Pilates to feel stronger and more flexible, and put a smile on your face!

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Summer 2026 Pilates Workshops

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Backs, Balance and Bone Health

15 July

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Pilates and Craft - with the Slipped Stitch

15 August

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Emma Marfé

“I teach in person Pilates sessions in and around Sherborne in Dorset which are fun and challenging, yet supportive and inclusive.”

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What we offer

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    Private Sessions

    For those who want to focus on a particular goal and want flexible locations and times. Please call or email to discuss your requirements.

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    Reformer Pilates

    For reformer sessions (Pilates on large equipment), you can find me at the Kore Pilates Studio in Sherborne. Book here with me or another member of the team at Kore Pilates.

Group Mat Classes

Wednesdays

Cam Vale Community Hall, Longburton

10am | Mixed level class

Followed by coffee for those who wish to stay for a chat

Thursdays

Tinney's Lane Youth Centre, Sherborne

9.45 am |Mixed Level class

10.45am | Gentle Rehab class

Fridays

Sherborne Sports Centre, Sherborne 

10am | Sports centre members mixed level class


‍ ‍‍ ‍|Prices start from £12 per session |Sessions run roughly in line with term time |Contact Emma to book.

Looking to add a wellbeing element

to your event, retreat, workplace or community?

Contact me to discuss your requirements.

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    Energising / Restorative sessions for workplaces

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    Inclusive sessions for mental health, disabilities and neurodiversity support

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    Fun inclusive sessions for events (e.g. fundamentals, exercises for desk workers)

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    Workshops for sports clubs (e.g. equestrians, cyclists, runners)

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    Talks on the history of Pilates and the fascinating life of Joe Pilates

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Emma Marfé Qualifications: 

I am an APPI and STOTT PILATES™  Certified Instructor, and hold the Postgraduate Pilates Certificate: Integrating the Pilates Method for Long Term Medical Conditions. I also undertake regular training to expand my knowledge.

  • "I love Emma’s classes, she always gives options to suit all levels and allow us to challenge ourselves as we progress. Classes are professional but also fun."

  • "I always enjoy Emma's classes. Each one is different and presents some new challenges. I like the friendly atmosphere in our smallish class & feel that I am treated as an individual. Emma understands my limitations and over our time together I feel I have improved and made progress."

  • "I feel it helps to keep me more supple"

  • "Emma is a good communicator and is sensitive to the needs of the class at all times. She provides a varied programme of Pilates exercises offering a range of levels of difficulty, depending on the needs of the group."

  • "I am already attending classes with Emma and have found a huge improvement in my abilities since joining over a year ago. She is a great communicator and confidence builder and always makes the classes enjoyable so you keep wanting to go back!"

  • "I already attend Emma’s classes, and find them very helpful and enjoyable!"

  • "I cannot praise Emma enough, her classes are always stimulating and fun. She takes care to explain each move and offers alternatives for the different abilities present. I am definitely achieving my aim - that is to maintain and improve my general fitness to continue to enjoy skiing, sailing, riding and walking my dog up and down hills well into my eighties!"

  • "Very good classes - I enjoy them. Thank you"

  • "I love your classes, always varied and options on levels of ability."

  • "Emma’s classes are suitable for all ages and abilities. "

  • "I am thoroughly enjoying the classes and finding that pilates really helps me to "unravel". The classes are friendly and Emma's guidance is always just right, encouraging and paced perfectly. I should have taken it up ages ago!"

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