Your first class
Most people are nervous before their first class. You don’t need to be flexible, fit or know any of the words.
Which class first?
If you’re stiff
Gentle & Restore
Tuesday 9:30am or Saturday 11:30am. Mostly on the floor, with blocks and bolsters doing half the work.
If you want to move
Slow Flow
Five times a week, mornings, lunchtime and evening. Standing poses, held long enough to learn them.
If you want strength
Pilates Fundamentals
Wednesday 7:30pm or Saturday 10am. Ten people at most, and every exercise explained.
What happens on the day
Bring comfortable clothes and water. We have everything else.
- Arrive ten minutes early.Ring the bell beside the blue door and come up the stairs. Shoes off at the top.
- Say hello to the teacher.Tell them it’s your first class, and about any injuries, operations or pregnancy. It stays between you.
- Set up your mat.The teacher brings you the blocks and blanket you’ll need. Pick a spot near the back if you’d like to watch others.
- Do what you can.Rest whenever you like. Child’s pose is always an option, and nobody is looking at you.
- Lie down at the end.Most classes finish with five minutes of rest on your back. Then tea, if you have time.
Four Mondays, 7:30pm
The Beginners’ Course
Eight people, one teacher and four weeks to learn the basics before joining the timetable. £56 for all four.
- Week one: Breathing, and how to stand.
- Week two: Forward bends and twists, and using props.
- Week three: Balance, and the poses that scare people.
- Week four: A full class, start to finish.
Starts on the first Monday of each month. Email or call to book.
I’ve never done yoga. Which class should I start with?
Gentle & Restore, Slow Flow or Pilates Fundamentals. Or join the four-week Beginners' Course, which starts on the first Monday of each month.
What do I need to bring?
Comfortable clothes you can move in, and water. We have mats, blocks, straps, blankets and bolsters for everyone. You're welcome to bring your own mat.
How early should I arrive?
Ten minutes before your first class, so we can say hello and help you set up. The door closes five minutes after the start.
Can I come if I have an injury or I’m pregnant?
Usually, yes. Tell the teacher before class and they'll give you other options. If you're pregnant, we suggest Gentle & Restore after your first 12 weeks, once your midwife has said it's fine.
What if I can’t make a class I’ve booked?
Cancel at least 12 hours before, using the link in your booking email, so someone on the waitlist can have your mat.
What happens when a class is full?
Join the waitlist when you book. If a place comes up, we email everyone waiting and the first to book gets it.
Do you have concessions?
Yes. Drop-in classes are £10 for students and over-65s. Show your card at your first class.
Can I cancel a membership?
Yes, at any time before your next monthly payment. There's no minimum term and no joining fee.
Are there changing rooms?
Two changing rooms with lockers, and a toilet. There are no showers.