The Pilates Room is a boutique Pilates Studio fully equipped with state of art finely crafted BASI Systems Pilates equipment. This beautiful space offers a calm and welcoming retreat, from our busy lives to help reconnect with both body and mind.
Book CoursesWhat is Pilates? Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on building strength, flexibility and endurance through controlled movements and breathing techniques. Some benefits of practicing Pilates regularly include
Reformer Pilates utilises controlled movements to lengthen and stretch muscles, leading to greater flexibility over time.
The reformer's spring resistance and diverse exercises specifically target the powerhouse muscles of the core, enhancing stability and strength.
Through focused exercises, reformer Pilates hones the mind-body connection, leading to improved balance and fine-tuned coordination.
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The mindful practice of reformer Pilates, with its emphasis on breath and precise movement, helps alleviate daily stress and muscle tension.
Regular sessions on the reformer correct muscle imbalances and promote a tall, aligned posture, essential for spine health.
The resistance provided by the reformer's springs aids in building lean muscle mass, resulting in a more toned and sculpted physique.
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Reformer Pilates exercises emphasize full and rhythmic breathing, optimizing oxygen intake and enhancing lung function.
By building a balanced body and strengthening the stabilizing muscles, reformer Pilates reduces the risk of injuries and ensures safe movement patterns.
Under the guidance of a trained instructor, the reformer can be an effective tool for physical rehabilitation, helping to restore movement and strength post-injury or surgery.
If you are looking for an amazing reformer/Pilates space, look no further you have found it.Nicola is exceptional, she explains everything and adjusts exercises to suit your needs.
Class is always varied so new challenges every time.I always leave feeling inches taller and energized, couldn’t recommend her highly enough.
Nicola is an amazing Pilates instructor. Every class I have had with her is so different. Every muscle is taking into account and worked. I always come out feeling taller, straighter and more confident in my body and ready to face the world. She lifts me up in so many ways, I love going to my Plates.
I have a chronic pain condition and osteoarthritis in a lot of my joints. A lot of exercise is out for me or has become too difficult. I began working with Nicola over a year ago and it has being remarkable. I have less pain in my back and neck and am building strength all over which helps with my daily activities. I am stronger now in my 40’ s then I have ever being. Nicola is an amazing teacher with a wealth of knowledge which she clearly communicates I am so lucky to have the chance to work with Nicola who has definitely improved my quality of life and given me back confidence in my body.
Here are some questions I'm asked a lot, you might find them helpful.
Everybody can do Pilates, its beauty lies in how adaptable it is to every client regardless of their fitness level or age. It is a matter of finding the right class and teacher to ensure you are being taught exercises appropriate to you. This makes it suitable for all levels, from complete beginners with limited mobility to elite athletes.
Thankfully yes, it can be very beneficial in reducing pain caused by muscular and skeletal issues. In fact most physios and doctors recommend it to build up deep core strength thus improving back support, mobility and flexibility issues.
You should book into a Reformer Foundations class if you are new to R Reformer Pilates or to Pilates. Here you will learn the fundamental moves that will form the basis of all of your Pilates practice. Even seasoned practitioners should revisit the basics from time to time. Remember Pilates is a progressive movement practice, you are constantly layering exercises and looking to go a little deeper in your movement experience.
at and reformer Pilates feel completely different on your body and each one has its one benefits. The biggest difference with the mat is you only have your body weight to use as resistance, whereas the reformer is a machine equipped with springs and pulleys which you push or pull against thus providing you with both resistance and support.
It is a very safe form of training as you are not vertically loaded in a lot of the positions so you can build up strength efficiently, whilst working on correct alignment and form.
Yes a lot of the class exercises can be modified to be preformed flexion free. In fact the dynamic loading of musculature can be very effective in helping build bone density. Just please advise of your teacher if you have osteoporosis or osteopenia so they can plan for you accordingly.
Pilates will tone and strengthen your muscles but as with any exercise program you need to be in a calorie deficit to lose weight.
Yes if you have previously being doing Pilates it is perfectly safe to continue as long as you have medical clearance from your Doctor and you have informed your teacher. If you are looking to start Pilates during pregnancy please find a post natal class suitable to your needs. Following on you are welcome to join a foundational 6 to 8 weeks post partum.
Yes absolutely, once you have had clearance from your Doctor or physio, but I do recommend starting with private sessions. The reason Pilates has gained much popularity for those post injury or surgery is the adaptability of the method. In 1-on-1 sessions exercises are selected and can be modified to build a safe movement program specifically for your individual needs and provide the opportunity to learn how to move well outside the studio too. Pilates is the perfect modality to start regaining strength, retrain correct muscle recruitment and progress safely back to full capability
