Mat & Reformer Pilates

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Meet Sophie

I offer both Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates, giving you the flexibility to choose the style that suits your body, your goals, and your lifestyle. Whether you're completely new or looking to deepen your practice, sessions are tailored to help you move better, feel stronger, and build confidence.

I run welcoming, small-group Mat Pilates classes locally in Leigh (near Reigate), creating a supportive and friendly environment to build strength and consistency. For a more tailored experience, I also offer private 1-1 sessions and duets, allowing for focused guidance, individual progression, and a programme designed specifically around you.

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The Different Pilates Classes

  • Mat Pilates is a form of exercise performed on the floor using your body weight to build strength, improve flexibility, and support posture. It focuses on controlled, low-impact movements that target your core and overall stability.

  • Reformer Pilates uses a specialist machine with springs to provide resistance and support, allowing for a more varied and adaptable workout. It helps improve strength, alignment, flexibility, and control.

  • Private sessions are fully personalised to your body and goals, whether you train one-to-one or with a partner in a duet. They offer focused guidance, faster progress, and a programme tailored specifically to you.

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What is Mat Pilates?

Mat Pilates is a form of exercise performed on the floor using your body weight, sometimes with small equipment like bands, balls, or light weights. It focuses on controlled movements, core strength, flexibility, posture, and alignment.

Because there’s no large equipment involved, Mat Pilates is incredibly accessible but don’t be fooled, it can be just as challenging and effective as machine-based work. It’s also a great option for those recovering from injury or managing conditions such as slipped discs, rotator cuff issues, or hip concerns, as exercises can be adapted to support safe and effective movement.

Benefits of Mat Pilates

Mat Pilates offers a well-rounded, low-impact workout that strengthens the body, improves movement quality, and supports long-term physical health.

  • Targets the deep abdominal and back muscles to create a strong, supportive foundation for everyday movement.

  • Encourages better alignment and helps you become more mindful of how you move and hold your body.

  • Gently lengthens muscles and improves joint range of motion, reducing stiffness and tension.

  • Develops balanced, functional strength without the need for heavy equipment or high impact.

  • Strengthens key muscle groups and promotes controlled movement patterns to help protect and recover the body.

What is Reformer Pilates?

Reformer Pilates is performed on a specialised machine called a reformer, which uses springs for resistance along with a moving carriage, straps, and a footbar. This allows for a wider range of exercises and adjustable resistance to support or challenge your body.

The reformer is ideal for both beginners (as it can assist movement) and more advanced clients (as it can add intensity and precision).

Benefits of Reformer

Reformer Pilates offers a dynamic, full-body workout using adjustable resistance to build strength, improve control, and support efficient, balanced movement.

  • The spring system allows exercises to be tailored to your level, supporting or challenging you as needed.

  • The structure of the reformer helps guide your body into proper positioning, improving form and reducing compensation.

  • Combines strength and stretch to enhance overall movement quality and body control.

  • Can be adapted to support injury recovery or focus on specific areas such as core stability, hips, or shoulders.

  • Emphasises the Pilates principles of concentration, control, centring, precision, and breath to create more efficient, intentional movement.

Private 1-1 Sessions in Surrey

I offer private 1-1 Mat Pilates sessions in the comfort of your own home, designed entirely around you - your goals, your body, and your pace. This is a convenient and personalised way to stay consistent with your training, whether you’re looking to build strength, recover from injury, improve posture, or simply feel better in your body all with expert guidance in a familiar, comfortable environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Not at all both Mat and Reformer Pilates are suitable for beginners, and exercises can be adapted to your level so you can build confidence and strength safely.

  • This depends on your goals, but most clients benefit from 1–3 sessions per week to see improvements in strength, flexibility, and overall movement.

  • Yes, Pilates is often recommended to support recovery and prevent injury, as it focuses on core strength, alignment, and controlled movement. Sessions can be adapted to suit your needs.

  • These are personalised sessions tailored to your goals, either one-to-one or shared with a partner. They allow for more focused coaching and faster progress. I am happy to come to your home for convenience.

  • I run classes locally in Leigh (near Reigate) and offer private 1-1 and duet sessions across the surrounding Surrey areas, including Reigate, Dorking, Redhill, and Horley.

  • You can get in touch via my contact page or message me directly to book your first session or ask any questions.

Start Your Pilates Journey

If you’re not sure where to begin, I’m happy to help you decide whether Mat, Reformer, or a combination of both is right for you.

Get in touch to book your first session or to find out more.

  • Sophie has a rare gift for striking the perfect balance between challenge and enjoyment — you always feel like you’ve worked hard, yet somehow had a brilliant time doing it. It’s that combination that keeps us coming back week after week.

    — Rebecca G

  • I am so impressed with Sophie’s Pilates classes both mat and reformer, the quality of her teaching, support and encouragement make the classes fun and effective, wanting to go back for more!!

    — Lindsey V

  • As a complete beginner, I never expected to love Pilates this much—but Sophie has changed everything. She’s warm, encouraging, and explains movements so clearly that I always feel supported and confident.Her classes are fun, welcoming, and genuinely motivating. I’m officially obsessed with Pilates now, all thanks to Sophie. Can’t wait to keep improving!

    — Lauren E

  • I have been impressed by the Total Beginner Reformer classes led by Sophie. She is so kind and encouraging, she doesn’t judge and she makes you feel like you matter. She offers alternative levels within the activities so that those with injuries can participate safely, and she also offers extensions for those who want to push themselves harder. Highly recommended, thank you Sophie

    - Amanda T

  • I’m really enjoying my mat classes with Sophie and have booked in each week. She is a brilliant teacher with so much positive energy and she is fun which for me is a must!

    - Jo L