Weekly Restorative Pilates with Nik: Evening Classes

Join us every Wednesday evening at The Monastery for a restorative Pilates session with Nik, designed to help you move with more ease, strength and confidence.

This gentle, low-impact pilates class focuses on mindful movement, breath work and core activation to support better posture, reduce tension and build functional strength that carries into everyday life.

Nik guides each session with clear, supportive cues, helping you move safely and with purpose through controlled mobility drills, strengthening exercises and simple corrective movements. It’s an ideal class for anyone looking to ease stiffness, improve body alignment or support recovery after periods of reduced mobility or chronic tension.

Classes are also available every Tuesday morning and every 1st Sunday of the month.

What does a typical session look like?

A typical session consists of focused breathwork, core activation, controlled mobility drills, postural strengthening and gentle corrective exercises.

Who is it for?

Pilates is generally suitable for most people, but may not be appropriate for those with acute injuries, uncontrolled pain or recent surgery. If you’re unsure, we recommend seeking clinical advice before attending.

Do I need any special clothing or equipment?

It’s best to wear comfortable, stretchy clothing that allows for a full range of motion, leggings, shorts and a fitted top are ideal. Barefoot or grip socks work best for stability.

Do I need any previous experience?

No, this class is for adults of all ages. Beginners are welcome, as are those with more experience.

Practical details

When: Every Wednesday, 6-7pm OR tap here for Tuesday morning classes OR tap here for the 1st Sunday of each month.
Cost: £10
Where: The Monastery, Manchester
️Booking: Tap here to reserve your space
Instructor: Nik – NT Sports Therapy

For class enquiries, please email [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you to a calm, focused hour of movement in the beautiful surroundings of our heritage space.

About your instructor, Nik

As a Pilates instructor with a strong background in sports therapy, Nik delivers precise and tailored sessions designed to improve alignment, core stability, mobility and overall movement quality. His approach combines controlled movement with functional anatomy, helping you reduce pain, ease stiffness, build strength and move with confidence – particularly those recovering from injuries, living with chronic tension or seeking a safer and more innovative way to train.

Testimonials

So glad we found this class. Nik was welcoming, friendly and his instructions were easy to follow. This is now going to be a weekly must. Already booked for next week – Kay Lamb

Today’s session was relaxing and interesting. Everyone in the room was very friendly and helpful. I felt safe and supported – Despina Ioannou

Thank you Nikolai. This is a great session with lovely people, suitable for a wide range of abilities, and just what I need to help rehabilitate my bad back – Mike Hawkings

Excellent class, Nicolai really works with the abilities of the class. I’m 78 years and feel fine. I feel stretched and energised – Fay Barratt

I work from home so it helped with my mental health going out. The class was lovely. Nikolai was very helpful explaining all exercises and different levels to challenge ourselves. Really enjoyed it! Thank you and see you next week – Victoria Cabanellas

First time at Gorton Monastery and first time doing pilates. Very welcoming and relaxing, but challenging enough. Will be back – Gerard Hughes

Directions to the Monastery here.