Reformer Pilates near Highgate Village
(On the edge of Hampstead Heath and Highgate)
Prior to setting up Perola Bruta, Ana and Anastasis have been living and teaching in North London for many years. A lot of students were based in Kenwood House, Highgate Village, Parliament Hill Fields and Hampstead Suburb Gardens. We are now pleased to be hosting a lot of our long term students at our venue now in Tufnell Park Rd!
Reformer Pilates for beginners, rehabilitation and pregnancy at Highgate
Strong Core
The ability of the Reformer machine to target the mid-section is unparalleled, allowing you to get strong abdominals, protect your lower back and get a thin waistline.
Flexibility & Strength
It is no secrete that both flexibility and strength are needed for a health body. Both aspects are addressed with the reformer exercises helping you even out imbalances, improve posture and reduce the risk of injuries.
Low impact
There are times that we need to be careful with our joints and not overload them. In cases like: arthritis, pregnancy or when injured reformer pilates allows you to train while keeping your joints safe.
With a population that reflects a blend of city professionals, families, and elder individuals, Highgate boasts a diverse demographic that values cultural richness and a wellness-focused lifestyle.
Highgate residents prioritize health, with visits to Waterloo Park, Hampstead Heath and regular use of the park’s fitness facilities. Some of our clients at Perola Bruta are members of the Parliament Hill Field Lido and Waterloo park tennis courts.
Positioned only 15 mins away by bus (263) from the heart of Highgate Village, our Reformer Pilates studio is the ideal destination for those seeking a tailored and comprehensive approach to their well-being. Those that enjoy walking cover the distance in 30mins, while our clients with a busy schedule opt for driving and parking on Tufnell Park rd.
Below is a short list of some of the most popular cases for which clients from this part of London sought our help.
Lower Back Pain
LBP is very common among big parts of the population. The ones we have seen suffering the most are individuals with a sedentary lifestyle (especially if they exercise <x3 per week), and women around pregnancy and menopause.
We find that Reformer Pilates for Lower Back Pain can do wanders especially when combined with some craniosacral therapy and some basic resistance training.
Pregnancy
Many new mothers take up Reformer Pilates as it is one of the safest most efficient ways to train during this period.
Reformer Pilates for pregnancy sessions are tailored to the individual’s needs, depending on the trimester, energy levels and prior fitness levels.
Arthritis
Both men and women after 40s are likely to develop sensitivities in the joints, which they can be further aggravated lated in life due to neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease.
Having offered Reformer Pilates for arthritis to a number of clients, we understand that the level of joint inflammation and age of the individual is key in determining the optimal protocol.
Wellness Studios at Highgate
Those seeking a walk-in yoga and pilates classes option in the area, State Yoga offers many classes by a lot of talented and experienced teachers.
Anastasis taught yoga there for the first half of ’23 and have only positive things to say both for the establishment and the students.
Update: Unfortunately in Dec ’23 State Yoga is closing down. Jessica (the owner) will continue running the State teacher training in which Anastasis is teaching the inversions module. We are looking forward to seeing State Yoga opening again soon in a new venue.
Perola Bruta is 9mins by car or 18 by bus from Highgate Village, servicing the area with Reformer Pilates classes. On Tufnell Park Rd you have easy access to pay as you go parking. A big % of our clients live in Highgate and find the commute easy.
Those interested in bootcamp style classes will enjoy 3Tribes located 7mins by car or 22mins by bus, at Crouch End. With 2 venues in the area they offer many hot yoga & pilates classes.
