Your Questions, Answered
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There’s an Align & Bloom class to suit your experience and how you like to move:
Foundations | Beginner: Ideal if you’re new to Pilates, returning after a break, or prefer a steadier pace with clear guidance.
Balance | All Levels: Flowing, full-body Pilates to build strength, posture and control, with options for all experience levels.
Progression | Intermediate: A stronger, more dynamic class for those with Pilates experience who feel confident with the fundamentals, are injury-free and ready for more challenge.
Mobility | Chair & Supported: Gentle, low-impact Pilates using a chair for seated and supported exercises—ideal if you’d like extra support as you build strength, mobility and balance.
If you’re unsure where to start, get in touch—I’d love to help you find the right class.
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Balance, Foundations and Intermediate classes all take place in Bradford-on-Avon at: Melanie Giles Collective, Silver Street, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1JZ,
Mobility classes are held in Holt, at: The United Reformed Church (URC), 89 The St, Holt, BA14 6RS
On-site parking is available at the URC but not at Melanie Giles Collective.
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All equipment including mats, weights, balls and chairs (for Mobility classes) are provided for you. Just turn up in clothes you feel comfortable moving in and enjoy.
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STOTT PILATES® is a modern approach to Pilates, combining Joseph Pilates’ original exercises with current understanding of how the body moves. It focuses on breathing, alignment and core stability, with adaptations to suit different bodies and experience levels.
Compared with classical Pilates, it places particular emphasis on the spine’s natural curves and tailoring exercises to the individual. It’s one recognised method within modern Pilates, sharing the same aim: helping you build strength, control and confidence in your movement.
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Each Class Pass gives you 5 or 10 class credits, with one credit used each time you book an eligible class. Passes can be used across Balance, Foundations and Progression classes only (Mobility classes are excluded).
When you purchase a Class Pass, you’ll receive a unique code by email. Enter this code when booking an eligible class and one credit will be deducted from your Pass. You’ll use the same code until all the credits have been used.
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If you can’t make a booked class you can change your booking yourself any time up to 12 hours before the class start time. If you cancel a class within 12 hours, or you don’t attend a booked class without letting me know, you will still be charged in full and any class credits used will not be refunded. If there’s a good reason for non-attendance or a late notice change then please contact me and I will do my best to help.
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You can reach me anytime via our contact page or you can email me at: tempeste@alignandbloompilates.com
You can also send me a direct message on instagram: @alignandbloompilates
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Yes, please.
The Pilates Readiness Form is a short questionnaire that helps me make sure your Pilates practice is appropriate, safe and supportive for you. All personal health data is protected and managed in accordance with our privacy notice.
You only need to complete this form once before your first class. Every time you book subsequent classes, you will be asked to confirm if anything has changed since your last class that may affect your ability to exercise safely.
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Yes! You can get 15% off your first class with code: FIRST15
Class Passes are also a great way to reduce the cost of regular classes.
All other discounts are discretionary and will be advertised clearly.
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Yes! if you are interested in smaller, private classes, 1-2-1 practice or a postural analysis then contact me to organise and book.