The Jo Ellison Pilates Studio in Ashford
‘Breathe Well - Move Well - Be Well
Attending regular Pilates classes will help you in many different ways wether you want to tone and lengthen your muscles, learn how to breathe well, gain more mobility or improve your balance.
Studio space
Pain free
Remote
On-demand
Reformer
Pilates Classes
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Reformer Group Classes Monday to Saturday daytime and evening
There are a maximum of three clients in these classes. Reformers and Tower based equipment are used in these classes as well as a few mat based warm up exercises. The classes are Levelled as Level 1 and Level 2. Clients follow a group programme led by the teacher with some adjustments for spring strengths and modifications and progressions where appropriate. This class requires you to be able to adjust and lift equipment and is not suitable for those with injuries or chronic conditions.
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1:1 and 2:1 Pilates Monday to Saturday daytime and evening
Personalised programmes are worked through based on the individuals needs. Wether you have a Chronic conditiion or injury or for athletic training. Reformers and Tower based equipment are used as well as mat based exercises.
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Rehab Pilates Monday to Saturday daytime and evening
Clinical classes for rehabilitation guided by a Pain Free Movement Specialist and personalised for individual recovery needs. These classes are on a 1:1 basis.
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Beginner Pilates - Tuesdays at 6.15pm
A maximum of twelve clients in these classes. Focused on Pilates foundation movements and techniques to prepare you to join any group classes or Reformer/Studio class.
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Well Being & Healthy Backs - Mondays at 6.15pm
A Level 1 and 2 group class with a maximum of 12 people. Mat based exercises augmented with equipment with a focus on Well Being and Healthy Backs.
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Strength & Flexibility Wednesday and Saturday at 9.15am and Thursdays at 6.15pm
A Level 2 and 3 group class with a maximum of 12 people. Mat based exercises augmented with equipment with a focus on Strength and Flexibility.
Dedicated Studio
The Jo Ellsion Pilates Studio is located in the amazing space of JV H.o.m.e in Ashford, Kent.
With a large, bright and airy studio space for group mat classes plus a dedicated room equipped with Reformers, Towers, Wunda Chair, Stability Balls, Foam Rollers, weights and bands for smaller and 1:1 classes.
Previously located at The Partnership Ashford for the last ten years, in early 2023 Jo was offered the opportunity to move to this modern purpose built facility.
What is Pilates?
Pilates is an effective and popular exercise for your mind, body and overall health.
With over 30 years of experience, let Jo and her team guide you through the controlled movements and specific breathing techniques to improve physical strength, flexibility and posture.
Pilates classes can help you tone muscle, strengthen your core, enhance your balance, increase mobility, relieve tension and even improve your mood!
Offering Pilates classes in Ashford for beginners to advanced, Reformer classes as well as Pilates for Pain Free Movement and rehabilitation, we’ll be able to help you breathe better, move better and be better.
Come and see what Pilates classes can do for you, contact Jo or book a class today.
What our clients say..
“I do a lot of extreme sports and have incurred lots of injuries over the years. Attending Jo’s pilates classes over the last 9 years has dramatically reduced recurring injuries and keeps my core solid.”
— Matt Bellamy
“Jo's lessons stand out in my many years of Pilates practice.
Her expert coaching goes beyond the physical, offering a transformative wellness experience that is both emotionally rewarding and personally attuned. If you're seeking a Pilates experience that combines expertise, empathy, and sheer joy, I wholeheartedly recommend Jo. In the journey to better health, Jo is a radiant guiding light. Trust me, you couldn't be in better hands! ”
— Aimee Fotheringham
