“As a former (long time ago!) dancer, I appreciate the intelligent and harmonious way in which Rachel organizes her senior pilates classes (online). I have been doing them twice a week for a year now and I notice considerable progress in balance, which has become my weak point. Knees, inevitably creaky now, are much more flexible and “silent”, which is a blessing.

I even managed to get my husband interested into doing these sessions, and he loves them.

I have better balance, breathing, tummy toning, more self-assurance when going up and down stairs, particularly in the metro in Paris, where I live.”

“Rachel explains everything - she speaks clearly & has helped me become stronger at Pilates. I continue to work on my balance.I love how she mixes up the classes & does classes for all ages & all levels. Love her Live after-class talks as well.

It has improved my balance, strength & flexibility. I had injured my ankle & my back & she has many classes to help with improving mobility & strengthening. I also have osteoporosis & Pilates helps with that as well.

I love the live classes & honestly i can’t think of anything she can do to improve - I can say , i am so happy i found her on You Tube - i look forward to doing her classes 💜”

“THANKYOU. I am a fittish 74 year old who before the lockdown went regular walking, but for absolutely years I have had lower back pain which constantly bothered me. All the Doctor ever said “is take Paracetamol”. Since I started to do your Pilates during the lockdown, I have never felt so manouverable and pain free in my lower back. I feel wonderful and can even sit and watch the TV pain free as well.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Your a gifted wonderful lady. One in a million.”

“I usually find the teachers irritating but have found I really like Rachel. I’ve done yoga on and off for years and always found it a bit “fluffy”- Rachel has got the balance perfect!

I’m more flexible and feel that I’m doing myself good. I much prefer it to yoga! It’s definitely beneficial psychologically too.”

“Thank you so much for sharing your expertise I can’t tell you the difference it has made to my day. I have lost the 5kg I could never shake off and my mental health has benefited so much as well.”

“Your classes have become a lifestyle choice for me Rachel. An opportunity to keep healthy and strong and to delay the aging process (with regards to aches and pains and stiffness)... so I thank you for inspiring me and many others across the world.
Hope 2021 brings joy and happiness to us all, despite a pretty bleak start to the new year. xx”

“Wow I have benefited so much. I do the Mixed Ability on Youtube, and have been doing the Friday class for 6 months.
My body has hurt in so many ways: hips, shoulders, neck, knees ,lower back. Rachel has developed a series of sessions For all these areas and they have really helped. The pain has gone. Her approach has helped me to do Pilates regularly 3-5 a week. And I have noticed a huge difference,especially in lockdown.”

“We have been doing Pilates for years and have tried out various classes in Chiswick. Rachel’s classes are by far the best! You definitely work hard but you can see (and feel) the results: The backaches are gone and your body feels so much more toned. We highly recommend giving the classes a try!”

“When I saw Rachel teaching Pilates, I knew straight away that she was a top professional and the teacher I was looking for. She is very clear with her instructions and does all the exercises with us, always checking that we are doing them right and focusing on us breathing correctly and engaging our core muscles throughout the class – all so indispensable for a great Pilates class.”

“Your teaching is superb, the pace of the classes is just right and I’m really so happy I found you. I always found my breathing would go all over the place in class, especially if I was doing something challenging. With you, I find I’m learning the breathing as part of the exercise, so it’s easy to keep on track because you are teaching it as part of the movement and it’s not just an afterthought; those frequent reminders are so helpful.”

“Rachel Lawrence is an excellent pilates teacher, who explains each movement and the breathing technique to be employed clearly. She takes the abilities and weaknesses of each of her clients into account during her lessons. She has been positive and helped me adapt exercises to accommodate my arthritic shoulder problems. I have noticed how she takes also into account the requirements of other clients, who are very fit but still feel they can benefit from her courses. ”

“The pace is perfect, instructions very clear to follow and watch and the classes are not too long.
Ideal to have a variety to dip into and a new class is always a welcome treat.I started the classes during Lockdown and am definitely more flexible,supple and fit nearly two years on!
My day has been permanently altered by a morning class and I am very grateful.​ Please just keep the classes going- maybe some more shorter sessions eg 15 minutes and more roller exercises.”

“I love the variety in your classes, the length from 15’-45” for mixing and matching.
Your instructions are at a great pace. The breathing and postural cues are very appropriate and helpful.
I feel like you are talking directly to me.”

“I always enjoy Rachel’s pilates classes due to her energy, humour and enthusiasm and the fantastic atmosphere she creates. I come away stronger and fitter and with that indefinable ‘feel good’ factor. ”

“Rachel’s classes are thorough and personable. She’s a wonderful teacher...Always paying attention to technique and the individual needs of the group. She’s positive, patient and always sneakily challenges you! I always look forward to leaving feeling better than I did when I arrived. Thanks Rachel! ”

“Rachel is a really creative teacher .
Her positive attitude inspires us to succeed with things we never thought possible!”

“I had never thought Pilates could make such a substantial difference to my back...and that I would even look forward to the classes every single week - Rachel completely converted me!
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“Started attending Rachel’s classes 6 weeks ago - the best mat pilates I have ever attended - feel great afterwards.”

“Rachel provides exactly the right balance of support and encouragement, with the will to challenge and extend your physical fitness. She is an exceptional, personable instructor and her classes are challenging yet enjoyable. Her expertise and attention to detail makes all the difference and I have noticed improvements in posture, ease of movement and muscle definition. I would definitely recommend her.”

“I’ve really benefited from doing three terms of Pilates Mat classes with Rachel. The level of intensity is quite demanding which suits me, however, everyone works at the optimum level for their own body, so it is easy to fit in as a total beginner. I’m delighted at the progression I have made and also with the changes in muscle tone, including abdominals that are evident after such a short time. Having managed to attend some of the Flex Classes as well this term, I will definitely sign up for these, as they complement the Pilates sessions really well. I find Rachel’s classes a brilliant way to start the day, good for mind, body and soul!”

“Rachel is an inspiring, detailed, thoughtful teacher who has so much experience. She channels all of this into her classes ...and my abs and I are thankful we found her!”

“Since taking Rachel’s classes, not only do I feel more energised, toned and have better posture, but people have commented on how great my body looks too. ”

“Rachel is a very professional instructor providing a range of classes which give an excellent all-round workout. They’re also great fun! ”

“Rachel is a brilliant pilates teacher. Her knowledge about the body and how it functions never ceases to amaze me.”

“I think Rachel offers a top class service. Her classes are always professionally choreographed/organised, and she is attentive, friendly and fun. A top tutor!”

“Rachel really cares about everyone who attends her classes; she knows us all and encourages us to fulfil our potential and stretch our capabilities in a very supportive way. ”

“I found Rachel’s Pilates class when I was suffering from a really painful injury in my back. Pilates was the key to my recovery and I became absolutely addicted to her classes!!! ”

“Rachel is a really first class teacher of pilates. She runs a great set of classes with professionalism and good humour. I really look forward to going to her class.”

“As well as being a top class teacher, Rachel creates a friendly and encouraging atmosphere in her lessons. ”

“Rachel is the whole package. And because of this you get results both body and mind. You not only see results you feel them. ”

“Rachel’s classes are great. Her instructions are clear and she sets the level of difficulty very skilfully to match the abilities of the class so as to keep us motivated and working to full potential. And she does all of this with a smile and in a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. ”

“I have always hated exercise classes and have tended to steer clear of them, but I was persuaded that Pilates was different, and it is! The controlled and precise movements and accompanying breathing that Rachel so expertly teaches have already made a noticeable difference to my body. I feel stronger and more in control, and I have discovered muscles I hadn’t even known were there. Rachel is very good at helping everyone work at an intensity that suits them, giving us a choice of movements and helping everyone individually, so that the teaching feels very personal. The hour-long class flies by and I always feel so much better for having done it.”