Group Reformer Classes
Condition your body from top to toe in a class that flows from start to finish. You’ll move in unison with up to 6 others- our small class size ensuring you never feel left behind.
How are our group classes unique?
We intentionally keep our group classes small—just seven people at a time. The small format means we can offer individual feedback and adjustments that can keep everyone moving together and feeling supported.
Our teachers design cohesive classes that facilitate your understanding of the exercises and your body over time. You’ll work in alignment with the original Pilates principles and challenge your balance, coordination, core control and strength, to move with more ease.
FOUNDATIONS: Beginners
In this beginners class, you’ll lay the foundations of your Pilates practice. With detailed instructions, our teachers will help you understand core control, build strength, and improve posture.
Not suitable for:
– Clients with low bone density
– Prenatal: second/third trimester
ALIGN: Open level
Our open level class will allow you to work hard while feeling supported by the reformer, springs, and props. You’ll condition your core and whole body- building strength and injury resistance over time.
Not for suitable for:
– Absolute beginners
– Low Bone Density
– Prenatal: Second/third trimester
– Postnatal: first 3 months
ENHANCE: Intermediate
In this intermediate class, you’ll move through complex sequences at a flowing pace. Experienced movers will feel an increase in core strength, endurance, agility, and whole-body control.
Not for suitable for:
– Absolute beginners
– Low Bone Density
– Prenatal: Second/third trimester
– Postnatal: first 6 months
NOURISH: Gentle movement
In this gentle class you’ll move through oozy stretches, flowing sequences, and soft tissue release, rejuvenating tight or sore muscles. This is the perfect environment for exercising through viral recovery, while menstruating, or with fatigue or chronic pain.
Not suitable for:
– Low Bone Density
– Prenatal: Second/third trimester
HYBRID: High Intensity x Jumpboard
Get sweaty with this combination of sustained aerobic stints on the jumpboard and high intensity bursts of movement. Build strength, power, coordination, and endurance on top of all the benefits for your cardiovascular system. Bone safe.
Not for suitable for:
– Absolute beginners
– Prenatal: Second/third trimester
– Postnatal: first 6 months
Pre and Postnatal
Guidance
Our group classes are suitable for the first trimester only. When you reach 16 weeks or are unable to lay on your stomach (whichever comes first) we’ll guide you towards the support of personalised Pilates sessions.
Read more about our stage by stage approach to pre and post natal Pilates.
Trial 3 classes for $60?
Feel out what we do and if it aligns with you. Three classes, two weeks, and no pressure to continue
Our group classes are ideal if you...
Enjoy the energy of a group and moving in unison
If you prefer the collective energy of exercising with others, enjoy a constant flow of movement, or feel motivated in a group of like-minded people, then these are for you!
Like detailed guidance without the spotlight of private classes
Your instructor will know your name, and build an understanding of your body when attending weekly. You’ll receive individual support and guidance as required (without the dialogue of a personalised session).
Are largely pain and restriction free
Group classes are best suited to those who don’t require more of the teacher’s time. If you have lots of requirements, or an ongoing dialogue, our personalised sessions are a better level of support for you.
Tried Pilates and didn’t really love it
Small classes mean our teachers have the time and attention to give everyone more support: that’s more time, more corrections, more guidance.
We’re probably not for you if ...
- You like mirrors, bright lights, and a ‘glossy’ environment
- You want an aesthetic ‘transformation’
- You want to smash out reps to loud music
If this is what you’re looking for, we are absolutely not for you. Our studio is light, homey and full of plants, and the calm environment means you can keep your mind on your movement.
We reject diet culture, and don’t believe exercise should be punishing, so we’ll never ask you to push harder or go faster than feels right for you.
Our holistic approach brings mind and body together to achieve movement with more ease.
Still not sure if we align? Try a trial pass
Three sessions, two weeks and no obligations to continue. Sign up below.
View the Group Class schedule
Group reformer classes are 50 minutes long and run 7 days a week at Studio Two (1a Crystal Street).
Not all classes are suitable for everybody- so always check the class description.
Explore pricing and class packs OR go ahead and book in your 3 class trial pass
FAQ's
What is Group Reformer Pilates?
In group reformer classes you’ll move in unison with up to 6 other people along to the teachers verbal guidance.
You’ll possibly use small Pilates props to enhance the exercises, and will also work on the mat from time to time.
You’ll be given detailed guidance as to which springs to use, how an exercise should feel and look. General modification will be made for common restrictions.
How fit do I need to be?
You must be able to climb the stairs up to the studio, get up and down off the floor easily, lie comfortably on your back, front and side, and kneel on hands and knees with ease.
I'm a Pilates beginner. Which group class should I do first?
ALIGN is ideal for beginners. It’s an open level meaning both beginners and long-time Pilates lovers are welcome. Don’t mistake this class for the ‘easy’ option, the exercises will challenge you to work hard and work up a sweat while being supported by the reformer.
Our Trial Pass for $60 provides you with 3 classes to use over 2 weeks and is the perfect opportunity to get to know our team, build confidence on the Reformer, and get a feel for the way we do things at RFM.
I’ve done reformer Pilates before, which class should I do first?
Unless you’re a teacher of Pilates, choose ALIGN, it’s a great way to experience our detailed and multilayered approach to teaching movement, you’ll work hard but you’ll also work smart!
Our Trial Pass for $60 provides you with 3 classes to use over 2 weeks so you can get a feel for the way we do things at RFM.
How will I know what springs to use?
Your teacher will guide you on how to change the springs and how the colour coding works, with options for a lighter/heavier springs should you want to work harder or save energy.
Why are our Reformer Pilates classes more expensive than other studios?
Our teachers are highly qualified- they have a deep knowledge of the Pilates method and the human body, and have chosen a career in moving bodies. They have a skillset that is far more developed than the average group class teacher due to their formal Pilates education.
When you pay for Pilates at RFM you’re paying for the teachers wealth of knowledge developed over thousands of hours of study continuing professional development, PLUS the limited class sizes that contrast to the rest of the industry (maximum 6 per class).
What if I need to cancel my Group Reformer class booking?
So easy. Just LOG IN to your account through the RFM website home page or access the Mindbody app, go to your bookings and simply cancel. We have a 12 hour cancellation window so if you know you can’t make it, be sure to cancel 12 hours before the class commences. If cancelled within 12 hours, you will forfeit your class.
How do I pay?
All classes and personalised sessions must be prepaid online. There are a variety of available payment options with Packages and Memberships being the most popular depending on how often you attend and how much flexibility you require.
What are the benefits of a Membership?
There are many benefits to signing up for a Membership with us and moving intentionally and consistently every week – its where the magic happens AND how you’ll get the most out of your investment!
Memberships also come with the flexibility of suspending if you’re heading away, member only discounts and priority bookings.
