About Jules Hardman
Body Control Pilates Teacher in Alderley Edge
Jules Hardman has been teaching Pilates in Alderley Edge since 2010 - small, carefully graded classes built on three things she never compromises on: consistency, safety and genuine personal care.
Jules' Journey to Pilates
Jules discovered Pilates in 2001 during a demanding career as an art director for a fashion mail-order company. Long hours at a computer, frequent long-haul flights and constant hotel stays took their toll – and Pilates became her way to unwind, improve her posture and stay flexible. Because it could be practised anywhere, even a hotel room on location, it grew from a routine into a lifelong passion.
Wanting to share those benefits, she trained intensively – passing anatomy exams, practical assessments and supervised teaching – and qualified as a Pilates teacher in September 2010.
Qualified, and Always Learning
Jules is a fully qualified Pilates teacher with the Body Control Pilates Association – the largest professional Pilates organisation outside the USA, and a globally recognised benchmark for safe, effective, high-quality teaching. With over 15 years of teaching experience, she continually undertakes specialist courses so she can support clients with particular conditions, rehabilitation needs and performance goals.
That ongoing training is why classes here are so carefully graded and so personal: Jules teaches to the body in front of her, not to a one-size-fits-all routine.
Trained to a Recognised Standard
The Body Control Pilates Association is one of the world’s most recognised and respected Pilates organisations. It has trained teachers since 1996 and pioneered the development of group matwork Pilates in the UK and beyond. It is currently the only UK training provider offering a course that meets the requirements of both the flagship Society for the Pilates Method standard and the established Level 3 Pilates qualification – so training with a Body Control teacher means you’re in genuinely expert, accountable hands.
Who Jules Helps
Because every class is graded and personal, Pilates with Jules suits people at very different stages and with very different goals:
- New to exercise or returning after a break – gentle, foundational beginner classes
- Women through life’s changes – post-natal recovery, the menopause, and bone health and mobility in later life
- Managing a health condition – from osteoporosis and scoliosis to chronic pain and joint issues
- Active people & athletes – sport-specific conditioning for riders, runners, cyclists and skiers
Specialist Training & Accreditations
Continuous professional development is at the heart of Jules’ practice. With over 15 years of experience, Jules regularly undertakes specialist courses to safely support clients with specific medical conditions, sports performance goals, and rehabilitation needs.
Core Accreditations
- Body Control Pilates – Level 3 & APPI
- Matwork Level 3 & Matwork Evolution
- Intermediate Matwork & Ultimate Pilates Technique
- High Intensity Power (HIP) Pilates
- Reformer on the Mat using Pilates Bands
- Small Equipment (Gym Ball, Overball, Magic Circle & Foam Roller)
Clinical & Condition-Specific Pilates
- Pilates for Older Persons
- Pilates and Neurodiversity
- Pilates for Scoliosis
- Exercise Strategies for Clients with Chronic Pain
- Pilates for PoTs, ME, Fibromyalgia
- Musculoskeletal Problems and how Pilates can help
- The Fearless Spine & The Cervical Spine in Pilates
- The Shoulder Movement & Rehabilitation Workshop
- Hip Issues, Solutions, and Pre/Post-Op Hip Workshop
Women's Health & Rehabilitation
- Pilates for Pregnancy 1 & 2
- Pelvic Connections
- Pilates and the Menopause
- Pilates for Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
- Pilates for Osteoporosis and Bone Health
- Hypopressives & Mobilising the Fascia
Sports Performance
- Pilates for Horse Riders (Pilates Equestrian Course)
- Pilates for Runners & Cyclists
- Pilates for Skiing
Train with Jules
New clients begin with a personal consultation or a one-off taster session, so you start in exactly the right small-group class for your ability and goals.