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Expert teaching. Small class. Personal attention.
Pilates at Lotus: Pilates that meets you where you are.
In our fully equipped Pilates Studio, we offer classes and one-to-one sessions following the contemporary STOTT PILATES® Matwork and Reformer method as well as classes which follow the Classical Pilates repertoire of exercises.
Pilates is about learning to move well — with greater strength, control, mobility and confidence.
At Lotus, we believe the best Pilates practice is one that feels personal. That’s why our classes are small, our teaching is attentive and our approach is never one-size-fits-all.
Whether you’re completely new to Pilates, returning after a break or have been practising for years, we’ll help you find the right level and the right kind of challenge for your body.
Choose from Reformer, Tower and Matwork Pilates, with four levels of practice from L1 Foundations through to L4 Advanced.
Move well. Feel stronger. Find your balance.
The Lotus approach to Pilates
We’re an independent studio, and we like keeping things personal: 6 per class.
Our teachers don’t simply demonstrate an exercise and move on. They watch how you move, explain the purpose behind the exercise and offer adjustments or alternatives when you need them.
With smaller classes, you get the attention to detail that can make a real difference to your practice, helping you understand your body, develop good movement habits and progress with confidence.
Pilates isn’t about pushing yourself to do the hardest exercise in the room. It’s about finding the right challenge for you.
Over time, you will notice that you’re stronger, more mobile and more aware of how you move. You will find everyday movements feel easier, your balance and stability improve, and simply enjoy the feeling of being more connected to your body.
And because Pilates can evolve with you, there’s always somewhere to go next.
Pilates for sport and athletic conditioning will support your chosen activity, help you train like an athlete and stay injury free.
Class Levels
All our Pilates classes range from Level 1 (L1) Foundations/Beginners to Level 4 (L4) Advanced.
Level 1 classes
L1
A great place to start if you are new to Pilates: Check out our ‘Intro to Pilates 5-week course’. See the {workshop} page for dates throughout the year and L1 classes on the timetable.
Level 2 classes
L2
We recommend you have prior Pilates experience to attend this level. L2 Open Level classes in Reformer, Tower and Matwork.
Level 3 classes
L3
L3 Intermediate level classes and workshops. Progress to this level if you have been attending our L2 Open level classes regularly.
Level 4 classes
L4
L4 Advanced level classes and workshops. Suitable if you have good understanding of the Intermediate repertoire of exercises and would like to progress to an advanced level.
Pilates Reformer
Strength, support and movement, with the Reformer working with you.
The Reformer gives Pilates another dimension. It offers it own unique repertoire of Pilates exercises and with Its moving carriage and adjustable spring tension can support you through movement. The Reformer will help you explore exercises and positions that aren’t possible on the mat.
At Lotus, our small Reformer classes allow you to learn the equipment properly while receiving individual guidance from your teacher. You’ll work your whole body, developing strength, stability, mobility, balance and control, with exercises adapted to your experience and ability.
Reformer Pilates can be a great choice if you want to build strength without high-impact exercise, develop greater awareness of how you move or simply enjoy a focused, full-body workout.
You will notice:
- Greater core and whole-body strength
- Improved stability and control
- More freedom and mobility in your movement
- Better awareness of alignment
- Increased confidence in what your body can do
- A strong, satisfying full-body workout
Please select an appropriate class for your level: L1 Beginner, L2 Open or L3 Intermediate.
L1 Pilates Reformer
Beginner level
New to Reformer Pilates? Start here.
You’ll learn how the equipment works and develop the fundamental Pilates principles in a supportive environment. It’s a chance to build confidence, understand your body and establish strong foundations for your practice.
L2 Pilates Reformer
Open level
Ready to develop your practice?
Level 2 builds on the foundations with a varied, full-body workout. You’ll work with familiar exercises alongside new challenges, with options to adapt the movements according to your experience and how your body feels on the day.
L3 Intermediate Pilates Reformer
This class follows the Intermediate Classical Reformer Repertoire. You are expected to have a comprehensive understanding of Pilates to attend this class. By following the Classical repertoire we develop a challenging flow by incorporating transitions between exercises into the class. We may also introduce some of the advanced repertoire into this class.
For established practitioners ready to explore more. Expect more complex exercises, combinations and transitions, with greater demands on strength, coordination, control and concentration.
Pilates Tower classes
The Pilates Tower is an extremely versatile piece of apparatus, which is based on the Cadillac – another principle piece of PIlates apparatus. The Tower is suitable for beginners to more advanced practitioners. Like the reformer, the varying spring tension and resistance on the tower will help you deepen the connection to your powerhouse, build strength, flexibility, control and balance to the body. When using the Pilates equipment you’ll feel the progression and connection to your body very quickly.
The small class size (max 6) offers a more personalised session. You will alway be guaranteed excellent care, guidance and tuition in every session.
The Tower workout is a dynamic, powerful workout, which not only improves strength, posture and alignment, but helps improve flexibility and full range of movement throughout the whole body. Like the Reformer and Matwork, the Tower offers its own unique repertoire of exercises in the complete Pilates Method.
You will leave the class feeling strong, energised and much taller.
L1 Pilates Tower
Beginner level
This class will introduce you to the basic level exercises. The varying spring tensions and adjustments provides versatility to suit all levels and sizes. If you have never practiced Pilates before, we suggest you attend a L1 5-week Introduction to Pilates course or book a 1-1 session.
L2 Pilates Tower
Open level
To attend this class, we would expect that you have practiced either Matwork or Reformer Pilates regularly or as a progression from the 5-week beginner’s courses.
L3 Pilates Tower
Intermediate level
The L3 Pilates Tower class at the studio are a dynamic, challenging class. If you’ve been practicing our L2 Open Level Tower Pilates regularly and are looking to progress to the next level to improve on your full-body strength, stability and flexibility, this class is for you.
You can expect a challenging flow to the class. We expect a solid understanding of the Pilates Tower/Reformer, a moderate level of fitness, and familiarity with a range of Pilates Tower exercises.
Pilates Matwork classes
You don’t need a Reformer or a piece of equipment to experience the benefits of Pilates.
Matwork brings you back to the fundamentals: using your own bodyweight, breath and concentration to develop strength, mobility, stability and control.
At Lotus, our Matwork classes are taught with the same care and attention as our apparatus classes. Your teacher will help you understand the movements rather than simply copying them, so you can develop a practice that feels purposeful and sustainable.
Matwork is a wonderful choice if you’re new to Pilates, want to strengthen your foundations or simply enjoy the challenge and simplicity of working with your own body.
You will notice:
- A stronger and more connected centre
- Improved posture and body awareness
- Greater mobility and flexibility
- Better balance and coordination
- More control and confidence in everyday movement
- A feeling of being both worked and refreshed
L1 Back care/Foundations
Beginner level
A welcoming place to learn Pilates from the ground up, developing awareness, strength and confidence without feeling overwhelmed.
Our Back Care classes are smaller to allow for a little more individual attention. This class build the strong foundations for your pilates practice. You will build strength, stability and alignment throughout the whole body and most importantly, understand the basic principles of Pilates and how that feels in your body. Not everyone who attends this class has back pain. Some people enjoy the pace and level of this class to fully appreciate the Pilates Method. The foundations of pilates will help to alleviate back pain, correct posture, bring movement to the spine and help us understand the imbalances in our body.
Some of us may experience back pain due to stiffness, sitting for long periods of time or muscle weakness. If you are suffering from long term back pain, it’s advisable to see your GP, a Physiotherapist or other healthcare professional to understand a little more about what is causing your back pain before joining the class.
L2 Pilates Matwork
Open level
The Level 2 Pilates matwork classes are suitable if you have some previous Pilates experience and want a varied, adaptable full-body practice that continues to build strength and mobility. Our mat-based classes are small group classes of 10 people (maximum), so you can expect expert guidance. All our highly skilled teachers at the studio have trained in the STOTT PILATES method.
Our matwork classes are a fun, energetic class, guaranteed to build amazing core and full-body strength, improve your posture, and provide an energising full-body workout. If you haven’t practiced Pilates before a moderate level of fitness is required for this class.
Courses and Workshops
L1 Beginner’s Full Studio Pilates 5-week Course
This is our ‘gold standard’ course. The course will run for 5 consecutive weeks. The first 3 weeks of the course will teach you the basic repertoire of Pilates exercise on the Reformer. The following 2 weeks will cover a range of basic Tower and Matwork exercises. The course covers all the Pilates disciples we offer at the studio: Reformer, Tower and Matwork.
Throughout this course you will gain an insight into how the apparatus helps you feel the deep muscular connection to your ‘powerhouse’/’core’ and provides the thread of progression from the essential exercises and basic principles of Pilates, to more advanced exercises, and ultimately feeling the Pilates method of exercise in your body.
On completion of the course you will feel confident to attend any of the Pilates classes at the studio. You will feel a noticeable progression throughout the course. This really is the perfect start to developing a strong, regular Pilates practice and truly feel the benefits of this undisputed, powerful system of exercise.
One-to-one sessions
We offer one-to-one and partner sessions at the studio. If you are new to Pilates, or would like a more bespoke session tailored completely to your needs, you can book via the link below. Go to the ‘prices’ page for information on costs.
Book online for workshops
For information on prices
Book online for one-to-one sessions
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