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Absolutely London meets Sol Bouille, Founder and Head Instructor at The Island, a Reformer Pilates studio in the heart of Hackney Wick slower paced yet challenging class that will help you build the Pilates principles foundation. The mixed level class gives a variety of options on each exercise for every level, and our Intermediate Reformer classes are dynamic, faster and require a certain degree of body awareness, strength, coordination, balance and flexibility. and pelvis. It prevents injuries, boosts energy and can help with pain relief.

Q What made you want to open The Island?

A I used to work as a freelancer instructor in multiple studios around London. I had lived in Fish Island, Hackney Wick, for four years, and I noticed a great sense of community. I started to imagine that a Reformer Pilates studio would be a great addition to the neighbourhood. A place where people can not only come for a workout but also to meet each other and share a class together.

Q For those who have never tried it before, what are the benefits of Reformer Pilates?

Q Do you need to have a certain level of fitness?

A No, the wonderful thing about Pilates is that each exercise can be broken down and adjusted to any fitness level, from total beginners to people that have been working out in other disciplines.

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Q What classes do you have on o er at the studio?

A We o er dynamic Reformer Pilates classes for all levels, we o er more than 40 classes per week at di erent levels: beginners, mixed level and intermediate. The beginners Reformer Pilates class is a

A Too many to mention, but Reformer Pilates is a mindful body workout that improves strength, flexibility, stability, coordination, concentration, balance and control. It develops a strong core by supporting and strengthening the muscles of the torso, hips, shoulders

Q How do you inspire your clients on their Pilates journey?

A Every person is di erent. I encourage them to go one step at a time, I try to understand their needs, their goals, if they have injuries or not, and we build up from there, slowly adding more challenging exercises.