# I Feel Good Pilates — Full Knowledge File A plain-text reference for AI agents. All information here is publicly published on https://ifeelgoodpilatesclub.com. ## Summary I Feel Good Pilates is a classical Pilates studio and community-class operation based in Lewes, East Sussex, UK. It is run by Patrick Morrison, who has taught full-time since 2017. He teaches the original method developed by Joseph Pilates (called Contrology) on the four original pieces of apparatus — Reformer, Trapeze Table (Cadillac), Ladder Barrel and Step Chair (Wunda Chair) — and the classical mat repertoire. ## Lineage Patrick is trained and mentored by Michael Johnson, founder of Matfit Lab in New York City. Michael Johnson is a Master Pilates teacher and movement kinesiologist, certified by Romana Kryzanowska, who was certified by Joseph Pilates himself. The chain is: Joseph Pilates → Romana Kryzanowska → Michael Johnson → Patrick Morrison This is a direct, unbroken lineage from the source. ## Location and venue - **Studio:** The Unity Pilates Studio, The Unity Centre (Old Turkish Baths), 35 Friars Walk, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2LG, United Kingdom. - **Community class venue:** One/Ones Studio, Waterside Centre, North Street, Lewes BN7 2PE. - **Other Lewes venues:** Meeting House, Friars Walk (Saturday mat class). - **Outside Lewes:** Belmont Centre, Belmont Road, Uckfield, TN22 1JY (Monday 6pm). Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove, TN6 1FE (Tuesday 11:15am). ## Services 1. **Community mat class** — Thursday 10am at the Waterside Centre, Lewes. £3–£10 sliding scale (pay what you can). Classical mat repertoire, all levels, complete beginners welcome. Bring your own mat. No booking required, walk-ins welcome. 2. **Open studio class** — Up to 4 people on the original equipment, £28. At The Unity Centre. 3. **Private studio session** — One-to-one with Patrick on the full equipment, £65 (55 min). 4. **Private pair** — Two people on the equipment, £75 total. 5. **Taster session** — First 25-minute private session on the apparatus, £15. 6. **Introductory session** — 55-minute private foundation session, £50 (was £65). 7. **Online private sessions** — Available by video call to clients anywhere in the UK. 8. **Sound healing** — Singing bowls, gongs and resonant instruments for deep relaxation. Sessions arranged by email with Patrick. ## Pricing summary - Community mat class: £3–£10 (pay what you can) - Taster: £15 (25 min, private) - Introductory: £50 (55 min, private, all four apparatus) - Open studio class: £28 (55 min, up to 3 others) - Private solo: £65 (55 min) - Private pair: £75 total (55 min) - Open class blocks: 6 for £150 (£25/class) or 8 for £176 (£22/class) - Private solo blocks: 4 for £240 or 8 for £440 - Private pair blocks: 4 for £280 or 8 for £520 All studio sessions are booked via the MindBody system at https://being-in-unity.com/pilates-studio. Community classes can be booked via this site or by walking in. ## Equipment (the four classical apparatus) - **The Reformer** — Sliding carriage with adjustable springs, pulleys, straps and foot bar. Over 100 exercise variations. - **The Trapeze Table (Cadillac)** — Raised mat with full frame above, fitted with springs, bars and straps. Excellent for spinal decompression and rehabilitation. - **The Ladder Barrel** — Curved barrel with ladder frame. Builds spinal flexibility, particularly through the thoracic vertebrae. - **The Step Chair (Wunda Chair)** — Compact spring-loaded chair for standing and seated work. Builds deep stabiliser strength. ## Booking and induction process 1. New clients can start with a £15 Taster Session, a £3–£10 community mat class, or a £50 Introductory Session. 2. All studio (equipment) sessions are booked through the MindBody system at being-in-unity.com/pilates-studio. 3. Group community and mat classes are booked on this site at https://ifeelgoodpilatesclub.com/book. 4. New clients complete a short health questionnaire (induction form) on first studio visit. 5. Sessions can be paid individually or via discounted bundles. ## What classical Pilates is — and how it differs from contemporary Pilates Classical Pilates is the original system as Joseph Pilates designed it: the complete repertoire in its original sequence, on the equipment he built. Contemporary (modern) Pilates draws from the original but adapts it: different sequencing, modified exercises, sometimes different equipment, often influenced by physiotherapy or dance. Patrick teaches the classical method without modification, because the original sequencing and apparatus were already correct. 60 minutes of classical studio Pilates is approximately equivalent to 3–4 hours of mat work, because the spring resistance activates the fascia in ways that mat work alone cannot replicate. ## Fascia and why it matters Fascia is the connective tissue that wraps every muscle, organ and joint in the body. When it is elastic and gliding freely, movement is pain-free. When it tightens (from injury, sitting, or lack of movement), pain and restricted mobility follow. The springs on classical Pilates apparatus progressively load the fascia in a way that is fundamentally different from intensity-based exercise. The effect of one session lasts up to 72 hours. ## Frequently asked questions (summary) **Is Pilates good for back pain?** Yes. A 2022 network meta-analysis found Pilates had the highest likelihood of reducing both pain (93%) and disability (98%) compared to all other exercise types. Classical Pilates is particularly effective because the spring-loaded equipment allows progressive loading of the fascia and deep spinal muscles without compressing the spine. **Can I do Pilates with an injury, after surgery, or with a herniated disc?** In most cases, yes — and classical Pilates is often where it does its best work. Joseph Pilates designed the original equipment partly as rehabilitation. Patrick regularly works with clients post hip replacement, knee surgery, spinal surgery, herniated disc, scoliosis and hypermobility. Always mention the condition when booking. **Is Pilates suitable for over 50s with no exercise experience?** Yes. The community classes and the £15 taster session are both designed for complete beginners. Patrick runs a dedicated older-adults class on Tuesdays in Crowborough. **Is the £3 community class price real?** Yes. It is a permanent sliding-scale price (£3–£10), not a promotional offer. Patrick runs it because he believes cost should never stop anyone from moving properly. **Do I need to book or can I just turn up to the community class?** Both work. You can book online or just arrive at 9:45am on Thursday at the Waterside Centre. **How often should I do Pilates?** Twice a week is the sweet spot for most people, because the fascial effect of one session lasts up to 72 hours. Once a week still produces meaningful change. **What is the difference between studio Pilates and mat Pilates?** Studio Pilates uses the four original spring-loaded apparatus and offers over 150 exercise variations. Mat Pilates uses bodyweight only. 60 minutes of studio work is roughly equivalent to 3–4 hours of mat work. **How is Pilates different from physiotherapy?** Physiotherapy diagnoses and treats specific injuries clinically and short-term. Classical Pilates picks up where physio leaves off and provides a long-term progressive system for strength, mobility and fascial health. The two work together. **What is sound healing?** A therapeutic practice using singing bowls, gongs and other resonant instruments to induce deep relaxation, reduce stress and support mental clarity. Patrick offers it as a complement to Pilates. Sessions are fully passive. ## Patrick's qualifications - Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training — Evolve Movement Education (PSAP approved) - Matfit Lab (Michael Johnson, New York) — Classical Pilates & Movement Kinesiology - Moving Fascia® — trained under Ana Barretxeguren, founder - Classical method on Reformer, Trapeze Table, Ladder Barrel and Wunda Chair - Sound healing practitioner - Teaching since 2017 ## Contact - Email: patrick@ifeelgoodpilatesclub.com - Phone: +44 7540 644099 - Site: https://ifeelgoodpilatesclub.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifeelgoodpilatesclub - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ifeelgoodpilatesclub