What classes are suitable for Beginners?

Yoga

Slow Flow on Sundays at 10.15am

Yin Yoga is a very slow restorative practice so it’s suitable for levels and happens once a month on Fridays at 7.30pm.

Depending on how active you are, you might be fine to attend some of the open level Vinyasa classes as the teacher will offer variations throughout depending on whether you want to challenge yourself or takes things slower

Mat Pilates

We have a Beginners Pilates class on Tuesdays 7pm and Sundays at 9am.

We also have Gentle Pilates on Tuesdays at 11am - this class is aimed at anyone dealing with an injury, over 60 or anyone that just wants to take things slower

Reformer Pilates

Our Level 1 Reformer Pilates Flow classes are for beginners. If you’re completely new to Reformer Pilates we ask that you attend at least five of these classes before moving onto any other classes.

In addition to these classes we have a FREE 30 minute Beginners Reformer Pilates taster session every Friday at 2pm and Sunday at 1pm.

We also have monthly 4 week Beginner Reformer Pilates courses that can be booked via the website or the app.

Can I cancel a class last minute?

We operate a strict 12 hour cancellation policy for our studio classes. This means that if you cancel up to 12 hours prior to the class start time, your class credit will go back on your account with us and you can use it for another class in the future.

If you cancel within less than 12 hours of the class start time, you will incur a late cancellation penalty. If you are unable to attend a class in the studio, please cancel no matter how late, as you may also incur a no-show penalty. To find out more about what our penalties charges are, please read ourCancellation & No-Show Policy here.

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before class. If you’re running late, you may not be admitted to the class, this is for yours and your peers' safety and enjoyment. If you’re more than five minutes late, we may offer your space to someone who has dropped into the studio, so please call the studio if you are running late.

Workshops and Courses are non refundable and non-transferable.

Do you have any concession rate classes?

We have some classes which are priced at a concession rate. These are Gentle Pilates and Postnatal Yoga with baby. These are £10 per session or £8 if you buy a block of 10 classes.

What do I need to bring for a class?

No, we have all the equipment you’ll need. You can of course bring your own mat if you prefer though.

What facilities do you have at Pause?

We have changing rooms, lockers, baby changing facilities and secure bicycle stands outside.

The studio is wheelchair accessible including our wc. There is a step up to the front door but we have a ramp.

We do not have shower facilities at our studio.

Do you do any free classes?

We have two weekly free 30 minute Reformer Pilates Taster sessions at 11 am every Friday and 1pm every Sunday.

We also have a brilliant Intro offer available for new customers:

Studio Intro Offer - 3 classes for £35. Book reformer pilates, mat pilates, yoga & barre classes.

Each pack will expire 2 weeks after the first class you book.

What classes can I book with your intro offer?

You can book all of our weekly group classes with our intro offer within a two week period. The only classes that are not included are our “Reformer & Tower” classes and our “Off-Peak Reformer Pilates Flow” classes.

• How long do I have to commit for? Each contract has a 4 month minimum commitment

• Can I upgrade my membership during my contract period? Yes, absolutely! If you would like to downgrade or cancel your membership we require one month's notice before the end of your current contract.

• How do I cancel my contract? We require a minimum one month's notice for any cancellation requests. Just send us an email, and your contract will be cancelled at the end of its contract period.

• Can I put a hold on my monthly recurring membership? Yes! We can put a hold on your monthly membership for up to two weeks. You can request a hold on your membership a maximum of two times in a year’s period (begins from first month’s start date).

• What happens after the 4 months has finished? Your contract will just auto-renew unless you have asked us to cancel it or change it.

• Can I use my reward points to buy the membership? Yes you can! Get in touch with one of the team and we will apply that for you!

• What happens if I don't use my credits each month? The credits just reset and do not rollover each month, so make sure you use them!

• Can I share my credits with a friend? Credits can only be used by the person who has purchased the membership

• Are there any special perks if I buy the membership? Yes! You get 10% off workshops and courses at Pause.

What are your Off-peak classes?

Our off peak classes are:

• Postnatal Yoga with Baby Mondays & Wednesdays 10.30 - 11.30 am

• Postnatal Mat Pilates with Baby Thursdays 11.15 - 12.15 pm

• Gentle Pilates Tuesdays 11 am - 12 pm

Everything else would be considered peak classes.

This is our cheapest reformer option, and a great option for those seeking flexibility with their schedules (and wallets!).

Off-peak reformer classes are charged with a £10 drop-in fee, and is excluded from class packs/memberships/intro offers.

Do you have parking on site?

A lot of the streets are permit holders only during the hours of 8.30am - 6.30pm Monday - Friday.

However, there is free parking for up to an hour on Crawley Road and two hours on Claude Road which are both nearby. There is also on-street paid parking via Pay by Phone nearby.

Can I attend an open level class if I am pregnant?

The general advice on exercising during pregnancy is not to take up anything new. We have specific Prenatal classes that you can join if you are new to yoga and reformer pilates. Please book into these if you have never done yoga or reformer pilates before.

Yoga - If you had a regular yoga practice before you were pregnant, it’s most likely fine to continue joining those classes with modifications. Most of our teachers are pre and postnatal trained, so please make the teacher aware at the beginning of class so they can provide suitable modifications.

Barre & Pilates - If you do a lot of exercise and these classes are something you did before you were pregnant then, it may be fine to continue with some modifications depending on the stage of pregnancy you’re at.

As these classes are more core focused, they require a lot more modifying than yoga, so the class may not be suitable. Please contact the studio before attending a barre or pilates class

Reformer Pilates - If you did Reformer Pilates before you were pregnant then, it may be fine to continue with some modifications depending on the stage of pregnancy you’re at. In reformer classes we focus a lot on the core and lie on our back a lot so modifying would be essential.

Level 3 Reformer Flow and Power Reformer classes are NOT suitable at any stage during pregnancy. If you're pregnant and less than 20 weeks, you may be able to attend a Level 1 or Level 2 Reformer class, but it is essential that you contact the studio before booking any non prenatal reformer pilates classes before attending.

It is preferable for anyone who is pregnant to attend our Prenatal Reformer Pilates classes which happen twice weekly.

What are Reward Points and how do I use them?

Reward points are accumulated through your interactions with Pause. Purchases, class bookings and attendance, referrals all earn you points towards redeemable discounts.

How they’re earned:

• Each class or event attended = 50 points

• Each £1 spent = 10 points

• Write a review for the studio = 100 points

• Refer a friend to the studio = 150 points

• Refer a friend who makes a purchase = 500 points

Discounts include:

• 10% off any purchase with 5000 points

• 20% off any purchase with 8000 points

Why do I have to wear socks in reformer classes?

For hygiene reasons, socks are compulsory in Reformer Pilates. If you have gripper socks then these are ideal, but if you don’t own a pair, we sell them at the studio for £5 or we have gripper pads which you can place under your feet if needed.

Do you do any discounts?

We do, yes!

We offer a 10% discount for students and NHS workers, provided you can produce a student card or NHS employee card upon purchase.

I have booked on the waitlist for a class. What does that mean?

When you book yourself onto the waitlist for a class, you are essentially in a queue for an available spot on the attendance list.

If a spot becomes available for you, you are automatically bumped up onto the attendance list. Our waitlist is automated up until an hour before the class start time.

Make sure to remove yourself from the waitlist if you can no longer make a class, as standard T&Cs apply if you get bumped into the class.

If you don’t get added to the class, the credit you used to join the waitlist will go back onto your account so you can use it for a future class.

Do you have women only classes?

Yes! We have Women’s Only REFORMER classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Click here for more info.

Our text message (SMS) alerts are STRICTLY for notifying you that you have been bumped up from a Waitlist spot or if there has been a last minute change of schedule to your registered class. It is the fastest way for us to share with you this news!

So make sure you have your number attached to your profile and you are signed up to receive these alerts.

We will NEVER use SMS to communicate any marketing material.