Discover Pilates in the New Forest

Discover Pilates in the New Forest

And allow the practice to reveal the stronger, more flexible you.

New to Pilates and unsure how to start?

No problem get in touch with Ali!

The Pilates classes we offer

The Pilates classes we offer

At Pilates UP! whatever level or ability you find yourself, you will be welcomed and looked after

Pilates
Classes

Improve your mobility and core strength safely, achieving better balance and poise at one of our many weekly classes in our New Forest studio.

Live Online
Pilates Classes

Join me via Zoom from the comfort of your own home for classes dedicated to ageing positively and moving better than you have in years!

Specialist
Courses

Download a course and take a deep dive into more Pilates knowledge, insights, expertise and practical tools to enhance your body work.

Pilates is literally for every body and no specific skill sets are needed

Pilates will always meet you, wherever you are on your journey towards better health, and is suitable for all ages and abilities whether you are largely sedentary or currently training for a marathon, Pilates has your back!

Pilates is literally for every body and no specific skill sets are needed

Pilates will always meet you, wherever you are on your journey towards better health, and is suitable for all ages and abilities whether you are largely sedentary or currently training for a marathon, Pilates has your back!

Meet Ali

Meet Ali

Your Pilates teacher

Your Pilates teacher

My training and long career as a dancer have given me deep insight into the art of movement and an understanding that our bodies are constantly evolving which gives us all the ability to improve at whatever level we find ourselves ‘today’.

My passion for Pilates was awakened after suffering a serious knee injury which forced me to retire from the stage. I retrained to become a Master Trainer with Body Control Pilates Association over 25 years ago and have remained thirsty to learn as much as I can to help those I teach.

News, tips and stories from our studio

News, tips and stories from our studio

  • 16 October 2025

    Pilates Escape Day – Walton on Thames, Surrey

  • 10 August 2025

    Pilates UP! Announcing the next chapter!

  • 4 June 2025

    Residential Retreat – A special weekend in the New Forest

Spotlight: A students’ journey

Spotlight: A students’ journey

When I retired from work, top of my to do list was to start Pilates. It was my best decision. I joined Ali’s weekly class and was made very welcome.

Three years on , I do a weekly ‘in person’ class and two zoom classes a week, either live if I can, or on recording…

Discover the art of Pilates

Discover the art of Pilates

Are you a complete beginner or have you done Pilates before?