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Mel Thompson teaching yoga and Pilates in Cambridgeshire Mel Thompson, Pilates and yoga instructor in Cambridgeshire

Pilates & Yoga · Cambridgeshire

Move well.
Feel strong.
Find calm.

Expert-led Pilates, yoga and reformer in South Cambridgeshire — all levels welcome, from complete beginner to intermediate.

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25+ years Pilates
500h yoga qualified
Ante & postnatal specialist
All levels welcome
Reformer Pilates available
10+ Years Yoga

About Mel

Passionate about movement & transformation

I'm Mel — Melanie Thompson. I've been practising Pilates for over 25 years and yoga for over 10. I love how they positively transform you, physically and mentally. I run classes at my village hall in Highfields Caldecote and teach at gyms and studios across Cambridge. I'm also Level 3 reformer-qualified — taking private and introduction sessions.

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What's on offer

Sessions for every body

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Group Pilates
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Group Pilates

Mat Pilates at Highfields Caldecote village hall and Cambridge studios. Build core strength, improve posture, and move with more confidence. All levels welcome.

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Group Yoga
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Group Yoga

Yoga classes blending movement, breathwork, and mindfulness. A grounding practice to reduce stress, increase flexibility, and reconnect with yourself.

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1:1 Private
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1:1 & 1:2 Private

Fully tailored sessions designed around your goals, body, and schedule. Perfect for injury recovery, focused progression, or working at your own pace.

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Ante & Postnatal
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Ante & Postnatal

Specialist qualified classes for pregnancy and postnatal recovery. Safe, supportive, and adapted to your stage — available as group sessions or private tuition.

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Reformer Pilates
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Reformer Pilates

Level 3 reformer-qualified. Spring-resistance training that builds precise strength, coordination, and postural control. Intro sessions (35 min) and ongoing 1:1 sessions available.

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Group Classes
Pilates & Yoga · In-person
Drop-in£12
6-class pass£55 save £17
10-class pass£85 save £35

Passes valid 4 months · Usable across Pilates & Yoga · 24-hour cancellation policy

Private Sessions
1:1 & 1:2 · Mat or Reformer
1:1 private (60 min)£50
1:2 private (60 min)£70
Reformer intro (35 min)£30

Sessions at Mel's or your location · Mix of mat & reformer available · Contact Mel to arrange

Online Classes
Live Zoom · Any device
Drop-in£6
5-class Zoom pass£25 save £5

No Zoom account needed — click the link from any browser · 45–50 min sessions

"Pilates and yoga can positively transform you — physically and mentally. I've seen it happen again and again, and it still excites me every time." — Mel Thompson, Mel's Moves

Student reviews

Loved by the community

★★★★★

Mel's Pilates classes have genuinely changed how I move and feel every day. Her cues are so clear and she always notices if you're struggling without making you feel self-conscious.

Sarah K.
Group Pilates · 2 years
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I started with Mel post-surgery and she was incredibly knowledgeable about working around my restrictions. 18 months later I'm stronger than I was before the operation.

James R.
1:1 Private Sessions
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Mel's yoga classes are the highlight of my week. She has a beautiful calm presence that makes everything feel achievable, even when you're a complete beginner like me.

Claire M.
Group Yoga · 1 year

Common questions

What you might want to know

Pilates focuses on core strength and postural alignment — the breathing stays in the chest and the work is precise and targeted. Yoga works with flexibility, breathwork (Pranayama) and mindfulness, with roots going back thousands of years. The two complement each other beautifully, and many of Mel's Pilates clients end up trying yoga too.
Not at all — flexibility is something you develop through practice, not a prerequisite for it. Every pose has modifications so you work to your own level. If you can sit in a chair, you can practice yoga. Mel teaches all levels from complete beginner, and you'll always be offered options that suit your body.
Mel teaches mainly Hatha yoga, sometimes moving into a Vinyasa Flow. A class typically opens with a warm-up, works through asanas (poses) with breath awareness, includes some light meditation or mindfulness, and closes with a Savasana (relaxation) phase. You'll leave feeling both grounded and energised.
Yes — Mel runs live Zoom sessions (not recordings) so she can see and cue you throughout. No Zoom account needed; you simply click the link on any phone, tablet or laptop. Online classes are 45–50 minutes, drop-in at £6, or buy a 5-class Zoom pass for £25.
Reformer Pilates uses a spring-resistance machine to add challenge and variety to the mat practice — it's brilliant for building precise strength, improving coordination, and rehabilitating injuries. Mel is Level 3 reformer-qualified and offers a 35-minute introduction session (£30) as well as ongoing 1:1 sessions. Contact Mel to discuss whether it's right for you.

Find us

Local to Cambridge

Classes run from Highfields Caldecote village hall and at gyms and studios in and around Cambridge. Private sessions can also be arranged at your home.

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Main venue
Highfields Caldecote Village Hall, CB23 7NX
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Getting here
Free parking on site. 10 minutes from Cambridge city centre.
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Phone
07961 030836
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Email
meljthompson@aol.com
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Instagram
@melspilatesandyoga
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