The Safe Start Pilates Method
A Gentle Place To Begin Again
A free 4-week Pilates course for exhausted midlife women who need calm,
simple movement — not pressure or pushing..
Starts Tuesday
17th February
10am
If you’re feeling tired, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start with exercise anymore, you’re not alone.
Many midlife women feel forgotten by traditional fitness — expected to do more, try harder, and push through fatigue, even when their body is clearly asking for something different.
This free 4-week course is a softer alternative.
It’s designed for women who need:
a calm place to move
simple, supportive guidance
permission to go gently
and reassurance that they’re not broken
What this course is:
This is a free 4-week live Pilates course based on my Safe Start Pilates approach
Each session is:
30 minutes & beginner-friendly
Focused on calming the nervous system first
There are no planks, sit-ups, or push-ups, and no pressure to perform or keep up.
This is about meeting your body where it is — exactly as it is today.
Who this is for?
This course is for you if:
- you’re a midlife woman feeling exhausted or overwhelmed
- exercise has started to feel like “too much”
- your body feels sensitive, tired, or easily stressed
- you want gentle movement without judgement or perfection
You don’t need motivation.
You don’t need to change anything about yourself
What you may notice over the 4 weeks:
Everyone’s experience is different, but many women notice:
- feeling calmer in their body
- more ease with gentle movement
- a sense of safety and acceptance
- small moments of energy returning
There are no promised transformations — just space to begin again, slowly.
Who Am I?
Hi, I'm Mel Collie
I’ve been teaching Pilates since 2009
and now specialise in working
with exhausted midlife women
who need a gentler way to move
My teaching has evolved
through lived experience,
nervous system sensitivity,
and a deep belief that acceptance
and safety come before strength
This work is personal —
and it’s offered with care
Mel x
I’m offering this course for free to introduce my approach and to gather testimonials.
At the end of the 4 weeks, I’ll share an optional invitation to continue into a longer 12-week course for those who feel it’s the right next step.
There is absolutely no obligation
By the end of the 4 weeks you will have:
- Less fear around movement
- More confidence in your body and feel rested
- A small set of safe Pilates exercises you trust and actually like doing
- A gentler relationship with movement and yourself
If your body is asking for less pressure and more kindness, you’re warmly welcome here.
👉 Sign up for the free 4-week Safe Start Pilates course
Take it at your own pace.
Your body knows the way
Starts: Tuesday, February 17
When: Every Tuesday at 10:00am
Length: 30 minutes per session
Where: Live on Zoom
Cost: Free
You’re welcome to attend live, or simply come when you can
There’s nothing to keep up with
This course is educational and gentle in nature. Always move within your own comfort zone and consult a healthcare professional if needed.
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I’m offering this course for free to introduce my approach and to gather testimonials
At the end of the 4 weeks,
I’ll share an optional invitation to continue into a longer 12-week
course for those who feel it’s the right next step
There is absolutely no obligation
If your body is asking for less pressure and more kindness, you’re warmly welcome here.
👉 Sign up for the free 4-week Safe Start Pilates course
Take it at your own pace.
Your body knows the way
Starts: Tuesday, February 17
When: Every Tuesday at 10:00am
Length: 30 minutes per session
Where: Live on Zoom
Cost: Free
You’re welcome to attend live, or simply come when you can
There’s nothing to keep up with
This course is educational and gentle in nature. Always move within your own comfort zone and consult a healthcare professional if needed.
@melaniecollie