Alan Herdman Pilates
Alan Herdman opened the UK's first pilates studio and remains a leading pilates instructor working with all levels in his London studios, Alan Herdman Pilates.
Originally, clients that have visited Herdan’s studio were actors, dancers and singers. But as the word spread to the likes of physiotherapists and doctors, Pilates soon became referred to those struggling with chronic injuries. Over the years, Herdan has helped those with Parkinson’s, MS, those partially paralysed from a stroke and those recovering from surgery.
Alan Herdan Pilates offers a range of classes at two different locations. 4-2-1 classes are individually taught sessions with up to four people, in which each client is given a personalised set of exercises and guided through by the instructor. In contrast, 1-2-1 sessions are individually taught classes where the instructor works with one client only. Reformer classes can have a maximum of up to six people, and Pre and Post Natal 4-2-1 sessions are also available.
Alan Herdan has written several books including The Pilates Directory (2004), The Gai Busy Person’s Guide to Pilates (2003) Pilates for Men (2007) and The Complete Pilates Tutor (2014)
“Excellent session this morning with my Pilates hero Alan Herdman. From slipped disc to this in 18 months (and back on the squash court). Who would have thought?” – client
