Everyone is unique, our minds and bodies shaped by time, our environment and the pressures of daily life. Joseph Pilates’ antidote to the stresses of life was outlined in his publication in 1945 ‘Return to Life through Contrology’, and today his method lives on.

“Physical fitness is the first requisite to happiness. Our interpretation of physical fitness is the attainment and maintenance of a uniformly developed body with a sound mind fully capable of naturally, easily and satisfactorily performing our many and varied daily tasks with spontaneous zest and pleasure”. Joseph Pilates, Return to Life through Contrology.

Winchester Pilates, established April 2006, recognises the significant benefits of not only the Pilates matwork, but in addition the Pilates machine based repertoire. It offers the highest standard of personal instruction by Body Control Pilates® Instructors, in a dedicated and welcoming studio environment.