Reformer and mat, explained before you book

Yes. Reformer Foundations is for anyone who has never used a reformer, and Mat Pilates works at any level, with an easier and a harder way through each move. On the class request, pick “Yes, first time here”.

New to Rowanby? Three Reformer Foundations classes for £45, used within three weeks. It is for your first visits to Rowanby only. After that, pay by the class or buy a pack.

A reformer is a sliding carriage on rails, with springs you set for each exercise; we have six, so reformer classes stay small. Mat classes use your own body weight with small props, and cost less.

We send a short set of health questions to fill in at home before a first class. It takes a few minutes and lets your teacher plan around you. Answers about your health are special category data under UK GDPR, so we ask for them separately on a short form, only teachers see them, and you can ask us to delete them at any time.

Source: ICO, What is special category data? (read 6 November 2026).

Yes, to Pregnancy and Postnatal Mat. The NHS website (England) says that if you already know you have a health condition, you may need to take extra care when exercising; that you can speak to your midwife about activities that are safe for you; and to tell your instructor you are pregnant. Please check with your midwife or GP before you start. After the birth, the NHS website (England) says your postnatal check at around 6 to 8 weeks is a good time to talk to the GP about any physical or mental health problems since the birth. We ask you to come after that check.

Source: NHS website (England), Exercise in pregnancy (read 6 November 2026). Source: NHS website (England), Your post-pregnancy body (read 6 November 2026).

Our teachers are not doctors or physiotherapists and cannot diagnose or treat pain or injury. If something hurts, see your GP or a physiotherapist first, then tell your teacher what they said. Many people with a history of back trouble come to classes, and your teacher changes the exercises to fit what your doctor or physio has advised.

Cancel at least 24 hours before a class and the credit goes back on your pack. Later than that, or a missed class, uses the credit. Buying a pack online or by phone? Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 (UK) you may have 14 days to change your mind. A class booked for a set date may be excluded from that right (regulation 28(1)(h)).

Source: legislation.gov.uk, The Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013, regulation 28(1)(h), read 6 November 2026.

Pilates teachers in the UK are not on a statutory register like the HCPC’s, so it is worth asking. Many train with a Pilates school such as Body Control Pilates, STOTT PILATES or Polestar Pilates, or hold a Level 3 qualification in teaching mat Pilates. CIMSPA, the sector’s professional body, lists endorsed Pilates matwork qualifications. Each of our teachers’ training is on the Teachers page.

General guidance, UK. Sources: HCPC, the professions we regulate; CIMSPA, Pilates-based matwork instructor (both read 6 November 2026). No school or body named here endorses this fictional studio.