COVID-19

I want all my clients to feel comfortable in my group classes and ask that we all take a few sensible precautions with regard to controlling the spread of infectious diseases such as colds, flu and COVID-19. 

The following safety procedures are designed to keep us all safe and healthy for your participation in my classes. The new normal may be slightly different from pre-COVID times but I firmly believe that safe Pilates classes can continue to bring you HAPPINESS and PHYSICAL WELLNESS.

Safety Procedures

Do not come to Pilates classes if you feel at all unwell

  • If you have any symptoms of Covid-19, please follow the latest government guidelines.
  • Clients must not attend classes if they have ANY flu or Covid-19 symptoms or have recently tested positive for COVID-19.
  • If anyone comes to class having any signs of flu or Covid-19, or feeling unwell, they will not be allowed to participate in class.

Handwashing and sanitation

  • Please consider continuing to sanitise your hands before you enter and after you leave your class.
  • Please avoid touching your face, nose or eyes as much as possible.
  • ‘Catch it, bin it, kill it’. Tissues should be disposed of in the bins provided and then sanitise your hands.
  • Please minimise your contact with touch-points (e.g. door handles).

Come ready for class

  • Please come to class with your workout gear on.
  • Clients should wear something on their feet when moving to and from their mat.
  • Please respect anyone who wishes to continue social distancing as you move to and from your mat.

Personal equipment

All clients must provide their own equipment. As a minimum, for classes of all levels this should include:

  • A mat – Mats which are non-stretch and at least 10mm thick are more suitable for use on hard floors.
  • Blocks – We frequently use a 1″ block for behind the head and a 2″ block for sitting on as required. Block substitutes such as a small cushion or folded towel are less ideal but perfectly acceptable.
  • A flex resistance band.
  • A soft squishy ball – A rolled up towel is also ok.

For Essential+/Intermediate classes and above:

  • Resistance loops

In class…

  • Mats will be set up 2m apart from other mats.
  • The use of face coverings for clients during the class is optional (since face coverings do not need to be worn where they could negatively impact upon exercise). Face coverings are not mandatory for instructors.
  • Instructors will follow social distancing rules whilst you are in class.
  • Verbal cues will be used in class.

Ventilation

  • Where possible, windows and doors will be opened to allow for ventilation. Please bring extra layers if you might need them.

Cleaning

  • Instructors will carry out regular cleaning of high- contact touch points between each class (banisters, door handles etc).

Booking, payments and cancellation

  • Where possible please pay for classes via bank transfer.
  • My cancellation policy will not apply where cancellation is due to your health concerns relating to flu or Covid-19. You will be given class credit for any missed classes which may be used against payment for classes in the following term only. For further details of my cancellation policy please see the FAQ.

Residual Risk

Whilst we have mitigated as many risks as possible, there is no such thing as a 100% safe environment.

  • Individuals, especially those who feel that they are ‘vulnerable’ must assess the risk for themselves and not attend the class if they do not feel that they are safe to do so.
  • Clinically vulnerable individuals, or those continuing to live with anyone deemed clinically vulnerable, should not engage in class environments in line with government or health practitioners advice.