Business Details
10 Years
experience
Revive Pilates Classes in Oxfordshire
Founded in 2016, Revive Pilates was established to provide safe, mindful exercise through the Pilates method. Our approach combines small class sizes with personalized instruction, catering to individuals from diverse backgrounds including athletes, those in rehabilitation, and newcomers seeking holistic fitness. The founder, Sarah Lazzerini, brings extensive experience from her background in professional dance and Stott Pilates instruction, ensuring a high standard of teaching. We prioritize safety, technique, and adaptability, offering modifications to suit varying fitness levels. Our classes incorporate resistance circles, toning balls, and foam rollers to enhance strength, stability, and flexibility.With locations across Oxfordshire, we deliver both in-person and online sessions to accommodate diverse schedules. Our commitment to thoughtful teaching has been recognized through positive client testimonials highlighting mental and physical well-being benefits. We maintain a supportive environment where clients receive individual feedback in sessions limited to 12 participants. Our expertise is rooted in Sarah's qualifications from Stott Pilates and her MSc in Teaching and Learning from Oxford University. We aim to make Pilates accessible and transformative, fostering long-term client engagement through encouraging, structured practice.
Services
Group Matwork Classes
One-to-One Pilates
Online Pilates Sessions
Rehabilitation Pilates
Small Equipment Training
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer small classes limited to 12 participants for personalized attention
- Our instructor holds Stott Pilates certification and advanced teaching qualifications
- We provide adaptive exercises for varying fitness levels and rehabilitation needs
- We combine Pilates with specialized equipment for enhanced effectiveness
- We deliver both in-person and flexible online class options
Associations and certifications
- Stott Pilates
What people say
Calm but fast-paced classes
Uses vivid imagery for positioning
Fixed hour for well-being
Encouraging and technically precise
Motivating exercise adaptations
Services
Group Matwork Classes
Our small-group matwork classes introduce Pilates fundamentals with personalized modifications. Sessions focus on core strength, posture, and controlled movements using resistance circles and foam rollers. Each 50-minute class accommodates up to 12 participants across Oxfordshire locations, ensuring individual attention while building community support through consistent weekly scheduling.
One-to-One Pilates
Tailored one-to-one instruction addresses individual rehabilitation needs and fitness goals. Sarah's expertise combines Stott Pilates methodology with personalized exercise adaptations, utilizing specialized equipment for targeted muscle development. These sessions prioritize injury recovery, posture correction, and customized progression plans delivered through dedicated 50-minute appointments at our Oxfordshire studios.
Online Pilates Sessions
Live and recorded online classes provide flexible access to Pilates instruction. Participants receive real-time feedback during live sessions while recorded options allow self-paced practice. This service maintains technical accuracy and safety guidance through virtual platforms, enabling consistent practice for clients with variable schedules or remote locations across Oxfordshire.
Rehabilitation Pilates
Specialized rehabilitation programs integrate Pilates principles for post-injury recovery. Founder Sarah Lazzerini's personal experience with hip rehabilitation through Stott Pilates informs our approach to creating low-impact, progressive exercise plans. Sessions focus on restoring mobility, rebuilding strength safely, and preventing future injuries through controlled movement patterns.
Small Equipment Training
Our equipment-based sessions incorporate resistance bands, toning balls, and stability cushions to enhance traditional Pilates movements. These tools provide variable resistance levels while maintaining proper alignment, allowing progressive intensity adjustments within group classes. The equipment aids muscle engagement and postural awareness across mixed-ability sessions in our Oxfordshire studios.
People
Sarah Lazzerini
Founder & Instructor
Qualified Stott Pilates instructor with dance teaching background and MSc in Teaching and Learning from Oxford University. Specializes in adaptive Pilates instruction for rehabilitation and mixed-ability groups since 2016.
Questions
What Pilates class formats do you offer?
We provide group matwork classes (maximum 12 people), one-to-one sessions, and online classes available live or recorded.
Are classes suitable for all fitness levels?
Yes - our mixed-ability sessions include exercise modifications, while Wolvercote offers separate essential and intermediate level classes.
Where are your Oxfordshire studios located?
We operate from St John the Baptist Hall (Kidlington), Yarnton Village Hall, and St Peter's Church (Wolvercote).
What equipment do you use?
We incorporate resistance circles, toning balls, foam rollers, and stability cushions to enhance traditional Pilates movements.
Is online participation available?
Yes - live and recorded online classes maintain technical guidance for flexible scheduling while preserving session quality.
