Pilates, etc.

Rest is often misunderstood as time off, but it isn’t downtime — it’s part of the work.

Between sets and exercises, your body is doing important work: restoring energy, resetting the nervous system, and supporting coordination so your next effort is effective and intentional.

Different training uses rest differently: strength work often needs longer recovery, while endurance and movement-based training uses shorter, active rest. In Pilates, rest is brief and intentional — built around breath, alignment, and control.

Used well, rest doesn’t slow training down — it elevates it.

Movement 🌟 Balance 🌟 Growth .etc_au

We’re celebrating 4 years in the studio! 🤍

4 years of movement
4 years of consistency
4 years of showing up

Built slowly, class by class, person by person — and we’re really grateful for that.

To celebrate this week, we’re offering 20% off all class packs for 4 days only.

A way to mark the moment, and keep building what you’ve started.

Our unlimited members will also be automatically entered into a birthday draw 🤍

Prize includes:
• 2 Weeks Complimentary Unlimited
• 1:1 private Pilates session
• Winter jumper
• Grip socks
• Studio tote bag

Use the following promo codes at checkout (don’t forget to press apply):

REF26 – Reformer packages
MAT26 – Mat packages
SEMI26 – Semi-private packages
PRIVATE26 – Private packages

Offer ends midnight Thursday 4th June.

Thank you for being part of these special 4 years at Pilates, etc.🤍

*excludes intro packs *non-transferrable *no extensions

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Can group Reformer Pilates be individualised?
Yes! Group classes can be structured to allow individualisation in Pilates.

While the class follows a shared framework, each client is working within their own progression over time, developing strength, control, coordination, and movement capacity.

We use structured increases in challenge alongside individual adjustments such as regressions, progressions, cueing, and load to ensure each person is appropriately supported and challenged.

Clients also learn strategies within class to guide their own movement—such as recognising when to increase or reduce challenge, adjusting range to maintain control, and understanding what effective effort feels like.

The result is a group environment where the structure is shared, but the experience and progression are personal and purposeful.

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This morning we had the pleasure of hosting a beautiful family Pilates session, with three generations coming together in the studio to move, stretch, and share the same space. It was lovely to see everyone supporting each other, sharing a laugh, and enjoying some mindful movement side by side.

Sessions like these are a great reminder that Pilates isn’t just an individual practice — it can also be a shared experience that brings people together in a meaningful way.

If you’d like to organise a family, friends, or group Pilates session, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us to chat about creating a session tailored to your group — whether it’s a special occasion, a wellbeing activity, or simply a chance to move together and enjoy some time out.

🌟 OPEN WEEKEND WORKSHOPS 🌟
Saturday May 23rd & Sunday May 24th.

We’re so excited to welcome an incredible lineup of Pilates instructors, movement practitioners, and exercise physiologists for this year’s Open Weekend.

Across the two days, we’ll be showcasing a series of inspiring workshops designed to move, educate, and energise you 💫

🗓️ Saturday Line-Up
🕘 9:00–9:30am
Back Extension Workshop with Rachel Szabo
Wake up your spine and learn how to move with strength and support.

🕙 10:00–11:00am
Intention & Why It Matters with Elka Cruz (FOCUS Physio & Co)
Discover how clarity of intention transforms your movement practice.

🕛 12:00–12:45pm
Burlesque Basics with Ana Seethe
Fun, expressive, and confidence-boosting movement to end your Saturday on a high!

🗓️ Sunday Line-Up
🕘 9:00–9:30am
Tai Chi Workshop with Gerard de Valence
Slow it down, ground yourself, and flow into your day.

🕙 10:00–10:30am
Balance & Posture Workshop with Emma Roach
Enhance body awareness, improve stability, and feel more supported in your body.

✨ Whether you’re looking to move better, feel stronger, or just try something new, there’s something here for everyone.

Don’t forget about our FREE Reformer classes all weekend too! Come along, get involved, and move with us this weekend! 💪🧘‍♀️💃