SOUTH DOWNS PILATES

A gentle, friendly postnatal Pilates course for mums, with your baby right beside you.

Over six weeks, we rebuild the foundations: your breath, pelvic floor and core. Then we build strength, posture and the everyday movement of life with a baby, like lifting, feeding and carrying.

Every class is shaped around the mums in the room. Before we start, you fill in a short health form, so I can tailor the exercises to your birth and recovery.

WHO IT’S FOR

• Mums who have had their 8-week check
• New to Pilates, or coming back to it
• Babies welcome from the 8-week check until they’re on the move
• Feeding, cuddles and crying are all completely fine

THE DETAILS

• Tuesdays, 9.30-10.30am
• 10 November to 15 December 2026
• The Old Wharf Studio, The Paddock at Upper Beeding Pharmacy (just behind the river)
• On-street parking nearby. The studio is step-free.
• Space for buggies outside, or bring a fold-down one in. A baby carrier is easiest.
• Maximum of 8 mums, so you get plenty of attention

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• 6 classes with a specialist pre and postnatal Pilates teacher
• An exercise guide to support your practice between classes
• A friendly WhatsApp group of local mums
• Small equipment provided (please bring your own mat)
• Live online option if you can’t make a class

ABOUT ME

I’m Clare Jarvis, a Pilates teacher with 12 years’ experience and a specialism in pre and postnatal work. I’m also a mum of two girls, so I know how precious one calm hour can be.

Step Free Access. Buggies can be left outside or fold down buggies brought inside if weather is bad. Slings are easiest if you have one.

Baby changing area available.