Lottie Maynard PILATES FOR BEGINNERS · WIMBLEDON NEW TO PILATES? START HERE. Everything you need to know before your first Pilates class at Bondi Rise. From choosing the right class to knowing what to expect when you walk through the door. FIND YOUR FIRST CLASS NEW TO PILATES? YOU DON’T NEED TO KNOW ANYTHING YET. If you’ve … Read more
Most of the people who love Bondi Rise didn’t find us on their own. Someone dragged them along, a friend, a sister, a colleague who wouldn’t stop talking about it. That’s genuinely how this community grew in the first place, one person telling another it was worth trying. So we’ve made it worth your while … Read more
Maybe it starts in class. You’re halfway through a roll-down and instead of focusing on your own spine, you’re watching the person next to you and thinking: if they just softened their knees, that would feel so much better for them. Or maybe it’s the moment you realise you’ve been explaining Pilates to everyone in … Read more
I have wanted to do this for a long time. And honestly? The fact that it’s finally happening gives me that full-circle feeling every single time I think about it. We are opening applications for the Bondi Rise teacher training programme – and our first cohort begins in October. Why I started this Pilates changed … Read more
Should I try reformer Pilates or mat Pilates? A question I get asked most! And honestly, it’s a great question because they’re both wonderful, and the answer very much depends on you. First, what do they have in common? Both reformer and mat Pilates are rooted in the same principles: controlled movement, core connection, breath, … Read more
If you’ve been curious about reformer Pilates in Wimbledon but haven’t quite taken the leap yet, this one’s for you. Here’s everything you need to know before you walk through our door on Leopold Road for the very first time. What actually is reformer Pilates? Reformer Pilates uses a piece of equipment called a reformer … Read more
“Where did the name come from?” It’s a question I love to answer, because it goes right to the heart of everything we do here. The name ‘Bondi Rise’ isn’t just a nod to a beautiful place; it’s a feeling and a philosophy. “Why Bondi?” For me, Bondi Beach is more than just an inspiration; … Read more