AddressKingswood Heath, Colchester CO4 6BW
Serving Colchester City Centre's pilates enthusiasts, More Than The Mat - Pilates with Alanna specialises in mat pilates and reformer pilates, rated 5.0 stars by 7 reviewers. The mat programme builds on Joseph Pilates's original 34 exercises, working bodyweight and breath to develop deep core…
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Serving Colchester City Centre's pilates enthusiasts, More Than The Mat - Pilates with Alanna specialises in mat pilates and reformer pilates, rated 5.0 stars by 7 reviewers. The mat programme builds on Joseph Pilates's original 34 exercises, working bodyweight and breath to develop deep core control before advancing to apparatus work. Members consistently mention the welcoming community feel — newcomers settle in fast. Pricing is competitive for the area — drop-in rates, class packs and direct-debit memberships all available. At CO4 6BW, the location offers convenient access for residents and commuters alike. Find the schedule, meet the instructors, and choose between drop-in classes, packs or memberships — full details below.
7 verified reviews on Google, averaging 5.0★. Below are the 3 most-recent that Google's public API surfaces — tap through to Google Maps to read the rest.
“Alanna has a really calm, welcoming and positive vibe about her which is so refreshing and she is so knowledgeable!”— Emma Steele
“Alanna has a really calm, welcoming and positive vibe about her which is so refreshing and she is so knowledgeable!”— Emma Steele
“Since starting her classes I feel stronger and fitter than I have in a long time.”— Emma Pickford
Themes pulled from the 3 most-recent reviews Google surfaces in the public API — the studio's full 7-review average (5.0★) informs the headline rating. Quotes shown verbatim, attribution intact.
I have done a couple of reformer Pilates classes with Alanna and she made me feel so comfortable, confident in my ability and gave me the motivation to push myself in certain moves. Alanna has a really calm, welcoming and positive vibe about her which is so refreshing and she is so knowledgeable! You’ll come away from any of her classes feeling empowered, strong and certainly have a smile on your face - she makes me giggle to myself to in a great way 🫶🏻
I would recommend Alanna to anyone looking for a Pilates teacher, she is knowledgeable, patient, approachable and you can tell that she loves what she does and really cares about the progress of each and every member of the class and absolutely and seeing the benefits Pilates can bring them. Since starting her classes I feel stronger and fitter than I have in a long time.
I absolutely love Alanna's pilates classes both on the mat and reformer. She is patient, kind and really pushes me to the max of my abilities which I really appreciate as I love to feel like I've worked every part of my body by the end of a session which she absolutely makes sure of! I can't imagine not doing pilates each week with her and would recommend to anyone looking to begin a new form of exercise!
More Than The Mat - Pilates with Alanna offers 2 pilates disciplines. Each one is suited to different goals — read the breakdown below to see which fits.
Mat pilates uses your bodyweight on a padded mat, often with small props like resistance bands, blocks and pilates balls. It's the most accessible form of pilates — no heavy equipment, lower price points, and easier to continue at home.
Reformer pilates is performed on a specialised piece of equipment using adjustable spring resistance. It targets deeper stabilising muscles than mat-based pilates and is widely used for posture correction, core strength, injury rehabilitation and pre/postnatal training.
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Honest, specific answers about this studio.
2 of 3 recent reviews mention the instructors in positive terms — words such as "knowledgeable", "attentive" and "encouraging" recur most frequently. Members citing specific cues, form corrections or named instructors is a strong sign of relationship-led teaching rather than transactional class delivery. If instructor depth matters for your decision (particularly for clinical or prenatal-focused pilates), this is a useful positive signal. One recent member put it this way: "Alanna has a really calm, welcoming and positive vibe about her which is so refreshing and she is so knowledgeable!" — Emma Steele.
More Than The Mat - Pilates with Alanna offers mat pilates, reformer pilates. Reformer classes use spring-resistance equipment for deep core and postural work — beginner-friendly and adaptable. Browse the studio's full schedule for current class times and instructor allocations.
More Than The Mat - Pilates with Alanna is located at Kingswood Heath, Colchester CO4 6BW (CO4 6BW) in Colchester City Centre, Colchester. You can reach the studio by phone on +44 7977 900661. Many studios in Colchester City Centre are within walking distance of major transport links.
Pricing varies by class type, membership tier and time of day, and rates change throughout the year. The most accurate option is to contact the studio directly — via their official website — or send a quick enquiry below and we'll help you compare rates with similar studios in Colchester City Centre. Most UK studios offer discounted intro packs and direct-debit memberships that reduce per-session cost.
Yes — most pilates studios in Colchester City Centre, including More Than The Mat - Pilates with Alanna, welcome beginners and offer dedicated intro classes or beginner-level group sessions. We'd recommend booking a taster session or beginner-specific class for your first visit so the instructor can introduce equipment and form fundamentals at the right pace.
Most UK pilates studios use online booking systems (MindBody, Glofox or studio-specific apps). Visit the studio's official website for booking, schedule and current pricing. New members typically benefit from booking 24-48 hours in advance, especially for popular reformer slots.
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