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Start here, then see where Pilates takes you. Primer is where you'll build a strong understanding of the Pilates principles and classical exercises, with plenty of time to focus on technique, control and how your body moves.
Try this if: you're completely new to Reformer Pilates, returning after time away, or want to reconnect with the fundamentals.
BOOK PRIMERYour go-to Reformer class. Expect thoughtful modifications and progressions throughout, so you can tailor your practice to what your body needs that day while staying focused on intentional movement.
Try this if: you want a versatile, full-body Reformer session that adapts and grows with you.
BOOK PERFECTReady to turn up the intensity? Power puts more emphasis on strength and stamina, with dynamic flows, seamless transitions and more challenging exercises that test your stability and control along the way. This session is not suitable if you’re completely new to Reformer or pre- and post-natal.
Try this if: you love a stronger workout, enjoy faster flows or already have Reformer experience.
BOOK POWER
Pause is your weekly check-in with your body. A slower, breath-led session that gives stretch and stability a little more attention and plenty of space to move, lengthen and reset. Expect mindful movement, a focus on alignment and balance, and time to work through the knots and niggles of everyday life.
Try this if: your body is asking for a reset, you're feeling tight, or you want more mobility and stretch in your weekly practice.
BOOK PAUSE
Need a cardio fix? Bounce brings a serious dose of stamina to your practice, getting your heart rate up, challenging your coordination and combining the Reformer and Jumpboard for an up-tempo, full-body flow. Some Reformer experience is recommended. This session is not suitable if you’re completely new to Reformer or pre- and post-natal.
Try this if: you want more cardio and stamina in your Pilates week or just really fancy a fun workout.
BOOK BOUNCETower I brings a whole new dimension to your practice. The Tower is similar to the Reformer but fixed to an upright frame, and its springs give immediate feedback, highlighting weaknesses and imbalances and helping you understand your body differently.
Try this if: you love Reformer and want to discover what else Pilates has to offer. Open to all levels.
BOOK TOWER
Tower I, turned up a notch. Tower II brings more intensity to your Tower practice, with quicker transitions, greater resistance and more challenging sequences designed to put your strength, stamina, stability and control to work.
Try this if: you're comfortable on the Tower and fancy more intensity.
BOOK TOWERA PLUM signature session combining the Wunda Chair and Tower, two of Joseph Pilates' most ingenious pieces of equipment. The Chair challenges strength, balance, control and coordination, paired with the Tower's classic exercises and dynamic approach.
Try this if: you're ready to bring something completely different into your weekly practice.
BOOK TOWER × CHAIRTake the versatility of our Perfect sessions and introduce the Wunda Chair, one of Joseph Pilates' most ingenious pieces of equipment. Moving between Reformer and Chair gives your body completely different challenges, asking more of your balance, coordination, stability and strength.
Try this if: you love Perfect, you’re Chair-curious or you want to shake up your usual Reformer routine.
BOOK PERFECT × CHAIR
Small, mighty and seriously addictive, the Wunda Chair takes everything you love about Power somewhere new. Expect a dynamic full-body workout with strength and stamina turned up, while the Chair puts your stability, balance, coordination and control to the test.
Try this if: you're a Power regular, enjoy a stronger workout, and have Reformer experience.
BOOK POWER × CHAIRA PLUM signature session combining the Wunda Chair and Tower, two of Joseph Pilates' most ingenious pieces of equipment. The Chair challenges strength, balance, control and coordination, paired with the Tower's classic exercises and dynamic approach.
Try this if: you're ready to bring something completely different into your weekly practice.
BOOK TOWER × CHAIR
Our intelligently-designed postnatal classes focus on rebuilding abdominal, pelvic floor and glute strength, while improving posture and helping you feel stronger, more balanced and confident in your body.
Small classes of no more than 9 mums (and their bubs) create an intimate, judgement-free space to move, reconnect and meet other mums.
Reformer, Tower or Chair – what's the difference?
Reformer is the most familiar piece of Pilates equipment, a sliding carriage with adjustable spring tension that builds dynamic movement and core strength.
Tower uses a fixed vertical frame with springs and straps, working more on flexibility, spinal alignment and mobility, with targeted muscle isolation. If you've done mat or reformer work before, you'll recognise plenty on the Tower too.
Chair is the smallest apparatus in the room and the most deceptive. The Wunda Chair uses a compact spring-loaded pedal to build strength and control in a much smaller range of motion, which means nowhere to hide. It reaches stabilising muscles the Reformer doesn't touch, and it's a favourite with members looking to level up once the basics feel easy.
All three give you a full body workout. The more time you spend across them, the more your practice deepens, the stronger you become!
Developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 1930s and originally called "Contrology", Pilates is an exercise method designed to increase muscle strength and endurance, improve flexibility, posture and balance through mindful engagement of the Powerhouse, the centre of the body. It's rooted in six core principles: Precision, Flow, Control, Breathing, Concentration and Centre.
At PLUM, expect hands-on correction (unless you tell us otherwise) and clear instruction, so you can make strength gains throughout your entire body.
Reduced chronic back pain, leaner and stronger muscles, improved posture and flexibility, core strength and stability, better balance and coordination, increased self-confidence, improved mind-body awareness, and support for rehabilitation (we also offer privates outside of group classes).
PLUM is an equipment-based boutique Pilates studio, founded by Lola Akande, a classically-trained Pilates instructor, dedicated to helping our community feel their very best selves. We value mindful, controlled movement in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment.
A Pilates body is a body that does Pilates. Pilates offers a huge number of modifications and progressions for every body type, age and gender, a truly skilled instructor will never make you feel left out, insecure or incapable. We also have private sessions available if a 1:1 experience is your preference.
Reformer uses a sliding carriage with varying spring tensions, focused on dynamic movement and core strength. Tower uses a fixed vertical frame with springs and straps, emphasising flexibility, spinal alignment, mobility and targeted muscle isolation. Both give you a full body workout.
Let reception and your instructor know as soon as you can. Not every instructor is prenatally trained, so tell us if you'd prefer to be guided by one who is and we'll point you to the right sessions.
Up to 14 weeks, nothing changes, exercise as normal for you (do check with your GP if you're trying Reformer for the first time). Up to 27 weeks, it's best to avoid Power, Tower and Bounce, Primer and PLUM Mum sessions are still fine [class name pending confirmation, see Section 2]. From 28 weeks, we'd recommend PLUM Mum or Primer sessions, and private sessions are always available if you'd prefer a tailored approach.
Anything you can move freely in, leggings, shorts or other fitted athletic wear. Skip jeans or anything rigid. Grip socks are a must, and available to buy in studio if you don't have your own.
Just yourself, and maybe a small towel. Water's available at the studio.
What facilities do you have? Both studios have a W/C, changing rooms and the essentials, deodorant, face wipes, dry shampoo, plus lockers. Peckham doesn't have a shower, Islington does, and towels are complimentary at Islington.
Both studios have a W/C, changing rooms and the essentials, deodorant, face wipes, dry shampoo, plus lockers. Peckham doesn't have a shower, Islington does, and towels are complimentary at Islington.
We have a strict 12-hour cancellation policy. If you cancel more than 12 hours before your class starts, your credit is returned to you. If you cancel less than 12 hours before, you'll lose your credit and be charged a cancellation fee (depending on your package or membership type). With our small class sizes and regular waitlists, this policy makes sure everyone on the waitlist gets a fair shot at a spot.
Memberships require at least 1 month's notice to cancel, after your initial 2-month commitment period. Just email [email protected] and the team will take care of it.