Refresh Health

Reformer Pilates is a class based on a machine called the Reformer. It's a series of exercises, stretches and mobilisation done using the machine. Its different to a gym sessions;

- There is no breaks, its an hour of breathing, flowing and moving.

- It requires you to concentrate while you coordinate your breathing with your movement.

- The focus isn't the amount of reps or sets you do but the quality of each and every movement.

- Its 1 hour to fully focus and connect with yourself.

The Refresh Experience Day

Come and Experience Refresh Health (new members & regulars). A Saturday afternoon were we showcase what we offer and why we offer it.

Raising consciousness and the vibration of our members to ensure a positive feeling when leaving the studio is key to who we are.

On Saturday 19th we have a busy schedule of demo classes, beauty treatments, lunch at Valpy Street restaurant, short talks and a meditation technique called sound bathing.

Places for activities are limited so book early to make the most of your experience.

£40 (Not including lunch)

Contact us for more info

New Class Alert 📢
New Friday Morning Boxing starts 21st Jan 1045
Thursday Morning Flex Pilates starts 27th Jan 0700
Barre with Gabby every Wednesday 1930

Let's talk intuition ✨

We have different senses such as smell, touch and taste but something we all also have is intuition (Gut feeling). Now this is a superpower because your intuition will tell you when something doesn't feel right, it can also tell you when someone is being dishonest. Unfortunately due to modern society and our fast pace lives we are rapidly losing touch with ourselves resulting in society being less intuitive. There are a number of things you can do to help with your intuition, here are just a few;

- Pilates or any exercise requiring you to focus
- Meditate or Pray
- Spend time in nature
- Pay attention to how your body feels

We would like to wish Refreshers and beyond a very Happy New Year. Our mission for the new year is to continue to provide a hub away from the stresses of the life. A place you can come to inhale Peace and exhale Relaxation. A place where we understand the importance of positive energy and the health benefits. A place where mental, physical and emotional health all interlink to create the best version of yourself.

#2022

Take care of your feet, they are responsible for carrying our bodies throughout our entire life. Having the occasional pedicure is not enough due to our footwear and lifestyle.

Feet are the first parts of our bodies to age and when our feet are unhealthy, it can impact our general well being.

Ways to look after your feet:

- Use toe spreaders
- Wear comfortable shoes
- Go barefoot
- Scrub dry skin
- Foot soak
- Foot Massage

Join us for more pop up Vinyasa Flow Yoga:

Thursday 18th 1830
Saturday 27th 1000

Just 1 more sleep until we head off on our Weekend Retreat, so much planned, promises to be wonderful weekend. 🤗😊

We still have some awesome classes available in studio.

Saturday: 915 Tempo Cycle (full)| 10am Tempo Abs (full) | 1045am Yoga

Sunday: 11am Yoga

Gabrielle discovered Pilates after undergoing corrective surgery for scoliosis in her late teens. It wasn’t until a decade later that she truly found Pilates and discovered first-hand the difference it can make to your physical and mental wellbeing.

Having always been a sporty and active person, this new found strength and mobility was a revelation and lead Gabrielle to undertake a comprehensive teacher training programme with the Physiotherapy and Pilates Rehabilitation Centre in Clevedon, North Somerset. The course was affiliated with Alan Herdman, a giant in the Pilates world and the man credited with bringing Pilates to the UK in the 1970s.

Her training was highly remedial, covering all aspects of mat work to advanced equipment work and included physical and postural conditions, such as back/ neck pain, Scoliosis, Osteoporosis, Arthritis, Pregnancy, as well as neurological conditions, such as Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.

Since qualifying, Gabrielle has worked and assisted in a variety of studios encompassing 1:1 and group equipment classes, mat classes and faster paced group reformer sessions. She has taught a diverse range of clients, from highly active individuals with a performance focus, to those looking for postural improvements, general strength and conditioning, body confidence, rehabilitation and specialist groups, such as pre/ post-natal.

Away from the studio Gabrielle loves to spend time being active outdoors. She enjoys long walks, running, surfing, climbing, cold water swimming and gardening, whatever the weather! And of course frequent Pilates practice. She also loves to cook, specifically fragrant curries full of spice, learned from her time living in Bali, Indonesia.

Gabrielle brings energy and enthusiasm to her teaching and is on a mission to help others improve their physical and mental health. She believes through purposeful practice, connecting body and mind, that everyone is able to improve their posture, mobility, strength, and wellbeing, no matter what level they are starting from.

Understand our individual greatness. We are more powerful then we realise, happiness and self love is within us all.

We are excited to announce Ruth will be teaching Vinyasa flow Yoga Saturday 6th 1045 and Sunday 7th 1100, head to our website to book yourself in.

Ruth is also a life coach and has passion for all-inclusive Yoga.

Weekend schedule:
Saturday 6th:
0915: Tempo Cycle
1000: Tempo Abs
1045: Yoga

Sunday 7th:
1100: Yoga

70% of waste is excreted from the lungs. Most of our lives we have not been taught the importance of proper breathing. Most of us breathe in a very shallow manner, which not only hinders waste excretion but also hinders our intake of oxygen. More conscious and connected breathing is one of the best ways to let go of more waste, gain a boost of energy and gain much more mental clarity.

Refresh Retreat 2021 is booked and we can't wait. The last 2 have been epic and this year is looking like it will be the best year ever with what we have in store..

First thing every morning Wim Hof guided breathing techniques, then of for Run/walk or both, Pilates, Yoga, weights, book club its going to be action packed.

To relax we very lucky to have an onsite spa with a sauna and steam room aswell as indoor and outdoor swimming...

The count down begins 😊

There are numerous benefits to fasting. Give your digestive system a break to clear potentially harmful substances from the body.

Fasting hourly Benefits

4-8 Hours benefits: Blood sugar falls / All food has left the stomach / Insulin is no longer produced
12 Hours: Food consumed has been burned / Digestive system goes to sleep / Body begins healing process / Glucagon is relaxed to balance blood sugars
14 Hours: Body has converted to using stored fat as energy / Human growth hormone starts to increase dramatically.
16 Hours: Body starts to ramp up the fat burning
18 Hours: Human growth hormone starts to skyrocket
24 Hours: Autophagy begins / Drains all glycogen stores / Ketones are released into blood stream
36 Hours: Autophagy 300% increase
48 Hours: Immune system reset and regeneration/ Increased reduction in inflammation response.

Breathe Deep.... take time, breathe consciously, your mind and body will thank you.

EARLY MORNING SPIN STARTS THIS TUESDAY.

Deep breathing is one of the bodies strongest self healing tools. It lowers blood pressure, reduces heart rate, decreases stress hormones, exercises the lungs, increases physical and mental energy and improves immunity.

Get your sweat on...

Beauty appointments now available at Refresh

Please head to serenebyari.co.uk to book. Refresh members contact us directly for 10% off.

Happy 4 day week 😊.... we hope you enjoyed the Bank Holiday weekend.

August has been a very busy month for us at Refresh. Our new fitness studio is almost complete and the new timetable starting from next week.

We have a more Dynamic pilates, Spin Tuesday morning and a Thursday group PT session (Gold members only) with , more tempo cycle with .

We also have offering beauty treatments.

September here we come 😎🥳