LAPilates NZ

10/04/2026

Burn is back, baby. To say we’re excited is an understatement. One of our fave classes to teach, Burn is like if Pilates meets HIIT and they have the cutest little baby. It’s also a very sweaty baby. What could be more fun than mixing Pilates classics with some elevated heart rates and a few glowing faces?!

30/03/2026

At LA Pilates, we’re big believers in building skills that support your wellbeing beyond the studio.

We’ve been getting a lot of interest in our latest scheming plan, so we’re excited to share our new education-based breathwork session is officially happening.

This session dives into the psychology and physiology of breathing — helping you understand what’s actually going on in your body, and how to use your breath to better support it.

You’ll learn:
• Why breath plays such a key role in stress and psychological health
• How different breathing patterns impact your body and nervous system, and the science behind your parasympathetic response
• Practical tools to help you feel more calm, grounded, and in control
• How to apply these techniques in everyday life, training, and moments of stress

This is about more than just breathing exercises , it’s about understanding your body so you can work with it, not against it.

Hosted by our very own , and clinical psychologist Sarah Lilley, bringing both the physical and psychological sides together.

If this sounds like something you’d value, tickets are now live (link in bio!!), and we’d love to see you there.

📍 SOMA, 433 Saint Asaph Street, Phillipstown, Christchurch 8011
🗓 Thursday 16 April
⏰ 6:30pm start

01/03/2026

Here’s what we do care about: that you’ve showed up, that you’ve given something new a go, that you’ve stuck to your routine, that you’ve cursed us because you’ve challenged yourself, that you laugh at our jokes (kidding), that you’re future proofing your body, and that that you’re doing something for you.


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21/02/2026

A love letter to AAA 🤍

While we love the beefy routines we get to inflict in the sweaty sessions like Burn or Fusion, our hearts will always belong to AAA, where more traditional Pilates takes centre stage (along with a few creative additions).

These classes are designed to hit ass, abs, and arms each session (sometimes one body part gets a bit more oomph than the others, but that’s what keeps in fun!). These classes are tailored to be accessible - think loads of layers, options, and the chance to choose your own adventure, meaning they’re ideal for our Pilates die-hards and for newbies alike. Each person gets to strengthen and lengthen at their own pace, and have a few laughs along the way.


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08/02/2026

For February, we’re creating a little special edition of the timetable while Burn takes a wee pause for the month (but don’t worry, it’s very much a “see you soon” rather than a goodbye. A lil holiday for our fave sweaty session, if you will.)

We know a few of you have been keen to try Reformer but haven’t had a time that quite works. So, for this month, we’re turning that Wednesday post-work slot into something a bit special - 2:1 Reformer sessions!!

This means:
·       A cracking workout, as always (expressive commentary welcomed and encouraged!)
·       More individual attention
·       A chance to have a whole whack of fun with a Pilates-loving buddy (let us know if you’d like us to help with matchmaking!)

It’s a February treat while holidays, travel, and summer life shuffle everyone around, and we’re really excited to be able to offer this to you first before we open it up more widely.

If you’ve been wanting to try Reformer, this is your moment. 

Initial times available: 

·       Wednesday, February 11th, 18th, 25th
o   5:15pm
·       Thursday, Feb 12th, 19th, 26th
o   5:15pm
Cost: $35 per person ($55 for a solo session, so recommend getting a buddy to book in with you!)

Bookings for the above dates are live, so snap ‘em up via the website. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, with additional times/dates waiting in the wings, to be released based on demand! (if you miss out on a slot, flick us a message, and we’ll get you sorted)


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26/01/2026

Something a little different at LA Pilates! We’re hitting go on an idea we’ve been musing over for ages, and exploring an education session on breathing, focused on understanding why breath matters and how to use it as a practical tool for everyday wellbeing.

This is about giving you the knowledge and tools to better understand your nervous system, recognise stress, and support your body in real life.

We’re opening up expressions of interest to help shape numbers, dates, and location.
Register your interest via the link in bio 🤍


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06/01/2026

NEW CLASS ALERT 📣

We’re ringing in the new year with not one but TWO exciting LA Pilates firsts.

FUSION is now on our timetable - starting Friday, Jan 16th, Fusion is the grunty, weights-based brainchild of our PT extraordinaire Lynne. Big weights and big moves, it’s a perfect class for those of you wanting to try Pilates but aren’t quite wanting to swap it out for weights.

You’ve probably noticed our other first - our very first Friday class! And early morning class - 6am, in the studio - a perfect way to kick off a Friday! (How many exclamation marks are too many? Sue us, we’re excited)

Now available to book on our website, cannot waaaaait to see you there!


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11/12/2025

A wee update on our holiday hours this year! (Because we thought we best put it somewhere permanent, not because we just made them up this week…) The last day of sweet buns burnin’ activities will be Saturday the 20th, but fear not, we’ll be back in action from the 5th of January.

Just a wee break this year for everyone to rest up, and have a moments peace from “those instructors with accents who can’t count”. Spaces between now and then are filling up so if you’re keen for a session, let us know and well sort you out 🤍

05/12/2025

30/10/2025

New instructor alert!!

That’s right, she’s only gone and done it! Gillian has smashed her way through her course and is now a full-fledged Pilates instructor, and we’re beyond tickled that we get to call her ours.

Like Lynne and Linds, she comes from a background of contact sport (helloooo Gaelic football!), but unlike those two she’s got tons of yoga experience and is actually quite graceful - a perfect pairing of skills that mean you’re going to get a fantastic workout and feel like a million bucks after a session with Gill.

Kind, thoughtful, hilarious, much nicer than the others, and just an all-around delight of a person, shes a perfect fit for the LA Pilates family.

12/10/2025

After weeks of hunting for shapes and styles for our next lot of LA Pilates branded gear, we’ve gone absolutely classic with some choice pieces from AS Colour in our very best brand colours!

We’re going t shirts for getting sweaty on the mats, and for looking great on hot girl (or boy) walks around the park. We’re going hoodies and crew necks for those days Christchurch forgets how to summer, and for cosying up when the sun goes down!

And best of all - new totes to carry all of your essentials to and from Pilates. Basically, we’re all going to look fantastic.

Find the order form in the latest newsletter, or flick us a message and we’ll send it through.