• Lives on t’other side of the Solway in South West Scotland and runs her own Pilates and Nordic Walking getaway.
• Began working with Anne-Lise Kryger (Circle Dance) at HF Holidays over 5 years ago
• Susie has  taught at all levels and all ages.

Pilates is defined clearly by the NHS website thus: “Pilates aims to strengthen the body in an even way, with particular emphasis on core strength to improve general fitness and wellbeing.”

“Pilates is the buzzword in fitness today – yet it has been delivering results for nearly 100 years. Founded by Joseph Pilates in the 1920’s devotees have included leading figures from the world of dance, film and professional sport. Body Control Pilates is a safe, effective form of body conditioning and works by strengthening the core postural muscles of the body, re-balancing the body and bringing it back to correct alignment. It also strengthens the deep stabilising muscles of the trunk, making it ideal for the prevention and treatment of back problems – one of the reasons why Pilates enjoys unique support from the medical profession.

“Many professional sports men and women include advanced BCP in their daily workout in order to enhance their core stability and helping to reduce potential injury – at that highest level, it is not for the faint-hearted!” S.G.

The combination of two different enjoyable and beneficial physical practices works well here at Higham in the form of a little retreat-type escape. Pilates is a logical partner to CIRCLE DANCE, so the concept of a two tutor residential course covering two complementary disciplines makes sense to our curriculum offering. The PILATES AND CIRCLE DANCE course that Susie co-tutors at Higham with Anne-Lise Kryger is an alternative to YOGA AND CIRCLE DANCE (with Gill Hunter).

Having a knowledgeable and suitably-experienced teacher who understands the techniques is absolutely essential for this type of activity. As always, disciplines such as this should be managed in a controlled, safe and professional way to uphold the standards of the respective industry. Susie is a Body Control Pilates Certified Teacher.