Pilates Body Awareness Est 1987
Finsbury, Greater London
(16)
Finsbury, Greater London
(16)
16 customer reviews
Dalia Estrada-Pintel
I credit PBA classes with helping me build my strength and increase my flexibility while learning more about my body in general. I used to call this my 'back repair class' after an injury last year - Chris was helpful in finding alternative exercises I could do while I built up my core and lower back strength. This continues to be the class where I actually feel results (including feeling a bit taller after every class). Thanks Chris! More...
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Anna Liu
Chris is a passionate teacher, tirelessly devoted to her work. I have been attending her school for well over 10 years, amounting to hundreds of classes. These lessons have constantly unfolded in a variety of ways, never monotonous or mechanical. She'd come in with new technical insights on basic exercises, tiny detail refinements that however dramatically transform the experience. Or she'd innovate existing Pilates exercises with insights gained from her Yoga and Kung Fu classes. She is a perfectionist in correcting our moves, compelling us to forego our busy and wondering minds and fully concentrate in class. Her very precise instructions are coupled with relevant bitesize anatomical lessons, making the classes interesting and diverse. The Hand-stand sessions are more energising than coffee, and the Double-leg reaches are sublimely beautiful as forms. Pilates is an art of physical movements that embodies immense intelligence and beauty. More...
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Rebecca Estrada-Pintel
I have tried a number of other Pilates schools in the past. The anatomical knowledge that Chris brings to her teaching has allowed me to tune into my body and understand its limitations and potential in a way that no other classes have. I have also appreciated Chris's willingness to adapt exercises when students have injuries - this has been invaluable to me following a recent accident. More...
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Grazyna D-Redrup
I decided to join Chris’ school in 2015 and what a fantastic decision that was! My strength, posture, and fitness have hugely improved since starting. I have also gained invaluable anatomical knowledge about my body from Chris’ superb attentive and knowledgable teaching style, and this really allows you to understand the specific benefits of each exercise, and also how to perform them to the best of your ability. I hugely enjoy the classes, the supportive environment allows a moment of calm, and a space for dedicated application and concentration. Chris is a brilliant teacher with a huge wealth of experience, and follows the progress of each student, tailoring exercises to any injuries that a student may have. I could not recommend these classes highly enough! More...
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Frances Waite
Expert tuition delivered thoroughly. With a a wealth of experience, Chris certainly has an exhaustive knowledge of pilates exercises designed to prevent injury and counteract the physical ailments many of us suffer from due to our modern sedentary lifestyles.
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Sanaz
Pilates Body Awareness - managed by Chris Hocking - is the best in Central London. The school run by Chris herself has many long standing students who have been with the school for many years because of the quality and value of her classes. She provides an in-depth anatomical explanation for every technique and makes sure students carry out the exercises correctly. Chris teaches the exercises really well, I absolutely enjoy them and have benefited a lot. More...
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Claire Williams
Chris is an incredibly experienced and talented teacher. After starting pilates classes with PBA only 6 months ago, my body has already become stronger and more toned. Each class 'resets' me, and I look forward to them every week. Thank you! More...
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necco LTD
The instructor is very well trained and takes a hollistic approach. I respect her for her experience of many years, despite the large class size, she is able to provide every student with attention.
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Emily Wapples
A fantastic class and a fabulous teacher! I started this class to help me recover from an injury and with Chris’ knowledge and support I feel stronger every week. Thank you!
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Kimberly Schumacher
As a complete beginner in Ten Pilates Classes Pilates Body Awareness, I have been transformed from an unfit, lower back pain, healing broken foot woman to someone with strength and endurance, and a better body shape. The atmosphere is friendly and focused among students and the highly qualified teacher, a professional ballet dancer. I and several others, who also had injuries, have continued to a second term. On a weekly basis, I feel and look better and this keep me coming back for more. More...
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Alison Bradbury
I am so impressed with this Pilates class. I have taken various Pilates classes before but this one more than any other seems to really get to the essence of Pilates. Chris is an excellent teacher. The work is very focused and gives me enough information to work on my own outside of the class. I can feel my body learning better alignment and getting stronger. More...
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Annie Thomas
Great series of graded classes so you improve your flexibility and overall fitness at a pace that is right for you. Chris has expert knowledge of human anatomy and you will iron-out bad habits over time. Friendly and supportive environment in which to learn - and loose some of those hard-to-shift pounds. Lots of extra, specifically targetted workshops and training days too. A school that cares about you and how/what you learn. More...
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Pablo Ayuso
Christine is a very thorough teacher, exceptionally professional, knowledgeable and making you at ease with all the different workouts given every week. If you want to experience the real Pilates method this is the right place. Although it is still early days I have already noticed some improvements in my core strength and tone. You will sweat, laugh and sweat even more but you will leave feeling taller. More...
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Tatiana Furlan
Practice Pilates in this lovely venue is really awesome! Chris is a wonderful teacher. Since when I started 2 years ago I improved a lot. Pilates Body Awareness helped me to settle down my body after a few of injuries on my knee. It's unbelievable how now I am able to attend the level 3 class easily and just enjoy it. More...
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Gordana Gligorevic
I have been attending Chris' classes for quite a few years now and they are still challenging and enjoyable as they were at the beginning. Chris is an extremely experienced teacher with an eye for detail and has definitely helped me to improve my core strength and walk taller. More...
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Jill R.
I don't understand how yelp categorises its reviews there are clearly more positive reviews for Pilates Body Awareness and I can only say that the negative ones were written by people expecting something easy not something which requires paying attention and being prepared to accept correction. These classes are excellent value and the people who attend them are great company I would urge anybody thinking about pilates to give it a go and attend with an open mind. More...
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