I have been attending Shirley’s Somatic Pilates classes for 7or 8 years and always look forward to my Thursday evenings with her. The focus each week is on a different part of the body with Shirley explaining each movement of the session clearly and monitoring us all to ensure we complete it correctly and safely. It is amazing how good you feel once you complete a series of movements that you thought , “no way”, at the start of the session 😊. Shirley is an inspirational teacher and I always leave the classes feeling so much better.

I came to Shirley’s pilates classes about 18 months ago having previously done a lot of Stott pilates, which I had had to stop due to a bout of back spasms. Somatic pilates is completely different to the Stott pilates I was used to and I love it. It brings an awareness to every movement, not just directly, but indirectly and encourages me to be a lot more conscious of my movements. The pace is slow and I find it very relaxing. Shirley has a wonderful manner and is very passionate about her classes. She is very patient and has a good rapport with all us students, and we make time for a quick chat before and after our classes. Covid has prevented us from meeting at our usual venue, but I am enjoying our Zoom classes just as much and still feel I am getting the benefit from them.

I've had the pleasure of taking Pilates classes with Shirley for a number of years and can attest to her high professional ethics, passion and commitment and the warmth and care with which she supports and nurtures her students. Classes are always challenging, exciting and fun with a focus on exploration and self reflection, whilst always working within the individual's capacity and needs. After class I always feel flexible, relaxed and uplifted in body and spirit.

I have been attending Shirley's classes via zoom during lockdown and have found them very beneficial at this stressful time. Shirley has the most wonderful calming manner and, although the exercises are gentle, I am always surprised at how much more supple and relaxed I am at the end of a session.

I have attended Shirley's classes for several years and like her relaxed manner during the sessions. The classes are small and different each week and it is easy to ask questions if unsure about the stretches and movements. I would thoroughly recommend this class.