Pilates & Wellness with Helen

10/08/2026

💜 Just 1 space left in my next 8 week Mat Pilates block! 💜

There’s something lovely about having a regular hour in your week that’s just for you. Time to slow down, move your body, build strength, work on your mobility and leave feeling a little more relaxed than when you arrived.

My next 8 week block in Buckie is almost full, with just 1 space remaining:

💜 Tuesday 6.00pm - Buckie
18th, 25th August, 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th September, 6th October

All other Buckie classes are now full, as are the Elgin classes, so these are the only 3 spaces currently available. 💜

✨ Suitable for all abilities
✨ Friendly, welcoming classes
✨ No previous Pilates experience needed
✨ Small, supportive classes

Whether you’re completely new to Pilates, returning after a little break or simply looking for something positive to add into your week, you’ll be very welcome. 💜

If you’ve been thinking about giving Pilates a try, this could be your sign!

Send me a message if you’d like to grab one of the final 3 spaces. 🥰

29/07/2026

🚶🏻‍♀️🚴🏻‍♀️ Saturday, 5th September 2026 🚶🏻‍♂️🚴🏼‍♂️

This year marks our 4th annual 10 mile walk/cycle from Ballindalloch to Aberlour along the beautiful Speyside Way, raising funds for the Moray Dementia Friendship Club.

This charity holds a very special place in our hearts. Our own family have experienced first hand the friendship, support and kindness they offer, and we know just how valuable that can be.

Caring for someone living with dementia can be incredibly isolating - not just for the person with dementia, but for their loved ones too. Having a place where families can meet others who truly understand, while still enjoying meaningful time together, is something really special.

The route has been a huge success over the past three years, with an excellent path that’s suitable for both walkers and cyclists.

You can take part by collecting sponsorship or simply making your own donation.

Suggested minimum donation: £10 per person.

If you’d like to sign up yourself, your family, friends and/or work colleagues, just drop us a message and we’ll send you all the details.

We’d love to have you join us and help make our fourth year the biggest one yet! 💙

09/07/2026

✨ Fancy a relaxing Sunday morning? ✨

There’s still time to book your place at my Pilates, Coffee & Cake event on Sunday 19th July, but bookings will close this Saturday as I need to confirm final numbers for the cakes.

Whether you’re new to Pilates or already enjoy it regularly, this is a lovely opportunity to move your body, meet new people and enjoy a relaxed morning together.

🧘 Pilates session suitable for all abilities at the Elgin Yoga Centre 9:30am to 11:30am
☕ Tea, coffee or juice
🍰 Homemade cakes from S & J Patisserie (dairy-free options available)
💛 Friendly, welcoming atmosphere

£25 per person

If you’ve been thinking about coming along, I’d love to welcome you. Send me a message before Saturday to book your place!

Feel free to bring a friend too – the more, the merrier! 😊

07/07/2026

4 week block of summer sessions starts next week, a few spaces still available 💜

☀️ July & August Summer Sessions 2026 are now open for booking! ☀️

Whether you're looking to stay active over the summer, improve your strength and mobility, or simply enjoy an hour that's all about you, our 4 week Pilates block is the perfect way to keep moving.

🗓 Starts the week beginning Monday 13th July
💷 4 weeks for just £40

BUCKIE

💛 Monday 5.00pm – 13th, 20th, 27th July & 3rd August - FULL
💜 Monday 6.00pm – 13th, 20th, 27th July & 3rd August - FULL

💜 Tuesday 6.00pm – 14th, 21st, 28th July & 4th August - 1 SPACE

💛 Thursday 6.00pm – 16th, 23rd, 30th July & 6th August - FULL

💜 Friday 10.00am – 17th, 24th, 31st July & 7th August - FULL
💛 Friday 11.00am – 17th, 24th, 31st July & 7th August - FULL

ELGIN

💛 Tuesday 9.30am – 14th, 21st, 28th July & 4th August - FULL

💜 Friday 6.00pm – 17th, 24th, 31st July & 7th August - 4 SPACES

✨ Suitable for all abilities.
✨ Friendly, welcoming classes.
✨ Limited spaces available.

If you'd like to join us this summer, send me a message to reserve your space before the classes fill up!

29/06/2026

✨ Pilates, Coffee & Cake ✨

Looking for a lovely way to spend your Sunday morning?

Join us for a relaxed Pilates, Coffee & Cake event on Sunday 19th July, from 9.30am - 11.30am at the Elgin Yoga Centre – the perfect opportunity to move your body, meet new people and enjoy a delicious treat afterwards.

We’ll begin with a feel good Pilates session suitable for all abilities, followed by time to relax and chat over tea, coffee or juice, with beautiful cakes from S & J Patisserie. Dairy free options are available if required.

Whether you already love Pilates or have been thinking about giving it a try, you’ll be made to feel very welcome.

🧘 Feel good Pilates session
☕ Tea, coffee or juice
🍰 Homemade cakes
💛 A relaxed, friendly atmosphere

£25 per person

Spaces are limited, so if you’d like to join us, simply send me a message to book your place.

Why not come along with a friend? We’d love to welcome you both! 😊

27/06/2026

☀️ July & August Summer Sessions 2026 are now open for booking! ☀️

Whether you're looking to stay active over the summer, improve your strength and mobility, or simply enjoy an hour that's all about you, our 4 week Pilates block is the perfect way to keep moving.

🗓 Starts the week beginning Monday 13th July
💷 4 weeks for just £40

BUCKIE

💛 Monday 5.00pm – 13th, 20th, 27th July & 3rd August - FULL
💜 Monday 6.00pm – 13th, 20th, 27th July & 3rd August - FULL

💜 Tuesday 6.00pm – 14th, 21st, 28th July & 4th August - 1 SPACE

💛 Thursday 6.00pm – 16th, 23rd, 30th July & 6th August - FULL

💜 Friday 10.00am – 17th, 24th, 31st July & 7th August - FULL
💛 Friday 11.00am – 17th, 24th, 31st July & 7th August - FULL

ELGIN

💛 Tuesday 9.30am – 14th, 21st, 28th July & 4th August - FULL

💜 Friday 6.00pm – 17th, 24th, 31st July & 7th August - 4 SPACES

✨ Suitable for all abilities.
✨ Friendly, welcoming classes.
✨ Limited spaces available.

If you'd like to join us this summer, send me a message to reserve your space before the classes fill up!

28/05/2026

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A bit of an unusual post..… 😊

I’m trying to get in touch with Tracy, who recently contacted me through my website.

Unfortunately the email address provided keeps bouncing back, and when I tried the WhatsApp number I got a very lovely reply from someone who definitely wasn’t Tracy! 😂

If this was you, please send me a message through Facebook or via my website again with updated contact details so I can get back to you 🫶🏼

18/05/2026

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Why We Compensate in Everyday Life (and Why Awareness Matters)

Your body is clever.

Really clever.

Its main job is simple: keep you moving and get you through the day.

Standing up from a chair.

Carrying shopping.

Climbing stairs.

Reaching into cupboards.

Getting out of the car.

The issue isn’t whether your body can do these things - it’s how it does them.

Most of us compensate daily without even noticing.

We lean into one hip while standing.

Always lead with the same leg on the stairs.

Twist through the lower back instead of the upper body.

Push out of a chair using one arm or one side more than the other.

These aren’t bad habits - they’re strategies.

Your body is quietly working around something it can’t fully access yet:
strength, mobility, stability, balance, or control.

And compensation doesn’t mean something is wrong.

It means your body is adaptable.

The problem comes when these strategies become patterns.

Over time, favouring one side or avoiding certain movements can lead to aches, stiffness, loss of confidence in movement, or that feeling of being “uneven” in your own body.

This is where body awareness becomes everything.

Some of you may already know this about me, some may not - but I’m a huge fan of Pilates.

I’ve practised it personally for 10 years and have been teaching Mat Pilates for the past 5.

Why?

Because Pilates slows things down.

It removes momentum.

It brings intention back into movement.

And it highlights what your body is actually doing - not what you think it’s doing.

That’s when patterns show up.

One side works harder.

One hip moves less.

Rotation isn’t equal.

Balance feels different left to right.

Not to judge - but to notice.

In my online personal training work, this awareness carries over into everything else: strength training, daily movement, injury prevention, and confidence.

Pilates isn’t just about the exercises.

It’s about learning how your body moves - and where it quietly compensates.

Once you’re aware, you stop forcing positions.

You start listening.

You move more evenly, with less effort and more control.

Because compensation isn’t failure - it’s information.

And when you understand what your body is telling you, you can train smarter, move better, and feel more confident in everyday life.

Knowing will always beat guessing.

12/05/2026

I’m delighted to offer a few spaces in the below classes.

💜 6pm (Tuesday), Buckie *FULL
💜 26th May, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th June

💛 6pm (Thursday), Buckie *FULL
💛 28th May, 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th June, 2nd July

💜 10am (Friday), Buckie*FULL
💜 29th May, 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th June & 3rd July

👉 Details:
🗓 Duration: 6 weeks
💷 Price: Just £60

If you’d like a space, please message for booking details.

08/05/2026

✨ 6 SPACES LEFT ✨

Honestly….. this morning is shaping up to be such a nice reset 😌

A relaxed Pilates session, guided mandala painting, lunch, coffee and a few hours away from the usual chaos.

No pressure. No experience needed. Just a slower morning doing something for yourself 💛

📍 Buckie
🗓 Sunday 31st May
⏰ 9:30am – 2:30pm

Only 6 spaces now remaining.

Message me if you’d like one 😊