Your Pilates instructor
Accessible mat Pilates
We’ll introduce the instructor here, including their background and approach to working with hypermobile bodies, once confirmed.
Bodies Like Ours: Hypermobility
- Time
- · Session 6:30–7:45pm
- Format
- In person
- Venue
- London · To be confirmed
- Who it’s for
- Women and non-binary people
Register your interest
Do your body and brain seem to play by different rules?
Join Koala and Circe for an evening exploring hypermobility, neurodivergence and how they can intersect. We’ll bring together a therapist-led conversation, time to share experiences and accessible mat Pilates in a first-time-friendly space where you can learn, connect and move in a way that works for you.
What is hypermobility?
Hypermobility means your joints move beyond the usual range. For some people, it causes no problems. For others, it can bring pain, fatigue, joint instability or other challenges in everyday life.
Everyone’s experience is different. We’re bringing people together to explore how hypermobility affects daily life and its possible connections with neurodivergence.
Read more about hypermobility on the NHS websiteAbout the session
Arrive and settle in
We’ll start by getting comfortable, meeting the group and talking through what to expect.
You’ll have space to understand the format and explore options for taking part.
Understand the connection
A short therapist-led introduction with Circe explores hypermobility and its connection with neurodivergence.
We’ll learn, reflect and consider how these experiences can show up in everyday life.
Talk it through
We’ll use prompts for an interactive conversation, with time to ask questions and share experiences.
Contribute as much or as little as you’d like – listening is participation too.
Move on the mat
We’ll finish with accessible mat Pilates, with adaptations for hypermobile bodies.
Take breaks, change a movement or sit one out whenever you need to. There’s no pressure to push through or keep up with anyone else.
Who is this for?
This event is for women and non-binary people interested in the connection between hypermobility and neurodivergence.
You might have a hypermobility diagnosis, identify as neurodivergent, be exploring these experiences yourself or simply want to understand the connection better. You don’t need to have every answer or fit neatly into a category to be part of the conversation.
No previous Pilates experience is needed.
Before we meet
Eva
Circe’s lead therapist
Eva is Circe’s lead therapist. Her introduction and connection to the learning part of this session will be added here.
Ola
Koala’s community manager
Ola is Koala’s community manager and is helping bring this event together. Her introduction and personal connection to the session will be added here.
Claudia
Circe co-founder
Claudia is Circe’s co-founder and is helping bring this event together. Her introduction and personal connection to the session will be added here.
Valerie
Koala founder
I founded Koala after burning out of my tech career following my late ADHD diagnosis. I’ve had terrible back pain since I was eight, so learning about hypermobility has been another discovery on my neurodivergence journey. I want this session to help us better understand the connection between our brains and bodies.
A few useful things
A short therapist-led introduction and interactive conversation about hypermobility and neurodivergence, followed by accessible mat Pilates.
We’re confirming the venue in London. We’ll share the location and access details before booking opens.
We’ll share any equipment or clothing guidance before the event. The aim is to make participation as straightforward and comfortable as possible.
Not at all. The session is designed to accommodate different needs and levels of experience.
No. You’re welcome to join the conversation, ask questions or simply listen. There is no pressure to speak.
Email hello@koalaforwork.com with any questions or access requirements. We’ll do our best to help you understand what to expect before attending.