Classes for Mind, Body and Soul
Tai Chi and Pilates for Better Health and Stress Relief
Increase your foot strength to help improve your balance, posture and pelvic floor function
Classes for Everyone
NEW
Pilates (re)Starting
Tuesday 19th May 2026
18:00 - 19:00hrs
Benefits of Pilates
- Improves core strength and stability.
- Helps improve posture and body alignment.
- Increases spinal mobility and flexibility.
- Builds muscle tone without high impact loading.
- Improves balance and coordination.
- Supports rehabilitation after injury when adapted correctly.
- Strengthens pelvic floor and deep stabilising muscles.
- Improves breathing awareness and control.
- Helps reduce aches linked to poor posture or weakness.
- Encourages concentration and body awareness.
What you need to know before your first Pilates Class
Beginners
60 minutes
Standing, Kneeling and Lying on floor
Mat required
Barefoot essential throughout class
Comfortable clothes
(no jeans)
Please bring a drink
Promoting improved balance, posture and relaxation
Tai Chi Shibashi
Benefits of Shibashi
- Helps calm the nervous system and reduce stress responses.
- Improves balance and stability through controlled movement.
- Encourages slower, deeper breathing patterns.
- Reduces physical tension held in the body.
- Supports mobility through flowing joint movements.
- Improves posture and weight transfer awareness.
- Encourages mindfulness and mental focus.
- Can help improve confidence in movement, especially with ageing.
- Supports circulation through rhythmic full-body movement.
- Creates a sense of mental and physical reset after busy or stressful days.
What you need to know before your first Shibashi Class
Beginners
60 minutes
Standing or seated (chairs available at both venues)
No equipment required
Barefoot or socks
Comfortable clothes
(no jeans)
Please bring a drink
Shibashi is Meditation in Motion
Find a Class
Tai Chi Shibashi
Monday 14:00 - 15:00
Thursday 17:45 - 18:45
Pineholt Village Hall
Monday 18:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00
Huntley Village Hall
Pilates
Tuesday 18:00 - 19:00
Pineholt Village Hall
Venues
Huntley Village Hall - North Road, Huntley, Gloucester, GL19 3DU
Pineholt Village Hall - Bird Road, Hucclecote, Gloucester, GL3 3SN
Pricing
withNIKKi PAYGo
£10.00/class
Pilates
or
Shibashi
withNIKKI One
£34.00/month
One Class a week
Any Class
No Contract
Online Class Library
Online LIVE Classes
withNIKKi Plus
£48.00/month
Unlimited Classes
All Classes
No Contract
Online Class Library
Online LIVE Classes
Any Questions?
Email: nicola@theshibashisanctuary.com
Message: 07721262564
(I do not answer calls to numbers I don't know, please message me instead)
Very much enjoy Nikki’s class… it has a lovely flow and is a great start to the week.
Nikki’s instructions are gentle and clear - and the music accompanying the class is equally relaxing! Would highly recommend 🙌
Enjoyed the class on Tuesday at Huntley. I’m new to Tai Chi. Nikki demonstrates and explains the moves clearly. Loved the music this week too🩷
Having been only used to Yoga practice I had not experienced any formal Tai Chi Qigong and was a little unsure if it would give me the same benefit.
I need not have worried, from the very first session Nikki put me and the whole class at ease. Her style of teaching is excellent, she ensures everyone is able to go at their own pace and ability. I look forward to Monday evening for a little me time.
My husband has also joined the group as a way of gentle exercise to help with knee joint pain.
Thank you Nikki you’re a star.