About Me
Fiona Maris
I started practising Pilates 20 years ago on the advice of an osteopath. I suffered an injury during a yoga class as I am hypermobile (which I didn’t realise at the time!)
This was during a particularly stressful period and I realised that, each week, during my Pilates class, not only was I exercising my whole body and feeling stronger but the breathing, focus and concentration required was having a hugely beneficial impact on my stress levels, I was coping better and sleeping easier. Having that hour a week just for me had an immensely positive impact on all aspects of my life.
I then started going twice a week, then three times a week, until I wanted to share my love of Pilates and become a teacher.
I am still as passionate today about my practice. I love teaching fun and challenging classes using a range of small equipment to improve technique. Variety is the key to ensure my clients never get tired of doing the same old exercises as I’m constantly updating my repertoire by attending a range of courses.
Body Control Pilates:
I am a fully qualified Body Control Pilates Matwork Instructor.
Body Control Pilates is based on the work of Joseph Pilates, adapted to suit the different abilities of clients to ensure safe and effective exercising.
The Body Control Pilates teaching course is widely recognised as the most comprehensive of its kind and is regarded as a national and international benchmark.
Qualifications
Body Control
Level 3
Pilates & Pregnancy
Advanced Matwork
Intermediate Matwork
Bone Health
Breast Cancer Rehabilitation