Pilates & Tara

Heatwave Britain, summer juggling, and the fan you haven’t moved from in twenty minutes, I see you. 🥵

Kids are off, inboxes haven’t got the memo that it’s summer, finding time to work out is tricky, and actually wanting to work out when it’s 35 degrees? Even trickier.

So this is movement that meets you exactly where you are. No gym. Minimal kit. No overthinking. Just a little floor space and 20 minutes to move your whole body.

Save this post 🧡 and swipe through all 9 clips — Pilates, barre, strength + cardio all blended into one juicy little fusion. Because when time is tight, I don’t want you choosing between strength, mobility, control or getting your heart rate up. I want to give you a bit of everything.

Each clip loops, so work through the moves 8–12 times before swiping onto the next and don’t forget to swap sides for unilateral moves. String all 9 together and you’ve got yourself a full-body ~20 minute class, whenever you can grab it.

It’s the exact kind of energetic morning movement we do on retreat to wake the body up, work everything, get the positive energy flowing… without completely wiping you out.

Summer movement: done. ☀️
Fan optional (or quite possibly necessary). 🧡

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You voted. And we won. 🏆✨

I’m so incredibly proud to share that I’ve been named Best Sport & Fitness Instructor London at the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026.

What makes this award so special is that there are no judging panels. No industry insiders. No paying to enter.

It’s simply voted for by the people who come to class, who’ve been on retreat, who’ve moved with me week after week, year after year.

And that means absolutely everything.

In a world where fitness can sometimes feel focused on the beautiful studio or the perfect aesthetic, I’ve always believed that while lovely spaces are a joy to walk into, it’s exceptional teaching, genuine connection, and how people feel when they leave that matter most.

I want you to leave feeling stronger. More confident. Moving better. Trusting your body more than when you arrived.

I’ve spent nearly two decades studying, teaching and refining my method—bringing together Pilates, Barre, Strength Training and Dance into something that’s comprehensive, joint-friendly, and designed for real people and real life. Because when the foundations are right, the results are long lasting.

To everyone who voted, trusted me, laughed with me, sweated with me and allowed me to be part of your journey… thank you 🙏

This award belongs to every single one of you too. 🤍

Half Day “Strong & Nourished” Retreat 💛

What a day.

Strength, stretch, and a guided look at nutrition and supplementation — all rounded off with a nourishing meal and a lot of laughter.

🔥 Spicy strength
🧘 Connected pilates
🌙 Deep restorative stretch & relax

We sat down with the brilliant Zannie Krogh | Nutritionist , who knowledgeably (and patiently) answered our 10 trillion questions about supporting our bodies now and as we age — protein, supplements, vitamins… and the discovery that watching rolling pandas on the BBC at 2am might just be the secret to that elusive good night’s sleep 🐼 😂

Then gathered round the table for Laura Lenox-Conyngham | Food for Healthy, Mindful Living incredible spread of salads, flatbreads, homemade hummus, the lot 🍞

Everyone went home with a goody bag full of treats from W-Wellness Meteron Labs KLORIS Healthy Metal London Nootropics — and that lovely, post-retreat feeling of being relaxed, rejuvenated and ready for the week ahead 💛

The lunch table chat (teenagers, skincare, HRT, nail art, all in one breath 😂) might just have been my favourite part of the whole day.

Putting this up properly just before the deadline!!!

Buzzing to share this one. 🏆 I’ve been named a finalist for Best Fitness Instructor in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026–whoop whoop 🙌

This community is everything. Whether you’ve sweated through a spicy Barre class in the studio, joined me on demand from your living room (or hotel room…you know who you are 😂), or come on retreat with me — you’re the reason I get to do what I love every single day.

If you’ve enjoyed moving with me, I’d be so grateful for your vote. It’s completely free, takes about 30 seconds, and genuinely makes a difference. Voting closes at 1pm tomorrow 26th May so don’t sleep on it!

👉 Link in stories to vote directly
👉 Or comment VOTE below and I’ll DM you the link
Let’s do this, Good Energy Gang. 💪✨

This retreat started as a conversation in class. 🤍

So many of you are running on empty and asking the same quiet question: what can I actually do to feel better?

So I decided to create an afternoon around exactly that. We’ll move together; a Pilates and strength class that builds energy rather than drains it and then slow right down into a long restorative stretch. Zannie Krogh, a registered nutritionist I absolutely love working with, will talk us through the real stuff on hormones, energy and supplementation. And we’ll finish with a beautiful organic lunch from Larder of Love.

No pressure. No perfection. Just a few hours to give something back to yourself.

A number of early bird tickets have already been snapped up, but there is still space to join — and I’d love to see you there.

£150 per person | £280 for two (grab your best friend or your mum and make an afternoon of it)

Spaces are limited to keep the day intimate and special. 🔗 Link in stories to book

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5 moves. No shortcuts. Just real, intelligent movement that builds the kind of body that keeps going, and keeps moving for decades.

These aren’t about how you look or how much you can deadlift. They’re about what your body can actually can do. How it can move, balance, adjust. The control, stability and strength that adds up in ways you’ll feel for years.

Save this. Try it. And tell me how you get on below. 👇

Follow for more comprehensively designed movement that works as hard as you do.

I’m really excited to say I’ve been selected as a finalist in the Muddy Stilettos Awards for Best Sport/Fitness Instructor (London)! As a SE London local, I’m thrilled to see so many amazing SE London businesses in the mix! Check out the article highlighting here; https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26057424.lewisham-finalists-muddy-awards-2026/

Some of you already come to my classes or have joined a retreat (thank you!!), but if we haven’t met, I run a Pilates, Barre & Strength studio on Hither Green Lane with classes throughout the week, plus on-demand options and lush retreats.

If you’d be up for supporting me, I’d be so grateful for your vote 💛

As a little thank you, feel free to use code LOCAL50 for 50% off a drop-in class!