Longspine
Mat + reformer studio

Longspine Pilates

Small rooms.
Slow counts.
Every rep seen.

Small mat and reformer classes, never more than eight people, so every rep gets a second look.

See the schedule

InhaleExhale

The Hundred · 5 in, 5 out, 10 times

Breath leads. The body follows.

Every class starts the classical way: lying on the mat, pumping the arms through a hundred counts. Inhale to prepare, exhale to move. It warms the powerhouse and sets the pace for the hour.

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01Classes

Five ways onto the mat.

Every class follows the classical order and every class is 50 minutes. Start on the mat, add the reformer when you are ready, or work one to one.

01 · Mat50 min

Mat Fundamentals

The classical mat order, taught slowly. You learn where your powerhouse is and how to breathe with the work.

Level
New to Pilates
Length
50 min
Group
Up to 8

You will work on

  • The Hundred
  • Roll Up
  • Single Leg Stretch

02 · Mat50 min

Mat Flow

The same order with fewer pauses. Transitions become part of the exercise, and the pace builds heat.

Level
Some experience
Length
50 min
Group
Up to 8

You will work on

  • Rolling Like a Ball
  • Spine Twist
  • Teaser

03 · Reformer50 min

Reformer Foundations

Meet the carriage, the straps and the springs. We set you up, then adjust the load as you find control.

Level
New to reformer
Length
50 min
Group
Up to 5

You will work on

  • Footwork
  • Elephant
  • Long Stretch

04 · Reformer50 min

Reformer Sculpt

Heavier springs, longer sets, a steady pace. Precision first, then speed. You will feel the next day.

Level
Intermediate
Length
50 min
Group
Up to 5

You will work on

  • Swan
  • Short Box Series
  • Knee Stretches

05 · Mat or reformer50 min

Private sessions

Built around your body, your history and what you want from the work. Good after injury, or when you want to progress faster.

Level
Any level
Length
50 min
Group
1 or 2 people

You will work on

  • Spine Stretch Forward
  • Saw
  • Side Kick Series

02New here

Your first three classes.

Intro pack

3 classes

in your first 30 days, for $59.

Mix mat and reformer however you like. Most people take Mat Fundamentals first, then Reformer Foundations.

Sample pricing

What to expect the first time

  1. 01

    Arrive 10 minutes early

    We show you the room, take a few notes about your body and any injuries, and find you a mat.

  2. 02

    Bring grip socks

    They keep you steady on the reformer. No socks? We have pairs at the desk.

  3. 03

    We start on the mat

    Every first class begins lying down with The Hundred, so you learn the breath before anything moves.

  4. 04

    Go at your own count

    Rest whenever you need. Your instructor gives you a smaller version of anything that does not feel right.

03Schedule

This week at the studio.

Sample timetable. Mat classes hold eight people and reformer classes hold five, so spots go quickly.

  • 7:00 AM

    Mat Fundamentals

    with Mara · Mat · 50 min

    3 of 8 left

  • 9:30 AM

    Reformer Foundations

    with Iris · Reformer · 50 min

    2 of 5 left

  • 12:15 PM

    Mat Flow

    with Mara · Mat · 50 min

    5 of 8 left

  • 6:00 PM

    Reformer Sculpt

    with Nell · Reformer · 50 min

    1 of 5 left

04Your instructor

Meet Mara.

Teaser · balance on the sit bones

Mara came to Pilates after a running injury left her with a stiff back and a lot of questions. The classes answered them. She trained in classical and contemporary mat Pilates, then started teaching friends in a borrowed living room. Longspine is the studio she wanted to walk into: small, calm, and serious about form.

Trained in classical and contemporary mat Pilates

How she teaches

  • Breath first, then movement.
  • Fewer reps, done with control.
  • Strength you can use outside the studio.

05Pricing

Simple ways to pay.

Private sessions are $85 for one person or $110 for two.

Sample pricing

  • 01

    Drop-in

    $30

    per class

    One mat class, any time. Reformer drop-ins are $38.

  • Start here

    Intro pack

    $59

    3 classes

    Three classes in your first 30 days. Mat or reformer, mix as you like.

  • 03

    8-class pack

    $224

    $28 a class

    Use within three months. Shareable with one household member.

  • 04

    Monthly unlimited

    $199

    per month

    Up to one class a day. Month to month, cancel with 30 days notice.

06Questions

Before you come in.

No. Mat Fundamentals and Reformer Foundations assume you have never done Pilates. Tell us about injuries, surgery or pregnancy before class and we will adjust the work for you.

07Visit

Lie down on the mat. We will take it from there.

Studio

Your studio address
Street, City, Postcode

hello@longspine.studio

Hours

Mon to Fri
6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

New class times and the odd workshop. Nothing else.