Reformer Pilates in Topsham, Exeter
Experience small group Reformer and Tower Pilates in our beautiful Garden Studio.
Discover Reformer Pilates at Exe Valley Pilates
Welcome to the Garden Studio... a beautiful purpose-built Pilates studio in the heart of Topsham, just outside Exeter.
Limited to just four people per class, our Reformer and Tower Pilates sessions combine expert tuition with personalised support in a calm, welcoming environment.
Whether you're new to Pilates or looking to build strength, improve mobility and move with greater confidence, our small group classes give you the time, space and guidance to progress safely.
Why choose Reformer Pilates?
Most people are familiar with mat Pilates, but Reformer Pilates uses specialist equipment to support and challenge your body in ways that simply aren't possible on a mat alone.
Using adjustable springs, pulleys and a moving carriage, the Reformer helps improve:
Core strength
Balance and stability
Flexibility
Posture
Joint mobility
Whole-body strength
Body awareness
Because resistance can be adjusted for every individual, Reformer Pilates is suitable for beginners through to experienced movers.
Because investing in your health should feel good.
No intimidating gym environment. No pressure to keep up. Just thoughtful movement, expert guidance and space to focus on yourself.
What makes Exe Valley Pilates different?
Unlike larger studios with busy classes, the Garden Studio welcomes a maximum of four people at a time.
That means you'll receive:
Personal coaching throughout every class
Exercises adapted for injuries or individual needs
Time to learn the equipment properly
Consistent teaching from Beth
A supportive, non-intimidating environment
Steady, sustainable progression
Our aim isn't simply to make you work harder... it's to help you move better.
Frequently Asked Questions About Reformer Pilates Sessions
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The studio can be found on Strand View which runs parallel and just behind the Strand.
Head down The Strand and at the Museum turn left onto Lower Shapter Street. Take the first right off this road - there is no road name as it’s a private lane/ track. The Garden Studio can be found just past the chicane (narrowing of the lane) on the Right Hand Side.
Please note; there is no parking available, you are best to arrive on foot. If you are arriving by car the nearest public parking is down on the quay by the Lighter Inn and Antiques Centre. It’s just a few minutes very pleasant walk along the Strand from there.
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Clothes suitable for exercising where you can move and stretch freely.
For health and safety reasons, you are required to wear non baggy clothes.
Please avoid flared style track pants as they can get caught in the machines.
Please also avoid big zippers on clothing and belts as they can scratch the fabric on the carriages.
For hygiene reasons you are required to wear grip socks. If you don’t have any - you can purchase in the studio. Regular socks are not suitable as you can slip or lose grip and you will be asked to remove them.
A bottle of water and maybe a small towel could be useful.
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All lessons are 55mins duration including time to tidy and wipedown your station afterwards.
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Beth teaches in regular blocks for consistency and progression. Passes can be purchased to cover a block, choosing which class you attend. Each class works out at £23/ session.
Special offers are available this September as a welcome to the studio and there will be regular offers for new clients starting out.
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Absolutely not. Both Reformer and Tower can be adjusted to meet you where you are at. The foundational course will set you up to understand the machines so that you can adjust the level of support or resistance that is right for your body. Beth, is an experienced teacher who will help you and guide you depending on your body’s needs.
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Yes. Modifications and adaptations will be given where needed. The machines are there to support and guide you as much as challenge you. Any health conditions or concerns do please contact Beth to discuss how we can help.
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Yes.
Many people assume Reformer Pilates is only for experienced exercisers, but the equipment actually makes many movements easier to learn.
The adjustable springs can support your body while you develop strength, confidence and control.
Because classes are limited to just four people, Beth can tailor exercises to suit your experience, goals and any injuries or limitations.
About Our Equipment
Joseph Pilates designed his method as a complete system, combining mat work with specialist equipment.
At Exe Valley Pilates you'll use both the Reformer and the Tower, giving you the benefits of two complementary pieces of equipment.
The Tower’s in the Exe Valley Pilates Studio are from Align, some of the best equipment pilates provider’s. They are attached to the end of the Reformers and we add an additional thick platform to the reformer so that you are on a stable non moving surface. The Tower again has springs and pulley’s, less fixed, they allow us to work through brilliant control and stability. We feel, the beauty of the tower is in its ability to allow us to really deepen stretches, lengthen the spine and really feel the opening up of the body which today’s modern life can really hinder.
At the Studio we will use both the Reformer and Tower as well as covering mat exercises on the machinery because we can do that! We will also sometimes use the smaller equipment that is used in mat classes such as magic circles.
The benefit of a Garden Studio class is that learning and progressing doesn’t stop at the Studio door when you leave. Packages include a weekly online recorded mat class that is synced to the work you have covered in the studio that week to allow you to build on what you do at the studio for a stronger, healthier version of you.
About Our Garden Studio Classes
All Studio classes will start as Foundational reformer and tower and then progress.
Foundation or Essentials classes - suitable for all including beginners. This is the place to start. You will learn the basics and move through foundational sequences with excellent tuition and care for health and safety and for you as an individual. Pilates principles are underlined and taught. You can stay here until you feel ready to progress.
Improvers - For those who are ready to move beyond learning the apparatus, the basic fundamentals, feel in control and know and understand how to make good choices with the equipment. Please note you must have taken at least one Foundational class with Beth to attend this class.
Strength and Flow. Only suitable for those without injuries, who have a good level of pilates understanding from matwork and have used the apparatus before. Invite only.
Restore - for those who are recovering post rehab or with special conditions. Gentle supportive and steady. Depending upon the group you may be working through exercises independently depending on who is in the room.
1:1 - Your body your goals your pace. Please note 1:1s are limited as the studio is arranged purposely for small classes in order to gain help and personalised support.
There are many different machine manufacturers these days. Equipment and its operation varies from studio to studio. As does instruction. I insist on everyone partaking in a foundations class initially to understand the set up. Learn my sequences and routines and expectations. Health and Safety is paramount. Progression to the next level is at the discretion of the owner of EVP.
A calm space to move, learn and reconnect.
This isn't about chasing exhaustion or keeping up with everyone else. It's about building strength, confidence and resilience in a way that feels sustainable and enjoyable.
Book a Reformer Class
Please note this shows Reformer only, if you would like to access the full timetable which includes Mat classes, you can do so here.