About

Based in Woodford, our studio aims to accompany every single client through a fascinating journey towards health and strength! We do this by teaching effective movement patterns and enhancing core strength, flexibility, stamina, balance and proprioception. Not every body is the same and ‘one size fits all’ doesn’t work when it comes to physical activity, so every client gets attention to their specific needs. With the great support of Pilates apparatus such as Cadillac Reformer and Wunda Chair, we tailor our sessions according to the person’s level of fitness, injuries, pathologies and personal fitness goals. Pre and post natal Pilates on equipment is also available and we are honored to be part of such a special time of a woman’s life.

Pilates is extremely beneficial to promote pelvic floor health and strength during and after pregnancy as much as it is in all other stages of life for both men and women.


Pilates method…what it is and what it can help with

Joseph Pilates, the founder of the method, had it all figured out. Humans got to move and got to do it smartly, accordingly to their fitness level, abilities, skills and conditions. So he devised a method to train the body as an integrated whole, focusing on core, lower body and upper body strength as well as flexibility and posture. Pilates workouts promote strength, balance, muscle development, flexibility, and increased range of motion for the joints. All Pilates exercises give special attention to the breathing, cervical alignment, rib and scapular stabilization, pelvic mobility and recruitment of the transversus abdominis. The focus is on the most effective recruitment of motor units which places the emphasis on energy efficiency and quality of performance.

The history of the method is fascinating as much it is the evolution that took place throughout the years, where Pilates training schools incorporated to the original method the new scientific findings to make the training suitable and beneficial to all.

At Pilates EI we can help:

  • athletes to thrive in their sports

  • Pilates enthusiasts

  • Fitness lovers

  • Anyone having the following conditions:

    • vertebral or discs pathologies, degeneration or deviation

    • Arthritis

    • Osteoporosis

    • Multiple Sclerosis

    • Post natal rehab

For anything that is not listed above pls get in touch!


Classes

Whether you are an athlete, a first timer on pilates equipment, pregnant, recovering from an injury or a pilates enthusiast, one on one sessions are the perfect match to address your personal needs and unique body.

You will experience tailored sessions that combine mat work plus machine based Pilates that will make the training enjoyable, effective and ensure your continued progress.

PRIVATE SESSION

DUETS

Semiprivate sessions allow you to share lovely time and costs with a friend, relative, colleague or other half, where each part gets a personalized set of exercises based on their specific needs.

This circuit based class keeps the cost low whilst maintaining individual attention with numbers limited to 3 people per class. The instructor will set up 2-3 exercises per station which will complement each other, incorporating mat work and machine based Pilates. If you are not familiar with pilates apparatus or have injuries relevant to the workout, for this sessions it is highly recommended to have a private session beforehand

CIRCUITS

Price List

Private Session

£65 per session OR £600 for pack of 10

Duets

£45 per person per session OR £400 for pack of 10

Circuits, max 3 persons

£30 per person per session OR £250 for a pack of 10

24 hours cancellation policy applies


Silvia Caponera - Founder

Silvia is profoundly amazed by human nature and movement. Her interest in various disciplines - classical ballet, gymnastics, Capoeira and functional training amongst others - made her realize how essential Pilates is to strengthen body awareness and discover one’s full potential. She teaches Pilates as a universal language to maintain a strong brain to muscle communication at every life stage. So during her sessions expect your body to be more 'talkative' than ever, and be ready to listen to what it has to say! She will support you to stay aware, move safely and efficiently.

Silvia qualified as a Comprehensive Pilates Teacher at Body Art Science International (BASI) in Wimbledon and expanded her repertoire to the use of Pilates apparatus as well as mat work. She holds BASI Pre and Post Natal certificate, Pilates for Injuries and Pathologies certificate and a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science which gave her a deeper understanding of the body mechanics, enhancing her ability to read movement patterns.

Her technique aims to help restore body awareness by performing precise and highly effective movements.