Things you should know

QUALITATIVE PILATES CLASSES are taught by MaryAnne and are booked and paid for by the term in advance. Classes are $18 each and run in line with school terms, with a maximum of 8 clients.  Class options include:

  • Foundation Pilates – Suitable for clients who have recently done beginners work. Also suitable for those who have been doing Pilates for a while longer and prefer a more gradual or restorative approach, rather than a higher level of physical challenge. You can stay at this level for as long as you wish.
  • Progressive Pilates – Suitable for clients who are already 6 to 12 months+ into their Pilates journey. This is for you if you would like more challenging exercise variations available during the class. Ideally requires practice at home between classes and/or attending 2 classes per week.
  • Mums & Bubs Pilates – Introductory taster sessions for those who have not done Pilates before, plus ongoing classes running through the term. Suitable for second trimester onwards, clients require clearance for gentle exercise from their health professional. Non mobile bundles of joy can sleep through the session and/or enjoy cuddles with Mum during exercises.

ONE OFF WORKSHOPS (duration and costs vary) are available with options for total beginners, those just wanting a taster, and those who can’t get through the long summer break without a Pilates fix! See below for booking links, options are:

Private Lessons – Mat & Reformer Combined

  • Private lessons are ideal for clients wanting a taster, to work on specific issues, use the Reformer (Pilates machine), or just prefer to work one on one. Includes suggested home exercise programme.
  • Combination mat and reformer (Pilates machine) lessons available in Loburn: We release muscle tension and increase body awareness using small equipment on the mat,  then reformer work, with a little mat work to finish. The perfect combination!
  • Private lessons in the Loburn studio are $80 for 55 minutes (initial and follow on). There is also an option of $40 for 25 minutes follow on lessons. To book, please contact us directly.
  • Gift vouchers available – including free custom 100% cotton grip socks valued at $10.

Prior to attending classes, workshops or individual sessions, all new clients must complete and return this Client Questionnaire.

 

All equipment is provided, including mats. You just need to bring yourself 😉

Please see the note below (What should I wear?) regarding socks.

Each client is provided with a freshly laundered small towel to place between their head and the mat/equipment. After each session mats, balls etc. are cleaned with biodegradable disinfectant wipes.

Please wear comfortable layered clothing which you can move freely in. For group classes it’s good to have socks on to reduce friction between your feet and the mat during some exercises, even better to have socks with little grips on the sole for when we’d like to have your feet planted rather than sliding away.

For safety and hygiene, grip socks are compulsory during Reformer (machine) Pilates private lessons, and long hair needs to be tied up. We will gift you a pair of grip socks at your first Reformer lesson.

Each small group class session is 55 minutes duration. Private lessons are available as either 55 minutes or 25 minutes duration.

For maximum benefit, where possible, attending 2 or more in person Pilates classes per week really transforms the pace of progress.

Practicing recommended exercises at home between classes can certainly be beneficial, but having multiple instructor led sessions with direction and feedback really consolidates progress.

Pre-recorded 30 minute online lessons are also available to existing class clients to complement their in person classes for each week of the term. These are purchased ahead for the term, $10 per class and available right through until the start of the next term. Please contact us directly to sign up for this option.

If you miss a class it may be possible to make it up within the term by attending another class which has a space in it: Please contact us to ensure that there is space available to arrange your swap.

To help this system work for all clients, we ask that where possible you let us know if you are unable to attend: We will then be able to offer your place to someone looking to make up a missed class.

Good question! This depends on spaces available and ability levels. Please contact us directly so that we can help you.

Unfortunately not, unless you have signed up for a specific Mums & Bubs Class (where non-mobile babies can come along). For safety reasons and to ensure all clients get the most from their sessions, it is not possible to bring your children along to the venue.

For private lesson clients, non mobile babies in their capsule or pram are welcome to come along.

Locations for classes, private lessons and workshops

Pilates Basics & Massage Ball Fundraising Workshop - one off 2 hours

Rangiora War Memorial Hall (McAlpine Room)

Corner High and Albert Streets - enter right side of building via central ramp

Sunday 29th June 2025 2pm -> 4pm

Pilates Basics & Massage Ball Fundraising Workshop

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SUNDAY 29TH JUNE 2025 2-4PM

  • 2 hour one off workshop to introduce you to the basics of Qualitative Pilates PLUS learn how to gently and safely release myofascial (muscle and fascial) tension.
  • Suitable for complete beginners to get up to speed to join classes, as a refresher, or as a taster for this style of Pilates.
  • Teacher with physiotherapy background.

COVERING

  • Basic anatomy and physiology which underpins Pilates – helps you understand why we are so selective about technique.
  • How to breathe, align and stabilise (engage your core) during Pilates exercises & functionally in everyday life.
  • Techniques to release unwanted muscle/soft tissue tension and improve body awareness through the spine, pelvis, arms and legs

ALL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED INCLUDING MATS – $60 PER PERSON – MAXIMUM OF 8 CLIENTS

****INCLUDES SOFT MASSAGE BALL TO KEEP VALUED AT $25****

PROFITS FROM THIS EVENT ARE DONATED TO BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS NORTH CANTERBURY CHARITABLE TRUST TO CELEBRATE 6 YEARS OF BUSINESS IN NORTH CANTERBURY FOR QUALITATIVE PILATES!

*Not recommended in the first trimester of pregnancy.

*You will be spending some time working on a mat on the floor during the workshop.

VENUE: McAlpine Room at Rangiora War Memorial Hall, corner of High Street and Albert Street.

Please contact us to go on the waitlist for the next workshop if there is not one currently available which works for you.

Other workshops include:

Rangiora Classes Term 2

Rangiora War Memorial Hall - McAlpine Room

Corner of Albert & High Streets -please enter via the central ramp into the right side of the red brick building

Week starting Monday 28 April February -> Week starting Monday 16 June (no classes 2 or 20 June due to Public Holidays)

Rangiora Tuesday 930am Progressive

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Rangiora Friday 930am Progressive

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Rangiora Monday 6pm Progressive

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Rangiora Monday 7:05pm Foundation

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All equipment provided including mats

Week starting Monday 28 April -> Week starting Monday 16 June

No classes 2 or 20 June (Public Holidays)

($18 per 55 minutes)

Maximum 8 clients per class

Tuesday classes 8 weeks – $144

Monday & Friday classes 7 weeks – $126

Loburn Classes Term 2

Loburn School Hall - 73 Hodgsons Road Loburn

School hall is largest building closest to the road

30 April -> 18 June

Loburn Wednesday 6pm Progressive

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All equipment provided including mats.

30 April -> 18 June

($18 per 55 minutes)

Maximum 8 clients per class

8 weeks – $144

 

Ohoka Classes Term 2

Ohoka Domain Pavilion Building

Single storey building in car park at Ohoka Domain

30 April -> 18 June

Ohoka Wednesday 930am Progressive

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Ohoka Wednesday 1035am Progressive

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All equipment provided including mats

30 April -> 18 June

($18 per 55 minutes)

Maximum 8 clients per class

8 weeks – $144

 

Mums & Bubs Pilates

Rangiora War Memorial Hall

Corner Albert & High Streets (same building as Plunkett) - enter via central ramp to right side of building - McAlpine Room

Mums & Bubs Taster - Please contact us to register your interest for next available dates

Mums & Bubs Taster $18 per 55 minutes – Please contact us for next available date

Mums & Bubs Classes $18 per 55 minutes – Please contact us to register your interest for class Fridays 10:35am

To attend Term 1 classes: If you are new to Pilates you will need to attend the Mums & Bubs Taster (or a Basics Workshop) first. Even if you have done Pilates before, it will likely be useful to come to the taster so we’re all on the same page 🙂

Maximum number of clients per class is 8.

Non-mobile babies welcome (crawlers okay but sorry not walkers). Please note that clients are responsible for supervising their babies during the sessions. Your little bundles of joy can be included/fed/cuddled during the exercises where needed.

Suitable for second trimester of pregnancy onwards (we can adapt where necessary). Please ensure that you have clearance from your health professional for gentle exercise.

Private Lessons

Loburn

6 minutes from Ashley River Bridge

Available throughout the year

55 minute private lesson

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  • Give the gift of bespoke 55 minute Pilates private lessons
  • Loburn studio location (6 minutes from the Ashley River Bridge)
  • Vouchers valid for 1 year and include branded 100% cotton grip socks valued at $10
  • Add the desired number of lessons you wish to gift to the cart
  • If you wish to purchase multiple vouchers for different recipients, please specify this in the notes at checkout
  • Private lessons include the opportunity to work with small equipment, floor exercises and Reformer (machine) exercises
  • Lessons can be scheduled via email, text or phone. Please contact us to arrange. There is also an option of $40 for 25 minutes follow on lessons.

Accessing Ongoing Classes

Which Qualitative Pilates product is right for me?

 

  • I’m an existing Qualitative Pilates client who has attended a Beginners Course -> Foundation Pilates (after 6 to 12 months+, if you are ready and wish to, you can move into Progressive Pilates).

 

  • I’ve recently done in person Pilates classes elsewhere for at least 6 to 12 months+  -> EITHER Foundation Pilates (if your interest is in more gentle/restorative Pilates) OR Progressive ‘Pilates (if you would like more challenging options in the class, requires ideally either practice at home between classes and/or attending 2 classes per week).

 

  • I’m totally new to Pilates ->2 hour Basics Workshop or Private Lesson(s) -> Foundation Pilates

 

  • I’ve not done Pilates for ages/had some body changes since I last did -> Ideally 2 hour Basics Workshop -> Foundation Pilates

 

  • I’ve done Pilates before but online rather than a physical class -> 2 hour Basics Workshop  or Private Lesson   -> Foundation Pilates

 

  • I’ve done the 2 hour Basics Workshop and I’d like to continue -> Foundation Pilates  – a gentle class which accommodates those new to Pilates as well as those who have been doing it for a while and prefer a more restorative/gentle approach, rather than a higher level of physical challenge. You can stay at this level for as long as suits you.

 

  • I’m an existing Qualitative Pilates client who has attended ongoing classes for 2 terms or more -> EITHER Foundation Pilates OR Progressive Pilates.