​Everything you need to know before your first visit, so you can arrive feeling relaxed, prepared and ready to enjoy your practice.

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The Stott Pilates Method - A Brief History of Stott Pilates

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The Pilates method was created by Joseph Pilates in 1926, New York. The Stott Pilates brand, developed in 1987 by Canadians Lindsay and Moira Merrithew, integrates principles from sports medicine, physiotherapy, and fitness.

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Stott Pilates focuses on five biomechanical principles:

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• Head and Cervical Placement

• Pelvic Placement

• Rib Cage Placement

• Scapular Movement and Stabilisation

• Breathing
   

These principles, combined with motion control, alignment, and correct form, aim to restore muscle strength, joint flexibility, and the natural curves of the spine.

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Class Etiquette

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• Arrive 5–10 minutes early to settle in and prepare your space before class begins.

• If you miss the group warm-up, you may not be able to join the class, as warm-ups are an important part of safe practice.

• During class, we move through the sequence together with guided instruction. To maintain the flow of the session and respect the experience of fellow members, we kindly ask that questions are saved until the end of class whenever possible.
   

What to Wear & Bring
 

• Comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely.

• A Pilates or thicker exercise mat is recommended for additional spine support.

• If possible, please bring your own props.
   

Recommended Props

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• Toning Balls

• Small Soft Ball

• Long Flex Band

• Pilates Head Pad (helpful for neck support)
   

While you are welcome to begin with just the essentials, many of our long-term members gradually build their own collection of Pilates props to enhance their practice both in the studio and at home.

 

These can be purchased online, from sports retailers, or second-hand through Falconè Pilates Studios at reduced prices. Many members begin simply with a soft ball and flex band, and temporary alternatives are perfectly fine.
 

Please also bring a water bottle to every class to stay hydrated.
 

Studio Communication

Once your membership is confirmed, you will be invited to join our Members' WhatsApp group, where we share important announcements, reminders and occasional studio updates. We kindly ask that you accept the invitation promptly so that you do not miss any important information.
 

Photography

From time to time, photographs may be taken during class for studio promotional materials. If you have chosen not to be photographed on your PAR-Q registration form, we will of course respect your wishes.
 

Membership Information

Memberships are paid monthly in advance on a rolling basis and are non-refundable. Should your instructor ever be unable to teach, classes will either be covered by a substitute teacher or a make-up session will be provided online.
 

Should you wish to cancel your membership, we kindly ask for two weeks' written notice before the end of your current paid month.
 

Monthly Membership

PCM 4 Weeks – £40
PCM 5 Weeks – £50
 

Please note that Monday classes do not run on Bank Holidays.
 

Payment Information & Monthly Deadlines

Membership payments are due monthly, with deadlines varying slightly from month to month.

 

As places are limited, late payments may result in your membership place being offered to someone on the waiting list.

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To help members stay informed, two reminders are shared via the Members' WhatsApp group each month: the first approximately one week before the deadline and the second the day before. We kindly ask that you check messages regularly, as important membership and class updates are communicated there.

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We are delighted to welcome you to Falconè Pilates Studios and hope your time with us is both enjoyable and rewarding. We look forward to sharing this journey with you.

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