A1730 - Lunch-time stretching and mobility: loosen and unwind (all levels)

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Start Date: 24/09/2026      End Date: 03/12/2026        Start Time: 12:15      End Time: 13:15        Hours per Week: 1.00      No of Weeks: 10
Fees:      £67.00 (tuition)     £128.00 (overseas)     £21.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Caroline Ing Chambers        No of Places: 16
Idea Store Whitechapel

Course Overview

Course Overview
This course focuses on gently releasing tension and stiffness built up through daily activities such as desk work, standing, travel, or stress. Sessions introduce stretching and mobility exercises for commonly tight areas including the neck, shoulders, back, hips, and legs.
Movements are slow, calm, and easy to follow, with an emphasis on breathing, relaxation, and comfort. Key exercises are repeated regularly so learners can become familiar and confident, making this an ideal starting point for beginners or anyone returning to movement.
The aim is to help learners feel more relaxed, less stiff, and better able to continue with the rest of their day.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Demonstrate reduced stiffness by completing a short sequence of gentle stretches for the neck, shoulders, back, hips, and legs with greater ease than at the start of the term.
* Use slow, controlled movements consistently during stretching exercises, maintaining comfort and relaxation with minimal prompting by the tutor.
* Move more comfortably after periods of sitting or standing, evidenced by smoother transitions into and out of basic mobility exercises.
* Report feeling calmer and more physically relaxed at the end of sessions compared to the first weeks of the course.
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
None. This course may not be suitable for those with certain medical conditions so please check with your health professional if unsure. In some circumstances your tutor may require you to provide evidence that you are fit to take part in the class or suggest an alternative, more appropriate option.
This course is not suitable if pregnant and completely new to Pilates.
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Equipment required

Equipment required
Wear comfortable clothing for exercise. Close fitting trousers or leggings will be most suitable for standing work.
Bare feet, Pilates socks with sticky soles, ballet pumps, or barefoot exercise shoes can be worn on the feet.
Water container to maintain hydration levels.
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How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are making progress?
In general, we will not allow late enrolment to any course after the first two weeks. Learners are expected to arrive on time and attend every class. Children are not allowed in our health & fitness courses unless they are specifically family learning classes. Please do not ask your tutor to give your child access as they do not have the authority to do this. Health and Safety requirements demand that all learners participating in health classes must be present for instructions on safe working practices. Therefore, latecomers who miss the first part of the session will be refused entry. If you are pregnant, please seek advice from a health professional before enrolling on this course.
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There is no formal examination or assessment, but you will be asked to monitor your own progress. For example, this includes you monitoring your own health and fitness via a simple questionnaire
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Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
Other fitness-related courses, Pilates courses or dance
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Other info

Other info
In general, we will not allow late enrolment to any course after the first two weeks. Learners are expected to arrive on time and attend every class. Children are not allowed in our health & fitness courses unless they are specifically family learning classes. Please do not ask your tutor to give your child access as they do not have the authority to do this. Health and Safety requirements demand that all learners participating in health classes must be present for instructions on safe working practices. Therefore, latecomers who miss the first part of the session will be refused entry. If you are pregnant, please seek advice from a health professional before enrolling on this course.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
If you have declared a learning difficulty, disability or support need whilst enrolling and you require support/assistance in class or to complete your course, please discuss your needs with your tutor at the first lesson.

If you intend to take an examination and feel you have an additional learning need or special requirements, you must declare them to your tutor within the first 2 weeks of your course.

If you are studying in an online group, then you can arrange a one-to-one online discussion with your tutor, after the session, or by email.

Where we aim to make reasonable adjustments to support our learners, please note we are unable to provide any type of in class or in person support if your course takes place online.
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