Get in touch with us and we’ll help you choose the Introduction option that best suits you and get you booked in.

Once you’ve completed your Introduction, we’ll talk you through the ongoing class and membership options available.

Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely.

We recommend sticky toe socks. Separating the toes allows the small muscles in your feet to work more naturally, which is particularly useful for balance. They’re not always the easiest things to put on, but they’re worth it!

For Mat classes, please bring your own mat; all other equipment is provided.

For Studio classes, all equipment is provided.

Yes. All new clients begin with an assessment.

It gives us time to understand how you move, discuss any injuries or concerns, and find out what you’d like to get from Pilates.

We’ll introduce the Pilates principles, explore some of the movements you’ll use in class, and identify any cues or adaptations that work particularly well for you. This means you arrive at your first class with some familiarity — and we already know how best to support and challenge you.

Already experienced in Pilates? The assessment is still valuable. It allows us to look at your movement in more detail and understand how best to progress your Pilates with us.

If you’re unsure, the Complete Introduction is a good place to start because it gives you the opportunity to experience both Mat and Studio Pilates.

Pilates was developed as a comprehensive system of movement, with Mat exercises and apparatus designed to work together. The Reformer isn’t simply a harder version of Pilates for very fit people. Its springs and moving carriage can provide support and assistance as well as resistance, which means it can be extremely useful when rehabilitating, learning a movement or developing greater strength and control.

The feedback you get from the Reformer and other Studio apparatus can also help you feel and understand a movement differently — something you can then take back to your Mat practice, where you have less external support.

Equally, Mat Pilates develops your ability to organise and control your own body without relying on the larger apparatus.

Neither is better or more advanced than the other. They challenge you in different ways and, together, give you a more complete Pilates practice.

If you already know you prefer Mat, Studio or one-to-one Pilates, choose the relevant Introduction. If you’re not sure, the Complete Introduction lets you experience both before deciding what you’d like to continue with.

Yes. Pilates can be adapted and progressed considerably, and it isn’t limited to gentle exercise or rehabilitation.

We work with clients across a wide range of abilities, including people who run, cycle, go to the gym, play sport or already have considerable Pilates experience.

For more experienced clients, exercises can become increasingly demanding in terms of strength, control, coordination and movement. We also offer advanced Mat and Studio classes for those ready for a greater challenge.

Pilates can support what you already do, rather than replace it.

Often, yes — and this is one of the reasons we assess everyone before they begin.

Rachel’s physiotherapy background means we can discuss your injury, surgery or health condition and consider how Pilates may need to be adapted. Depending on your circumstances, we may recommend a particular class, Studio or Mat Pilates, or some one-to-one work before joining a group.

If we don’t think a class is appropriate for you, we’ll tell you.

Your membership gives you a regular class and group each week, but there’s flexibility when you need it.

If you can’t attend your usual session, you can switch into another suitable class where space is available.

That way you get the consistency and community of a regular class without being completely tied to one time every week.