Address19 Ravenscourt Rd, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 5EF
A standout boutique studio in Southbourne, Sobo Pilates offers a curated programme of reformer pilates and mat pilates, holding a 5.0-star average across 35 verified reviews. Reformer pilates sits at the heart of the studio's offering, with adjustable spring resistance allowing every member —…
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A standout boutique studio in Southbourne, Sobo Pilates offers a curated programme of reformer pilates and mat pilates, holding a 5.0-star average across 35 verified reviews. Reformer pilates sits at the heart of the studio's offering, with adjustable spring resistance allowing every member — beginner to advanced — to work at the right intensity. The studio environment is calm and meticulously designed, prioritising focus and recovery over loud, high-intensity surroundings. Mid-range pricing keeps regular practice realistic, with class packs and monthly memberships rewarding consistency. Saturday and Sunday classes give weekend-only members a flexible practice option. The BH6 5EF location places the studio within easy reach of nearby residential and business areas. View the full class schedule, instructor profiles and pricing below — or book a taster session to experience the studio first-hand.
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35 verified reviews on Google, averaging 5.0★. Below are the 3 most-recent that Google's public API surfaces — tap through to Google Maps to read the rest.
“She’s a great teacher with a relaxed approach offering alternative options/positions depending on your ability, so classes suit all levels.”— Stefanie Davis
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Love my mother baby Pilates classes with Georgia. Went from my son being 6 weeks old to 9 months and helped my body and mind so much!! Georgia is so kind and accommodating to mothers and babies. Nothing is too much trouble whether it’s stopping to feed mid class or your little ones becoming movers and shuffling about. Highly recommend these classes to any new mums wanting to carve out some time to get stronger again.
I have attended both pregnancy and now mum and baby Pilates with Georgia. Her classes are very casual and easy to follow, even for beginners like me. She’s a great teacher with a relaxed approach offering alternative options/positions depending on your ability, so classes suit all levels.
We had a 2:1 reformer Pilates session with Georgia in her new garden studio and it was brilliant!! The space is just beautiful and calm and her teaching is amazing. Great Pilates content and her manner is both professional and friendly. Just perfect! Cannot recommend her more highly ❤️
Sobo Pilates offers 2 pilates disciplines. Each one is suited to different goals — read the breakdown below to see which fits.
Reformer pilates is performed on a specialised piece of equipment using adjustable spring resistance. It targets deeper stabilising muscles than mat-based pilates and is widely used for posture correction, core strength, injury rehabilitation and pre/postnatal training.
Mat pilates uses your bodyweight on a padded mat, often with small props like resistance bands, blocks and pilates balls. It's the most accessible form of pilates — no heavy equipment, lower price points, and easier to continue at home.
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one of the 3 recent reviews mention the instructors in positive terms — words such as "knowledgeable", "attentive" and "encouraging" recur most frequently. Members citing specific cues, form corrections or named instructors is a strong sign of relationship-led teaching rather than transactional class delivery. If instructor depth matters for your decision (particularly for clinical or prenatal-focused pilates), this is a useful positive signal. One recent member put it this way: "She’s a great teacher with a relaxed approach offering alternative options/positions depending on your ability, so classes suit all levels." — Stefanie Davis.
Yes — the studio runs Saturday and Sunday classes. Weekend mornings (08:00-10:30) are typically the busiest slots at UK pilates studios; if you prefer a quieter session, the early afternoon often has more availability.
Most UK boutique reformers start newcomers with a beginner-tagged class or a 1-1 intro session rather than dropping them into a mixed-level group. Arrive 10-15 minutes early; you'll be shown carriage adjustment, spring tension and basic safety. Wear grip socks (mandatory at most studios — they sell pairs for £8-15 if you don't have them) and form-fitting clothing that lets the instructor see your alignment. The first class is the steepest learning curve — by your third session, the equipment feels much more intuitive.
Sobo Pilates offers reformer pilates, mat pilates. Reformer classes use spring-resistance equipment for deep core and postural work — beginner-friendly and adaptable. Browse the studio's full schedule for current class times and instructor allocations.
Sobo Pilates is located at 19 Ravenscourt Rd, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 5EF (BH6 5EF) in Southbourne, Bournemouth. You can reach the studio by phone on +44 7518 069832. Many studios in Southbourne are within walking distance of major transport links.
Pricing varies by class type, membership tier and time of day, and rates change throughout the year. The most accurate option is to contact the studio directly — via their official website — or send a quick enquiry below and we'll help you compare rates with similar studios in Southbourne. Most UK studios offer discounted intro packs and direct-debit memberships that reduce per-session cost.
Yes — most pilates studios in Southbourne, including Sobo Pilates, welcome beginners and offer dedicated intro classes or beginner-level group sessions. We'd recommend booking a taster session or beginner-specific class for your first visit so the instructor can introduce equipment and form fundamentals at the right pace.
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