“Patience and Persistence are vital qualities in the ultimate successful accomplishment of any worthwhile endeavor.”
Joseph Pilates, Return to Life Through Contrology

Bring harmony to your life

Jill teaches classes in Guiseley, Menston and Otley and clients come from a wide radius… Pateley Bridge, Bramhope, Apperley Bridge, Cookridge, Chapel Allerton.

Jill has a BSc Hons Sports Science and Leisure Management and qualified in 1986 with a NABBA award in Strength training followed by the BAWLA certificate in weight lifting. After that she went on to qualify in Aerobics, Step Aerobics, Circuit training, Slide and many other trends.

Jill has been trained by Modern Pilates which is a clinical approach to Pilates and has been devised and is taught by physiotherapists. Many of the exercises remain the same as the original Joseph Pilates exercises but allowances are made for injury rehabilitation and creativity by the teacher. Jill achieved her CYQ Certificate in Matwork Pilates Level 3, which is considered the ‘gold standard’ within the industry, in 2011 and many of her early clients are still practicing with her.

Fast forward 30+ years and Jill has taught thousands of people fun, motivational exercise classes achieving amazing results.

Jill has a lifelong passion for fitness and continues to expand her education in the area of corrective, holistic exercise.

Classes

What I offer (Services):

Rehabilitation in a 1:1 setting prior to or in addition to Pilates classes

1:1 Coaching in Holistic exercise, health and wellness methods. This approach takes commitment and will enable you to achieve your own health, fitness, weight loss and lifestyle goals. These 1:1 sessions are designed to give your body a full health and exercise experience that it needs. This combination is best when committing to improving your ‘self’ from the inside and outside, for a period of 6-12 months.

1:1 Reformer sessions for the more advanced.

1:1 Postural Assessment and corrective exercises.

Small group training in classes of 4 in Pilates, Physical Strength Yoga and Meditation, Functional Strength and Stretching. This is great for those in rehabilitation or needing a higher level of attention.

Classes in Pilates, Relaxation, Balance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear?

Comfortable clothes that don’t restrict your movement, and that you feel relaxed in. But make sure I can see your posture. If you have long hair a hair bobble is a good idea for the same reason.

Do I need to bring a mat?

No, mats are supplied at most venues. However it is a good idea to bring a large towel.

What do I do if I miss a class?

You can make up a maximum of 4 classes within the period of your course subject to availability. Please read the Terms & Conditions.

How many courses are there per year and when do I pay?

Pilates courses run as 3 terms per year and you pay as the previous term finishes to secure your place.
If you are interested in this, please contact Jill on 0773 701 9596 or email inharmonyguiseley@outlook.com

Do I wear shoes?

No. Pilates is done barefoot or in socks.

Can I join a course once it has started?

For beginners, bookings are taken up to week two. After this time you will need to wait for the next booking period. It is important in Pilates that everyone learns the base line essential principles in order for the exercises to be safe and effective.

Qualifications

BSc Hons Sports Science and Leisure Management 1997
C.H.E.K. Exercise Coach 2018
C.H.E.K. Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level II 2017
Physical Strength Yoga 1 2012
CYQ Pilates Level 3 2011
GP Exercise Referral 2010
CYQ Chair Based Exercise 2010
BAWLA Weight lifting 1997
LCC Fitness Instructor 1988
NABBA Weight training 1986

Continuing Professional Development

Functional Patterns Pro April 2023
Pilates with Props January 2023
Menopause & Exercise December 2022
Sling your loop Sept 2022
First Aid July 2022
Nutrition for Menopause June 2022
Gut health- the power of the microbiome, January 2022
Pilates with a Pole, April 2022
Menopause Masterclass, March 2022
Breathing, December 2021
Equal but not the Same, July 2021
Ayurveda Seasons, March 2021
Fascia Miracle, February 2021
Pole-Lates & Loop Band, September 2020
Pilates for Runners, May 2020
Messages from Within: Emotion and the Organs, February 2020
The Facial Tells of Emotional Dis-Ease, February 2020
MK Pilates workshops January 2020
C.H.E.K. Scientific Back Training 2018
C.H.E.K. Scientific Core Conditioning 2018
C.H.E.K. Programme Design 2017
Pilates Bands & Balls 2017
Pelvic Floor 2016
Myofascial Slings, Springs & Spirals 2016
Barre Pilates Method 2016
PiYo 2016
The Hip & Knee 2015
Diagnostic Pilates 2 Pelvis & Lower Limb 2015
Diagnostic Pilates 3 The Spine 2014
Spinal Conditions 2014
Progressive Matwork 1 2014
Progressive Matwork 2 – Equipment 2014
Diagnostic Pilates 1 – Postural Assessment & Shoulder Stability 2013
Pilates & Shoulder Stability 2013
Pilates Balance, Stability & Resistance 2013
Physical Strength Yoga Relaxation & Meditation 2012