Itta Howie Pilates

27/06/2026

✨ Time for Celebration! 12 years ago, I qualified as a Pilates teacher. It was in June 2014 that I completed my rigorous Pilates matwork training at The Scott Studio in Castle Cary. The year-long course (500+hrs) included the full classical repertoire and contemporary Pilates, modifications for injuries and health conditions, and Pilates-relevant anatomy and physiology. We were a cohort of only five students, lucky to be the penultimate group to be taught by the excellent master teacher Suzanne Scott. Suzanne is now working with the England Men’s Football Team!

Since 2014, I've added integrated movement and self-myofascial release (SMFR) techniques to my repertoire and taught hundreds of people. I'm very grateful that some of my early clients are still with me after all these years. As we age together, we adapt Pilates to whatever we need at this time in our lives 🩵

03/04/2026

Last month I completed a 45-hrs course with In-Touch Education and am now qualified to teach Self-Myofasical Release (SMFR) techniques. These are gentle but highly effective self-massage techniques using foam rollers, peanuts or balls of various sizes to apply pressure to muscles and fascia.

The techniques I have learned utilise the breath and encourage qualities of 'letting go' and 'melting' over the tool. Sometimes we add slow and controlled movement. SMFR has been shown to reduce tissue tightness and tension, increase blood flow, improve joint mobility, regulate the nervous system, and enhance body awareness.

I currently weave these techniques into my 1:1 Pilates and Integrated Movment sessions to help clients achieve their full movement potential. In the future, I'll also offer SMFR group workshops.

20/12/2024

I'd like to thank all of you who came to my classes, workshops and individual sessions this year for the attention you brought to our practice. Your curiosity about the workings of the human body, and your openess to try things out and allow change to happen inspires me. I learn so much from teaching you, and 2024 has been another great Pilates year 😇

If you want some inspiration for making sensible and long-lasting new year resolutions, have a look at my latest article below.

Wishing you a wonderful festive break 🌟

https://pilates.ittahowie.co.uk/a-healthy-trio/

30/10/2024

Movement is as important for your body as a varied and nutritious diet. Ever heard of Vitamin M? Find out how to up and vary your daily movement intake in my article here:

https://pilates.ittahowie.co.uk/snacking-on-movement/

09/11/2023

This month I'm teaching one of the most important anti-aging exercises. It’s aimed at reversing the effects of gravity on the spine and helps to correct and prevent poor posture.

Chest Opening – Expand your heart, strengthen your back and improve your posture. Read my article and enjoy a FREE video.

05/10/2023

Find your inner fish and practice side bending with The Mermaid.

Find your inner fish and explore side bending with an exercise called The Mermaid. Read my article and enjoy a FREE video.