The Island Reformer Pilates | Hackney Wick - (Near Tower Hamlets, UK)

5 /5 Amanda: I had two classes with Heba and I can truly say I left sore (in a good way!), stronger and refreshed. Her classes are so amazing and honestly her cues make it so much easier to engage my core and move my body correctly. Her attention to detail makes all the difference. Definitely recommend. The studio itself is clean and cosy, with 8 reformers if I’m not mistaken. Would return.

5 /5 Ish: I’ve had two sessions with Heba now and honestly, I really enjoyed her teaching style. She’s super hands-on in the best way, it makes such a difference when you’re trying to enhance your movement and make sure you’re doing things correctly. She checks in on everyone throughout the class too, which I really appreciated. Plus, she’s just genuinely kind, friendly, and very approachable. I’ve also had a session with Ilana and she was lovely as well, really chatty, helpful, and happy to go around assisting everyone. I asked her a question after the class and she was so knowledgeable and generous with her advice. The studio itself is about a 15-minute walk from Westfield Stratford City, tucked into a really nice residential area. There’s a cute matcha spot nearby and lots of fun little independent businesses around, which adds to the charm. It is just a studio with a big bathroom, but honestly, that’s totally fine, and they’re very clear about that on their website, so nothing feels misleading. The vibe is great, and everyone who attends is friendly and nice :)

3 /5 Yerke Yerke: Used to absolutely love this studio (was loyal since March 2023), now considering transferring to another reformer studio. Really nice small cozy studio and good equipment, yet quality of teaching has gone down. Really happy for Sol’s success and expansion of the studio to other parts of London, but I am quite upset with new instructors and their high turnover. I really miss Marianna, Aurora, Emma and Olivia - their classes were amazing. New instructors seem very young and lack energy - you don’t get that excitement from going to classes anymore. Hope something could be done about that

5 /5 Carolina van den Berg: I’ve been coming to this studio for a little less than a year now and taken more than 70 classes in that time. I have never found anything I actually enjoyed consistently as much as I enjoy coming here. The teachers are amazing, everyone is so welcoming and helpful, and the classes are always so high quality. As someone in a plus-size body I was a little worried about “fitting in” and this has not ever been an issue in any way. I have felt welcomed and accommodated in every class by everyone and in every way. The teachers look after you and make sure your injuries are catered too, classes are layered and challenging and the community is wonderful. Special shout out to Christiana, Ilana, Vanessa and Chloe who are all simply outstanding teachers. I cannot recommend this amazing space enough. Truly my happy place.