My aim is to offer a welcoming, friendly environment in which everyone, regardless of age, fitness level or experience can enjoy 'Pilates with Gillian'.

My love for Pilates started 15 years ago as a way of managing low back pain. My career as an Optometrist had left me with neck stiffness, recurrent back pain and poor posture.

About Gillian.

After 30 years of Optometry I decided to change careers and train as a Body Control Pilates Teacher. As my knowledge has grown so has my passion and belief in the Pilates Method.

Pilates gave me back control of my body, helped me manage my back pain, giving me the freedom to work, move and live pain free.

Pilates with Gillian offers matwork classes for 1:1's, 1:2's or small groups
(maximum 9). Smaller class sizes ensure clients receive the close supervision
and support required to achieve their personal goals.

Pilates is for everyone, from first time exercisers to elite athletes.
Its slow, controlled approach gives much longer term results.
Pilates will connect the mind and body and is a great way to relieve unwanted stress and tension.
The Pilates method will help reshape your body to become longer, leaner and more toned.
It will also improve your posture achieving the perfect balance between strength and flexibility.

WHAT IS PILATES?

Pilates is a mental and physical body conditioning programme that uses exercise to change the way we move our bodies. It is named after Joseph H Pilates (1883-1967), a German born fitness guru, who emigrated to New York in the 1920's and set up a fitness studio teaching a method he called `Contrology', only becoming known as Pilates after his death.

"My method develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong posture, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind and elevates the spirit".

Joseph Pilates

BODY CONTROL PILATES ---------

Body Control Pilates have been training teachers since 1996 with the goal of bringing the benefits of Pilates to all.

''Our mission has been to bring the benefits of Pilates to everyone. To this end we have created a method that is effective, safe and challenging, a method that is taught by teachers with unrivalled skills, knowledge and integrity".

Lynne Robinson (Co- founder of Body Control Pilates)

Welcome to my home studio and air conditioned glass roofed area, incorporating 3 separate areas; gym for private 1-1 and 2-1 sessions : glass roofed area for small groups (6max) : garden studio for groups (9max) all accessed from a separate side entrance at 4 Victoria Drive, Troon.

"So good, the time whizzes by, lots of great stretches and I really felt I had worked out in a calm and relaxed way. Thoroughly recommend this class"

Ann

"I'm absolutely feeling the benefit of my PilateswithGillian sessions. My core is definitely stronger putting less strain on my back. My hip pain has lessened from a constant 3/5 to a 1/5"

Lesley

"Gillian's way of talking through everything is great, and it helps me with sitting at a desk all day, no back pain"

Paul

Great class last night Gillian. Sound and vision perfect and clear, concise direction.

Janette

Calm reassuring voice reminding me of what to think about as I try the exercises. Adapted to Zoom really well.

Jane

Fraser

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Welcome to Pilates with Gillian, offering mat work classes from my home studio in Troon and other venues around the Ayrshire area.

Move better, feel

better, look better

a welcoming, friendly environment in which everyone can enjoy

'Move through Menopause'

with Pilates with Gillian.

I truly believe that Pilates has helped me manage my way through Menopause and was the inspiration for creating this comprehensive online course which can ease some of the symptoms and effects of the Menopause.

Pilates for Menopause sessions;

Include weight bearing and balance exercises to help maintain bone density, muscle mass and strength.
Work the 'glutes' to help alleviate back pain and improve posture.
Combat that 'stubborn belly fat" with targeted abdominal exercises.
Connect the mind and the body, marrying breath with the movement to help ease low mood and anxiety.

To find out more, click the link below.
https://gillian-movethroughmenopause-fdda.thinkific.com

What is Pilates?

Pilates is a body conditioning programme that targets the deep postural muscles, building strength from the inside out, rebalancing the body bringing it into correct alignment.

what is pilates?
Pilates is a mental and physical body conditioning programme that uses exercise to change the way we move our bodies. It is named after Joseph H Pilates (1883-1967), a German born fitness guru, who emigrated to New York in the 1920's and set up a fitness studio teaching a method he called `Contrology', only becoming known as Pilates after his death.
"My method develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong posture, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind and elevates the spirit".
Joseph Pilates
Body Control Pilates
Body Control Pilates have been training teachers since 1996 with the goal of bringing the benefits of Pilates to all.
''Our mission has been to bring the benefits of Pilates to everyone. To this end we have created a method that is effective, safe and challenging, a method that is taught by teachers with unrivalled skills, knowledge and integrity".
Lynne Robinson (Co- founder of Body Control Pilates)
PRICES /TIMETABLE
PRICES
Classes last one hour.
Class sizes are limited to 5 in my Pilates studio or 7 in my larger glass roofed studio.
Small class sizes provide a more personal experience.

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In ten sessions you'll feel the difference, in twenty you'll see the difference, and in thirty you'll have a new body

Joseph Pilates

Where to find Pilates with Gillian

Enjoy Pilates 'with a view'
All both areas overlook our mature walled garden.

"On my first game after lockdown I felt like I needed a new body if I was going to swing a club.I did all six warm up exercises before heading down to the course and felt a lot better, and I hit a great drive off the first tee ! "

Come and see what Pilates can do for you.

If you are interested in attending one of my classes, please contact me by phone or email.

M. 07763 967 475

E. gillian@pilateswithgillian.com

4 Victoria Drive

Troon, KA10 6EN

Pilates with Gillian offers matwork classes for 1:1's, 1:2's or small groups (maximum 9). Smaller class sizes ensure clients receive the close supervision and support required to achieve their personal goals.