (In-person)

📍Full details & bookings at presentpilates.com/classes

"I look forward to Helen’s class every week…” 💛This kind of feedback means so much.At Present Pilates, every class is de...
03/05/2026

"I look forward to Helen’s class every week…” 💛

This kind of feedback means so much.

At Present Pilates, every class is designed to feel welcoming, inclusive and adaptable — whether you’re brand new to Pilates or have been coming for years.

No two classes are ever exactly the same, and everything can be tailored to suit you and your body on the day ✨

Thank you so much, Skye 💛

Full class schedule this week:
• Mon 7pm – Bank Holiday - No class
• Tue 9:30am, 10:30am, 6pm & 7pm – Mat Pilates @ St John’s Church, Penge (In-person)
• Thu 8:15am – Online Mat Pilates
• Thu 6:30pm – Mat Pilates @ Sydenham Centre (In-person)
• Fri 10am – Mat Pilates @ St John’s Church, Penge (In-person)
• Sat 8:45am – Mat Pilates @ Sydenham Centre (In-person & online)
• Sat 10:15am – Mat Pilates @ Sydenham Tennis Club .l.t.c.c (In-person)

📍Full details & bookings at presentpilates.com/classes

26/04/2026

Worried about your balance? Can you stand on one leg… without wobbling? 👀

Our Better Balance Pilates Masterclass is happening this Thursday at 6:30pm, and it’s designed to help you feel stronger, steadier and more confident in your body 💛

We’ll be working on simple, effective exercises to improve your balance, control and coordination — all in a calm, supportive class that’s open to all levels.

✨ Better Balance Masterclass
📍 Thursday 6:30pm .community.centre
⚠️ Spaces are limited, so book now via the website

Full class schedule this week:
• Mon 7pm – Mat Pilates @ Sydenham Centre
• Tue 9:30am, 10:30am, 6pm & 7pm – Mat Pilates @ St John’s Church, Penge
• Thu 8:15am – Online Mat Pilates
• Thu 6:30pm – Better Balance Masterclass .community.centre
• Fri 10am – Mat Pilates @ St John’s Church, Penge
• Sat 8:45am – Mat Pilates @ Sydenham Centre (in-person & online)
• Sat 10:15am – Mat Pilates @ Sydenham Tennis Club .l.t.c.c

📍Full details & bookings at presentpilates.com/classes

19/04/2026

If standing on one leg makes you wobble… this one’s for you 👀

It might look simple, but the Y balance is a brilliant way to work on balance, control and coordination — and to build confidence on one leg, which makes such a difference in everyday life 💛

If you’d like to feel stronger, steadier and more confident, we’ll be exploring exercises like this in our next special class…

✨ Better Balance Pilates Masterclass
📅 Thursday 30th April 6:30pm
📍 Penge East Community Centre .community.centre

A fun, supportive class designed to help you improve balance and move with more confidence — open to all levels.
Book your space via the website before it fills up!

📍Back to full schedule this week:
Mon 7pm | Tue 9:30am, 10:30am, 6pm & 7pm | Thu 8:30am online + 6:30pm in person | Fri 10am | Sat 8:45am + 10:15am

📍Full details & bookings at presentpilates.com/classes

Ever catch yourself wobbling on one leg lately? 👀Our next special class is here…✨ Better Balance – Pilates Masterclass📅 ...
12/04/2026

Ever catch yourself wobbling on one leg lately? 👀

Our next special class is here…

✨ Better Balance – Pilates Masterclass
📅 Thursday 30th April 2026
⏰ 6:30–7:25pm
📍 Penge East Community Centre

We’ll be working on strength, stability and confidence to help you feel steadier in everyday life.
A great class if you want to improve balance, posture and overall control — and it’s open to all levels 💛

Book via the website before spaces go!

Reduced timetable this week:
• Mon 7pm – Mat Pilates @ Sydenham Centre (In-person)
• Tue – No classes @ St John’s Church, Penge
• Thu 8:30am – Online Mat Pilates
• Thu 6:30pm – Mat Pilates @ Sydenham Centre (In-person)
• Fri 10am – Mat Pilates @ St John’s Church, Penge (In-person)
• Sat 8:45am – Mat Pilates @ Sydenham Centre (In-person & online)
• Sat 10:15am – Mat Pilates @ Sydenham Tennis Club .l.t.c.c (In-person)

📍Full details & bookings at presentpilates.com/classes

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Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road
London
SE265QX

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Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 6pm - 7pm
Thursday 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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