Pilates Classes
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Beginner Pilates
Beginners pilates introduces the foundation principles of pilates. The class focuses on core strength, flexibility and controlled movements, providing a gentle yet effective introduction to pilates. The exercises are designed to be accessible, emphasising proper form and alignment while gradually building strength and body awareness. A gateway to the signature and pilates strength classes.
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Signature Pilates
Signature pilates involves a series of controlled, flowing movements that target the core muscles, emphasising breath control, precision and proper alignment. We aim to improve overall strength, flexibility and posture, promoting a mind-body connection through mindful movement. We adapt each exercise to individual needs and fitness levels and use different small equipment each week to enhance our practice.
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Pregnancy Pilates
Pregnancy Pilates is for expectant mothers, focusing on core stability, pelvic floor strength, and gentle movements to support physical well-being during pregnancy. Suitable for 12 weeks +.
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Post-Natal Pilates
Postnatal Pilates is perfect for new mothers, aiming to rebuild core strength, improve posture, and address musculoskeletal changes post-childbirth through gentle movements and modifications. The idea of this class is to make it as convenient as possible for you to exercise, so bring your baby with you! We have play mats and toys and the babies can socialise while we do too! Suitable for 6+ weeks postpartum up to crawling. Please make sure you have had your 6 week postpartum sign off by a health professional before attending the class.
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Gentle Pilates
Gentle Pilates is perfect for the older adult, those recovering from injury and for those with osteoporosis. Pilates is often used as a form of rehabilitation and injury prevention, as well as a way to improve overall fitness and wellness. In gentle pilates we use all of the core pilates fundamentals and modify them to create a low impact routine whilst still getting all of the benefits of pilates and a full body workout. We will use the chair and standing work, plus small equipment to adapt each exercise to our level and needs.
Reformer Classes
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Beginner Reformer
Beginners reformer is tailored to those new to the reformer apparatus, offering a foundation in fundamental exercises. Participants learn proper form, alignment and how to use the equipment for controlled low impact movements. The class focuses on building core strength, flexibility and overall body awareness allowing participants to familiarise themselves with the unique benefits of pilates on the reformer.
Grip socks are essential for attending class.
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Signature Reformer
Signature reformer uses the reformer machine to enhance strength, flexibility and overall body conditioning. The class typically offers a mix of controlled movements, emphasising core activation and modifications to cater to different fitness levels.
Grip socks are an essential for attending class.
Yoga Classes
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Yoga Flow
Yoga flow, often referred to as Vinyasa, is a dynamic and fluid style of yoga practice that synchronises movement with breath. In flow yoga we smoothly transition from one pose to another, creating continuous movement. This style emphasises the connection between breath and movement, promoting mindfulness and inner focus. Flow yoga sequences vary in intensity and pace, making it accessible to all levels. It not only builds strength and flexibility but also cultivates a sense of harmony between the body, mind, and breath.
Although suitable for all levels, if you are completely new to yoga practice we recommend trying a hatha, soothe or yin class first.
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Yoga Soothe
In this class we explore different breathing techniques (pranayama) and movement (asana) with the breath. There is a blend of standing, seated and lying poses as well as some balancing postures. The overall intention of the practice is to calm, slow down and connect the mind, body and breath.
It's a lunchtime treat in a safe and welcoming environment.
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Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga is a foundational and traditional style of yoga practice that focuses on physical postures (asanas) and breath control (pranayama) to align, strengthen, and purify the body and mind. It emphasises balance between opposing forces, such as strength and flexibility, and aims to create harmony.. Hatha yoga classes typically involve a series of static poses held for varying durations, combined with conscious breathing techniques. This style of yoga provides a solid framework for beginners to develop a deeper understanding of yoga postures and their effects, while also offering the more experienced yoga an opportunity to refine their practice and explore subtler aspects of yoga.
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Yin Yoga
Yin yoga is an amazing release practice that explores deeply into our body with passive, longer-held poses. It targets the deepest tissues of the body, our connective tissues, ligaments, joints, bones, the deep fascia networks of the body and the meridians. Energetically, Yin yoga improves the energy flow, enhancing the flow of prana in the organs as well as offering healing and calming for the mind.
Barre Classes
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Barre
Barre is a dynamic workout that combines elements of pilates, ballet and strength training. We use a ballet barre for support whilst performing small isometric movements targeting specific muscle groups.
The class incorporates light weights, resistance bands and body weight exercises to sculpt the arms, legs, glutes and core.
This class is upbeat and energetic, perfect for individuals looking for a challenging yet graceful full body workout.
Grip socks are essential for attending class.
Class FAQ’s
Booking your first class
To get started, we recommend purchasing either a mat work single class pass or a reformer single class pass. Explore the full timetable see all the different classes available at Studio EMBA.
You also don’t need an induction or any special equipment, simply bring yourself and something comfortable to wear. Classes can be bought individually, in bulk or as a membership, giving you complete flexibility for how you want to use the studio.
If you’re looking to book a pilates class for the first time, we recommend either a beginners or signature class. Your instructor will provide adaptations to any moves that you may find easier or harder, making the classes perfect for all abilities.
All our yoga classes (except Yoga Sculpt) are suitable for beginners and your instructor will help you adapt to any movements you find more challenging.
If you’re looking to try Reformer for the first time, we recommend booking one of our many Beginners Reformer classes.
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Any clothing that is comfortable and allows freedom of movement; no fancy clothing required! Socks or no socks, your choice!
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Beginners are very welcome. Throughout the classes we give lots of encouragement and guidance so you know how to complete each exercise. Adaptations for exercises will be made to make the exercise both easier and harder. Pick your modification based on your level. And always speak up or give me a wave if you’re not sure.
If you’re returning from an injury or feel unsure about where to start, we recommend Gentle Pilates. In this class you will exercise whilst sitting on a chair or standing and work on strengthening and balance. This is a great class for all ages and abilities.
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Just bring yourself. Pilates and yoga mats are provided, including any equipment we use. We recommend grippy socks, but ordinary socks can be used also.
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A barre workout is generally designed to be a full-body muscular endurance workout – think low resistance, high reps.
Barre's ballet inspiration is often reflected in the class programming with traditional ballet exercises such as plies, arabesques and a lot of unilateral work (working on one side of the body at a time).
Barre provides an efficient high-intensity yet low-impact full-body workout, meaning that it works you hard but without putting any unnecessary strain on your body.
Barre heightens your sense of control, balance and your coordination with a focus on working your core, arms, glutes, thighs and abdominals, all with a low impact exercise.
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Pilates, celebrated for its gentle, low impact approach, fosters balanced strength by refining muscle coordination. This refined strength, particularly emphasising the core, not only enhances everyday movement but also proves invaluable for various physical activities, including sports and recovery. By improving core stability, Pilates enhances overall movement efficiency, aiding in daily tasks and leisure activities, while also benefiting athletic performance and reducing the risk of injuries. Moreover, its focus on controlled movements and breathwork promotes better recovery, ensuring a quicker return to activities and minimising downtime.
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We can cater for up to 14 people in a pilates or yoga class and up to 4 in a reformer class.
Barre classes can include up to 8 people at a time.
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We do have a large bathroom area which can be used as a private changing room, but unfortunately we don’t have any showering facilities at the studio