The Pilates Attic

Have had a number of Pilates teachers and Jo is tops. Feel great after the class and love the vibe among the group.

I came to see Andy P at the Pilates Attic after my physio recommended I try Pilates to help with my back. I am over 6 feet and I have had issues with my lower back for a number of years. I would be off my feet for several days when it flared up and, worryingly, those incidents were becoming increasingly regular. I therefore decided I needed to do something proactive!I have now been working with Andy every week for about 6 months and the results have been fantastic. I am stronger, my posture is improved and, most importantly, my back problems have receded hugely. I cannot recommend Andy highly enough as a teacher – he is methodical, patient, has a great sense of humour and above all, really knows what he is doing. I trust him completely to know how far to push me each week and to tailor our sessions to the fact that I am an aging, tall bloke who hasn’t stepped foot inside a gym for years!I have always known that there is no ‘cure’ for what I have, but the exercises and techniques Andy has shown me mean that I can now go through my day without worrying whether my back will be up to it.

I've been going to Pilates Attic for classes with Jo for about 3.5 yrs now. Apart from the benefits I've felt in my strength for hill walking/skiing and other outdoor activities I've more recently found it incredibly beneficial during pregnancy. It helped me to feel strong throughout, and although I was part of a group class Jo and Andy kindly gave me different and relevant exercises to do when I couldn't do what the class was doing. I had to have a Cesarean section at the last minute, and now 5 weeks after having my baby I firmly believe Pilates has been key to me getting back on my feet so quickly after the operation. I was driving again after 2.5 weeks and feel pretty much 'normal' again already. Jo's classes are fun, with a great group of people in the class. I highly recommend them.

Nice studio with a friendly owner/trainer, classes are always great and there are different types available. I just really wish there was more variety by having different trainers throughout the week like other Pilates places have

I have been going to Jo's classes at the Pilates Attic for nearly 2 years. I started going to try to prevent running-related injuries and niggles from developing, and haven't been disappointed. Since I started going to pilates with Jo, I have been injury free (and I run on average 5 times a week). The clases are small and friendly, so you get individual attention as appropriate. Jo always explains if there's a way to make an exercise harder if it feels too easy, or suggests alternative exercises if you find something uncomfortable. It's a very relaxing atmosphere too - I always feel better after my class.

This is such an excellent class and brilliant exercise. You get the burn and can make it as tough as you need. Jo is brilliant at pushing you and ensuring you’re doing the exercises correctly.

Great class, great teacher. Beautiful studio. Jo is a highly knowledgeable teacher and she makes Pilates fun.

I've been going to Pilates Attic for about a year now and it's brilliant, I sit at a desk all day and had really bad lower back pain, doing a class even just once a week helped very quickly and the pain went away - I haven't had any since! I've enjoyed Jo's classes so much I now go twice a week and also attend the workshops she runs at the weekends. Jo's a great teacher, she really gets to know her students and pushes you when she knows you can do more, but also provides different variations of an exercise to tailor it to people's abilities. It's a beautiful setting right in the centre of town and every class is welcoming and friendly. Can't recommend it enough!

Jo does a great job of putting your body through its paces and using the excellent reformer pilates machine to best advantage. I can see significant benefit rapidly acquired. Once I'm less of a novice I plan to go to the group classes..

I have recently been able to enjoy Jo's Pilates teaching again thanks to her Zoom classes. Before that, I used to go to her beautiful studio in Edinburgh, right in the centre. Jo is a great teacher and the pace she teaches at is just perfect. I would recommend Pilates and Jo to anyone.