Pilates for Healthy Bones at the Tree of Life Centre
Build strength, boost balance and protect your bones.
Looking after your bones becomes increasingly important as we get older, particularly around and after menopause. Pilates for Healthy Bones combines traditional Pilates matwork with resistance bands, weights and small props to build bone strength, muscle tone, posture and flexibility. As Patsy says, Pilates is for everybody, no matter your age, size or previous activity level, and her classes help you move more freely and feel strong, steady and restored.
Classes run every Friday from 4–5pm at Tree of Life Centre in Hove, led by Patsy Westcott. Beginners are very welcome. £12.50 per class, £69 for a 6-class pass or £110 for a 10-class pass.
What is Pilates for Healthy Bones?
Pilates for Healthy Bones is a specialist class designed to support strong bones and confident movement. Alongside traditional matwork using your own body weight, you’ll work with resistance bands, weights and small props, focusing on bone strength, muscle tone, posture and flexibility.
Patsy holds a Level 3 Certificate in Designing Pilates Programmes for Bone Health and an MSc in Nutritional Medicine, so every class is thoughtfully designed with bone health in mind.
Benefits of Pilates for Healthy Bones
- Builds strength in the muscles that support your skeleton
- Boosts balance and helps reduce the risk of falls
- Improves posture and flexibility
- Builds confidence in everyday movement
- Expert, bone-friendly guidance
Who is Pilates for Healthy Bones for?
This class is for anyone who wants to look after their bone health, including people with osteopenia or osteoporosis and those going through or after menopause. Beginners are very welcome. Please note that the class isn’t suitable during pregnancy or post-natal recovery, and if you have a recent fracture or specific medical advice, please talk to Patsy before joining.
What to expect in class
Expect a friendly, supportive class with clear, careful instruction. You’ll move through posture and breathing work, strengthening exercises with bands and weights, and balance practice, finishing with gentle stretches. Mats, bolsters, cushions and blankets are provided.
Pilates for Healthy Bones FAQs
Is Pilates safe if I have osteoporosis?
Bone-friendly Pilates that avoids high-risk movements is widely recommended as safe and helpful. Patsy is specially trained in designing Pilates programmes for bone health. Always follow your healthcare provider’s advice.
Do I need Pilates experience?
No, beginners are very welcome.
How do the class passes work?
Choose £12.50 per class, a 6-class pass for £69 or a 10-class pass for £110.
Can I join if I’m pregnant?
This class isn’t suitable during pregnancy or post-natal recovery. Our Post-natal Yoga (with Baby) class may be a lovely alternative after birth.
Where is the class held?
All in-person classes take place at Tree of Life Centre, 143–145 Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5QJ. We’re easy to reach from across Brighton & Hove by bus or train (Aldrington station), with street parking nearby.
