Weekly Community Class Schedule
Class Overviews
Reformer Pilates
Reformer pilates encompasses the core principles of traditional pilates in the form of a specialised reformer machine. Designed to provide resistance and support, the reformer machine features a sliding carriage, springs, pulleys and straps. All elements function in harmony to provide a full-body workout consisting of controlled movement, whilst improving your core strength, flexibility and balance. Our reformer pilates classes are conducted in small groups (female-only & male-only) at our boutique studio, renowned for its spectacular views of the Herefordshire countryside. Whatever your personal motivations for attending our classes, you’ll find that the results speak for themselves - ultimately, it all starts with prioritising your physical and mental well-being first and foremost.
To enrol for Reformer as a beginner please enquire to book your space at the Beginner level classes.
Mat Pilates
At Nourished You, we believe that the practice of pilates is THE BEST biomechanical exercise you can do for your body, mind and spirit. Known for its six core principles: concentration, control, precision, breath, flow and centring. Mat pilates is low-impact and performed standing, sitting and on the mat - building muscular strength, endurance and flexibility. We set out to make our mat pilates classes accessible to the rural Herefordshire area which is why they’re community-focused and conveniently located in local village halls. Designed to align with your busy schedule, our mat pilates classes are an hour-long, taking place morning and evening, Monday to Friday. Welcoming all ages, genders and experience levels - get ready to take control over your posture, core strength and mindfulness with our beginner-friendly classes. It’s time to hit the mat!
Pilates Fusion
Pilates meets strength training. Our custom pilates fusion classes strike the perfect balance between movement and resistance, with the option to use weights, therabands and small props throughout. Our classes are built around multiple levels meaning they’re inclusive to beginner, advanced and intermediate attendees.
Book a Class
We’d love to invite you to sample one of our sessions. Discover our range of classes including mat pilates, reformer pilates, pilates fusion, strength training, pelvic floor training, joint mobility training as well as personal training programmes. Our classes are available for pre-booking only - simply check our class schedule or make an enquiry. Unsure of which class is for you? Don’t fret!
Get in touch by filling out our contact form or DM us via our social accounts - we’d be more than happy to offer you our expert advice.
Class FAQs
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Both mat and reformer pilates are an option for you to choose.
Reformer Pilates is conducted in smaller sessions. This allows our instructor to offer a high level of 1:1 support & correction.
Reformer Pilates uses a dynamic spring loaded machine & requires a safe understanding.You will be taught with verbal clear concise instructions.
Mat Pilates can help you master the skills to compliment your movement & confidence on the Reformer.
Mat Pilates is taught with clear demonstration.
If you’re undergoing rehabilitation from an injury or are a complete pilates newbie we suggest an intro session, allowing our expert instructor Emma to offer a health screening and 1:1 advice.
Our Mat Pilates & Pilates Fusion classes are suitable for beginners & beyond.
Sessions consist of controlled movement with adaptations & careful options to ensure you can chose the correct level of exercise intensity to compliment your body.
Classes are carefully tailored with modifications or progressive options. Everyone is encouraged to listen to their body. Our classes are all about exploring safe movement & with choice for everyone to feel comfortable at class.
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Every body is beautifully unique, all functioning slightly differently from one to another. Particularly as women, throughout different phases of life, our hormones hugely impact the way our bodies behave and feel.
Depending on your goals, fitness level and weekly schedule, we can support you in recommending which classes are best suited to you and how regularly you should attend, whether that’s once a week or more frequently.
We envision our sessions as not just another task to squeeze into the diary, but instead as something you make time for, as your chance to unwind and take a moment for you.
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It’s no secret that pilates and yoga share many similarities, including benefits of improved flexibility and mindfulness. But there are some clear differences -
Yoga focuses more on deep breathing and mind-body-spirit connection whereas Pilates emphasises core strength and muscle tone through controlled movements.
Yoga holds and flows through the poses while Pilates consists of a range of distinctive exercises, often utilising specialised equipment such as the reformer machine.
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Pilates is a low-impact form of exercise making it ideal for rehabilitation from injuries and post-surgery, in addition to supporting with a reduction of pain in our bodies long-term. For example, many of our clients choose pilates due to having back pain and consequently experience transformative results from our methods.
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Our methods combine pilates movement with strength training resulting in an improvement in core strength, muscle tone, posture and overall fitness level. You’ll notice both a physical and mental shift - pilates is centred around breath work and mindfulness with our practices enabling you to manage stress better as well as experiencing improved mood and a renewed outlook on life.
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Pilates is safe to practice throughout your pregnancy, with adaptations made throughout each trimester. We recommend integrating our pilates classes with our pelvic floor training which is essential in preparing your body for childbirth as well as postpartum.
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Women’s bodies behave differently to men’s for 2 reasons - firstly a monthly cycle rather than a daily, and secondly an ever-changing life stage - from puberty, to pregnancy, to postpartum, to perimenopause and finally the menopause. The majority of women, at some point in their lives, suffer with hormone imbalance as well as chronic conditions such as endometriosis.
With a lack of research and development into female health, this motivates us to support as many women as possible with addressing their pain and in finding a balance between body and mind.
We are a community-centric studio, hoping to create a safe space for like-minded individuals to connect and lean on one another. Ultimately, what’s transformative about pilates is that it can be adapted to align with your cycle and stage of life, meaning you’re always challenging yourself just the right amount.
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Yes! We welcome all genders, ages and ability levels to attend our community-based mat pilates and male-only reformer pilates classes in Herefordshire.
At Nourished You, we are very passionate about female health however our ultimate goal is to make exercise and wellness accessible to all!
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We ask that our clients bring their own mat, cushion, towel and come to the class wearing comfortable clothing. Bare feet or pilates socks are ideal. Newcomers are welcome to borrow a mat for their first class. Do feel free to to bring your own personal props where possible.
Personal Training
Discover our personal training programmes at Nourished You, designed specifically to you. Trust in us to provide step-by-step guidance in order to reach your personal fitness and wellness goals. We’d recommend personal training in particular to those who are hoping to tackle a specific concern or break a long-term habit. We’re here to keep you accountable and support you throughout the process.
