Class guide
From your first Pilates class to an experienced Reformer practice, every session at Vida is thoughtfully taught and designed to help you move with confidence. Explore our planned classes below, then tell us what interests you when you join the waiting list.
Reformer studio
Small, teacher-led classes using the Reformer and Tower to support precise, controlled movement.
Learn more about Reformer PilatesNew to Reformer Pilates? Start here.
A 10-week progressive course designed to introduce you to the Reformer safely and confidently. You will learn the essential Pilates principles, key Reformer movements and how to use the equipment correctly, building strength, control and confidence week by week. It is ideal for complete beginners, whether or not you have done Mat Pilates before.
Take your Reformer practice further with the Tower.
A flowing, full-body class combining traditional Reformer exercises with the versatility of the Pilates Tower. Using springs, bars and the Reformer carriage, you will explore a wider variety of movements to develop strength, mobility, flexibility and control. This class is designed for those with previous Reformer experience and is a distinctive part of the Vida Pilates experience.
A flowing, full-body Reformer practice.
Explore a varied sequence of Reformer movements without the Tower. The class develops strength, mobility, flexibility and control through attentive, continuous movement.
A stronger Reformer practice for experienced movers.
A dynamic class for experienced practitioners, with more demanding Reformer sequences, layered variations and a faster pace, all with the same careful teaching and attention to technique throughout. Previous Reformer experience is recommended, and your teacher will help you find the right level within the class.
Move well, build confidence and feel good.
A slower-paced, supportive Reformer class with an emphasis on controlled movement, mobility, balance and gentle strengthening. It is ideal for older adults, those returning to exercise, people managing an injury or condition, or anyone who prefers a gentler approach. Exercises can be adapted to suit individual needs and abilities.
Move, strengthen and recharge.
An engaging Reformer class created especially for teenagers. Sessions focus on strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and healthy posture, offering a positive counterbalance to time spent sitting, studying and using screens. Teens can move, recharge and build confidence in their bodies.
Focused movement in a welcoming setting.
A dedicated Reformer class for men who want to improve strength, mobility, flexibility and posture. The equipment can be adjusted to suit different experience levels, so everyone can work with control at an appropriate pace.
Supportive Reformer movement for a healthier back.
A carefully taught specialist class focused on controlled movement, mobility and the strength that supports your back. Your teacher will offer adjustments to help you work at a level that feels right for you.
Mat Pilates
A varied programme with clear starting points, flowing classes and specialist support for different stages of life, taught here in Bishop's Stortford.
Learn more about Mat PilatesYour Pilates journey starts here.
A progressive course introducing the essential principles of Pilates and helping you build strong foundations from the start. Learn correct technique, breathing, alignment and core control while developing strength, mobility and confidence. It is ideal if you are completely new to Pilates or want to revisit the fundamentals.
Move, strengthen and flow.
A full-body Mat Pilates class combining controlled, flowing movements to improve core strength, posture, flexibility and mobility. Expect a balanced session designed to leave you feeling stronger, taller and more connected to your body.
A stronger Mat practice for experienced movers.
A dynamic Mat Pilates class for experienced practitioners, with more demanding sequences, layered variations and a faster pace, all with the same careful teaching and attention to technique throughout. Previous Mat Pilates experience is recommended, and your teacher will help you find the right level within the class.
Look after your back for life.
A supportive Pilates class focused on the strength, mobility and movement your back needs to stay healthy. Carefully selected exercises strengthen your core, improve posture and encourage better movement patterns, helping you build a more resilient body for everyday life.
Supporting your body through pregnancy and beyond.
A nurturing class designed for pregnancy and the postnatal journey. Gentle, targeted exercises focus on posture, mobility, core and pelvic-floor awareness, helping you stay strong and comfortable as your body changes and supporting your return to movement after your baby arrives.
Move better, stand taller and feel stronger.
A welcoming Mat Pilates class designed especially for teenagers. Sessions develop strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and healthy posture, offering a valuable counterbalance to studying, sitting and screen time while encouraging positive movement habits for life.
No ego. No competition. Just move well.
A Pilates class for men who want to maintain and improve strength, mobility, flexibility and posture. Whether you are active, feeling a little stiff or simply want to keep your body moving well as you get older, come as you are and work at your own level.
Pilates with a difference, all on your feet.
A dynamic standing Pilates class using poles to support alignment, mobility, balance and controlled movement. Build core and functional strength without getting down onto the Mat, while challenging coordination and posture in a different way.
Stay strong, steady and confident.
A supportive class combining seated and supported Pilates with functional strength and balance exercises. It is designed to help maintain mobility, stability, posture and everyday strength, with options to suit different abilities.
Pilates with the intensity turned up.
A more energetic session combining Pilates principles with higher-intensity intervals and weights. Build core and full-body strength, improve fitness and add an extra challenge when you want a more energetic practice.
Mindful movement and yoga
Complement your Pilates practice with movement that creates space to breathe, restore and reconnect.
Slow down. Breathe. Move with intention.
A gentle standing practice combining flowing movements, breathing and mindful awareness. The session supports balance, coordination, mobility and mindfulness, giving your mind and body space to slow down. No previous experience is needed.
Breathe, move and find your flow.
A flowing yoga practice linking movement with breath to develop strength, flexibility, balance and body awareness. Expect a varied, energising practice with time to reconnect with yourself and leave feeling refreshed.
A softer way to move and unwind.
A slower, gentler yoga flow focusing on comfortable movement, mobility, flexibility and breath. It is ideal if you prefer a more nurturing pace, are returning to exercise or simply want to give your body and mind some restorative movement.
Movement for the body. Stillness for the mind.
A thoughtful combination of mindful yoga, conscious breathing and guided meditation. Move and stretch the body before slowing down and settling into stillness, leaving you feeling balanced, grounded and restored.
Let go of the day. Rest deeply. Reset.
Ease into your evening with gentle stretches to release the body before settling down for the deeply restorative practice of Yoga Nidra. Often described as yogic sleep, you’ll be guided into a state of profound relaxation where the body can rest and the mind can become quiet. The perfect weekly reset. Simply lie down, get comfortable and let yourself be guided.
Any questions?
If anything here needs clarifying, or you would simply like a hand choosing where to begin, please feel free to reach out to Rebecca or Adriana by email, or call the studio mobile. We would always rather hear from you than have you guess.
Help shape the timetable
Register your interest and tell us which sessions appeal to you. Joining is free, there is no commitment, and Founding Member pricing will be reserved for those who register early.
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