1-2-1 Pilates in Leeds
Your body has its own history. Maybe it’s an injury that hasn’t settled, a health condition you’re learning to live with, a pregnancy or birth, an operation coming up or one you’re recovering from. Maybe you just can’t put your finger on why moving feels harder than it used to.
A 1-2-1 is where we get to know your body properly. It’s just you and your teacher, with the time and space to work out what you need and build from there.
What is a 1-2-1 Pilates session?
A 1-2-1 is a private session with one of our teachers in our fully equipped studio in Chapel Allerton. Your teacher chooses the movements, the apparatus and the way they teach around you, whether that means the Reformer, the Springwall, the Cadillac or the mat.
Nothing is taken off a standard plan. Your session is shaped by what your body is doing today and what you’d like it to be able to do in the months and years ahead.
Is a 1-2-1 right for you?
We usually suggest starting with a 1-2-1 if you are:
Living with an injury or ongoing pain
Managing a health condition
Pregnant or postnatal
Preparing for surgery or recovering from it
Coming back to movement after a long break or illness
Finding that something in your movement doesn’t feel quite right
It’s also a lovely choice if you simply want more detail and attention, or you’d like to feel confident before joining a class.
The benefits of a
1-2-1
Movement chosen for you
Your teacher adapts every movement for your body and your goals, so you’re never given something that isn’t right for where you are today. As you get stronger and more confident, your programme moves forward with you.
Your teacher's full attention
For the whole session your teacher is watching how you move, what feels easy, what feels tricky and what changes from week to week. Those small details are often what makes the biggest difference.
A safe space to ask questions
Nothing is too small to ask about. If something feels uncomfortable, confusing or worrying, you can say so, and we’ll work through it together.
Understanding your own body
Over time, the conversation between you and your teacher helps you learn how your body works and how to move well in everyday life. That might be climbing the stairs, lifting a child, gardening, getting back to running or simply getting up off the floor with more ease.
Support alongside your healthcare
Pilates can be a valuable part of your recovery or of managing a condition. It works alongside the advice of your GP, physiotherapist or consultant and never replaces it. If you’re under medical care, let us know so we can support you properly.
Confidence for what comes next
Many clients start with a few 1-2-1s and then move into our small group classes, with a maximum of eight people. Others keep a regular 1-2-1 as part of their practice. Either way, you’ll arrive knowing your body, the equipment and what works for you.
Choosing your teacher
Every teacher at Chapel Allerton Pilates is trained to a high professional standard and keeps learning throughout their career. We offer 1-2-1s at four levels, so you can choose the experience and investment that suits you.
01 Studio Founder
A second-generation Pilates teacher with more than 30 years of teaching experience and a Polestar Pilates educator.
02 Senior Teachers
Highly experienced teachers with years of teaching in the studio and specialist knowledge across a wide range of bodies and needs.
03 Emerging Teachers
Fully qualified teachers who are building their experience within the studio, supported by our senior team.
04 Apprentice Teachers
Teachers completing their training through our Polestar Pilates host centre, bringing care, enthusiasm and fresh knowledge to every session.
Not sure who to book with? Get in touch and we’ll help you find the right teacher.
Sharing a session: 2-2-1
You can also book a 2-2-1 with a friend, partner or family member. You’ll still have plenty of individual attention, with the support of moving alongside someone you know.
Your first step
You don’t need to arrive knowing what to do or feeling ready. Just bring your body as it is today and tell your teacher what you’d love to be able to do more easily. We’ll take it from there.
Sessions last 55 minutes and can be booked through the MindBody app or our website.
