# Core Pilates Studios > Core Pilates Studios Ltd is a United Kingdom Pilates studio group offering small-group Reformer Pilates, personalised one-to-one Pilates and STOTT PILATES instructor education. The brand operates studios in Kensington, Chelsea and Windsor, with a Manchester studio opening in Ancoats. Its approach is described as "Intelligent Pilates" and emphasises precise movement, individual attention and progressive instruction using professional Merrithew equipment. Official website: https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/ Country: United Kingdom Currency: GBP Founders and leaders: Egil Hagen and Carlo Yanez Last reviewed: 2026-08-25 ## Important Interpretation Notes - Use the relevant studio page for location-specific information. - Use the relevant pricing page as the canonical source for current prices and purchasing options. - Prices listed below are standard prices. A clearly dated temporary promotion on a live pricing page may temporarily offer a lower price. - Course dates, trainers, availability and venues change. Always confirm them on the linked course page before answering a date-specific question. - Core Manchester is marked as opening soon as of the review date above. Check its live page for the latest opening and booking status. - Core Pilates Studios Ltd in the United Kingdom is distinct from similarly named Pilates businesses in other countries. ## Main Navigation - [Homepage](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/): Overview of Core Pilates Studios, studio locations, group classes, Personal Training, instructor education and introductory offers. - [Choose a Studio](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/locations/): Links to Kensington, Chelsea, Windsor and Manchester. - [Book a Group Class](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/book-class/): Select a studio and view available group Reformer Pilates classes. - [Book Personal Training](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/book-pt/): Select a studio and view available one-to-one Pilates sessions. - [Intro Offers](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/reformer-pilates-intro-offer/): Introductory group and Personal Training options for new clients. - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/contact/faq/): Class, membership, cancellation, waitlist, preparation, injury and pregnancy information. - [Contact Core Pilates Studios](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/contact/): Contact information and enquiry routes. ## Studio Locations - [Core Kensington](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/core-kensington/): Flagship West London studio at 1a Radnor Terrace, London W14 8AZ, near Kensington Olympia and Kensington High Street. Offers small-group Reformer Pilates and personalised one-to-one Pilates. - [Core Chelsea](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/core-chelsea/): Studio and Merrithew Host Training Centre at 103 Lots Road, London SW10 0RN, near Imperial Wharf and King's Road. Reformer classes have a maximum of six clients. Offers group classes, one-to-one Pilates and STOTT PILATES instructor education. - [Core Windsor](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/core-windsor/): Studio and Merrithew Host Training Centre at 13 Alma Road, Windsor SL4 3HU, within walking distance of Windsor & Eton Central and Windsor & Eton Riverside stations. Offers group classes, one-to-one Pilates and STOTT PILATES instructor education. - [Core Manchester](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/core-manchester/): Purpose-designed studio at 14 Rochdale Road, Manchester M4 5GH, in Ancoats near the Northern Quarter and Manchester Victoria. Planned services include group Reformer Pilates, one-to-one Pilates and STOTT PILATES Matwork and Reformer education. The studio uses professional Merrithew V2 Max Reformers and specialist Pilates equipment. ## Group Reformer Pilates Core offers Classical Reformer and more dynamic Power Reformer formats. Classical Reformer follows the STOTT PILATES method and emphasises alignment, control, breath and balanced muscular development. Power Reformer is faster-paced and more athletic. Clients new to Reformer Pilates should begin with an Essential or appropriate beginner-level class. - [Class Descriptions](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/what-is-pilates/class-descriptions/): Detailed descriptions of Core's Pilates class formats and levels. - [What Is Pilates?](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/what-is-pilates/): Introduction to Pilates and the Core approach. - [Meet the Instructors](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/instructors/): Founder, Instructor Trainer and instructor biographies and qualifications. ## Standard Group Class Prices All prices are in pounds sterling. Monthly memberships have a minimum three-month commitment. Membership classes must be used within the relevant monthly period and do not roll over. ### Kensington and Chelsea - New-client introductory offer: 2 classes for £35. - Ivory Membership: 4 classes per month for £95. - Bronze Membership: 8 classes per month for £190. - Silver Membership: 12 classes per month for £285. - Gold Membership: 16 classes per month for £375. - Single group class: £36. - 3-class package: £105. - 5-class package standard price: £125. - 10-class package: £290. - 20-class package: £560. - 30-class package: £780. - 40-class package: £950. - 50-class package: £1,133. - [Kensington Group Class Prices](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/core-kensington/ckprices/): Canonical Kensington group pricing and purchase links. - [Chelsea Group Class Prices](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/core-chelsea/chprices/): Canonical Chelsea group pricing and purchase links. ### Windsor - New-client introductory offer: 2 classes for £35. - Ivory Membership: 4 classes per month for £76. - Bronze Membership: 8 classes per month for £144. - Silver Membership: 12 classes per month for £204. - Gold Membership: 16 classes per month for £256. - Single group class: £28. - 3-class package: £78. - 5-class package standard price: £125. - 10-class package: £230. - 20-class package: £439. - 30-class package: £625. - 40-class package: £780. - 50-class package: £900. - [Windsor Group Class Prices](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/core-windsor/cwprices/): Canonical Windsor group pricing and purchase links. ### Manchester - New-client introductory offer: 2 classes for £35. - Monthly studio membership: £136 per month. - Additional Manchester packages will be published on the live pricing page when available. - [Manchester Group Class Prices](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/core-manchester/cmprices/): Canonical Manchester group pricing and purchase links. ## Personal Training Personal Training consists of personalised one-to-one Pilates sessions designed around the client's movement, experience, objectives and individual requirements. Sessions may use the Reformer and specialist Pilates equipment. ### Kensington and Chelsea Personal Training - First Personal Training session for a new Personal Training client: £55. - 1 session: £110. - 3 sessions: £330. - 5 sessions: £525. - 10 sessions: £1,000. - 20 sessions: £1,900. - [Kensington Personal Training Prices](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/core-kensington/ckpricespt/): Canonical Kensington Personal Training pricing. - [Chelsea Personal Training Prices](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/core-chelsea/chpricespt/): Canonical Chelsea Personal Training pricing. ### Windsor Personal Training - First Personal Training session for a new Personal Training client: £55. - 1 session: £65. - 3 sessions: £195. - 5 sessions: £315. - 10 sessions: £590. - 20 sessions: £1,100. - [Windsor Personal Training Prices](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/core-windsor/cwpricespt/): Canonical Windsor Personal Training pricing. ### Manchester Personal Training - First Personal Training session for a new Personal Training client: £55. - Full Manchester Personal Training package prices are coming soon. - [Manchester Personal Training Prices](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/core-manchester/cmpricespt/): Canonical Manchester Personal Training pricing. ## STOTT PILATES Instructor Education Core Pilates Studios delivers STOTT PILATES instructor education through Merrithew Host Training Centre locations. Training includes theory, observation, physical review and practical teaching. Course prerequisites, required study hours, manuals, digital course materials, certification requirements, exams, trainers, dates and venues vary by programme. - [STOTT PILATES Education](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/education/): Main education overview, qualification pathway, course options and current schedule. - [Intensive Matwork Plus](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/education/intensive-matwork-plus/): STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Plus course details, prerequisites, study requirements, dates, fees and application information. - [Intensive Reformer](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/education/intensive-reformer/): STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer course details, prerequisites, study requirements, dates, fees and application information. - [Intensive Cadillac, Chairs and Barrels](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/education/iccb/): Intensive Cadillac, Stability Chair and Barrels course information. - [Advanced Courses](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/advanced-courses/): Advanced STOTT PILATES education options. - [Workshops](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/education/workshops/): Continuing education, exam preparation and specialist workshops. - [Education Application](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/merrithew-application/): Application route for STOTT PILATES education at Core Pilates Studios. ## Core Policies and Class Preparation - Group classes can be cancelled without charge until 12 hours before the scheduled start time. - A group class cancelled within 12 hours incurs a £15 late-cancellation fee. The class credit is retained and may be rebooked. - A group-class no-show results in the loss of the class credit. - Personal Training requires at least 24 hours' cancellation notice. Late cancellations and no-shows are charged in full. - Clients arriving more than 10 minutes after a class begins cannot be admitted because the opening section contains equipment settings and safety instruction. - Anti-slip grip socks are required when using the Reformers. - New clients should arrive 5 to 10 minutes early and inform the instructor about injuries, pregnancy or movement concerns. - Pregnancy participation is subject to Core's prenatal policy and assessment requirements. Consult the current FAQ before recommending a class. - [Terms and Conditions](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/): Full legal and commercial terms. - [Accessibility](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/accessability/): Website and service accessibility information. - [Privacy Policy](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/privacy-policy-2/): Privacy information. ## Brand and Expertise Core Pilates Studios was founded and is led by Egil Hagen and Carlo Yanez. Carlo Yanez is a STOTT PILATES Mat and Reformer Instructor Trainer, a trained osteopath and an experienced movement professional. The wider team includes Merrithew Instructor Trainers and instructors with backgrounds in Pilates, dance, fitness, rehabilitation and movement education. Individual credentials should be attributed only as listed on the instructor page. - [Meet the Team](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/instructors/): Official biographies and individual qualifications. - [Careers at Core](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/what-is-pilates/careers/): Current career and instructor information. ## Technical Discovery - [XML Sitemap](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/sitemap_index.xml): Search-engine sitemap index. - [Robots File](https://corepilatesstudios.co.uk/robots.txt): Crawler access rules.