Back in Balance Pilates

02/12/2022

24/11/2022

Not quite how we use the Pilates ring Suki Willow! But well done for trying 🥰

24/11/2022

I hope to soon announce details of my January 2023 group mat Pilates class running on Thursday evenings at the St Thomas Centre

13/12/2021

Update!!! I am currently working with a web designer on a couple of new websites and I am excited to be offering new Pilates, Kundalini yoga and Sound healing courses for 2022!!!

I am still running a smaller timetable due to the energetic restrictions of continuing long covid symptoms but I am confident that I am not biting off more than I can chew!

Here are the details of my upcoming services and courses for 2022....

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For private tuition or therapy I am available during school hours and on Saturday until early afternoon please contact me for availability and to make a booking.

I have fewer classes available due to the continuing pandemic circumstances although I have added more for 2022 - there will be a minimum requirement of 2 class participants for any studio class to run and if a class is not full that space will be available for a private booking.

I am double vaccinated plus booster vaccined and wear a face shield and santitise my equipment after every session.

Studio classes - large studio equipment; reformer/tower/stability chair plus small equipment and mat

Saturday 9 - 10
2 person class
1 space available

Saturday 10 - 11
3 person class
3 space available

Saturday 11 - 12
3 person class
Full

Tuesday 9 - 10
3 person class
1 space available

Thursday 9 - 10
2 person class
1 space available

I am intending to try to run larger classes again from February 2022 these are subject to viable numbers of advance bookings. Bookings are now open for the classes below.

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Starting February 3rd 2022!!!!!

Thursday 18.00 - 19.00 **** 10 week course £100
Mat and mall equipment Pilates class
St Thomas Church Hall
20 spaces available

Thursday 19.00 - 20.30 **** 7 week course £140
Introduction to Kundalini Yoga with Sound Healing gong bath
St Thomas Church Hall
20 spaces available

Class spaces can be secured by paying the full amount to include a deposit of £30 or with deposits of £30

(if the courses run the deposit is non refundable although a full refund will be awarded if the course doesn't run due to non viable booking numbers)

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17/09/2021

Just a quick update

I am available for 121 and small group tuition at my studio. I haven't attempted to ramp up my business as yet because of the ever changing 'global health crisis' landscape...

I was infected and have been with post viral fatigue. It is a constant mental and physical battle - feeling as if I'm getting better then having a relapse.

It has been very limiting and frustrating and I can't predict when I will get off this merry-go-round and feel fully recovered.

I am double vaccinated and moderately concerned about reinfection and I like many have been wondering what would happen when the schools went back expecting that infection would inevitably happen.

Well in my household it has - my two children are both positive with the virus. I am now not available for tuition or treatments until the 27th September. The good news is that the immunity of this household should be good for a few months after this!

In other news whilst the demand for in person Studio Pilates sessions may be patchy I am working on many alternative avenues and looking to redecorate my studio.

I hope to post more updates soon but please contact me if you would like to book in or if you'd like to talk to me about my current services, my future ideas or restarting sessions.

Stay well! Best wishes Annabel ❤

15/04/2021

Update - from April 12th 2021 in line with government regulations I am permitted to teach 121 sessions. I am available during school hours Monday to Friday please contact me to reserve your space.

From May 17th group classes resume - book now to reserve your place!! More classes will be added if these fill up.

Class Timetable May 2021

Tuesday 9 - 10am Pilates 4 person Studio Class
4 spaces available please contact me to book



Wednesday 9 - 10am Pilates 4 person Studio Class
4 spaces available please contact me to book


Thursday 10.30 - 11.30am Pilates 4 person Studio Class
4 spaces available please contact me to book

Friday 9 - 10am 4 person Studio Class
4 spaces available please contact me to book

Friday 10 - 11am 4 person Studio Class

4 spaces available please contact me to book



Saturday 8 - 9am 4 person Studio Class
4 spaces available please cotact me to book



Saturday 11 - 12am 4 person Studio Class
1 space available please contact me to book



MY STUDIO IS A COVID SAFE ENVIRONMENT - IF YOU ARE STILL CONCERNED PLEASE WAIT UNTIL YOU FEEL CONFIDENT TO RETURN


All equipment, door handles, door bell, washroom (toilet seats and taps) are wiped with antibacterial spray after each student.



A requirement of washing hands and applying antibacterial hand gel to hands applies on entry and exit.



If deemed necessary I will wear a face mask and may ask you/be happy for you to wear one. I would ask that you provide your own.



I will check your temperature with a temperature gun before you will be permitted entry into my premises. Please take your temperature before leaving to come to my studio.



Please cancel if you have ANY coronavirus symptoms



At changeover time I would ask you to ring the doorbell and wait 6ft away from the door for the previous student to leave



Pilates is a great exercise system for alleviating and keeping back pain at bay, injury prevention, maintenance of strength, flexibility, correct muscle function, correction and maintenance of alignment, maintenance of core strength and also is beneficial to mental health - empowering you through exercise to work to control pain and muscular skeletal issues.



If you would like to book in for virtual or in person tuition please contact me!!!

Coming soon!! online on demand content via kiiyopi on youtube and via my socials

Stay in touch by following me on Facebook @ back in balance Pilates and on Instagram @ annabel.kiiyopi !!!!!!

23/12/2020

Wishing you all a Happy Christmas!!!

What a year its been!!! Although I have been working since June things never quite managed to get back to normal and both my business and my health have been severely restricted by covid 19.

I am hoping that those of you who haven't yet been able to return to the studio are healthy and safe. I pray that 2021 will bring an end to the pandemic and the myriad disruptions to our everyday lives.

Wishing you a happy healthy 2021.

Annabel

03/11/2020

Covid Update... 121 rehabilitation and Spinal Touch to remain available during lockdown #2

Although I am having to pause group exercise class provision under the new lockdown rules I am still able to offer 121 Pilates rehabilitation sessions and Spinal Touch Treatments.

I am a rehabilitation specialist and treat clients with complex muscular skeletal issues that require regular rehabilitation - movement therapy.

I have been studying the advice from other bodies such as the Chiropractic and Osteopathic associations who are remaining open.

I am already a covid safe environment and sanitise my studio before each new client and follow social distancing protocol.

I am bringing in further measures to reassure my clients. I will be conducting a temperature check on arrival, using UV sterilisation of equipment to support the sanitising cleaning fluid. I shall also wear a visor face mask.

01/11/2020

Sooooo... New lockdown measures coming in Thursday... if you would like an in real life session before then please book in for Tuesday or Wednesday this week. Or wait until December!!!

Virtual sessions coming!!!!

During the first lockdown I was floored by covid then the dreadful post viral fatigue myself so didn't begin my planned virtual 121 sessions and classes.

This time I am recovered (largely) all kitted out for virtual and ready to go so watch out for announcements on how to access these services.

I plan to do a mixture of zoom 121 and on demand classes.

Stay safe everybody!!!!!

23/09/2020

I am still legally allowed to teach!!!

Obviously there is a rising panic again regarding a second wave. While this IS a concern the risk of contracting coronovirus remains extremely low. If you follow social distancing recommendations are vigilant with sanitising and cleanliness you CAN continue to do beneficial activities.

My studio remains open. I will only close if I am legally required to do so.

Don't stop living!!!

Pilates on!!!

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18/09/2020

Update...

The studio has been up and running for a while now and it is going well.

Obviously there are still concerns about possible covid 19 transmission. I would like to reassure all my customers that I am doing everything I can to keep the environment as risk free as possible.

Please don't attend the studio if you have had a positive test are quarantined due to a return from overseas or have been contacted by track and trace. Please don't attend if you have any coronovirus symptoms or a temperature.

I do not insist on you wearing a mask or latex gloves to exercise but please bring these if you would prefer to wear them.

I am sanitising all the equipment between sessions and also during sessions for small group classes. I have sanitiser for customer use.

Getting back to normal - the road to business recovery...

The self employment furlough grant ends at the end of this month. It would seem that the government expect the self employed to return to normal (trying very hard not to be cynical here... have you noticed?!)

Obviously I have bills to pay and need to recover my business as effectively as possible.

Therefore I am ramping up from October onwards.

I am available for 121 and 221 Pilates and Kundalini yoga sessions and Spinal Touch treatments.

For your peace of mind and to adhere with social distancing requirements class sizes will be capped at 3. More classes will be available from October 1st... please check my website and send me a message if you would like to find a group class space.

For those currently in smaller classes there are 2 options... increase in class size to 3 people or pay more to keep the size smaller. Please let me know your preference.

I look forward to welcoming my previous customers back and look forward to meeting those of you who are new.

Best wishes everyone

Annabel