By shishi | Thursday, November 17, 2016
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I have done pilates in the past but it has been a few years, so I am out of shape. I found that she went too fast - pilates is about being methodical, one, and two, when you are learning, you need more time. Also, she doesn t explain the techniques and breathing well which is what pilates is all about. I stopped halfway through. The entire workout felt too rushed and the quality is not what I am used to from yogadownload :(

By howpicky | Monday, July 11, 2016
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This class was too fast for me and many of the movements were too strenuous. I felt confused and hurried. I would prefer a class at about half the speed of this one! Overall disappointing although Alison is a pleasant teacher - don t feel like I will try this again.

By Sshines | Sunday, August 16, 2015
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This is a great beginner Pilates class. She provides clear instructions at the appropriate times during the exercises and consistent reminders about posture. You could easily add some more challenging elements to more it slightly more advanced.

By Geri | Sunday, April 19, 2015
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I am experienced at Pilates but on holiday and not doing as much as usual. Think this was a bit too fast for beginners and am surprised at the start with rollups from supine which needs a lot of work.

By mol_e | Monday, March 9, 2015
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Been doing Pilates for around 15 years, but always up for a guided refresher, and this is a good class, one that demonstrates that you don t have to hurt yourself to get results. Only one minor complaint: it misses out a bit on the left leg lifts... worth editing in, as it s otherwise excellent.

By Michelle R | Thursday, January 8, 2015
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A good basic pilates class.

By yogagypsy | Monday, July 28, 2014
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Alison gives clear, no nonsense instruction with enough detail to dial it in tight. But, alternately with not so much talking you either find yourself tuning out or wishing for less chatter - striking a perfect medium. Her calm, yet energetic poise is appropriate for the energy of the instruction. The two students she guides are helpful in that one could be considered more experienced using advanced positions while the other demonstrates alternates. The class flows along nicely, with just enough warm-up then compelling the class to work deeper with smooth transitions and plenty of activity covered in about 30 minutes. I enjoyed Alison s mindful suggestions with attention to the core and handy little analogies such as "mouse house" in the lumbar region for one of the sets. The use of two cameras for filming doesn t miss a beat with some overhead shots providing clarity during subtle pelvic shifting. While the setting is well lit, I found the sound a little lacking at times, so that accounts for the .5 off of the 5 star rating. All in all, a very enjoyable Beginner Level Pilates class!

By QueenDee | Saturday, April 26, 2014
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great class!

By Lia Salciccia | Sunday, November 14, 2010
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This is a great beginning class. I’m a relative beginner to pilates and I have lower back pain and sacroiliac joint pain. This recording made me feel like the knots in my spine were untangling, and I felt straighter, taller, and leaner all day.