We recommend wearing comfortable, fitted clothing that allows you to move freely. Breathable fabrics like cotton or moisture-wicking materials are ideal. Don’t worry—socks are optional, and many prefer to practice barefoot for better grip.

Yes, we encourage booking your spot before class. This ensures that we have a place reserved just for you. You can easily book online through our website or contact us directly.

Absolutely! Our classes welcome members at all levels. Whether you’re new or simply returning to movement, we guide you gently and with clarity so you feel supported every step of the way.

We keep our class sizes small—maximum 3 participants per class—to ensure personalised attention. This way, instructors can give you individual feedback, help refine your technique, and support your movement experience.

Just bring yourself and a water bottle to stay hydrated. If you have a mat, feel free to bring it along, or you can use one of ours. We provide props to enhance your experience as well.

No, Pilates is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. It’s a low-impact practice that can be tailored to meet individual needs—from young adults building strength and flexibility to older adults seeking balance, mobility, and joint stability. Each session at Heal 2 Live is designed to honour where your body is today, supporting safe, progressive movement at any stage of life.

Yes, absolutely — our Pilates classes are suitable for women who are pregnant. However, it’s important that you first consult with your healthcare provider to ensure it’s safe for your individual circumstances. We recommend starting with gentle or prenatal-friendly sessions, focusing on breathing, posture, and core stability. Please inform your instructor before class so exercises can be modified for your comfort and safety.

Yes, Pilates can be very supportive for these conditions. Each class focuses on gentle core activation, postural alignment, and controlled movement to reduce pain, improve stability, and restore mobility. Exercises are modified to suit your comfort and therapeutic needs.

Yes, Pilates can help relieve and prevent pain by improving posture, flexibility, and core strength. Movements are designed to ease tension, support spinal alignment, and build balanced strength through mindful, low-impact exercises.

Yes, Pilates focuses on gentle alignment and strengthening of deep postural muscles. This helps release neck tension, improve shoulder positioning, and support a more balanced, upright posture with less strain in daily movement.

Yes, Pilates can gently support recovery through mindful, rehabilitative movement. Each exercise can be adapted to reduce pressure on injured areas while restoring joint mobility, balance, and functional strength. The focus on controlled breathing and body awareness encourages healing from within and helps rebuild confidence in safe, pain-free movement.

Yes, Pilates can play a meaningful role in calming the nervous system and supporting emotional wellbeing. Its focus on breath, rhythm, and mindful movement helps shift the body from stress or hyper-arousal toward a state of regulation and safety. Over time, this practice can enhance body awareness, reduce anxiety, and complement therapeutic approaches for trauma recovery.

At Heal 2 Live, our approach integrates trauma-informed principles—creating a space where movement becomes not only physical exercise but also a gentle pathway to balance, grounding, and inner connection.

Pilates is a supportive and complementary practice, but it does not replace professional medical care. If you have pain, injury, or a diagnosed condition such as sciatica, it’s important to consult your GP, physiotherapist, or other qualified health professional for assessment and treatment.

At Heal 2 Live, Pilates is used to complement medical or allied-health interventions—helping to improve posture, mobility, and body awareness while supporting long-term recovery and self-management. Sessions are always tailored to your comfort and clinical recommendations.