Congratulations Pilates Studio New Forest

24th July 2023

Congratulations to Louisa Daniels and her team at The Pilates Studio New Forest for not only winning The Muddy Stilettos Award 2023 in the category of 'The Best Yoga / Pilates Studio in the Hampshire & IOW area' but also being shortlisted and entered in to the National Finals.

The regional Muddy Award (voted by their readers in June) is a huge achievement in itself. The judges then choose the ‘best of the best’ in each category. The experienced judging panel of Muddy Stilettos Editors across 28 counties discussed, debated and arm wrestled over the five best businesses in each category to be in the National Finals.

Louisa first started Pilates over 20 years ago when she was in recovery from back surgery and has never looked back.

"There's something about Pilates that makes me feel both physically and mentally strong, like it really is working me from the inside out.

If I've got a sore back - I do Pilates; If I feel stressed out - I do Pilates; If I want an entire body workout - I do Pilates; If I feel I need to stretch out - I do Pilates! I think you get the picture; Pilates seems to be the answer to most of my problems!"

Louisa has been running her own studio for 9 years now and will often say to her clients that she has to pinch herself sometimes as she cannot believe that she has got the best job in the world.

As well as Louisa's own classes that she teaches she also has several teachers that work for her, all having the same passion for what they do and their clients. Over the years they have helped hundreds of clients with various ailments, some mental, some physical.

"I started my Pilates journey with Lou 6 years ago in class and fell in love with it. During lockdown I was struggling with my mental health and missing all the walking I was used to which is when Lou came to my rescue and my zoom Pilates journey began. I have been doing it 2 times a week ever since. I wouldn't be able to do Pilates in an evening juggling children etc so it has been a god send for me and I would be lost without it. So many classes available with lovely teachers who make you feel included in the class. I can't recommend enough." LAUREN

"I have been doing Pilates with Lou for a few years now and haven’t looked back! It has dramatically helped me with my back issues and general flexibility as well as most importantly for me my mental health. Lou and the other teachers are simply beautiful, amazing people. I have even got my dad now hooked and attending two classes a week! I have now also been doing TRX with Casey for a few blocks now and am enjoying this so much! I would highly recommend anyone to give the classes a go!!" MELISSA

The Pilates Studio New Forest is based in a beautiful boutique studio in Dibden Purlieu offering the following classes: • Pilates Retreats • Wellness Days • Pilates • Gentle Pilates • TRX • Seated Exercise • Circuits • Rocket Yoga. Live Streaming membership is also available.