About Us & Pilates

Hi, I’m Sherryl and I am Curly Peachy Pilates!

My fitness journey started in 2016 when I decided to join the gym. I was a cardio girl who was too scared to venture into classes or the main gym. I became a gym addict for many years and found myself pushing my body to the limit and started to get a series of injuries. It felt like as one fixed, another occurred. In 2020 I hurt my back deadlifting and as part of my rehabilitation programme I turned to Pilates. I loved it and my back issues were resolved!

I continued to use Pilates from home to compliment my gym routine and found I had a passion for the calming flow and amazing benefits it had for my body. I fell in love with Reformer and saw that as a Pilates/gym hybrid.

I qualified as an instructor in 2023. I want to show people that getting stronger and living a long and healthy life is possible without the need to go overboard! It doesn’t matter what age or gender you are, Pilates will benefit you and your day to day life.

Hi, I’m Deana

Let’s get to know Deana…
“I have always had a keen interest in sport and exercise, I have ran 5 marathons and have a passion for long distance cycling.
I’m a qualified endurance running coach and aquanatal instructor. My daughter introduced me to the reformer studio and after the first session I was hooked which led me to train as an instructor, I’m now completely obsessed. Absolutely love the glute work!”

Pilates Origins and Development:

  • Founder Joseph Pilates, born in Mönchengladbach, Germany, in 1883, developed the Pilates method.

  • Inspiration came during World War I, while interned at the Knockaloe camp on the Isle of Man, Pilates refined his system of exercises. He believed that mental and physical health were interconnected.

  • Methodology developed by Pilates combined elements from various physical training regimens he had practiced in Germany.

  • Apparatus was introduced, including the Reformer (originally called the Universal Reformer), designed to enhance stretching, strengthening, body alignment, and core strength.

  • His legacy. Pilates is now practiced worldwide, emphasizing mind-body connection and overall well-being.

Pilates Principles

  1. Centering: Focus on your core (the “powerhouse”) during exercises. Strengthen your abdominal muscles, lower back, hips, and glutes.

  2. Concentration: Be fully present in each movement. Concentrate on alignment, breath, and muscle engagement.

  3. Control: Perform exercises with precision and control. Avoid momentum or jerky movements.

  4. Precision: Pay attention to details. Execute movements correctly, emphasizing quality over quantity.

  5. Breath: Coordinate breath with movement. Inhale to prepare, exhale during exertion.

  6. Flow: Create smooth transitions between exercises. Maintain a continuous flow of movement.

  7. Alignment: Maintain proper posture and alignment. Strengthen weak areas and balance muscle development.

Remember, Pilates is about holistic well-being, connecting mind and body.

“I cannot thank Sherryl enough . I have always suffered with painful, dodgy knees. After 6 months of Pilates, twice a week, there is a remarkable improvement.. Just came back from a week walking in the Lake District. I have had no knee problems at all. No pains or stiffness and my legs feel so much stronger.

Thank you”

— Sue