1. Enhanced core strength: A strong core helps stabilise your spine, improve posture and minimise back strain.
2. Bone Health: Resistance training improves bone density, reducing the risk of osteoporosis.
3. Muscle building: Helps increase lean muscle mass, which boosts your metabolism.
4. Injury prevention: Low-impact exercises minimise stress on joints reducing the risk of injuries.
5. Improved flexibility: Enhances range of motion and joint mobility.
6. Full body workout: Engages multiple muscle groups simultaneously.
7. Stress relief: Lowers cortisol, promotes mindfulness and body awareness.
8. Balance and coordination: Improves overall stability and motor skills.
9. Pelvic floor health: Specific exercises target pelvic floor muscles.
10. Enjoyable and sociable: Fun workouts in a friendly environment to make you feel your best!
Why YOU should be doing Reformer Pilates?
The Reformer is an AMAZING piece of equipment that can provide a low impact full body workout. It was originally developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th Century to aid the rehabilitation of bedridden soldiers after World War 1. Nowadays, it consists of a sliding carriage, springs, ropes and pulleys that allow you to stretch, lengthen and tone your muscles. The adjustable resistance ensures you can tailor the workout to your ability and fitness level.
What is Reformer Pilates?
Meet Your Instructors
Ellie first discovered Pilates in 2018 whilst working in the frantic corporate world as a city lawyer. Having fallen in love with the balance and clarity Reformer Pilates provided – allowing her to realign both her body and mind, Ellie wanted to create a haven for others to experience the same. Creating a space where like-minded individuals could form a Pilates-driven community was a dream come true. The studio is designed to be a peaceful retreat—bright, welcoming, and fully equipped with the best reformers.
Her classes are always fun and she knows how to motivate you to really focus on your technique. Making personal connections with clients is paramount to Ellie and she loves to see clients get fitter, stronger and healthier as a result of her classes. Ellie has additional qualifications in Pre and Postnatal Pilates and Pilates for Peri-Post Menopause.
Ellie
With over a decade of experience teaching Pilates and a BA (Hons) in Dance Performance, Hayley brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every session. She understands the critical role Pilates plays in maintaining a strong, injury-free body and is passionate about guiding clients to master the Reformer. Hayley is Stott trained and also certified in Athletic Conditioning, Pre & Postnatal Pilates, Pilates for Osteoporosis and Neurological conditions.
In her warm and nurturing classes, Hayley emphasises form and control, ensuring each movement is executed with precision. Hayley’s goal is to promote functional movement that empowers both the body and mind, helping clients feel more liberated and stronger with every class.
Outside of work, Hayley loves spending time with her two boys, making memories on fun adventures and enjoying the little moments together.
Hayley
Lauren began her Pilates journey as a supplement to her dance training. She fell in love with it and completed her Polestar training in 2016. After graduating with her BFA in Dance Performance, she taught in physical therapy clinics and Pilates studios in the US, Australia and UK. Lauren also has an MA in Dance Anthropology and MSc in Creative Art Psychotherapy and Counselling, which further informs her approach to Pilates.
Lauren sees Pilates as an excellent way to maintain health, mobility, and strength along with rehabilitating and preventing injuries. The synchronicity of the body, mind and spirit is a benefit of the Pilates practice and an aspect that Lauren brings to every class.
Lauren
Freya began teaching fitness in 2022, bringing experience in spin and strength training. After discovering Pilates' transformative benefits, she qualified in 2024 and loves that Pilates has the ability to increase strength, muscle tone, posture and kinaesthetic awareness, as well as enhancing the mind-body connection. Her sessions are strong, sweaty, and designed to push you beyond your limits.
Freya believes movement is medicine and that you're stronger than you think. You'll leave her class taller, stronger, and proud of what you can achieve!
Outside of work, she loves walking her pugs, Luna and Oslo, into town for coffee and cake.