Wellness with Donna

19/05/2026

With over 40yrs of teaching experience, 15yrs teaching Pilates, I am proud to soon be offering small group Reformer Pilates & also rehabilitation 1-1s.
Details to follow shortly!

22/04/2026

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11/04/2026

Some availability for the next term.
Starting week beginning 20th April.

05/04/2026

As I always say ‘QUALITY over QUANTITY!’

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If you’re cranking out reps just to feel something, you’re probably bypassing the actual work.

Pilates is about precision, not volume. Five intentional reps will do more than twenty sloppy ones every time.

More isn’t better. Better is better.

05/04/2026

Anyone interested in taking a Pilates reformer class, this is worth a read. Basically highlighting the boom in large classes often taught by instructors with very little, or no basic Pilates background. Some without any formal qualifications either.
On my reformer training it was recommended ‘clients’ have at least 2yrs of the basic fundamentals of mat Pilates prior to stepping in to a group reformer class. Yet some instructors are teaching reformer with barely any mat teaching experience, if any!
And don’t get me started on the ridiculous ‘show pieces’ you see on line, that has no resemblance of Pilates at all. I know styles of Pilates, like yoga have evolved. And sometimes it needs to, to be more appropriate for today’s bodies and clients needs. But surely that should only be for the safety of clients, not to put them more at risk!
CHOOSE YOUR CLASSES CAREFULLY FOLKS!

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Lack of regulation for specialist classes leaves UK fitness enthusiasts at risk, say professional bodies

17/03/2026

To clarify any confusion, my Pilates class is on as normal tonight at 7pm, Meridian Leisure Centre. I believe it is the 6pm Yoga class that is being covered 😁👍

12/02/2026

Sorry folks! All classes cancelled today 😔
Please spread the word.

23/11/2025

Wasn’t quite expecting the volume of course work or intensity of training, but have just finished my last training weekend in Manchester. Another string to my bow, after years of teaching Pilates, I am now also Reformer Pilates qualified.
People who know me well, know that I get quite embarrassed with compliments, and am the first to criticise & doubt myself. But this time, I am going to puff out my chest with pride, after the feedback from my assessor for my teaching was ‘Outstanding’!

19/07/2025

16/03/2025

😁*CLASSES ARE BACK*😁
Most classes back on from tomorrow! (Mon 17th)
Please bear with me 🙏 I won’t be ‘shaking my booty’ or jumping around for a while, so no Zumba for me at the moment. 😞