Do I need to be flexible or fit to come to chair pilates?

No. The class is designed for people who are not flexible or fit. You will get more flexible and stronger as you go, not the other way round.

Can I come to chair pilates with back pain?

Almost certainly yes, but please get in touch first to share what is going on. For some specific back conditions a one-to-one session is a better starting point.

Is chair pilates the same as gentle yoga?

No. Pilates targets the deep core muscles that protect your spine and joints, with very precise alignment. Yoga is more about flexibility and breath. Both are valuable, just different.

What if I have never done pilates before?

Even better. You do not have to unlearn anything. Valerie will talk you through every exercise and adjust to your body.

Pilates Classes in Borehamwood (WD6)

Mat pilates classes at Allum Manor, Borehamwood — Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings, with free on-site parking.

If you’ve been searching for pilates classes in Borehamwood — whether after work on a Tuesday or first thing on a Saturday morning — my sessions at Allum Manor are designed exactly for that. Small mixed-ability groups, a calm and airy hall, and an instructor who actually watches what you’re doing.

My Borehamwood classes run at Allum Manor, a much-loved community venue on Allum Lane with plenty of free parking right outside.

Borehamwood class timetable

Day	Time	Level
Tuesday	19:00 – 20:00	Mixed ability
Saturday	09:30 – 10:30	Mixed ability

Tuesday evenings are popular with people unwinding after work; Saturday mornings are a gentle, energising way to start the weekend. Both classes are 60 minutes and capped for quality.

Where to find us

Allum Manor
2 Allum Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3PJ

Free on-site parking is available. Allum Manor sits on the border of Elstree and Borehamwood, making it the natural choice if you live in WD6, WD7 or the surrounding area — including Borehamwood, Elstree, Radlett, Shenley, Barnet, Arkley and Edgware. If you’re searching “pilates classes near me” from any of these areas, Allum Manor is probably your closest well-established weekly class.

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Pricing

Classes are booked in blocks of four consecutive weekly sessions for £50 (£12.50 per class). Paying by block keeps a regular space reserved for you and helps the group build consistency — which is where pilates really starts to deliver results.

What my Borehamwood classes are like

I teach classical mat pilates with an emphasis on precision and safety. Every class moves through breath, alignment, core engagement, and a sequence of exercises that build strength, mobility and control. Nothing is rushed, nothing is competitive, and every exercise has easier and harder variations so you can work at your level.

You’ll need:

Clothes you can move freely in
Grip socks (mandatory)
Water

Mats and props are provided.

First time at pilates?

Don’t worry — most of my regulars started exactly where you are. Please arrive 5 minutes before your first class so we can chat briefly about injuries, pregnancy, or any condition I should know about. I regularly work with people managing back pain, stiff shoulders, post-surgery recovery, and general age-related niggles; see the orthopaedic pilates page if that’s your main reason for coming.

Reserve your Borehamwood place

The Tuesday evening class in particular fills up fast. Call or WhatsApp Valerie on +44 (0)7951 935 547 or head to the contact page to book your spot in the next Borehamwood block.