Hackney has 41 reformer studios on this page, which makes it one of the busiest boroughs in London for the machine. Stoke Newington has the most, with eight, and they lean small and personal: classical apparatus rooms on Shelford Place and Walford Road, Yogahome's groups of four on Allen Road, and LevelOut tucked down Piano Lane off Church Street.
Further south the feel changes. Hackney Central and London Fields have nine studios between them, and Morning Lane alone holds Reformer LDN's railway arch and STRONG Pilates, both built around strength-led, reformer-style machines rather than classical repertoire. Small Pilates on Mare Street and STUDIOS96, capped at five reformers, sit at the quieter end. Broadway Market and Hackney Wick add a few independents, including Strong + Bendy with its Chilled, Juicy and Spicy classes.
The Hoxton and Shoreditch edge of the borough has seven studios, which our Shoreditch guide covers street by street alongside the Tower Hamlets side. LevelOut runs four branches across Hackney, from Spurstowe Terrace up to Manor House.
Prices and offers are as published by each studio when we last checked – confirm on their website before booking.
The 41 best reformer Pilates studios in Hackney
Stoke Newington (8)
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Flowing Body Pilates Stoke Newington
82 Stoke Newington High Street, London N16 8EL
Reformer studioBeginner friendlyIntro offer
Flowing Body Pilates teaches precise, flowing reformer classes on Stoke Newington High Street, with a sister studio in Finsbury Park. Small class sizes let instructors watch and adjust each client closely, and new clients can start with beginner-focused classes. The studio also runs teacher training, workshops and private sessions. One of the most reviewed reformer studios in N16, it suits anyone who values detailed teaching in a small group.
Tucked down Piano Lane just off Stoke Newington Church Street, LevelOut's Stoke Newington branch brings the chain's 50-minute small-group reformer format to N16. It is a convenient neighbourhood option for Church Street and Clissold Park locals, and reviewers highlight classes that cater for all levels. Members can use the same credits at the other LevelOut studios in Hackney, De Beauvoir and Manor House.
Yogahome is a long-standing Stoke Newington yoga centre that also teaches reformer Pilates in very small groups of no more than four. Classes run at Level 1, All Levels and Level 2, plus a dynamic Power Reformer class, and newcomers must start at Level 1. Tower private sessions, mat Pilates and one-to-one pre- and postnatal reformer are also available. Ideal for people who want near-private reformer attention alongside a big yoga timetable.
Pilates Living is run by teacher Ann Devos from a studio on Shelford Place in Stoke Newington. Sessions use the full range of apparatus, including the reformer, Cadillac and Wunda chair as well as mat work, and new clients begin with a beginners package that covers the basics and their individual needs. A low-key, personal option for N16 residents who prefer an equipment studio to a high-volume class format.
Chloe Paterson teaches small, bespoke Pilates and slings classes from a studio in Stoke Newington equipped with a Balanced Body reformer/Cadillac, chair, wall springs and small props. A Body Control Pilates teacher trainer, she focuses on people with ongoing back, hip or knee pain and those wanting strength for everyday life. Online and private options are also offered. Best for people wanting expert, rehab-minded teaching in a tiny group.
Classes
small studio classes, reformer/Cadillac, private, online
Jen Painter Pilates is listed as offering reformer and mat Pilates from Green Lanes on the western edge of Clissold Park in Stoke Newington. Directory listings show early weekday opening hours and a Saturday morning schedule. Little else is published about class formats or pricing, so prospective clients should get in touch directly. Worth considering for residents around Clissold Park and Green Lanes looking for a small local option.
Gray Biomechanics offers private and duet reformer sessions in Stoke Newington, built around a biomechanical assessment that looks for imbalances behind pain or reduced performance. Programmes draw on the Biomechanics Education system but are performed on the reformer, with two machines allowing friends to share a session. It suits people managing niggles, returning from injury or wanting sport-specific strength and mobility work rather than group classes.
Chez Nous is a private classical Pilates studio in Stoke Newington, close to Dalston. Rather than rows of reformers, it offers one-to-one sessions across the full classical system, including the reformer, Cadillac/tower, chairs and barrels, with the teacher choosing equipment to suit each client. A free consultation is offered before starting. It suits people who want undivided attention and a traditional, equipment-based approach to building strength.
LevelOut Hackney is one of four branches of this London reformer chain inside the borough, set on Spurstowe Terrace near Hackney Downs and Hackney Central. Classes last 50 minutes on the reformer in small groups, with the studio stressing punctual starts and a welcoming approach for first-timers. Drop-ins work across all LevelOut sites, which suits people who split their week between home and work locations. Postnatal classes are part of the wider LevelOut programme.
Reformer LDN's second studio occupies a Victorian railway arch on Morning Lane in Hackney Central. Classes are billed as Strength Pilates and run on the Powerformer, a reformer-style machine designed for heavier, strength-led work rather than classical repertoire. Expect a fitness-focused, sweaty session with an emphasis on muscle endurance. A good fit for gym-goers who want a tougher reformer workout close to Hackney Central and Homerton.
ROE Pilates is a women-only studio on Dispensary Lane in Hackney Central, offering reformer classes alongside mat and hot mat formats that are being added. A four-week beginner reformer course with a maximum of five people helps newcomers build confidence, and discounted reformer classes run on Mondays and Thursdays. Men's classes are planned. A welcoming, affordable choice for women around Mare Street and Hackney Central.
Small Pilates is an intimate Mare Street studio teaching reformer, tower and mat classes rooted in the classical repertoire. True to its name, classes stay deliberately small, and newcomers start with Foundation classes or a four-week beginner reformer course capped at eight people before moving on to Open level. Pre- and postnatal classes and private sessions are also offered. A thoughtful choice for anyone in Hackney Central who wants technique-focused teaching and steady progression.
Classes
group reformer, tower, mat, 1:1, pre/postnatal, beginner course
STRONG Pilates Hackney is the local branch of the international STRONG franchise, set on the lower ground floor of a building on Morning Lane. Classes are high-intensity but low-impact, combining Pilates-style resistance work with cardio on the brand's own reformer-style machines. Sessions are fast-paced and structured, so it suits people who want a full-body workout that feels closer to a fitness class than a traditional Pilates lesson. Beginner-friendly sessions are offered.
Classes
group reformer, cardio/strength hybrid
Intro offer
7 classes for £49 (expires 2 weeks from first class)
Great Eastern Buildings, Reading Lane, London E8 1FR
Reformer studioBeginner friendlyIntro offer
Tempo 301's Hackney studio on Reading Lane has 11 reformers and teaches the brand's Tempo Pilates method: controlled, precise movement set to curated music. A clear levelling system runs from Level 1 for newcomers up to Level 3 'Up-Tempo', with jumpboard classes at each level and one-to-one reformer training available. It is a short walk from London Fields station and Mare Street, making it an easy option for central Hackney residents who like structure and progression.
Studio Anatomy's London Fields site is a bright first-floor space on King Edward's Road, between London Fields and Victoria Park. Its reformer classes blend classical and contemporary repertoire, and the studio also runs hot mat Pilates, functional strength sessions and has a private infrared sauna room. It has been featured in Vogue and Tatler, and draws a fitness-savvy crowd. Good for people who want reformer alongside strength training and recovery under one roof.
Reformer Ritual runs a different model from most boutiques: its London Fields studio delivers 40-minute group reformer classes led by on-screen video rather than a live instructor, with more than 20 sessions a day, every day of the year. The idea is to make reformer work an affordable daily habit, with no joining fee and no lock-in. It sits on Mentmore Terrace, a short walk from London Fields station. Best suited to self-motivated people who want frequent, low-cost reformer sessions at flexible times.
Unit 5.2, Bayford Street Industrial Centre, 2 Bayford Street, London E8 3SE
Reformer studioBeginner friendly
STUDIOS96 is a small reformer studio in the Bayford Street Industrial Centre, a couple of minutes from London Fields station. Classes are capped at five reformers, so sessions feel close to semi-private and suit newcomers, people recovering from injury and experienced movers alike. Monthly memberships range from four to sixteen classes. Ideal for anyone wanting very small classes close to London Fields and Mare Street.
Unit 1.2, 2B Shoreditch Exchange, Rosewood Building, Gorsuch Place, London E2 8HU
Reformer studio
The original Reformer LDN studio is tucked inside the Shoreditch Exchange development off Hackney Road, on the Hoxton side of the borough. Like its Hackney Central sibling it focuses on strength-led Pilates on Powerformer machines, with short, intense classes that lean towards conditioning. Handy for people living or working around Hoxton, Haggerston and the top of Shoreditch who want a hard-working reformer session rather than a slow classical class.
FS8 Hoxton is a branch of the US-born FS8 franchise, located on Hoxton Market just off Old Street. Its signature classes mix reformer and mat Pilates with tone work and yoga in a single session, using dumbbells, rings and other props, alongside a reformer-focused format. It is designed as an approachable, low-impact full-body workout rather than a pure classical Pilates class, and a trial pack makes it easy to sample.
PLUM Pilates brands this studio as its Islington site, but Wharf Road near the City Road Basin falls inside Hackney. PLUM goes beyond the reformer, teaching Tower, Chair and Jumpboard too, with classes rooted in the classical method and capped at ten people. Founder Lola still teaches on the schedule and the intro offer can be used here or at the Peckham studio. Ideal for those wanting variety across apparatus near Angel and Old Street.
Hoxton Pilates, formerly Hoxton Square Pilates, is a fully equipped machine-based studio with Cadillacs, reformers, a Wunda chair and ladder barrel. Teaching is tailored to the individual, which makes it a sensible choice for rehab, posture work or anyone wanting to learn the classical apparatus properly. It sits on Ebenezer Street near the Hoxton/Old Street border and draws clients from Hoxton, Shoreditch and the City.
Classes
reformer, Cadillac, Wunda chair, private/small group
KY Pilates is a women-only reformer studio on Great Eastern Street in the heart of Shoreditch. Classes last 50 minutes with no more than ten women per session, and the timetable includes an Essentials class to learn the reformer basics, a core full-body reformer class and a Red Light format taught under near-infrared panels. Early weekday classes suit commuters. A strong option for women who want small, personal reformer classes near Old Street.
Classes
group reformer, red light reformer, beginner essentials
Yours Shoreditch on Leonard Street combines infrared hot Pilates with a reformer room that launched in May 2026. Reformer classes come in Flow, Sculpt and Strength formats, giving a clear ladder from mobility work to heavier resistance, while heated mat and sculpt classes run alongside. The studio also hosts social events such as run clubs. A good pick for Old Street and Shoreditch workers who want heat and reformer under one membership.
BLOK Shoreditch is a design-led gym and studio at Principal Place, offering more than 20 class types including Reformer Pilates and Power Reformer alongside yoga, strength, barre and boxing. Reformer sits within the wider BLOK membership, which also covers its Clapton site, and sauna and cold plunge facilities were coming soon at the time of research. A strong fit for City and Shoreditch workers who want reformer as part of an all-round training mix.
Strong + Bendy is an independent Hackney Wick reformer studio with a playful approach to class names: Chilled for beginners and gentler days, Juicy for a moderate challenge and Spicy jumpboard for cardio. Pre- and postnatal options are offered and the studio stresses an inclusive, beginner-friendly atmosphere. It is a short walk from Hackney Wick station, making it handy for canal-side residents around the Wick and the Olympic Park fringe.
Despite its Stratford name, this FS8 studio sits in Here East on the canal at the edge of Hackney Wick, inside the Olympic Park. It runs the franchise's blend of reformer and mat Pilates, tone and yoga in one class, with a five-class intro pack for newcomers. The canalside setting is easy to reach from Hackney Wick station and from the Olympic Park side, making it a practical stop for Here East workers and Wick residents.
Yours Hackney Wick is one of two East London studios from a brand best known for infrared-heated Pilates, with sister venues in Shoreditch and Marbella. Alongside hot Pilates and sculpt classes, the timetable includes reformer sessions in three formats: Flow for mobility, Sculpt for tone and Strength for heavier progression. Credits can be used across both London locations. It suits people who like to mix heated mat work with reformer training.
Unit 26, Dailley Building, 230a Dalston Lane, London E8 1LA
Pilates studio
Physio and Pilates Central is a physiotherapy clinic on Dalston Lane that also runs Pilates, including reformer work with jump board and platform extender according to its social channels. Combining clinical assessment with equipment-based exercise makes it a natural fit for people rehabbing an injury or managing pain who want their Pilates guided by a physio-led team. Virtual mat classes are offered too.
Rooted In Motion is teacher Natasha Ratcliffe's private studio in a converted warehouse in Dalston, equipped with a Balanced Body studio reformer, trapeze table and combo chair. Sessions are one-to-one or duet, tailored to each client, with particular experience in pre- and post-pregnancy support. Online mat privates and corporate retreats are also offered. It suits people who want personalised equipment work in a calm, home-studio setting.
Ground Floor, Labyrinth Tower, Dalston Square, London E8 3GP
Gym with reformer studioBeginner friendlyIntro offer
Rumble Dalston is a boutique gym at the foot of Labyrinth Tower on Dalston Square, offering seven kinds of training under one roof. It is the only Rumble site with a dedicated reformer Pilates studio, alongside HIIT circuits, spin, treadmill, barre and a yoga room, plus an on-site cafe. Two minutes from Dalston Junction, it suits people who want to mix reformer with high-energy training on one membership.
nytra is a high-intensity reformer studio on Sheep Lane, just off Broadway Market. Its 50-minute classes focus on time under tension and supersetting to work muscles to fatigue, while keeping the impact low, so it pairs well with running or other sports. Trainers adjust intensity for newcomers as well as regulars. It suits people who want a demanding, strength-and-endurance reformer workout rather than a slower, stretch-focused session.
Broadway Pilates runs reformer classes from 36 Broadway Market, sharing the premises with the Broadway Boutique salon. The timetable is clearly levelled, from a slower Beginner class through Beginner to Intermediate, Intermediate and Advanced, with jumpboard classes for experienced clients and a maternity class for pre- and postnatal women. A neighbourhood option for Broadway Market and London Fields locals who want structured progression.
LevelOut De Beauvoir sits on Orsman Road beside the Regent's Canal, on the border of De Beauvoir Town and Haggerston. It follows the LevelOut template of compact 50-minute reformer classes for mixed abilities, with an introductory pack for newcomers and the option to book at sister studios. The canal-side location makes it easy to reach on foot or by bike from Haggerston station, Kingsland Road and Hoxton.
Former dancer Melanie Christou offers private one-to-one Pilates from a fully equipped studio on Orsman Road by the canal, with a reformer, Cadillac, chair and ladder barrel. Sessions are grounded in anatomy and biomechanics, with a particular specialism in back pain and hypermobility. A free consultation call is offered to new clients. It suits people who want expert, individual equipment work rather than group classes.
Classes
1:1, reformer, Cadillac, chair, ladder barrel
Intro offer
Free 'how to work with your aches' consultation call (new clients)
Privé Pilates is a boutique women-only reformer studio in Lower Clapton, designed as a calm space run by women for women. Classes are pitched for all levels, from complete beginners to experienced clients, and the studio is set up so mothers can train while little ones play nearby. It is a useful option for women in Clapton and Hackney Downs who want a relaxed, female-only reformer environment.
Unit B, Calico House, Woodberry Grove, London N4 2UQ
Reformer studioBeginner friendlyIntro offer
LevelOut's Manor House studio is based in Calico House on the Woodberry Down estate, close to the reservoirs and Manor House tube. It is one of the few dedicated reformer studios in the north of the borough, bringing the chain's small-group 50-minute classes to Woodberry Down and Finsbury Park residents. A practical choice for anyone who wants a reformer class near the Piccadilly line without heading into central Hackney.
Pilates Near is a small studio on Green Lanes by Newington Green that combines reformer Pilates with massage. Reviews describe tailored sessions that progress from gentle introductions to more challenging work, often with a focus on back pain and posture. New visitors are offered a free one-to-one reformer trial lesson. It is a well-reviewed local option for people around Newington Green, Stoke Newington and Canonbury who want personal attention.
Classes
1:1 reformer, reformer, massage
Intro offer
Free one-to-one reformer trial lesson for first-time visitors
St Augustine's Hall, Cadogan Terrace, London E9 5EG
Pilates studioBeginner friendlyIntro offer
Victoria Park Pilates has run since 2013 from a purpose-built studio on Cadogan Terrace by Victoria Park. Group classes use eight spring-loaded towers, while the two reformers, Cadillac, chairs and barrel are used for one-to-one or two-to-one sessions. There are no group reformer classes. The studio pitches itself at beginners, older adults and people with chronic pain, with term-time courses for back pain and a community feel.
Classes
1:1 reformer, 2:1 reformer, tower group classes, back pain courses
Pilates by Liat is a comprehensive equipment studio in East London's E5, run by teacher Liat. She teaches small equipment sessions for up to three people, using the reformer, tower and Wunda chair, plus private one-to-one sessions. All new equipment clients start with a private assessment. Reviews highlight her work with post-pregnancy recovery and hip replacement rehab, so it is a strong fit for remedial clients wanting careful, individual attention.
Abuelita's Wellbeing is a community interest company offering integrative care from a room at Hackney Downs Studios, with a second space in Islington. Alongside massage, chiropractic and nutrition, it offers mat and reformer Pilates, with private reformer sessions taught by ArtQinature Pilates. Profits help fund free therapy for people who cannot afford it. A good fit for clients who want Pilates as part of a wider, holistic treatment plan.
BLOK's original studio occupies the old Tram Depot on Upper Clapton Road. Like the Shoreditch site it offers a broad class membership covering yoga, strength, barre, high-intensity work and Pilates, with reformer classes including Power Reformer listed on ClassPass. It is one of the few places in Clapton to combine reformer with a full gym-style timetable, making it a good fit for locals who want variety under one membership.
Yes, three. ROE Pilates on Dispensary Lane in Hackney Central is women-only for now, with men's classes said to be launching. KY Pilates on Great Eastern Street in Shoreditch caps classes at ten women. Privé Pilates in Lower Clapton is run by women for women and is set up so mothers can train while their children play nearby.
Which Hackney studios do something different from a standard live reformer class?
Reformer Ritual at London Fields runs 40-minute classes led by on-screen video rather than a live instructor, with more than 20 a day. Reformer LDN (Hoxton and Morning Lane) uses Powerformer machines for heavier strength work, and STRONG Pilates Hackney uses the brand's own reformer-style equipment for cardio and resistance. FS8 at Hoxton Market and Here East mixes reformer, mat, tone and yoga in a single class, and Yours in Hackney Wick and Shoreditch pairs reformer with infrared hot Pilates.
Where can I use the full range of classical Pilates apparatus in Hackney?
Several smaller studios go well beyond the reformer. Hoxton Pilates on Ebenezer Street has Cadillacs, a Wunda chair and ladder barrel. Chez Nous Pilates on Walford Road and Pilates Living on Shelford Place, both in Stoke Newington, use the reformer, Cadillac or tower and chairs. Melanie Christou's studio on Orsman Road adds a ladder barrel, and Victoria Park Pilates on Cadogan Terrace runs its group classes on eight towers.
Where can beginners try reformer Pilates in Hackney?
Tempo 301 Hackney (E8), Flowing Body Pilates Stoke Newington, KY Pilates Shoreditch, Privé Pilates, Strong + Bendy Reformer, Reformer Ritual London Fields, nytra, LevelOut De Beauvoir, LevelOut Hackney, LevelOut Stoke Newington, ROE Pilates, Broadway Pilates, STUDIOS96, LevelOut Manor House, Pilates Near, Yogahome, FS8 Stratford (Here East), FS8 Hoxton, Victoria Park Pilates, Small Pilates, Pilates by Liat, PLUM Pilates (Wharf Road), Pilates Living N16, STRONG Pilates Hackney, Gray Biomechanics, Chez Nous Pilates, Rooted In Motion Pilates and Rumble Dalston run beginner or introductory reformer classes, which are the best place to start if you've never used a reformer before.
Do any Hackney studios offer an introductory deal?
Yes. Tempo 301 Hackney (E8): 3 reformer classes for £48. Flowing Body Pilates Stoke Newington: First 3 classes for £49 (valid 1 month). KY Pilates Shoreditch: Intro Trio: 3 classes for £49. Strong + Bendy Reformer: 3 classes for £45. nytra: 2 weeks unlimited for £49. LevelOut De Beauvoir: 5 classes for £50 at your local studio. LevelOut Hackney: 5 classes for £50 at your local studio. LevelOut Stoke Newington: 5 classes for £50 at your local studio. ROE Pilates: Reformer Pilates 3 classes for £50 (30 days). LevelOut Manor House: 5 classes for £50 at your local studio. Pilates Near: Free one-to-one reformer trial lesson for first-time visitors. Yogahome: Discounted rate for first three reformer classes (amount not stated). FS8 Stratford (Here East): 5 class intro for £59. FS8 Hoxton: 3 classes for £39. Victoria Park Pilates: 2 taster classes for £35 (new clients). PLUM Pilates (Wharf Road): 4 classes for £60. Pilates Living N16: Beginners package £135. STRONG Pilates Hackney: 7 classes for £49 (expires 2 weeks from first class). Gray Biomechanics: 3 x 60-minute sessions from £144. Chez Nous Pilates: Free consultation. Rooted In Motion Pilates: 3 intro privates for £160 (1 month expiry). Melanie Christou Pilates Research: Free 'how to work with your aches' consultation call (new clients). BLOK Shoreditch: £95 for the first month (60% off), per website. Rumble Dalston: Discover offer: 3 sessions for £45. BLOK Clapton: £95 for the first month (60% off), per website. Offers change often, so check the studio's website before booking.
Can I book a private reformer session in Hackney?
Tempo 301 Hackney (E8), Flowing Body Pilates Stoke Newington, Pilates Near, Yogahome, Victoria Park Pilates, Small Pilates, Pilates by Liat, Hoxton Pilates, Chloe Paterson Pilates, Abuelita's Wellbeing (Hackney Downs Studios), Gray Biomechanics, Chez Nous Pilates, Rooted In Motion Pilates and Melanie Christou Pilates Research offer private one-to-one reformer sessions, which are a good option if you have an injury or want tailored coaching.