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Saffron Walden Studio

Booking Information
Each client must book individually using their own account. This allows the booking to appear correctly in our system and ensures all participants are registered.

Passes are for individual use only and cannot be shared or used to book on behalf of others. Thank you for your understanding.

The Sweet Spot: AFB x Thaxted Sauna Series
May
17
to 13 Sept

The Sweet Spot: AFB x Thaxted Sauna Series

The Sweet Spot: AFB x Thaxted Sauna Company

Where weekend mornings meet movement, heat, and nature.

Begin with a 50-minute AFB Yoga or Pilates session—designed to awaken the body, build strength, and create space.

Then ease into the rhythm of an essential oil–infused sauna, followed by an invigorating icy cold plunge.

Finish with a cup of herbal tea, taking time to soak in your natural surroundings and connect with others..

The Flow of the Morning

8:30am — Arrive, ease into the space (max 16 spots)
8:40–9:30am — Move: AFB Pilates or Yoga
9:30–10:30am — Reset: Sauna, cold plunge, relax & connect

Dates

Pilates or Yoga may be offered, subject to change.

Sunday 17th May — AFB Yoga Flow - Ché
Saturday 20th June — AFB Yoga Flow (Solstice Special) - Jen
Sunday 19th July — AFB Power Pilates - Charlotte
Sunday 23rd August — AFB Yoga Flow - Jen
Sunday 13th September — AFB Yoga Flow - Jen

Investment

£35 standard
£24 AFB members

A little note on the outdoors 🌿

  • Please bring a yoga or pilates mat

  • You can read where to park, what to bring and Thaxted Sauna's FAQs here: https://www.thaxtedsaunacompany.com/faqs

  • Please note there are no toilets on site.

  • This experience is all about being outside, connecting with nature, and embracing the elements. We’ll absolutely still go ahead in a little drizzle, so come prepared and lean into it those great outdoors. In the event of weather that’s truly not on our side, we’ll reschedule and transfer your booking to another date.

Reserve your spot

If you’ve been craving something that feels good and does you good — this is it.

Come solo or bring a friend.
Move, reset, and leave feeling like yourself again.

Book your spot and meet us in the sweet spot.


FAQS & what to bring

Booking & Cancellation

Spaces are limited and this is a small, curated experience, so all bookings are final and non-refundable.

Session time:
8:30am–10:30am

Please allow enough time to arrive calmly and ready to begin together.

What to wear:
• Comfortable clothes for yoga/pilates
• Swimwear for the sauna/cold plunge
• Warm layers for afterwards depending on weather

What to bring:
• Yoga mat (essential — mats/props are not provided)
• Water bottle (non-metallic preferred)
• Two towels — one to sit on in the sauna and one for drying off afterwards
• Comfortable outdoor footwear (Crocs, pool slides, sandals etc.)
• Sunscreen/layers depending on weather

Location & Parking:
There is no car access directly to the sauna site itself.

Please park in one of Thaxted’s free public car parks. The nearest is:

Bardfield Road Car Park (next to the Fire Station)

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Directions from the car park:
• Exit left from the car park and immediately left again onto the Public Footpath, with Claypits Farmhouse on your right
• Walk past the farmhouse and round to the right
• Continue approximately 100m along the track
• The Sauna Paddock will be on your right — enter through the gate

A few important things to note:
• No under 16s
• There are currently no toilet facilities on-site, so please go before arriving
• There is a simple pop-up changing tent for a back-to-nature experience
• Bookings are non-refundable/non-transferable
• If weather is torrential, we’ll contact you up to 1 hour before if we need to cancel or move the session

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AFB Barre Teacher Training with teim™
Jul
4
to 5 Jul

AFB Barre Teacher Training with teim™

Join us for an immersive Barre Teacher Training Weekend with renowned educator Lizzie Bland, founder of teim™ (Training and Events in Movement).

Designed for yoga, Pilates, fitness and movement professionals, as well as those completely new to teaching, this practical and comprehensive training will equip you with the knowledge, confidence and skills to teach safe, effective and engaging Barre classes.

Drawing inspiration from the original Lotte Berk Method, alongside Pilates, yoga, ballet and strength training principles, you'll learn how to create dynamic classes that challenge, motivate and inspire clients of all abilities.

We strongly recommend attending the full weekend, which includes both Foundations and Extensions training, for the most complete learning experience and the greatest confidence in teaching Barre.

However, if you have already completed the teim™ Barre Foundations Training (either with A Fine Balance or another training provider), you are welcome to attend the Extensions day independently.

About Lizzie Bland

Lizzie Bland is an internationally respected Barre educator with more than 20 years' experience in the dance and fitness industry. She is the founder of Lean Bean Fitness in Australia and now leads teim™, delivering teacher trainings and movement education across the UK and beyond.

Training Dates

Full Weekend (Recommended)
📅 Saturday 4 July & Sunday 5 July
💷 £340

Day 1: Barre Instructor Foundations
📅 Saturday 4 July
🕛 12:00pm–6:00pm

Day 2: Barre Instructor Extensions
📅 Sunday 5 July
🕛 12:00pm–5:00pm

Extensions Day is available only to those who have previously completed a recognised teim™ Barre Foundations Training.

Day 1 — Barre Foundations

Day 1 provides the essential foundations needed to understand, plan and teach effective Barre classes. Whether you're new to Barre or looking to formalise your knowledge, you'll learn the key principles, exercises and teaching frameworks that underpin great Barre instruction.

You'll learn:

✨ The foundations and principles of Barre

✨ Key Barre exercises and movement patterns

✨ Class structure, planning and sequencing

✨ How to create safe, effective and engaging classes

✨ Introduction to Barre equipment and props

✨ Teaching techniques and best practice

✨ Access to the teim™ Barre Bible, including exercise libraries, frameworks and sample class plans

Day 2 — Barre Extensions

Day 2 builds on the Foundations training, helping you develop greater creativity, confidence and versatility as an instructor. You'll learn how to refine your classes, challenge clients appropriately and adapt your teaching for a wider range of needs and abilities.

You'll learn:

✨ Advanced sequencing and seamless transitions

✨ Creating intelligent, dynamic class flow

✨ Using props for progression, challenge and variety

✨ Musicality, tempo and layered choreography

✨ Modifications and progressions for mixed-ability groups

✨ Pre and postnatal considerations

✨ Common injuries, limitations and safe adaptations

✨ Instructor development and growing your Barre career

✨ Licensing, liabilities and industry best practice

✨ Access to the teim™ Barre Bible Volume 2

Certification

Participants will receive a teim™ Barre Teacher Training Certificate for the relevant training completed.

For those looking to teach Barre professionally, we strongly recommend completing the full weekend, as the combination of Foundations and Extensions provides the strongest grounding in Barre methodology, sequencing, programming and class delivery.

Prerequisites

No previous teaching or fitness qualification is required if you are attending the full Barre Teacher Training Weekend (Foundations + Extensions).

If you wish to attend an individual training day only, you should hold a qualification in one or more of the following:

• Yoga (200 hours+)
• Mat Pilates
• Reformer Pilates
• Barre
• Dance
• Exercise to Music

Alongside the in-person training, trainees are encouraged to attend regular Barre classes and/or complete additional online practice classes to support their learning.

Book here

Full Weekend Sat 4th & Sun 5th July — £340

Individual days:

  • Day 1 Foundations — £200

  • Day 2 Extensions — £140

Barre Instructor Training — Terms & Conditions

By booking this training, you agree to the following:

Non-Refundable
All bookings are strictly non-refundable. Due to the limited number of spaces and the nature of this training, we are unable to offer refunds under any circumstances, including illness, injury, or change of personal circumstances.

Transfers
If you are unable to attend, your space may be transferred to another suitable participant, subject to prior approval from A Fine Balance.
All transfer requests must be made at least 7 days in advance, and you are responsible for finding a replacement participant.

Booking & Payment
All bookings must be paid in full to secure your space. Your place is confirmed only once payment has been received.

Cancellations or Changes by A Fine Balance
In the unlikely event that A Fine Balance needs to cancel or reschedule the training, you will be offered either:
• A full refund, or
• The option to transfer to a future date

Participation Requirements
This training is intended for participants with prior Pilates and/or Yoga training. By booking, you confirm you meet these requirements and are fit to participate.

Attendance & Commitment
This is a small-group training with limited spaces. By booking, you are committing to attend in full and engage with the training.

Liability
Participation is at your own risk. By attending, you agree to take responsibility for your own health and wellbeing and to inform the trainer of any injuries, conditions, or concerns prior to the session.

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Sunday Sound Bath
Jul
19

Sunday Sound Bath

Sunday Chill – A Soul-Soothing Sound Bath Experience 🌸

Ease into your Sunday wrapped in soothing sound, gentle aromas, and a space designed purely for relaxation. This deeply restorative sound bath helps you reset, recharge, and realign for the week ahead.

🎶 What to Expect

Sink into stillness as healing sound washes over you:
• Gongs – deep vibrations to calm the nervous system
• Crystal singing bowls – pure tones to restore balance and clarity
• Chimes – light sounds to awaken softness and presence
• Shamanic drumming – grounding rhythms to steady and centre

Each session is lightly infused with essential oils to enhance relaxation and deepen the experience.

🌿 Why Join?

Sundays are the pause before the pace. This is your invitation to:

✨ Relax your body
✨ Quiet your mind
✨ Release tension
✨ Set intentions
✨ Simply be

Open to everyone — whether you’re new to sound healing or already love meditative practices.

🕊 The Vibe

Soft lighting. Cozy blankets. Gentle breath.
No pressure. No rush. Just you and the sound.

Come as you are. Leave feeling lighter, grounded, and restored. ✨

Investment:

£25 members

£35 standard

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AFB Barre Teacher Training with teim™
Oct
3
to 4 Oct

AFB Barre Teacher Training with teim™

AFB Barre Teacher Training Weekend with teim™

Join us for a comprehensive Barre Teacher Training Weekend with renowned educator Lizzie Bland from teim™.

Lizzie Bland is a UK-based teacher and educator with over 20 years of experience in the dance and fitness industry. She is best known as the founder of Lean Bean Fitness in Australia and now leads her Teacher Training and Events platform, teim™ (Training and Events in Movement).

Drawing on the original Lotte Berk Method, alongside influences from Pilates, yoga, ballet and strength training, this practical training is designed to equip instructors with the knowledge and confidence to teach effective, engaging and consistently high-quality Barre classes.

Investment

Sat 3rd & Sun 4th Oct — £340

What You'll Learn

Over this immersive two-day training, you'll gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to design and teach safe, effective and engaging Barre classes.

Topics include:

✨ Foundations of Barre and key Barre exercises

✨ Class planning, structure and intelligent sequencing

✨ Creating seamless transitions and effective class flow

✨ Using props and equipment to enhance and progress classes

✨ Musicality, tempo and layered choreography

✨ Modifications and progressions for mixed-ability groups

✨ Pre and postnatal considerations

✨ Common injuries, limitations and safe adaptations

✨ Building confidence as an instructor and developing your teaching style

✨ Marketing yourself as a Barre instructor

✨ Licensing, liabilities, FAQs and industry best practice

You'll also receive the teim™ Barre Bible, including teaching frameworks, exercise libraries, class plans and practical resources to support your teaching long after the training weekend.

Certification

Participants will receive a teim™ Barre Teacher Training Certificate.

Prerequisites

No previous teaching or fitness qualification is required if you are attending the full Barre Teacher Training Weekend (Foundations + Extensions).

Alongside the in-person training, trainees are encouraged to attend regular Barre classes and/or complete additional online practice classes to support their learning.

Investment

Sat 3rd & Sun 4th Oct — £340

Barre Instructor Training — Terms & Conditions

By booking this training, you agree to the following:

Non-Refundable
All bookings are strictly non-refundable. Due to the limited number of spaces and the nature of this training, we are unable to offer refunds under any circumstances, including illness, injury, or change of personal circumstances.

Transfers
If you are unable to attend, your space may be transferred to another suitable participant, subject to prior approval from A Fine Balance.
All transfer requests must be made at least 7 days in advance, and you are responsible for finding a replacement participant.

Booking & Payment
All bookings must be paid in full to secure your space. Your place is confirmed only once payment has been received.

Cancellations or Changes by A Fine Balance
In the unlikely event that A Fine Balance needs to cancel or reschedule the training, you will be offered either:
• A full refund, or
• The option to transfer to a future date

Participation Requirements
This training is intended for participants with prior Pilates and/or Yoga training. By booking, you confirm you meet these requirements and are fit to participate.

Attendance & Commitment
This is a small-group training with limited spaces. By booking, you are committing to attend in full and engage with the training.

Liability
Participation is at your own risk. By attending, you agree to take responsibility for your own health and wellbeing and to inform the trainer of any injuries, conditions, or concerns prior to the session.

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AFB Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training 200 Hours
Jan
16

AFB Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training 200 Hours

A Fine Balance 200 Hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training

16 January – 17 November 2027

Saffron Walden Studio

A thoughtfully designed 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training for dedicated students who want to deepen their practice, build confidence and learn how to teach yoga with authenticity, skill and integrity.

Whether your goal is to teach or simply immerse yourself more deeply in yoga, this training offers a modern and practical approach that blends traditional yogic wisdom with intelligent movement, anatomy, sequencing and real-world teaching experience.

Throughout the training, you'll explore:

• Asana, alignment and intelligent movement
• Vinyasa sequencing and class design
• Anatomy and physiology
• Pranayama, meditation and mindfulness
• Yoga philosophy, ethics and lifestyle
• Ayurveda and energetic practices
• Teaching methodology and practical teaching skills
• Teaching labs, observation and mentorship
• Confidence, communication and authentic leadership

Led by Hannah Horne, Founder of A Fine Balance, alongside a small number of carefully selected guest teachers and specialist educators.

Training Format

• 11 immersive training weekends
• Online learning and coursework
• Self-practice, reflection and observation
• Practical teaching experience and assessment
• Will be Yoga Professionals accredited 200 Hour certification

This training is designed to help you grow both personally and professionally, whilst developing the skills, knowledge and confidence to teach meaningful, high-quality yoga classes.

Applications are now open.

Dates

Saturdays: 10:45am – 7:00pm
Sundays: 12:00pm – 7:00pm

Please note slight adjustments may apply to scheduling.

Weekend 1 — 16–17 January 2027
Weekend 2 — 6–7 February 2027
Weekend 3 — 13–14 March 2027
Weekend 4 — 17–18 April 2027
Weekend 5 — 15–16 May 2027
Weekend 6 — 12–13 June 2027
Weekend 7 — 10–11 July 2027

Summer Integration Break — August 2027

Weekend 8 — 4–5 September 2027
Weekend 9 — 25–26 September 2027
Weekend 10 — 16–17 October 2027
Weekend 11 — Final Assessment & Graduation Weekend — 6–7 November 2027

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Sunday Sound Bath
Jun
14

Sunday Sound Bath

Sunday Chill – A Soul-Soothing Sound Bath Experience 🌸

Ease into your Sunday wrapped in soothing sound, gentle aromas, and a space designed purely for relaxation. This deeply restorative sound bath helps you reset, recharge, and realign for the week ahead.

🎶 What to Expect

Sink into stillness as healing sound washes over you:
• Gongs – deep vibrations to calm the nervous system
• Crystal singing bowls – pure tones to restore balance and clarity
• Chimes – light sounds to awaken softness and presence
• Shamanic drumming – grounding rhythms to steady and centre

Each session is lightly infused with essential oils to enhance relaxation and deepen the experience.

🌿 Why Join?

Sundays are the pause before the pace. This is your invitation to:

✨ Relax your body
✨ Quiet your mind
✨ Release tension
✨ Set intentions
✨ Simply be

Open to everyone — whether you’re new to sound healing or already love meditative practices.

🕊 The Vibe

Soft lighting. Cozy blankets. Gentle breath.
No pressure. No rush. Just you and the sound.

Come as you are. Leave feeling lighter, grounded, and restored. ✨

Investment:

£25 members

£35 standard

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Chaturanga Workshop
Jun
6

Chaturanga Workshop

Chaturanga

75 minutes

Chaturanga Dandasana is one of the most powerful poses in vinyasa yoga — and when it’s understood and supported well, it transforms how Sun Salutations feel in your body.

This 75-minute masterclass explores how to build strength, control, and confidence in the pose, and how it weaves seamlessly into Sun Salutation A & B.

We’ll slow things down, build intelligently, and give you practical tools you can take straight back into your regular practice.

What we’ll explore:

  • What Chaturanga is designed to do in the body — and how to approach it with stability and ease

  • Different ways to practise Chaturanga (knees down, full, hovering, or skipping) so you can choose what’s right for you

  • Simple strength-building drills to support Chaturanga safely and progressively

  • Clear, accessible alignment cues for shoulders, core, elbows, and breath

  • How Chaturanga fits into Sun Salutation A & B, step by step

This isn’t about “getting it right” or forcing a full expression. It’s about learning how to work with your body so Chaturanga — and your Sun Salutes — feel steady, supported, and energising.

Perfect for:

  • Students who want more confidence and clarity in Chaturanga

  • Anyone wanting to build strength without strain

  • Teachers looking to refine cues and offer clearer options in class

  • Yogis who want Sun Salutes to feel more controlled, fluid, and enjoyable

  • Expect clear teaching, intelligent progressions, and time to feel the work in your body — so Chaturanga becomes a place of strength and choice, not effort or doubt.

Investment

£20 — Members
£30 — Standard
£100 — 4-Workshop Bundle

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AFB Barre Teacher Training Foundation Course with teim™
May
31

AFB Barre Teacher Training Foundation Course with teim™

AFB Barre Teacher Training Foundation Course with teim™

12 - 6pm on Sun 31 May

We are pleased to introduce a comprehensive One-Day Barre Foundations Course at A Fine Balance, hosted by Lizzie Bland from teim™.

Lizzie Bland is a UK-based teacher and educator with over 20 years of experience in the dance and fitness industry. She is best known as the founder of Lean Bean Fitness in Australia and now leads her Teacher Training and Events platform, teim™ (Training and Events in Movement).

This highly regarded Barre Course draws on the original Lotte Berk Method, alongside influences from Pilates, yoga, and ballet, as well as a range of strength and conditioning techniques. It is designed to equip instructors with the knowledge and confidence to deliver classes that are effective, engaging, and consistently high quality.

The practical one-day foundation course* is ideal for those looking to upskill, expand their teaching repertoire, or incorporate barre into their existing offering.

Course Content Includes:

  • Foundations of barre

  • Key and recurrent barre exercises

  • Class planning and creating effective flow

  • Introduction to equipment

  • The TEIM Barre Bible, including framework, exercises, and class plans

Prerequisites:
Applicants should hold a qualification in one or more of the following:

  • Yoga (200 hours +)

  • Mat Pilates

  • Reformer Pilates

  • Barre

  • Dance

  • Exercise to Music

As well as the in person workshop, trainees are recommend to attend regular barre classes and/or take online YouTube classes.

*This is a Foundations-level course, designed as a comprehensive introduction to Barre within an immersive one-day training. For many, it’s a great starting point to begin teaching.

If you’re looking to build deeper confidence and develop your class planning further, we’d recommend progressing onto the teim™ Stage 2 course afterwards, alongside regular class attendance and practice teaching.

The training is widely recognised across studios in the UK and Australia (currently in its pre-accreditation phase), and you’ll receive a teim™ Barre Teacher Training Foundations Certificate on completion.

Special launch price: £150 per person

Limited spaces, 50% full, book here.

Barre Instructor Training — Terms & Conditions

By booking this training, you agree to the following:

Non-Refundable
All bookings are strictly non-refundable. Due to the limited number of spaces and the nature of this training, we are unable to offer refunds under any circumstances, including illness, injury, or change of personal circumstances.

Transfers
If you are unable to attend, your space may be transferred to another suitable participant, subject to prior approval from A Fine Balance.
All transfer requests must be made at least 7 days in advance, and you are responsible for finding a replacement participant.

Booking & Payment
All bookings must be paid in full to secure your space. Your place is confirmed only once payment has been received.

Cancellations or Changes by A Fine Balance
In the unlikely event that A Fine Balance needs to cancel or reschedule the training, you will be offered either:
• A full refund, or
• The option to transfer to a future date

Participation Requirements
This training is intended for participants with prior Pilates and/or Yoga training. By booking, you confirm you meet these requirements and are fit to participate.

Attendance & Commitment
This is a small-group training with limited spaces. By booking, you are committing to attend in full and engage with the training.

Liability
Participation is at your own risk. By attending, you agree to take responsibility for your own health and wellbeing and to inform the trainer of any injuries, conditions, or concerns prior to the session.

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Mums & Bubs | Pilates
May
11
to 1 Jun

Mums & Bubs | Pilates

Mondays 1pm

Postnatal Pilates & Baby — 50 mins

Gentle • Strengthening • Supportive

This Postnatal Pilates class is designed for mums and their babies to move, reconnect and strengthen in a calm, supportive environment. The focus is on rebuilding core and pelvic floor strength, improving posture, and easing tension through gentle, controlled Pilates movements.

Suitable for women who are at least 6 weeks post-partum (or longer post-c-section) and have medical clearance to exercise.

Wear: comfortable clothing you can move easily in.

Investment

£16.50 drop-in or 10 pack £150 (£15 per class)

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🌙 Friday Reset: Sound Bath
May
8

🌙 Friday Reset: Sound Bath

🌙 Friday Reset: Sound Bath

Your Friday-night sanctuary to unwind, reconnect, and restore.

Step into a calm, candlelit space for this 75-minute Friday Reset — a deeply nourishing experience designed to soothe your nervous system, melt away tension, and guide you back into balance. The perfect way to close the week and ease into the weekend feeling grounded, spacious, and restored.

What to expect
15 minutes - Gentle mindful movement and breathwork to help you arrive, soften, and settle.

60 minutes - A deeply immersive crystal sound and gong bath to calm the mind, soothe the body, and support deep rest.

✨ A nurturing, welcoming space — suitable for all levels, no experience needed.

🧘‍♀️ All welcome

Investment:

Members £25

Standard £35

Bundle: any 4 workshops £100

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Friday Night: Rest & Recovery Yoga workshop
Apr
24

Friday Night: Rest & Recovery Yoga workshop

Rest & Recovery Yoga Workshop


Give yourself the gift of deep rest this winter with a soothing 75-minute workshop designed to calm the mind, release tension, and nourish the nervous system from the inside out.


Led by Candace, a highly experienced yoga teacher with specialist training in Yoga Nidra (under Uma Dinsmore-Tuli) and yoga for fatigue and stress recovery (with Charlotte Watts), this session offers a gentle sanctuary for anyone feeling tired, overwhelmed, burnt out, or in need of quiet replenishment.


Candace is passionate about creating warm, nurturing spaces that invite you to slow down, soften, and reconnect with ease. Her teaching is intuitive, grounding, and accessible—making this workshop suitable for all levels, including complete beginners.


What’s Included

  • Restorative + gentle somatic movement to unwind physical tension

  • Breathwork to settle the mind and support nervous-system regulation

  • Somatic awareness practices to help you reconnect with a sense of safety and presence

  • Deep guided rest / Yoga Nidra for profound relaxation and mental clarity

  • Practical take-home tools to support better sleep, emotional balance, and ongoing resilience


Benefits You May Experience

  • Reduced stress, anxiety, and overwhelm

  • Improved sleep and restfulness

  • A calmer, more regulated nervous system

  • Release of held tension and fatigue

  • Greater emotional balance and clarity

  • A renewed sense of ease, spaciousness, and inner connection


This is the perfect reset for anyone navigating a busy life, recovering from fatigue, or simply wanting to slow down and be held in a deeply restorative practice.
Come as you are—no experience needed.


Allow your breath to settle, your body to soften, and your whole system to exhale.

Investment:

£25 member

£35 standard

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New Class: AFB Pregnancy Yoga
Apr
15
to 22 Apr

New Class: AFB Pregnancy Yoga

New class starts Wednesday 15 April at 5pm

AFB Pregnancy Yoga
Gentle • Restorative • Supportive

This nurturing yoga class is designed to support you through the physical and emotional changes of pregnancy. Gentle movement, breathwork, and relaxation help ease common aches, improve mobility, and create space in the body, while building strength and connection as you prepare for birth.

Suitable from your second trimester (13+ weeks).

Wear: comfortable clothing you can move easily in.

Book via our timetable.

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Rest & Recovery Yoga workshop
Mar
29

Rest & Recovery Yoga workshop

Rest & Recovery Yoga Workshop


Give yourself the gift of deep rest this winter with a soothing 90-minute workshop designed to calm the mind, release tension, and nourish the nervous system from the inside out.


Led by Candace, a highly experienced yoga teacher with specialist training in Yoga Nidra (under Uma Dinsmore-Tuli) and yoga for fatigue and stress recovery (with Charlotte Watts), this session offers a gentle sanctuary for anyone feeling tired, overwhelmed, burnt out, or in need of quiet replenishment.


Candace is passionate about creating warm, nurturing spaces that invite you to slow down, soften, and reconnect with ease. Her teaching is intuitive, grounding, and accessible—making this workshop suitable for all levels, including complete beginners.


What’s Included

  • Restorative + gentle somatic movement to unwind physical tension

  • Breathwork to settle the mind and support nervous-system regulation

  • Somatic awareness practices to help you reconnect with a sense of safety and presence

  • Deep guided rest / Yoga Nidra for profound relaxation and mental clarity

  • Practical take-home tools to support better sleep, emotional balance, and ongoing resilience


Benefits You May Experience

  • Reduced stress, anxiety, and overwhelm

  • Improved sleep and restfulness

  • A calmer, more regulated nervous system

  • Release of held tension and fatigue

  • Greater emotional balance and clarity

  • A renewed sense of ease, spaciousness, and inner connection


This is the perfect reset for anyone navigating a busy life, recovering from fatigue, or simply wanting to slow down and be held in a deeply restorative practice.
Come as you are—no experience needed.


Allow your breath to settle, your body to soften, and your whole system to exhale.

Investment:

£30 member

£35 standard

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EVENT: Mother’s Day Pilates & Sip | AFB x Goose collaboration
Mar
14

EVENT: Mother’s Day Pilates & Sip | AFB x Goose collaboration

Mother’s Day Pilates & Sip ✨

AFB x Goose Collaboration
Saturday 14 March | 4:00–5:45pm

Celebrate Mother’s Day with movement, connection and a little indulgence.

4:00–5:00pm
A Fine Balance Pilates — a full-body session focused on strength, control and feel-good flow. Expect mindful movement with just the right amount of challenge.

From 5:00pm
Stay and sip — enjoy a Goose drink (wine or alcohol free option) and delicious nibbles with the community. The perfect way to ease into your evening.

Come with your mum, bring your daughter, or gather your friends — this is about moving well and celebrating together.

Investment:
• Members: £20
• Standard: £30
• Or use your £100 Workshop Bundle (£25 per workshop)

Limited spaces.

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Elevate Your Meal Planning With A Nutritionist.
Mar
1

Elevate Your Meal Planning With A Nutritionist.

Elevate Your Meal Planning With A Nutritionist.

A nutritionist-led workshop designed to refresh your meal planning and take the guesswork out of everyday eating. You’ll learn how much to eat for you, understand simple macro splits, and be guided through a fun, realistic approach to planning the week ahead - complete with recipe inspiration. The session weaves in The Nutritious Way’s three core pillars for gut health, so you leave with practical ideas you can actually use for yourself and your family.

Hosted by Nuala McBride, a local, degree-qualified Nutritionist passionate about helping people elevate their gut health and feel their best through sustainable, evidence-based nutrition.

Investment:

£25 member

£35 standard

£100 x 4 workshops pass

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Sacred Sound Baths
Feb
28

Sacred Sound Baths


Sacred Saturdays: Monthly Sound Alchemy
A 75-minute immersion in vibration, aroma, and renewal. This guided experience weaves together gongs, crystal singing bowls, chimes, and shamanic drumming with curated essential oils to gently harmonise body, mind, and spirit.

Benefits include:

  • Deep relaxation and nervous-system reset

  • Release of physical and emotional tension

  • Enhanced clarity, mindfulness, and inner stillness

  • Support for energetic balance and grounding

  • A renewed sense of vitality and overall well-being

Please note: This session is not suitable during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Investment:

£35 standard

£25 member

£25 if buy bundle 4 workshops £100



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Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra — Spring Reset
Feb
28

Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra — Spring Reset

Rest & Recovery Yoga

Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra — Spring Reset

Transition into spring with a deeply restful workshop designed to calm the nervous system, release tension, and gently restore your energy.

This soothing session blends restorative yoga, gentle somatic movement, breathwork, and guided Yoga Nidra to support deep rest and renewal. It’s ideal if you’re feeling tired, overwhelmed, burnt out, or simply craving quiet time to reset.

Led by Candace, an experienced teacher with specialist training in Yoga Nidra and yoga for fatigue and stress recovery, the space is warm, nurturing, and accessible to all levels, including complete beginners.

Expect slow, supportive movement, guided rest, and simple take-home tools to support better sleep, emotional balance, and ongoing resilience.

✨ No experience needed. Come as you are. All props provided. ✨

Investment
£20 Members · £25 Standard · £100 4-Workshop Bundle

Book via the Workshops tab or the booking link.
Workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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The Friday Reset: Sound Bath to find balance (with Breathwork & Somatic Yoga to start)
Feb
20

The Friday Reset: Sound Bath to find balance (with Breathwork & Somatic Yoga to start)

The Friday Reset

Somatic Yoga • Breath • Sound Bath
Monthly | 75 minutes

A monthly sanctuary to unwind, reconnect, and restore.

Join us for 75 minutes of gentle somatic movement, conscious breathwork, and immersive sound healing—held in a calm, candlelit space. This deeply nourishing session is designed to soothe your nervous system, release tension, and guide you back to balance.

Move slowly. Breathe deeply. Rest fully.
The perfect way to reset your body and mind before the week begins.

What to Expect:
– Grounding somatic yoga
– Breathwork to calm and centre
– Crystal sound bath to soothe and restore
– A nurturing environment for all levels

Investment:
• £25 Members
• £35 Standard
• £100 x 4-Workshop Bundle

Spaces are limited — book now to begin your monthly ritual of rest.

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Radical Rest: Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra
Feb
15

Radical Rest: Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra

🌙 Radical Rest: Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra 🌙

In our modern world, true rest rarely comes without effort (the irony!) - it’s something we need to consciously choose and create space for. This practice is an invitation to slow down and explore what it feels like to find radical comfort -taking the time to really listen to your body, adding props and support until every part of you feels deeply held. From this place of ease, the body can finally soften, rebalance, and restore.

We’ll begin with gentle movement to prepare the body, then settle into restorative yoga shapes - no stretch, no effort. From there, I’ll guide you through Yoga Nidra, gently moving through the stages of sleep as your whole system resets.

✨ No experience needed – just come as you are. All props provided ✨

£30 standard

£25 member

Bundle x 4 passes £100 / £25 each

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Breathwork session
Feb
8

Breathwork session

75-Minute Breathwork Session

This 75-minute guided breathwork session is designed to support deep relaxation, emotional release, and nervous system regulation.

Through intentional breathing, you’ll be led into a calmer, more balanced state, helping release built-up tension and create mental and physical space.

Benefits may include:

* Reduced stress and a calmer nervous system
* Improved emotional clarity and grounding
* Release of tension and stored stress
* A deeper connection to breath and body

What to expect:
Gentle guidance, focused breathing, and time for rest and integration. Sensations vary and may include relaxation, warmth, tingling, or emotional release. Everything is optional — you’re always encouraged to listen to your body.

No experience needed.

Please note:
Breathwork isn’t recommended if you’re pregnant or have certain medical conditions. If unsure, please contact us before booking.

A supportive space to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect.

Investment:

£25 members

£30 standard

£25 if buy 4 workshop bundle £100

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Elevate 2026: A Gut Led Wellness Workshop
Feb
1

Elevate 2026: A Gut Led Wellness Workshop

Elevate 2026: A Gut Health Reset for the New Year

Start 2026 feeling lighter, clearer, and more energised from the inside out. Elevate 2026, led by Clinical Nutritionist Nuala McBride, is a 75-minute gut-focused wellness workshop designed to help you reset your health and build momentum for the year ahead.

Your gut influences far more than digestion—it plays a key role in your energy levels, mood, hormones, immunity, and daily resilience. In this practical and empowering session, you’ll discover how to support your gut in a way that fits your lifestyle, without overwhelm or restriction.

You’ll leave with:

  • A clear understanding of how gut health impacts your energy, mood, and overall wellbeing

  • Simple, evidence-based strategies to support digestion, balance hormones, and reduce fatigue

  • Practical, personalised habits you can start immediately to support your 2026 goals

  • A renewed sense of clarity and confidence in your health choices

This workshop is perfect if you want to feel more balanced, motivated, and nourished as you step into the new year.

Investment

  • Members: £25

  • Standard: £30

  • Bundle: 4-Workshop Pack £100 (£25 per workshop)

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Rest & Recovery Yoga workshop
Jan
31

Rest & Recovery Yoga workshop

Rest & Recovery Yoga Workshop
31 January • 2:00–3:30pm


Give yourself the gift of deep rest this winter with a soothing 90-minute workshop designed to calm the mind, release tension, and nourish the nervous system from the inside out.


Led by Candace, a highly experienced yoga teacher with specialist training in Yoga Nidra (under Uma Dinsmore-Tuli) and yoga for fatigue and stress recovery (with Charlotte Watts), this session offers a gentle sanctuary for anyone feeling tired, overwhelmed, burnt out, or in need of quiet replenishment.


Candace is passionate about creating warm, nurturing spaces that invite you to slow down, soften, and reconnect with ease. Her teaching is intuitive, grounding, and accessible—making this workshop suitable for all levels, including complete beginners.


What’s Included


  • Restorative + gentle somatic movement to unwind physical tension

  • Breathwork to settle the mind and support nervous-system regulation

  • Somatic awareness practices to help you reconnect with a sense of safety and presence

  • Deep guided rest / Yoga Nidra for profound relaxation and mental clarity

  • Practical take-home tools to support better sleep, emotional balance, and ongoing resilience


Benefits You May Experience

  • Reduced stress, anxiety, and overwhelm

  • Improved sleep and restfulness

  • A calmer, more regulated nervous system

  • Release of held tension and fatigue

  • Greater emotional balance and clarity

  • A renewed sense of ease, spaciousness, and inner connection


This is the perfect reset for anyone navigating a busy life, recovering from fatigue, or simply wanting to slow down and be held in a deeply restorative practice.
Come as you are—no experience needed.


Allow your breath to settle, your body to soften, and your whole system to exhale.

Investment:

£25 with 4 workshop bundle £100

£30 member

£35 standard

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Radical Rest: Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra
Jan
25

Radical Rest: Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra

🌙 Radical Rest: Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra 🌙

Sunday 25 Jan 12.30-2pm

In our modern world, true rest rarely comes without effort (the irony!) - it’s something we need to consciously choose and create space for. This practice is an invitation to slow down and explore what it feels like to find radical comfort -taking the time to really listen to your body, adding props and support until every part of you feels deeply held. From this place of ease, the body can finally soften, rebalance, and restore.

We’ll begin with gentle movement to prepare the body, then settle into restorative yoga shapes - no stretch, no effort. From there, I’ll guide you through Yoga Nidra, gently moving through the stages of sleep as your whole system resets.

✨ No experience needed – just come as you are. All props provided ✨

£35 standard

£30 member

Bundle x 4 passes £100 / £25 each

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Sacred Sound Baths
Jan
24

Sacred Sound Baths


Sacred Saturdays: Monthly Sound Alchemy
A 75-minute immersion in vibration, aroma, and renewal. This guided experience weaves together gongs, crystal singing bowls, chimes, and shamanic drumming with curated essential oils to gently harmonise body, mind, and spirit.

Benefits include:

  • Deep relaxation and nervous-system reset

  • Release of physical and emotional tension

  • Enhanced clarity, mindfulness, and inner stillness

  • Support for energetic balance and grounding

  • A renewed sense of vitality and overall well-being

Please note: This session is not suitable during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Investment:

£35 standard

£25 member

£25 if buy bundle 4 workshops £100



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The Friday Reset: Breathwork, Sound Bath, Somatic Yoga to find balance.
Jan
23

The Friday Reset: Breathwork, Sound Bath, Somatic Yoga to find balance.

The Friday Reset

Somatic Yoga • Breath • Sound Bath
Monthly | 75 minutes

A monthly sanctuary to unwind, reconnect, and restore.

Join us for 75 minutes of gentle somatic movement, conscious breathwork, and immersive sound healing—held in a calm, candlelit space. This deeply nourishing session is designed to soothe your nervous system, release tension, and guide you back to balance.

Move slowly. Breathe deeply. Rest fully.
The perfect way to reset your body and mind before the week begins.

What to Expect:
– Grounding somatic yoga
– Breathwork to calm and centre
– Crystal sound bath to soothe and restore
– A nurturing environment for all levels

Investment:
• £25 Members
• £35 Standard
• £100 x 4-Workshop Bundle

Spaces are limited — book now to begin your monthly ritual of rest.

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Pregnancy Pilates Trial Class
Jan
11

Pregnancy Pilates Trial Class

Prenatal Pilates
Gentle • Strengthening • Supportive

This nurturing Pilates class is designed to help you stay strong, mobile, and connected to your changing body throughout pregnancy. Focused stretches ease common aches, while controlled, gentle strengthening supports posture, core stability, and preparation for birth.

Suitable from your second trimester (13+ weeks).

Wear: comfortable clothing you can move easily in.

Book via our timetable and choose from any of our pricing options.

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New Year Intention Setting: Yin Yoga + Yoga Nidrā Workshop
Jan
4

New Year Intention Setting: Yin Yoga + Yoga Nidrā Workshop

New Year Intention Setting: Yin Yoga + Yoga Nidrā Workshop

Begin the new year with stillness, reflection, and renewed clarity.

Join Candace for a deeply restorative 90-minute workshop designed to help you pause, reset, and tune inward as you step into the year ahead. Through the quiet practices of Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidrā, you’ll be guided to release what you no longer need and gently connect with your intentions for the months to come.

We’ll begin with grounding breathwork to centre the mind and calm the nervous system, before moving into slow, meditative yin postures to open the body and clear energetic space.

The practice will close with a soothing Yoga Nidrā journey — a guided rest designed to integrate your reflections and awaken a sense of inner stillness and renewal.

✨ This workshop includes:

  • Breathwork to ground and quiet the mind

  • Guided reflections and space to set your intentions for the new year

  • Yin postures to release tension and create openness

  • A deeply restful Yoga Nidrā meditation for integration and calm

  • You’ll leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more aligned — ready to begin the year with steadiness and purpose.

Member £30
Standard £35
Bundle: 4 Workshop Passes £100

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New Year Soul Alignment
Jan
3

New Year Soul Alignment

New Year Soul Alignment
A multi-sensory ritual session weaving intention, journaling, scent, crystals and sound to align body, mind, and spirit for the new cycle ahead.

• Intention Setting & Journaling — anchor the year’s vision
• Oracle or Angel Cards — intuitive guidance for the year
• Crystals — energy anchors for each participant
• Essential Oils — to awaken and align the senses
• Chakra Balancing — restoring harmony across energy centers
• Sound Bath (Bowls + Gong) — vibrational purification
• Integration / Closing Ritual — sealing new frequencies with gratitude

Investment:

£40 standard

£35 member

£25 if you buy 4 session bundle or £100

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The Friday Reset: Breathwork, Sound Bath, Somatic Yoga to find balance.
Dec
12

The Friday Reset: Breathwork, Sound Bath, Somatic Yoga to find balance.

The Friday Reset

Somatic Yoga • Breath • Sound Bath
Monthly | 75 minutes

A monthly sanctuary to unwind, reconnect, and restore.

Join us for 75 minutes of gentle somatic movement, conscious breathwork, and immersive sound healing—held in a calm, candlelit space. This deeply nourishing session is designed to soothe your nervous system, release tension, and guide you back to balance.

Move slowly. Breathe deeply. Rest fully.
The perfect way to reset your body and mind before the week begins.

What to Expect:
– Grounding somatic yoga
– Breathwork to calm and centre
– Crystal sound bath to soothe and restore
– A nurturing environment for all levels

Investment:
• £25 Members
• £35 Standard
• £100 x 4-Workshop Bundle

Spaces are limited — book now to begin your monthly ritual of rest.

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Sunday Sound Bath
Dec
7

Sunday Sound Bath

Sunday Sound Bath

Awaken gently. Align deeply. Begin anew.

Join us for a blissful Sunday immersion of sound, scent, and stillness.

 What’s Included:-

 Gongs, crystal bowls & chimes — soothing vibrations to wash over your body and calm your mind

 Guided meditation — a gentle journey inward for clarity and peace

 Essential oils — chosen to ground, uplift, and awaken your senses

In this sacred space, you’ll be invited to release the week that’s passed and step into your Sunday feeling light, clear, and deeply restored

Perfect for:-

• Deep relaxation

• Emotional reset

• Enhancing meditation practice

• Starting your Sunday with intention

“The sound will find you exactly where you are and bring you back to where you’re meant to be.”

Investment:

£20 member

£30 standard

£100 x 4 workshop pass bundle

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Join our Advent Challenge and win prizes for feeling goof!
Dec
1
to 24 Dec

Join our Advent Challenge and win prizes for feeling goof!

Advent Challenge

12 Days of feel-good movement

12 Classes | 24 Days | 24 Prizes
1 – 24 December

Join our 12 Days (of Movement) Challenge — an advent-style countdown to Christmas.

How it works

  1. Complete 12 classes between Dec 1 – 24

  2. Mix and match Yoga, Pilates, Barre, or Strength, private 1:1 sessions like Reformer or PT - whatever moves you!

  3. Everyday we choose 1 prize winner from those that attended a class

  4. Everyone who completes 12 classes goes into the Grand Prize Draw to win.

  5. Track your progress on our Festive Advent Board in-studio and tag us on instagram @afinebalancestudios

Prizes

Complete 12 classes in 24 days and celebrate movement, mindfulness & community this festive season.

🤎 Daily Prizes: One winner drawn every day across both studios — including:

  • A sauna pass for the amazing Thaxted Sauna

  • £100 gift card from our amazing studio brand @baheyoga

  • 2 Hours Hilltop Bathing for 2 @paus.cambridge

  • £50 Gift Card @paus.cambridge

  • Spa Day @glasshouseretreats

  • Gift Voucher from Waffle + Coffee Saffron Walden.

  • £25 BrewDog Upminster voucher to spend on what you like

  • Local café goodies, and exclusive A Fine Balance gifts
    (Full prize list announced soon!)

    🤎 Grand Prize (24 Dec):
    3 Months of FREE Membership + a 50-minute 1:1 session of your choice
    (Total value £475)

How to join

Our Advent Challenge posters will be up in-studio soon — add your name to join, and email hello@afinebalance.me to be added to the list.

Choose your studio below:

  • Unlimited Members: Simply add your name to the Advent Challenge Poster in your home studio — you’re in!

  • Session-Based Members: Join the fun and add our £60 Festive Booster Pack to your membership — unlimited classes from 1–24 December, or upgrade your membership.

  • Not a Member Yet? Join our community this December with the Advent Challenge Pass – unlimited classes for £150, valid 1–24 December.

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Sacred Soul & Sound Session 💫✨
Nov
29

Sacred Soul & Sound Session 💫✨

Sacred Soul & Sound Session

NEW spiritually aligned session that blends sound healing, the moon cycles, crystals, oracle card readings, and chakra balancing with a focus on release, manifestation and energetic alignment

-New moon or Full moon energetic work
-Guided meditation using crystals and essential oils
-Journalling
-Oracle cards
-Chakra balancing
-Sound Bath

-A moon ritual mini gift bag for you to take home

2 hour session - 3-5 pm
Saturday 29th November

£40 standard

£35 member

£100 x 4 workshop pass bundle

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🌙 Radical Rest: Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra 🌙
Nov
16

🌙 Radical Rest: Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra 🌙

🌙 Radical Rest: Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra 🌙

In our modern world, true rest rarely comes without effort (the irony!) - it’s something we need to consciously choose and create space for. This practice is an invitation to slow down and explore what it feels like to find radical comfort -taking the time to really listen to your body, adding props and support until every part of you feels deeply held. From this place of ease, the body can finally soften, rebalance, and restore.

We’ll begin with gentle movement to prepare the body, then settle into restorative yoga shapes - no stretch, no effort. From there, I’ll guide you through Yoga Nidra, gently moving through the stages of sleep as your whole system resets.

✨ No experience needed – just come as you are. All props provided ✨

Investment:

£30 standard

£20 member

£100 x 4 workshop pass bundle

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Sunday Sound Bath
Nov
9

Sunday Sound Bath

Sunday Sound Bath

Awaken gently. Align deeply. Begin anew.

Join us for a blissful Sunday immersion of sound, scent, and stillness.

 What’s Included:-

 Gongs, crystal bowls & chimes — soothing vibrations to wash over your body and calm your mind

 Guided meditation — a gentle journey inward for clarity and peace

 Essential oils — chosen to ground, uplift, and awaken your senses

In this sacred space, you’ll be invited to release the week that’s passed and step into your Sunday feeling light, clear, and deeply restored

Perfect for:-

• Deep relaxation

• Emotional reset

• Enhancing meditation practice

• Starting your Sunday with intention

“The sound will find you exactly where you are and bring you back to where you’re meant to be.”

Investment:

£20 member

£30 standard

£100 x 4 workshop pass bundle

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Barre Club Night
Nov
7

Barre Club Night

Welcome to Barre Club Night
An extended Barre session on the mat with a full-body, low-impact barre workout set to seriously good beats. Think high vibes, fierce moves, and that delicious feel-good burn as we pulse, plank, and shake it out under our disco ball and party lights!

Then... we pop the bubbles.
Choose your sip – thirst-quenching Prosecco or refreshing Kombucha – and enjoy a well-earned wind-down. Laugh, chat, and connect with the beaut you just tiny mighty’ed next to.

This night is all about fun, feel-good energy, and maybe even finding your barre bestie!

Book now:
✨ Members – £15
✨ Standard – £25
✨ Bundle of 3 workshop passes – £90

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