Mat Pilates In Leyton

Pause Studio, located in the heart of Leyton, is a small, friendly studio offering a range of Pilates classes including Reformer, Tower and mat Pilates. We also provide Yoga and Barre classes.

We aim to offer a brief respite to the demands of everyday life. We maintain that Pilates and fitness are for everyone, and we mean it, our studio is a relaxed and inclusive environment. We offer smaller classes meaning our teachers can provide students with more attention, making Pause the perfect space for you, whether you've been practising pilates for years, or are a complete beginner.

What is Pilates?

Pilates is a physical fitness system that focuses on developing core strength, flexibility, and overall body awareness. It was created by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century and is based on six core principles: concentration, control, centering, precision, breath, and flow. The primary goal of Pilates is to create a balanced and harmonious body by working on the deep muscles of the abdomen, back, and pelvic floor. This region is often referred to as the "powerhouse" and serves as the foundation for all movements in Pilates.

In Pilates, the focus is on controlled and precise movements, emphasising quality over quantity. The exercises aim to elongate and strengthen muscles, improve flexibility, and promote overall body alignment and posture. It is considered a low-impact form of exercise, making it suitable for individuals of all ages and fitness levels.

What are the benefits of Pilates?

  • Improved core strength and stability

  • Increased flexibility and range of motion

  • Enhanced muscular strength and endurance

  • Better posture and body alignment

  • Reduced risk of injury

  • Stress relief and relaxation

  • Improved body awareness and coordination

Classes we offer

Beginners Pilates

This class is perfect for those looking to learn the foundational principles of Pilates, whether you're completely new to it or you've done a few classes before and want to come back to basics. This class is also great if you're returning from an injury and want to ease back into exercise gently.

General Level Pilates

This class is open to all levels, although if you're completely new to Pilates we would advise attending our beginners class first if possible.

Gentle Pilates

This class is brilliant for those who are over 60, are recovering from injury or are completely new to Pilates and want to start with a more gentle practice.