A boutique reformer pilates studio at 9 Putaitai Street in Stoke, Nelson, built for women. Reformer machines use springs and carriages for resistance, and the classes adapt the movements for different bodies, which is how the studio says it works with changing bodies, joint health and core and pelvic floor strength. The studio runs group classes, with three a week plus a self-led pod class, and private reformer sessions. Membership comes as a subscription with recurring class times and credit roll-over, or as a class pack booked at your own pace. Memberships can be paused for up to four weeks a year, and a missed class due to illness rolls over for three months. Grip socks are sold in the studio for $20 as at 2026. Arrive five minutes early, bring a drink bottle, and wear firm-fitting active wear with long hair tied up.
Customers say the classes are welcoming for newcomers, with instructors who make people feel at ease and adapt the movements when needed. One first-timer says they were nervous at first but soon felt comfortable and confident. Another describes the classes as fun, challenging and friendly, in a relaxed environment. Several say they laugh, chat and exercise together after class. Our pick in Stoke for a first reformer class.