Bettina

“I have found online pilates a great success and a bit of normality in this new way of life.”

Jane R.

“I enjoyed this morning’s class with weights though I suspect I will ache tomorrow! It’s just what I need though, to strengthen the muscles in my back. Thanks so much for holding such enjoyable classes this term. I’m really pleased to be back. It works really well online, doesn’t it?”.

Louise H.

“Thanks for the class today. They really are life-savers while being stuck at home. The classes were great last week. I’m in Ireland at the moment helping to look after my grandad.  So it’s perfect for body and soul being able to participate in the classes online”

Ros

"There is no one better to promote Pilates than Zanna. From an informative introduction for beginners and at intermediate level each exercise is well demonstrated with a careful approach using her knowledge and experience of body and muscle movement.  Encouragement is always to hand with excellent teaching skills passing on an understanding to the class and enabling each movement to be safely carried out building up stamina and confidence when ready to move to the next level."

Barbara

 "Zanna has an excellent teaching style, always encouraging and confidence building. Her instructions are clear and concise both before and during exercises. Sessions are well-balanced and varied, with alternatives being given for students with particular health issues as well as various levels for more able students.

In my case, the sessions with Zanna over 2+ years have provided a sustained increase in strength and mobility for muscle and joint problems".  

Louise

"High quality instructions. A must for everybody who wants to be healthy, fit and strong." (Two Pilates classes a week for 3 years with Zanna)”

Charlotte

"Having had an intermittent, but ongoing muscular back problem last year I finally tried Pilates. After a few months I no longer need pain relief or muscle relaxants.  I can feel that my core muscles have developed and have slowly improved and progressed with Zanna's teaching. Her classes are friendly, small groups where you are able to have exercises set to your own level, and have her advising and correcting your position when needed.  

I have never been able to get this coaching in other drop-in classes”

Andy W.

“Thanks for everything. The online class is really great and I hope you’re enjoying it as much as I am.”

Mel E.

“Wow!  How easy was doing the class online today! I’ve not got much room but I’ll be more prepared for Thursday. I reckon I’ll have no excuse to miss a class now as I’ll only have to walk to the conservatory. Keep it up! Really lifts the spirit. Thank you so much! Thank you for keeping the Pilates going, it really does help me.

I think that remote Pilates is definitely for me. I’ve not missed a class yet.

I’m so pleased that you are able to offer this service. I shall definitely be signing up for summer term, twice a week. These classes do wonders for my well-being, thank you.”

Joanne

"I highly recommend Pilates with Zanna for a stronger, fitter body and an enjoyable exercise routine.""I have been going to Zanna's Pilates classes for just under 3 years now and I even continued throughout my pregnancy, Zanna showed me which exercises I could still do and which were particularly beneficial in pregnancy.  I carried on right up until I was 8 months pregnant and then returned 8 weeks after I had my baby.  I believe that it was due to pilates that I didn't suffer with any back pain during my pregnancy and that I recovered quickly afterwards".

Jeannie 

"Having spent 2 years attending a 'Pain Clinic' for a deteriorating spine and being referred for physiotherapy, acupuncture and osteopathy my doctor suggested I try Pilates.  Now 2 years on Zanna has taught me that exercise using core muscles to strengthen and support my spine has eased the pain, strengthened my back, increased my flexibility and encouraged body awareness.”

Maggie

“Zanna has taught me aerobics for approximately five years and has encouraged me to try Pilates.  Although sceptical at first, I now find it very beneficial and it compliments my aerobic training really well.  Zanna is very professional and yet easily approachable and gives you confidence in your own ability.  She makes every session really enjoyable with a wide range of exercises and is able to adapt the complexity of the moves to suit your individual needs.

 I would recommend her classes to anyone and challenge you not to be inspired by her sheer enthusiasm!"  

Indira 

"I have been attending Zanna's classes since 2006. I find her classes very well organised, beautifully planned and designed to suit the level of the members in the class.  Zanna advises that new participants start in the Beginners class, then she gradually, sensibly and particularly moves the participant up through the grades. She has an appealing manner, gentle, precise and concise, and I would thoroughly recommend her to anyone - as I have already done many times." 

Hilary M.

“Well done Zanna! Even though it has been a very difficult time in lockdown you have shown how aware you are of each person and their individual issues and problems whether physical or financial. You always tailor the class to help develop muscles and stature to help alleviate each person’s unique physical problems safely and sensitively without anyone feeling inadequate!! This is a very difficult thing to achieve in an ordinary class let alone on Zoom! Thank you! Also I like the way you explain why we are doing each exercise and what we are trying to achieve by doing it. That helps a lot.”

Allison F

“I am really enjoying the online sessions, are you considering keeping some of them ongoing, after the lockdown finishes? I would definitely be interested long term.”

Emily C

“Just to say, I find all the lighting etc. fine and I’m actually really enjoying the online classes! Thank you for continuing.”

Jo H.

“Thank you for another great class this morning. I am so pleased that zoom is allowing us to continue. Another great class, thank you so much. Just so lovely to see everyone’s faces again.”

Claire C.

“That is amazing and thank you so much for instigating this new Zoom option. It is brilliant and am so pleased that we will be able to carry on! Great for morale and our souls! Thank you so much for persevering with the online classes which I have enjoyed and have, I think, gone really well! Well done on teaching us all today, you did really well and I could certainly feel a difference after the class!”.

Janet

"I have been going to Pilates Classes with Zanna for several years, and recently started the ‘Apparatus Class’ on Wednesday lunchtimes.  It is a lot of fun to use all the different equipment, adding an extra dimension - and challenge - to the exercises."

Erica

"I have been doing pilates now for some 3 years with Zanna. I do two classes a week and have found that my general fitness has improved tremendously through better strength, posture and breathing. All in all fantastic and  good fun too."

Janice

"I have been having group lessons with Zanna for over two years. Zanna is enthusiastic about pilates and delivers a structured programme to a very high standard, this is reflected in the varied exercises experienced in the class. Other pilates instructors have been impressed with the quality of the exercises I have been taught; they are very precise, safe and accurate.

My biweekly classes have improved my posture and prevented injury in my active lifestyle which includes sports such as, tennis, running and golf.

 I couldn't recommend Zanna highly enough".

Annika

"I have been attending zanna's classes for over a year now. i feel more confident and i am certainly stronger and fitter then i have ever been before. Zanna is very clear in her instructions and supportive at all times. It is also great fun. "