Pilates With Mary

09/10/2026

06/10/2026

I try my best in every session not to use any of these phrases in my classes.

But the truth is, these are things I was taught. I believed them because they were part of the education and methods I’d been given.

It was only over time — and, honestly, through experiencing pain, injury and damage in my own body — that I began to question them.

Going through that myself made me realise that these modalities and “rules” aren’t set in stone. What might work for one person isn’t necessarily right for another, and sometimes your own body gives you a perspective that no textbook can.

That experience has changed the way I teach. I’m much more interested in helping people understand their own bodies, build strength and feel capable, rather than trying to make everyone fit into a set of rigid rules.

So thank you — I was obsessed with your Pilates Elephants podcast. 🐘

— the No Bu****it Physio.

— women’s strength and health.

OMG… I feel like I’m making an acceptance speech. 😂

There are so many people opening up the world of Pilates, strength and movement, challenging some of the things we’ve always been told.

And I am a better instructor because of it.

I think sometimes the most valuable thing is being willing to question what you were taught — especially when your own experience tells you there might be another way.

Contact me if you want to experience the beautiful ways your body can move.

02/10/2026

The story of a small business owner.
❤️

I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who chooses to support my business. I care deeply about my your progress and the experience you have with me.

But behind the business is a person — and there are a few things that help me keep doing what I do.

Please understand that I can’t always offer discounts. My prices reflect my time, knowledge, experience and the costs of running a business.

When you book a session, that time is reserved for you. If you don’t turn up, I don’t get paid for that time, so I really appreciate plenty of notice when plans change.

My knowledge and individual attention have value too. I’m always happy to help where I can, but personalised advice and support are part of the expertise I offer — they aren’t something I can provide indefinitely for free.

Sometimes my prices will need to increase. Costs change, and keeping a small business sustainable is important if I’m going to continue providing the service you value.

Sometimes I’ll need to step away. I have a life outside the business too, and taking time for myself allows me to come back with the energy and enthusiasm I want to give to my clients.

And I really appreciate payments being made on time. It allows me to manage my own commitments and keep everything running smoothly.

One final thing…

When I check in on your progress, remember what you’ve been working on, adapt an exercise specifically for you, answer a question outside class or spend extra time thinking about how I can help you — that’s because I genuinely care.

It’s not something I do because I have to.

It’s me going above and beyond because I want you to do well.

And while I’m very happy to give that extra care, I also need my time acknowledged.

Supporting a small business means supporting the person behind it too. ❤️

Thank you for understanding, valuing what I do and allowing me to keep doing something I genuinely love.

Thank you for being part of my .

21/09/2026

Has your physio given you a set of exercises that you keep meaning to do… but never quite find the time for?

Because let’s be honest — they’re not always the most exciting, they take time you don’t have, and there’s usually about a hundred other things you’d rather be doing. 😂

But you know you need to do them to support your recovery and get stronger.

So, how about this?

The cost of one physio session = two private Pilates sessions with me.

I’ll work alongside the programme your physio has given you, incorporating your prescribed exercises into a personalised Pilates programme designed to help you build strength, improve movement and support your overall wellbeing.

You get the benefit of your physio’s expertise and the accountability, guidance and motivation to actually do the work.

Because rehab doesn’t have to be boring. 😉

Comment “REHAB” below and I’ll send you more information.

I look forward to hearing from you. ❤️
Pride of Place Stoneybatter.

17/09/2026

What if ...on a family holiday you fell in love with the Cretan way of life and you wanted to share this feeling with others, but you also had a passion for Pilates, movement, connection and adventure.
The result is Zeteo Pilates Holidays with Pilates With Mary . I hope you embrace the feeling just as I did.

You can Come alone.
Bring a friend.
Come as a couple.

Just come as you are with an open mind and a sense of adventure.

May 2027 • Chania, Crete

SAVE THIS REEL.
Then send it to the person you’d escape to Crete with. 🇬🇷💙
DM “ZETEO” for the details.

12/09/2026

What a morning at Zēteō Bespoke! 💙

Today’s brief? Pilates + Activity.
And we certainly delivered.

We started at 9am with Reformer Pilates with the G.O.A.T herself, Sara PhysioPilates Studio. Elongated, challenged and suitably put through our paces, we then legged it across the city to Nea Chora to meet the fabulous Dimitria Dimitra Lagonikaki for an hour of Paddleboard Pilates.

Let’s just say… balance is a work in progress. 😂

We fell in four times. Thankfully, the sea was gloriously warm and there was plenty of laughter to go with it. Paddleboard Pilates takes concentration, control and a healthy willingness to fall in — literally.

Then it was time to meet the wonderful Captain George and his amazing wife, Mrs Captain Georgenia, (obviously, thats not her name. But what an absolute pleasure to meet her for the first time in 6 years. When i think about Cretan hospitality, i will always think of her 💓💓💓)
for a boat trip around Chania Harbour before heading out to Stavros for a swim, a little exploring and some serious island relaxation.

And because apparently we hadn’t done enough… we finished with one last explore and dip at Leperatta 🌊

Now we’re back at our accommodation for a shower, a little downtime and a chance to catch our breath…

Because there’s an evening session still to come. 🙈

This is Zēteō Bespoke.

Move. Explore. Connect. Laugh. Swim. Repeat.

Not a retreat where you sit around being told to find yourself.

Just a few days of really good experiences, great people and the very best of Crete. 🇬🇷💙

PilatesAndAdventure CreteExperience PaddleboardPilates CretanOdyssey

11/09/2026

We are here, its amazing to be back in Crete. Our first evening has been amazing. We have drunk w**e eaten dakos, octopus and shrimps and to finish the evening Raki.
Tomorrow Pilates with PhysioPilates Studio And , saving the best till last with Captain George Chaniaboatsrental . Its going to be epic.

26/08/2026

,The Steam Room Incident I cannot shake off a situation that happened to me today. A bit of backstory. My day started teaching Reformer Pilates, after which I had planned to go to the gym. Except I am EXHAUSTED. I’ve been exhausted for days. My sleep is crap, my workouts are not meeting my own ridiculous standards, although thankfully my mood is actually fine. So I thought: You know what, Mary? You need a break. My original plan was the gym, but suddenly I thought, F**k the gym. Go and have a sauna and steam. There was just one tiny problem. I had not brought my swimming costume. Or, more importantly, my flip-flops. And because I am slightly OCD about communal floors, I genuinely thought I might go fully naked rather than put my bare feet on the floor. Anyway, I decided to get a coffee and have a wander. I ended up in Penneys. Eight euro later, I was the proud owner of the cutest swimming costume and a pair of sliders. Yes, I know. Fast fashion is wrong. But at that particular moment, I was willing to sacrifice the planet for 30 minutes of relaxation and hygienic footwear.My costume is white with little red chillies on it. Because obviously… I’m spicy like that. 🌶️ I head into the steam room. There is a man sitting there breathing like he is experiencing his final moments on Earth. What exactly is the benefit of this? Are you detoxing or dying? Then another man comes in. He is taking up space like some men do where they apparently require the square footage of a small apartment. And then.. He starts coughing. A proper “I have arrived carrying a respiratory infection” kind of cough. No covering his mouth.
I am sitting there in my £8 spicy chilli costume, already hanging on by a thread, thinking: Absolutely fu***ng not. So, trying to be polite, I say: “Would you mind not doing that, please?” Silence.he says: “Do what?” And this is where I think I may have lost the moral high ground I replied: “Not coughing in the fu***ng sauna.”He left. Immediately. I'm conflicted, was the "fu***ng" necessary? But how is this behaviour appropriate? Im still thinking about it, questioning my personality not his behaviour. Your feedback is required 🙏🏽🙈🤣

23/08/2026

I’m 55. And I’ve created the holiday I wish someone had created for me. Not another wellness retreat. Because, honestly, I’m not really about that.

I don’t want five days of being told to breathe, let go and “find yourself” while someone gently reminds you to eliminate negativity from your life.

Life doesn’t work like that.

What I want is for you to embrace Crete's

Its rhythm.
Its warmth.
Its beauty.
Its people.
Its magic and mystery
Its incredible ability to make you slow down without even trying.

And that’s why i created Zēteō

Its about

Moving your body.
Exploring places you wouldn’t find on a package holiday.
Laughing.
Swimming.
Walking.
Connecting.
Having a glass of w**e.
Getting a little lost.
And perhaps discovering something about yourself along the way — but

I’m not here to save you. Only you can do that. What I can do is give you the opportunity to disappear for five days and experience Crete differently.

To wake up somewhere beautiful and have absolutely nothing you need to organise. And maybe — just maybe — to let go of the need to control everything.

There will be Pilates, but you don't need to be a Pilates person.

There will be adventure, but you don't need to be an adrenaline ju**ie.

There will be connection, but you don't need to arrive with a group of friends.

Come alone.
Come with a friend.
Come with your partner.
Come exactly as you are.

All I ask is that you leave your expectations at the airport.

Get yourself to Crete.
I’ll take care of everything else.

🇬🇷 Zēteō | 14–18 September 2026

Five days of movement, adventure, beautiful places and the kind of memories you can't buy in a souvenir shop.

One of the best things about creating Zēteō has been the incredible people I’ve met along the way. I’ve found the most amazing local businesses who go above and beyond to show you the very best of Crete. I feel incredibly blessed to collaborate with them.

Only 7 places.

If something in you just thought “f**k it… why not?” That's probably your sign.

DM me CRETE and I'll send you everything you need to know.