Beginner

50 min

Low intensity

Reformer Foundations

A calm, beginner-friendly reformer class in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast. Learn alignment, breath and control at a low intensity, in a class of ten or fewer, with an instructor who sets up the reformer with you.

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Teachers

Jess M.

Senior instructor and Reformer lead. Calm, precise cueing for every first class.

Ella R.

Instructor. Leads the weekend Foundations classes with a gentle focus on breath.

Timetable

Monday

6:00 am 6:50 am

5:30 pm 6:20 pm

Wednesday

9:30 am 10:20 am

6:30 pm 7:20 pm

Friday

7:00 am 7:50 am

12:15 pm 1:05 pm

Saturday

7:30 am 8:20 am

9:00 am 9:50 am

Book in the Aero app. Cancel 12 hours ahead or the class credit is used.

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Video introduction

Inside a Foundations class

Video · 2 min

What a class looks like

Fifty calm, focused minutes.

Each class starts with breath and a short warm up on the reformer, so you learn how the springs, straps and footbar feel before anything moves quickly. Your instructor sets the springs with you and explains why.

From there we work through footwork, bridging, arm work and a side-lying series at a steady pace, with clear cues and time to set up between exercises. We finish with a stretch and a moment to notice what changed.

Expect to work hard enough to feel it the next day, never so hard that you lose your form. Most people take Foundations for four to eight weeks before moving into Reformer Flow.

Who it is for

Made for

First-timers on the reformer

Anyone returning after a break or a busy season

Mat Pilates regulars new to springs and straps

Anyone who wants strong technique before Flow

Check with a physio first

Foundations is gentle, but some situations need a plan first. Speak with your GP or physiotherapist before booking if you:

Have had surgery in the last six months

Are managing acute back, neck or joint pain

Have osteoporosis or a recent fracture

Are pregnant or have recently given birth

Book a clinical assessment

How to prepare

Bring

A water bottle. Fresh towels and filtered water are here for you.

Wear

Fitted activewear and grip socks. Grip socks are required.

Arrive

Ten minutes early on your first visit, so we can set you up.

Park

Free parking out front, with showers on site after class.

Benefits

Better alignment

Learn where a neutral spine and pelvis sit, and how to find them in everyday movement.

Steady core control

Breath-led core work that builds from the deep muscles outward, at your own pace.

Confidence on the reformer

Know the springs, straps and set-up, so moving into Reformer Flow feels natural.

What members say

Member review

“I had never touched a reformer. Jess set everything up with me and explained each spring. Six weeks later I moved into Flow and felt ready.”

Hannah L. · Foundations member

FAQ

Do I need any Pilates experience?

No. Foundations is built for first-timers. Your instructor sets up the reformer with you and offers options for every exercise.

How is Foundations different from Reformer Flow?

Foundations moves more slowly, with more time on set-up and technique. Flow links exercises into a continuous full-body sequence at a moderate intensity.

Is it okay to come if my back is stiff?

Mild stiffness is usually fine; tell your instructor before class. If you have pain that is acute or not yet assessed, book a clinical assessment with our physiotherapist first.