Move Better with Lengthen Pilates
Body Control Pilates ®
Matwork Teacher
Small Pilates Classes & Private Pilates
Pilates Studio
Huntly, Aberdeenshire
Body Control Pilates Classes
In-Person Classes
In-Person Classes
In-Person Classes
Small Pilates Classes with max. 12 clients to allow individual guidance so you get the most out of your class!
Improver level.
Mondays 6pm
Huntly, Aberdeenshire
Clients over 16 years. Classes not suitable for pregnancy or under 3 months post-natal. Able to get up and down from the floor, lie on the back and kneel.
Beginners welcome but please email.
Online booking essential - please email for the booking link
Online via Zoom
In-Person Classes
In-Person Classes
Small online Pilates classes with max. 12 clients over zoom - join from the comfort of your own home!
Intermediate level.
Tuesdays 7pm
Online via Zoom
Clients over 16 years. Classes not suitable for pregnancy or under 3 months post-natal. Able to get up and down from the floor, lie on the back and kneel.
Need to have Pilates experience and 1 x Prickle Ball.
Online booking essential with recording available - please email for the booking link
Pilates Private Sessions
In-Person 1-1 Sessions
In-Person 2-1 & 3-1 Sessions
In-Person 2-1 & 3-1 Sessions
In-person 1-1 Pilates sessions
at the Lengthen Pilates Studio in Huntly, Aberdeenshire.
Sessions are personalised for your aims, needs and requirements.
Perfect if you are a beginner or have specific issue(s) or prefer a more individual session.
In-Person 2-1 & 3-1 Sessions
In-Person 2-1 & 3-1 Sessions
In-Person 2-1 & 3-1 Sessions
In-person 2-1 & 3-1 Pilates sessions
at the Lengthen Pilates Studio in Huntly, Aberdeenshire.
Perfect for you and one or two friends to split the cost!
Perfect if you are beginners or have specific issue(s) or prefer a more tailored session.
Pilates Reformer 1-1
In-Person 2-1 & 3-1 Sessions
Pilates Reformer 1-1
Currently in training with APPI to become Pilates Reformer Qualified.
At the point in my training where I can offer 1-1 Student Pilates Reformer sessions at the Lengthen Pilates Studio in Huntly, Aberdeenshire.
Please email to find out more!
About Me
Hi, my name is Rachael
My aim is to help you move and feel better through Pilates. I teach Pilates 1-1, 2-1 & 3-1 sessions in Huntly, Aberdeenshire.
I started Pilates in 2012 following a period of illness and it hugely helped me in my recovery, both mentally and physically.
I wouldn't be without it! My love and enjoyment of practicing Pilates and believing in the method is what made me decide to begin teaching and assisting others with Pilates.
My Qualifications
Member of Body Control Pilates ® Association
Matwork Certification Course Level 3 with Body Control Pilates ® -
June 2017
Level 3 Pilates for Bone Health - October 2017
(Level 3 Award in Understanding Pilates and its Impact on Bone Health which qualifies me to teach clients who have osteoporosis)
Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults - March 2018
Level 3 Certificate in Designing Pre- and Postnatal Pilates Programmes - April 2019
Body Control Pilates Certificate in Designing Pilates Programmes for Hypermobility - June 2022
Plus lots of other one day courses!
I love to learn and continue my training regularly to bring you the most benefit!
Pilates "develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind and elevates the spirit"
Joseph Pilates "Return to Life through Contrology"
About pilates
Pilates is a low impact approach to movement that works both the mind and body. It is a way to re-educate the body and restore balance through alignment, strength, flexibility and control of movements. Pilates regains healthy, normal movement patterns. It is a way to move and feel better.
Benefits can include:
- improved strength and strengthen of deep core and postural muscles
- improved flexibility and mobility
- improved flexibility and strength of the spine
- promotes healthy joint function
- improved concentration
- improved sense of well being
- reduced stress and body tension
- improved posture and alignment
- improved body awareness
- improved stamina and energy
- can assist in injury prevention
- more efficient breathing
- enjoyment and a sense of 'uplift'!
Pilates can be beneficial for everybody regardless of age, size, shape, gender, fitness level or health.
In Pilates sessions we are training the body to move well, and with practice, this results in unconsciously moving better with improved posture - the same way as learning to drive a car becomes automatic. We focus on good alignment to encourage correct muscles to work efficiently and effectively, to reduce wear and tear on joints and restore balance to the body. The focus is on quality not quantity with slow, controlled and precise movements.
History of Pilates
Joseph Hubertus Pilates (1883-1967) developed the Pilates method, which was called Contrology until he died. As a child he suffered from illnesses and was drawn to the idea of helping himself through exercise. He trialled several health and fitness methods such as martial arts, yoga, dance, weight training and selected and developed these into his work.
Body Control Pilates®
Body Control Pilates® was founded in 1995 and is one of the world leaders in Pilates training. It is based around eight principles and aims to make Pilates available to the average person regardless of age or fitness.
Body Control Pilates® are one of the leaders for high quality, safe and effective teaching.
Exercises are taught step by step and progressively in order to develop the skills needed to work safely and effectively towards Joseph Pilates's original work.
Pilates sessions offered at the Lengthen Pilates Studio in Huntly, Aberdeenshire.