The story of Bondi Rise
If you're going to rise, you might as well shine.
Bondi Rise was inspired by sunrise on Bondi Beach, when the whole beach is out moving: the energy, the excitement and the feeling that anything is possible. Today it lives in our app, from Australia to the UK, in our studios in Wimbledon and East Molesey, on our retreats and through our teacher training.
Meet the founder
Hi, I'm Lottie
When I lived in Bondi, Pilates was the one hour I could truly switch off. It made me strong, made my whole body feel better, and gave me friends in a new community.
I was running a small studio in Sydney when lockdown hit in 2020, so I took my classes online. In 2022 I moved home, renamed the platform Bondi Rise, and it became my bridge between Bondi and London.
In 2022 I also set out to bring that same feeling into a real studio, and in 2023 we opened our first, in East Molesey: challenging classes, a calm room and people who talk to each other. Our second home, in Wimbledon, opened in November 2025.
Along the way I created the Bondi Rise Method, the way of teaching behind every class, and our own accredited teacher training, so every teacher we train teaches it too.
I hope Bondi Rise brings you what it gives me: time to switch off, time for yourself, time to move your body, and the feeling that anything is possible.
Lottie x
How we got here
From one platform to a whole community.
The online platform launches from Australia, in lockdown
I move home and we rebrand to Bondi Rise
Our first studio opens in East Molesey
Our first retreat, and Wimbledon opens
The Bondi Rise Method teacher training
What we believe
Make strength feel good.
Feel-good strength
Hard work that leaves you buzzing, never broken.
Known by name
Nobody is a booking number.
Real life welcome
Babies, busy weeks, tired days and first-timers all belong here.
Make time for you
Time to switch off, move your body and come back to yourself.
A little love note
I can't wait to share a slice of Bondi with you. My goal is for Bondi Rise to become your own little sanctuary, both online and in our studios. I've always believed in building a community that starts with a love of Pilates but grows into something so much more.
Lottie x
Three ways to move with us
Wherever you are.
In the studio
Small reformer, mat and barre classes in Wimbledon and East Molesey. Supported, challenged and encouraged to work at your own level.
Explore our studios →
Online
Pilates that fits around your life. Pilates, barre, strength, prenatal and more, from 10 minutes. Try it free for 7 days.
Explore online →
Teacher training
Learn to teach the Bondi Rise way. Our accredited Mat and Reformer training, taught in our studios.
Discover the course →What our community say
Straight from the source.
I joined Lottie's online studio last year and my only regret is that I didn't join sooner! There are loads of 15 and 20 minute workouts, so when my motivation wavers, I still keep doing it.
Lottie is a knowledgeable and enthusiastic instructor. The platform makes it easy to fit a Pilates workout into my schedule.
A wonderful and inviting boutique Pilates studio inspired by Bondi in Australia. Lottie has created an incredible, calm and beautiful space. The instructors are fantastic.
Come and rise with us.
Book your first studio class, or try the app free for 7 days.
New to Bondi Rise
3 classes for £55
Try reformer, mat and barre across Wimbledon and East Molesey.
Claim your welcome offerValid for 14 days from your first class. New clients only.