Address107 Paintworks, Arno's Vale, Bristol BS4 3DL
Beloved by locals for its quality and atmosphere, Classes at Soul Pilates - Paintworks include reformer pilates and mat pilates, boasting a 5.0-star rating from 91 satisfied clients. Reformer pilates sits at the heart of the studio's offering, with adjustable spring resistance allowing every member…
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Beloved by locals for its quality and atmosphere, Classes at Soul Pilates - Paintworks include reformer pilates and mat pilates, boasting a 5.0-star rating from 91 satisfied clients. 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. Evening classes running past 8pm suit working professionals balancing practice with a full day. The BS4 3DL 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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91 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.
“The instructors are all really knowledgeable and supportive, and my weekly class is one of my favourite hours each week.”— Ellena Bianchi-Barry
“Great vibes, beautiful studio and knowledgeable and lovely teachers.”— Alicia Pollard
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I LOVE coming to Soul! After relocating from London to Bristol, and having my second child, 18 months ago, I was excited to find Soul to give me the time, space and care to feel more like me again. The instructors are all really knowledgeable and supportive, and my weekly class is one of my favourite hours each week. I've been doing reformer for about 10 years and Soul is my favourite studio by far.
Soul Pilates offer a fantastic program of training - more like a family than an organisation. All the instructors are brilliant - careful & thoughtful with everyone in the class and concerned to see improvements and good form whilst checking in on everyone’s needs. Paintworks is my local studio and has been my introduction to Reformer Pilates. It’s been a challenge as I came from a fairly low point of fitness but using the equipment and improving has been a really encouraging process. I’d recommend anyone to try a session or program at Soul Pilates whether you’ve experienced Pilates before or are an entire beginner.
I love the classes here - I’ve had classes with Katherine and Anna and they are both fantastic teachers. Great vibes, beautiful studio and knowledgeable and lovely teachers. I started level classes in December and I can already see a difference in my strength, fitness and the way my body looks.
Soul Pilates - Paintworks 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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every recent review 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: "The instructors are all really knowledgeable and supportive, and my weekly class is one of my favourite hours each week." — Ellena Bianchi-Barry.
Yes — at least one weekday class runs until 20:00 or later, which suits members training after a standard working day. Evening peaks at most UK pilates studios run from 18:00 to 19:30, with later 20:00-21:00 slots usually quieter and easier to book on the day.
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.
Soul Pilates - Paintworks 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.
Soul Pilates - Paintworks is located at 107 Paintworks, Arno's Vale, Bristol BS4 3DL (BS4 3DL) in Ashton, Bristol. You can reach the studio by phone on +44 117 214 1655. Many studios in Ashton 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 Ashton. Most UK studios offer discounted intro packs and direct-debit memberships that reduce per-session cost.
Yes — most pilates studios in Ashton, including Soul Pilates - Paintworks, 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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