Your Real Body with Catherine Sophia

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Your Real Body with Catherine Sophia

Using the most up to date science for group and 1:1 Pilates sessions, go live your best life.

Group Sessions held:

Mondays at Vestry Hall Cranbrook, 7:00pm
Wednesdays at Coxheath Village Hall, 4:45pm & 6:10pm
Wednesdays at East Farleigh WI Hall 9:30am
Thursdays at Coxheath Village Hall 9:30am
All classes are 75minutes
£70 for a 7 week block or £13 per class

Private sessions held at Coxheath Your Real Body Studio

11/11/2025

Remember being a kid? That pure, joy of running, leaping, and just jumping around because you could and it felt amazing?

As we get older, sometimes those moments of complete movement freedom seem to get filed away under 'things I used to do'.

I hear from clients all the time who feel like their body has become heavy, stiff, or just plain tired of moving.

They often worry they'll never feel that sense of light, carefree motion again.

Enter the Reformer!

The Reformer isn’t just about slow, controlled movements. I absolutely love using the springs to create an assisted feeling of weightlessness and float.

In this video, you can see me using the carriage to jump!

Because the springs support you, you get the cardiovascular benefits and the muscle engagement without the harsh impact that can sometimes trigger pain or discomfort.

It’s a wonderful way to reconnect with that playful, free feeling your body remembers.

It's not just Pilates, it's about reclaiming your movement confidence and saying 'yes' to joy again!

Ready to come and play? My 1:1 Studio Sessions in Maidstone are waiting for you!

10/11/2025

Can You Get Stronger in 20 Minutes, AND Whilst Sitting Down? Yes!

For busy parents and carers, that feeling of being instantly behind is all too familiar. You pour so much energy into looking after others, now it’s time to pour a little back into you!

Instead of jumping straight into that endless to-do list, take just 20 minutes for yourself. Our Strong Foundations class is designed to be your physical and mental reset button.

It’s simple: we use seated strength-based Pilates to strip away the complicated moves and focus purely on building genuine strength and resilience. Struggling with fatigue or conditions that make longer workouts impossible? This class fits your life. Pilates is the ultimate mental reset button.

In just 20 minutes, you'll be stronger, calmer, and ready to tackle the week ahead.

Strong Foundations Details:
● Time: Every Monday during term time, 9:15 AM - 9:35 AM
● Location: Coxheath Village Hall, Stockett Lane, ME17 4PT
● Cost: Just £4 per class

Comment STRONG and I will send you the link to book!

07/11/2025

🥰 What a fantastic week it's been! It's always genuinely lovely to see so many of your familiar, focused faces in class. Thank you for bringing your unique energy, commitment, and curiosity to every session. Seeing you shed those outdated exercise narratives and truly connect with Your Real Body is exactly why I do what I do!

Can’t wait to see you in class next week!

05/11/2025

Remember, Remember Your Pilates Class! 🔥 Booking just got easier!

Happy Bonfire Night, everyone! I've got some great news: booking your Pilates studio sessions just got much easier thanks to our brilliant new Picktime booking system!

We love how smoothly it's working, although we are still a little in test mode so if you do spot anything that’s not quite right then please just let us know!

*Book your spot now!*👇

🔗 https://www.picktime.com/home/CatherineSophia

27/10/2025

Neuroscience has transformed our understanding of pain, revealing why one person with severe spinal degeneration might feel no pain at all, while another with only mild changes experiences chronic discomfort.

Yet, many professionals treating pain haven’t embraced these breakthroughs. They often overlook just how powerful the brain–body connection truly is.

That’s where my pain coaching approach is different.

I use the latest insights from neuroscience to help you understand your pain, not just manage it. Together, we’ll explore the physiological, psychological, and social factors shaping your unique experience, giving you practical tools to retrain your brain and reclaim your life.

Together, you will move from feeling stuck to feeling strong.
Ready to understand your pain — and change it — for good?

23/10/2025

This speaks to the heart of why I teach.

It can be really unsettling when you get a diagnosis like osteoarthritis, and the first thought is often, "Will I still be able to do the things I love?"

The answer is almost always yes, but it requires a change in mindset and movement strategy.

My goal is always to move past fear and misinformation and equip you with a detailed, science-backed understanding, the kind that provides real hope.

The truth is, we have incredible power to influence and delay the effects of conditions like osteoarthritis by:

Training different types of movement: Moving smartly outside of the current pain pattern.

Building resilience: Strengthening the stabilising muscles around the joints.

Fusing knowledge with practice: Understanding the why behind the movement.

Thank you so much for this beautiful feedback. Seeing clients like Jon regain confidence and look forward to a full, active life is the greatest reward. It confirms that the path to wellness starts with being welcoming, warm, empathetic, and full of knowledge.

If you or a loved one are navigating pain and feeling uncertain about what movement is safe, please reach out. Let’s talk about how we can help you keep doing the things you love.

What is one activity you absolutely want to keep doing for life?

22/10/2025

What you think we’re doing ➡️ Gentle stretching on the floor.

What we’re actually doing ➡️ Deep, controlled resistance work that makes your muscles SHAKE.

Pilates is Strength in Length, it’s about building endurance in the deep stabilising muscles that protect your joints.

Yes, you get flexible, but you also get strong.

If you’re not shaking, you’re not challenging yourself, right?

Book a class and find your shake!

21/10/2025

I’m here to support you, the whole person, and that means being flexible when life happens.

You've booked your 1:1 studio session, you've made the commitment, but then the day arrives, and your energy is nonexistent. We've all been there!

The commitment you make to yourself is huge, but sometimes the best thing you can do is just adjust the plan.

Here are a couple of examples from the last few weeks:

- I happily swapped a father and son between their scheduled sessions to make it work for their family.

- Another client arrived and admitted they needed a chat and a cup of tea far more than they needed to work on their movements, and that's exactly what we did.

My goal isn't just to get through the session; it's to find the best solution for you. If you're struggling with the thought of your next session or are worried about your course commitment, please just reach out and talk to me. We can adapt!

17/10/2025

🤫 Shhh, I want to share a secret with you!

16/10/2025

Your mind and body are two parts of the same puzzle, you can’t nurture one without the other. That’s why my group Pilates classes weave together the mindful movement of Pilates with the science of how your brain and body work best. The result? You’ll feel stronger, more balanced, and truly in charge of your own well-being.

It’s like magic, and I’d love to see you at a class soon. So here’s a reminder of my schedule:
● Monday 7:00pm, Vestry Hall, Cranbrook - 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲
● Wednesday 9:30am East Farleigh WI Hall - 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲
● Wednesday 4:45pm Coxheath Village Hall - 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲
● Wednesday 6:10pm Coxheath Village Hall - Limited Spaces!
● Thursday 9:30am Coxheath Village Hall - 𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭

These are small, focused group sessions designed to give you the expert attention and cues you need to connect the dots between your brain and your body.

If you see a spot available, grab it! If your preferred class is on a 𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭, send me a message anyway; it helps me plan future openings, and spots sometimes shift.

Let's start piecing together your unique health puzzle. I'd love to see you there!

14/10/2025

If you’ve been caught in that frustrating cycle of pain and tightness that just won't seem to budge, no matter how much you stretch, get massages, or visit the physio, you are not alone.

As a movement specialist, I know that persistent pain isn't just a muscle problem; it's a communication issue between your brain, your body, and your connective tissue (fascia).

That's why I use Rossiter Stretching—it's not passive, gentle stretching. It's a deep, active technique that helps your body finally reset those pain patterns and move forward.

Here’s the Science Behind Why It Works:
1. The Brain Protects You: Pain is often your brain's protective response, even when nothing is broken. You need safe, effective movement to help rewire how pain is processed.
2. Active Reset: Rossiter uses guided pressure combined with your active movement to disrupt those old, restrictive pain loops and rebuild your confidence in movement.
3. Fascia is Key: This technique is a game-changer for your fascia—the sensory-rich, spiderweb-like tissue that surrounds everything. Rossiter targets restricted fascia, restoring the glide, hydration, and elasticity your body needs to move freely and without stiffness.

When you address the system, not just the symptom, you can achieve powerful, lasting change.

👣 Ready to experience this whole-body reset? Send me a DM to learn more or book your first session.

Address

75 Heath Road, Coxheath
Maidstone
ME174EH

Website

http://www.catherinesophia.co.uk/your-real-body

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