Pilates in Exeter

18/10/2026

🍂 Feel great this Autumn with Pilates! 🍂
Looking to improve your strength, flexibility, posture and mobility while enjoying some time for yourself?
I offer beginner and intermediate Pilates classes at:
📍 Kenton Victory Hall
📍 Alphington Community Theatre
💻 Livestreamed online from home

Pilates is a low-impact way to stretch and strengthen the whole body. My classes focus on precision and control, with exercises that can be adapted to suit different abilities, goals and levels of fitness.
✨ Choose your level

Separate beginner and intermediate classes are available, with exercises also layered from Level 1 to Level 3, so you can work at a level that feels right for you and progress at your own pace.

💻 Prefer to exercise at home?
Livestreamed classes are available:
Monday – 8.15 am
Wednesday – 8.45 am
You can use your own Pilates equipment at home, with 1–3 kg hand weights included to help build upper-body strength.
As a general fitness instructor and outdoor enthusiast, I also enjoy helping people support the activities they love — from hillwalking and golf to racket and paddle sports.
Whether you're new to Pilates, returning to exercise or looking for a new challenge, come and join me.
And who knows… you might even discover a few muscles you never knew existed! 😊
Let’s keep moving together.

👉 Get in touch or visit my Classes page to find the right class for you. https://www.pilatesinexeter.co.uk/
I hope to meet you soon!
Fiona

08/10/2026

💚I’m delighted to have completed this CIMSPA-endorsed Mindfulness and Breathwork Training with Jayne Nicholls from FitPro. 💚
It highlighted how fitness instructors can incorporate mindfulness, breathwork and meditation into their classes and wider offerings.
The training was thought-provoking, encouraging instructors to reflect on how we teach, which cues we use, and why.

It also showed how less visible skills—such as mindfulness, breathing techniques and meditation—can become a meaningful part of training. These practices can help people stay committed to exercise and achieve their broader fitness and wellbeing goals.

People exercise for many reasons, from appearance and health to managing stress. Exercise is only one part of the bigger picture. In our busy lives, a more mindful approach—paying attention to our breathing and making space for meditation or, quite simply, stillness can benefit both mind and body.
I look forward to bringing some of these ideas into my classes soon.

05/09/2026

💙PILATES FOR BEGINNERS in ALPHINGTON AND AT POWDERHAM CASTLE💙
Ready to move with more confidence? And feel stronger and more agile in everyday life?
If that's the case, why not try Pilates? Pilates is a great way to build joint-friendly strength, improve balance, and build practical confidence for daily life.
I have both beginner and intermediate classes at Alphington and Powderham Castle, as well as online from home. The new term of classes starts w/c 7th September.
Book your spot today: https://wix.to/4TFCCXc
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28/07/2026

Summer heat getting to you? Feeling lethargic and sluggish? If so Pilates is a great way to help you maintain and improve your fitness. The gentle movements help you to keep your cool!
I’m still running classes through the summer holidays at Alphington Community Theatre Room, Powderham Castle and Online. I have both classes for beginners and intermediate levels. ☀️🧘‍♀️

Practical tips: choose cooler class times, stay hydrated and use gentle modifications when needed. Want a personalised session? Visit https://wix.to/QLsFhkj to book or find out more. 🌿

Hope to meet you soon. Fiona!

24/07/2026

*New summer term starts next week at Powderham Castle, Alphington, and Online* Hope you can join us.

Stretch and strengthen the whole body and feel great for summer.
With Fiona Swan, a fully insured instructor & member of CIMSPA (the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity).
- Book your space at www.pilatesinexeter.co.uk
See full details below⬇️
Beginner and intermediate Pilates classes at Powderham Castle, Alphington Community Theatre Room, and livestreamed online.
Pilates is great for maintaining muscle mass, bone strength, flexibility, balance, and posture.

👉 Book online. The link to the website is in the comments. ⬇️

*POWDERHAM CASTLE*
Tues 28th July – 24th August, 6pm - Beginners (5 Weeks) Cost £50
Tues 28th July – 24th August, 7pm - Intermediate (5 Weeks) Cost £50
OTHER CLASSES
*ALPHINGTON COMMUNITY THEATRE ROOM*

MONDAY BEGINNERS 10am
Mon 27th July – 23rd Aug – 10am Beginners (5 Weeks) Cost £45.
MONDAY INTERMEDIATE 11am
Mon 27th July – 23rd Aug – 11am Intermediate (5 Weeks) Cost £45
- with equipment, such as a foam roller, hand weights, and Pilates Magic Circle, provided

WEDNESDAY BEGINNERS to INTERMEDIATE 10.30am
Wed 29th July – 25th Aug – 10.30 am Beginners to intermediate (5 Weeks) Cost £45

*PILATES LIVESTREAM ONLINE*
MONDAY ONLINE 8.15 am
​​Mon 27th July – 23rd Aug – (5 Weeks) Cost £30.
WEDNESDAY ONLINE 8.45 am
​​​Mon 29th July – 25th Aug – (5 Weeks) Cost £30.
Do both Monday and Wednesday online for 6 weeks at £60
​
PAYG £7.50.
To reserve your place, email [email protected]
call 07531 729383 or book directly on the website www.pilatesinexeter.co.uk
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17/07/2026

Ready to move with more confidence? And feel stronger and more agile in everyday life?
If that's the case, why not try Pilates? Pilates is a great way to build joint-friendly strength, improve balance, and practical confidence for daily life.

I have both beginner and intermediate classes at Alphington and Powderham Castle, as well as online from home. The new term of classes starts w/c 26th July.
Book your spot today: https://wix.to/4TFCCXc

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Stretch and Strengthen Pilates with Fiona Swan. Classes at beautiful Powderham Castle, Alphington, and Online. Fiona also offers Personal Training, Nordic walking classes, and Guided walks across Devon and Dartmoor.

27/06/2026

Pilates: The secret to staying independent longer

Staying independent as we age isn’t just about strength — it’s about confidence, balance, and the freedom to move without pain.

Pilates really works for older adults as it builds core strength, improves posture, and enhances balance, all of which help with everyday tasks like climbing stairs, carrying shopping, gardening, or simply getting up from a chair.
The small, controlled movements make it gentle on the joints whilst giving the body exactly what it needs to stay mobile and capable.

If that sounds good to you, why not give one of Fiona's Pilates classes a try?

Many of Fiona's clients have reported feeling much better after attending classes regularly.

"I have rheumatoid arthritis and have many flares. I have found that Fiona's Pilates classes have really helped me. For example, I can start a class with pain in a joint and by the end of the session, it feels so much better. Stretching also really helps. Because of the way Fiona teaches, I can choose which exercise level I'd like to attempt. It's flexible, which suits my condition really well. Thank you, Fiona, for some great classes!" Louise Knapman, Exeter.

Many adults find that Pilates helps them:
• Move more comfortably
• Stay steady on their feet
• Keep doing the hobbies they love
• Feel stronger in everyday life

Fiona, who is qualified in Exercise for Lower Back Pain and Pilates for Common Orthopaedic Conditions, runs classes in Alphington, Powderham Castle, or livestreamed online. There are separate classes for both beginner and intermediate levels.

To find out more or to book your spot https://wix.to/wTKFcXh

23/06/2026

Refresh your body and mind with Pilates in Exeter — classes for beginners through intermediate, plus gift cards for someone special. Taught by Fiona Swan (Level 3 Pilates Instructor, Level 4 exercise specialist for lower back pain) at Alphington Community Theatre Room, Powderham Castle or online. Book now: https://wix.to/A0qkYHX

Highlights:
• Beginners & Intermediate mat classes
• Equipment classes including foam roller, ball, bands
• Gift cards available (£30, £50, £70, £100)

30/05/2026

*Pilates at Powderham Castle - New summer term starts on Tuesday.*
Stretch and strengthen the whole body and feel great for summer.

With Fiona Swan, a fully insured instructor & member of CIMSPA (the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity).
- Book your space at www.pilatesinexeter.co.uk

See full details below⬇️

Beginner and intermediate Pilates classes at Powderham Castle, Alphington Community Theatre Room, and livestreamed online.
Pilates is great for maintaining muscle mass, bone strength, flexibility, balance, and posture.
Hope you can join us!
👉 Book online. The link to the website is in the comments. ⬇️


*POWDERHAM CASTLE*
Tues 2nd June – 7th July, 6pm - Beginners (6 Weeks) Cost £60
Tues 2nd June – 7th July, 7pm - Intermediate (6 Weeks) Cost £60

OTHER CLASSES

*ALPHINGTON COMMUNITY THEATRE ROOM*
MONDAY BEGINNERS 10am
Mon 1st June – 6th July – 10am Beginners (6 Weeks) Cost £54.
MONDAY INTERMEDIATE 11am
Mon 1st June – 6th July – 11am Intermediate (6 Weeks) Cost £54
- with equipment, such as a foam roller, hand weights, and Pilates Magic Circle, provided
WEDNESDAY BEGINNERS to INTERMEDIATE 10.30am
Wed 3rd June – 8th July – 10.30 am Beginners to intermediate (6 Weeks) Cost £54

*PILATES LIVESTREAM ONLINE*
MONDAY ONLINE 8.15 am
​​Mon 1st June – 6th July – (6 Weeks) Cost £36.
WEDNESDAY ONLINE 8.45 am
​​​Mon 3rd June – 8th July – (6 Weeks) Cost £36.
Do both Monday and Wednesday online for 6 weeks at £60
​
PAYG £7.50.
To reserve your place, email [email protected]
call 07531 729383 or book directly on the website www.pilatesinexeter.co.uk
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19/05/2026

New Summer Term of Pilates classes - Book your space at www.pilatesinexeter.co.uk See full details below⬇️

With Fiona Swan, a fully insured instructor & member of CIMSPA (the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity).
Beginner and intermediate Pilates classes at Powderham Castle, Alphington Community Theatre Room, and livestreamed online.

Pilates is great for maintaining muscle mass, bone strength, flexibility, balance, and posture.

Hope you can join us!

👉 Book online. The link to the website is in the comments. ⬇️

WHEN & WHERE
*ALPHINGTON COMMUNITY THEATRE ROOM*

MONDAY BEGINNERS 10am
Mon 1st June – 6th July – 10am Beginners (6 Weeks) Cost £54.
MONDAY INTERMEDIATE 11am
Mon 1st June – 6th July – 11am Intermediate (6 Weeks) Cost £54
- with equipment, such as a foam roller, hand weights, and Pilates Magic Circle, provided
WEDNESDAY BEGINNERS to INTERMEDIATE 10.30am
Wed 3rd June – 8th July – 10.30 am Beginners to intermediate (6 Weeks) Cost £54

*POWDERHAM CASTLE*
Tues 2nd June – 7th July, 6pm - Beginners (6 Weeks) Cost £60
Tues 2nd June – 7th July, 7pm - Intermediate (6 Weeks) Cost £60

*PILATES LIVESTREAM ONLINE*
MONDAY ONLINE 8.15 am
​​Mon 1st June – 6th July – (6 Weeks) Cost £36.

WEDNESDAY ONLINE 8.45 am
​​​Mon 3rd June – 8th July – (6 Weeks) Cost £36.
Do both Monday and Wednesday online for 6 weeks at £60
​
PAYG £7.50.

To reserve your place, email [email protected]
call 07531 729383 or book directly on the website www.pilatesinexeter.co.uk