A6842 - Pilates with barre and mat work: find your alignment (all levels)

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Start Date: 22/09/2026      End Date: 01/12/2026        Start Time: 11:45      End Time: 13:15        Hours per Week: 1.50      No of Weeks: 10
Fees:      £101.00 (tuition)     £191.00 (overseas)     £31.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Caroline Ing Chambers        No of Places: 3
Idea Store Whitechapel

Course Overview

Course Overview
Want to feel stronger, more aligned, and more connected to your body?

This course focuses on developing strong foundations in Pilates technique, with particular emphasis on alignment, posture, core strength and body awareness. Using a combination of barre‑supported standing work and mat‑based exercises, learners explore core engagement, ribcage placement, pelvic stability, and basic coordination between the trunk and limbs to support both functional and creative movement.
Key exercises and principles are revisited weekly, allowing beginners to build confidence while returners refine accuracy, control, and consistency. Adaptations are offered throughout to support different abilities and physical needs.

Please note this is not a Barre-Fit course.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Learn how to engage your core muscles to help you stand taller and move with better posture
* Become more aware of your ribcage and pelvis, and how to keep them stable while you move
* Practice Pilates exercises in standing and on the mat, choosing options that suit your own level
* Feel more comfortable and confident in your movement as you repeat and improve familiar exercises
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
Some experience in Pilates would be helpful. 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. Pregnant ladies should only join after week 16, after a medical check and first scan.
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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?
You will receive on-going feedback from your tutor. Students are also encouraged to monitor their own progress through use of an Individual Learning Plan. You will also gain more from the course if you commit time to it outside the classroom. Students will be expected to do a little background reading.
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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 Pilates courses or dance and fitness-related courses
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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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