Frequently asked questions

Please find below the answers to some of the commonly asked questions.
If you can't find your answer here do get in touch.
Is a Reformer Pilates practice right for you?
The short answer is yes! Reformer Pilates can help improve and maintain overall physical fitness – leading to greater strength, flexibility and balance, which in turn improve posture, movement and mental health. Reformer Pilates should form a key component to any person wanting to improve their overall fitness.

Benefits of a Reformer Pilates Practice:
  • Increased wellness and vitality. Pilates is not just a physical discipline. A Pilates practice promotes mindfulness and correct breathing patterns which will reduce stress, increase vitality and overall wellness.
  • Improved Strength and muscle tone. With so many exercises possible and the variable resistance of the springs. Practising Pilates will make you stronger, more durable, looking leaner and definitely fitter.
  • Low impact but highly effective. No pounding on you joints but yet challenging enough to build some serious fitness.
Conditions that can be helped by a Pilates practice:
  • Low back pain. In a lot of cases, the pain originates from weak abdominal and poor posture. Your Pilates practice addresses both and should provide you with some drug free relief.
  • Scoliosis. Strengthening your core with provide more stability to your spine, possibly regress the condition, but surely help keep the condition under control.
  • And many more such as Sciatica, Kyphosis, Lordosis, fixing muscle imbalances and improving posture.​
Which Class should I book into?
Pilates fundamental workshop: 
If you're new to Pilates or looking to solidify your foundation, we highly recommend our Pilates Fundamentals Workshop. This workshop is available as an on-demand course and is also offered in greater depth during our monthly in-studio sessions. You'll explore core principles like breath control, alignment, and flow, with a focus on essential techniques such as lateral breathing and maintaining a neutral spine. Key exercises, including bridges, C-curves, and Reformer arm series, are clearly demonstrated and adaptable for all levels. You'll also learn how to modify exercises using spring resistance, making Pilates both accessible and challenging. The in-studio version concludes with a 30-minute Reformer session, putting everything you've learned into practice.

Beginner: 
If you are new to Pilates, have not exercised in a long time or have medical considerations, this is the class for you. We will teach you how to use the reformer and perform the basic movements. These are our slowest classes but as with all our classes we keep them challenging. We recommend doing as many of these as required until you feel you are ready for more challenge.

All levels (Beginner + Intermediate):
These are usually scheduled in our slowest times and all levels are welcome. The instructor will accommodate all students by offering alternatives and modifications to exercises as required. This class is suitable for both beginners and intermediates. If you are new to the studio and do have medical considerations, we recommend attending the beginner classes.

Speciality classes (Core Sculpt, Stretch and Strength):
These classes are suitable to all levels but we recommend having attended a minimum of three classes before jumping into one. They focus on a specific area/goal and are a great way to add challenge and variety to your practice.
What should I wear
  • You should wear comfortable active wear. As alignment is key, form fitting is preferred as it provides instructor with a better visual assessment of your form.
  • You are also required to wear grip socks. These can be purchased on Ebay or Amazon. We have a selection to purchase in studio for £15 (cash)
Which Package Should I buy?
At Flowing Body Pilates we like to provide many options to reflect the different needs of the many individuals that make up our clientele. With the greater choice however, comes a greater difficulty in accessing which package is best. We will attempt to give you an easy way to make that decision based on how often you wish to attend the studio in a week. Please note most of our blocks are valid 6 months.
New to the studio?
Select a one time deal One off attendance here and there: Attending once or more a week:​
Private Pilates
Discover the joy of personalized Pilates experiences with our exclusive one-on-one, semi-private and Private Group Reformer Pilates classes. Whether you're a beginner embarking on your Pilates journey or navigating special circumstances like an injury, we've crafted these sessions to cater to your unique needs.
​Find out more!
Pregnancy Pilates
We do not currently offer prenatal classes. Should the demand increase we would be happy to add such a class to the schedule.
We require the following to take you on:
  • Physician's approval
  • You should be less than 6 months pregnant. We can train you much further than that but we cannot have you start the new fitness regimen after that date.
Should you qualify, the next step will be to attend a beginner class or take a private with one of our instructors.
Please make sure you let the instructor know you are pregnant! Updates on how far you are in your pregnancy will help select the best modifications for you.​
Gift cards
Pilates classes make for great gifts! Treat your loved ones :)
You can purchase packs as gifts or you can purchase a gift card from £25 up
Cancellation policy/late cancel reclaim
Flowing Body Pilates operates on a 24-hour cancellation policy. Classes cancelled within the 24-hour period prior to the scheduled class time will be categorized as a "late cancel" and will result in the loss of the class.
Reclaim Options:
To encourage responsible scheduling and accommodate our members' varying needs, we are pleased to introduce the following Reclaim options:
  1. For classes cancelled with over 12 hours remaining:
    1. Reclaim class available for £14.
  2. For classes cancelled with less than 12 hours but more than 2 hours remaining:
    • Reclaim class available for £18.
  3. For classes cancelled with less than 2 hours remaining: We appreciate the cancellation but we cannot offer a reclaim option
How it Works:
  • You have 48 hours to reclaim a late-cancelled class by sending us a text/email.
  • The reclaim fee is £14 for cancellations made with over 12 hours remaining and £18 for cancellations made with less than 12 hours but more than 2 hours remaining.
  • The reclaimed class will be valid for 2 weeks from the date of cancellation.
As always, please ensure you have a payment on file for a seamless process.
Wailist
  • Priority is given to our monthly membership holders and then on a first-come, first-served basis. Should you move off the waitlist, a confirmation email will be sent to notify you of your updated status.
  • Please be aware that students will be automatically enrolled in the class up to one hour before its scheduled commencement. If this poses any inconvenience, kindly remove yourself from the waitlist promptly to avoid any complications with timely attendance.
  • ​It's important to note: that spots may become available even within the last hour. The waitlist feature is disabled during this period. If you can attend the class on short notice, we encourage you to check the website and manually book a spot should one become available.
Refer a friend
Have you been enjoying our classes? Why not share the love!
We have an amazing referral program loaded with goodies. Refer a friend and:
  • You will receive a free class
  • They will be offered a £15 off their first purchase! 
Follow these steps:
  • Find your referral link by login to your account and selecting the refer and earn tab
  • Alternatively you will be presented with the link whenever to complete a booking
  • Once your friend spends £45, your account will be credited with the free class.
Get the app!
The most convenient way to book is through our app!
Get it for Android or for iPhone