Bamboo Pilates Testimonials

I joined in February 2008 after a lower back operation. Bambooʼs wonderful teachers have helped me regain flexibility and confidence, and I find working with them in the studio a wonderful combination of work and pleasure; I am never pushed beyond what my body will tolerate. I live in central Oxford, and find it only takes me 15 minutes to get to the class.

A neurological and spinal surgeon instructed me to do Pilates to develop my core muscles to help alleviate the pain caused by a degenerative disease affecting four discs in my lower back. I chose Bamboo because of the quality of the teachers and their knowledge in rehabilitation. My rehabilitation programme included both mat and machine work. The pain has now disappeared.

I started Pilates at Bamboo when I was 3 months pregnant. I needed an exercise programme that could build and strengthen my core muscle strength to facilitate birth as well as being safe through out my pregnancy. Bamboo shared my vision and tailor made a responsible programme which has made me feel both mentally and physically prepared for birth. Furthermore, they provided a professional environment which felt safe, calm and supportive that accommodated my needs as the pregnancy progressed. I full heartily recommend bamboo and their well though-out exercise programmes during pregnancy as well as its contribution towards preparing the body for birth and making birth a positive experience.