Kara Pilates Classes

Our classes are designed by Polestar-qualified instructors and physiotherapists, using structured sequences to help improve strength, muscle tone, body awareness, posture, overall fitness and movement patterns.

Our instructors are kind, caring and attentive. We use clear instruction, visual guidance, imagery cueing and hands-on support to help you get the most from every exercise. If you prefer not to receive tactile cueing, simply let us know.

Whether you are joining us for strength, mobility, rehabilitation, mindfulness or general wellbeing, we will offer different levels and spring choices so you feel supported and challenged in a way that suits your body.

Meet our Instructors

Studio Classes

Kara Classic

Safe. Controlled. Powerful.

Kara Classic is designed for clients who are ready to build on the precision, control and flow of Pilates. This class combines larger, flowing compound movements with the dynamic energy of reformer Pilates, all delivered in a way that is joint-friendly, low-impact and intelligently coached. Each class is thoughtfully structured with a clear start and end point, building towards the purpose behind the workout.

Expect powerful Pilates movement, a full-body burn and a class that feels safe, effective and seriously addictive.

  • Progression and layering of exercises
  • Controlled tempo — no rushing and no forcing
  • Full-body compound sequences for strength and stamina
  • Alignment, breath, control and organisation
  • Movement through all directional planes: sagittal, coronal and transverse
  • Optional progressions and regressions to suit your body
  • Pilates lovers ready to level up
  • Anyone wanting to build strength, tone and endurance
  • Bodies that need smart movement, not punishment
  • Beginner and intermediate clients who are happy to be modified where needed

You’ll leave feeling strong, sweaty and supported, with an emphasis on flow, not force.

Strength Pilates

Where the reformer meets strength training.

Strength Pilates is a smart blend of Pilates principles, spring resistance, strength training and dumbbells. This class is designed to help you move stronger, safer and with more control. By combining lifting, spring resistance and functional movement, Strength Pilates supports muscle strength, joint stability, balance and coordination.

Resistance-based training can also help support bone health by stimulating bone strength, particularly through the spine, hips and wrists. This makes it a powerful option for long-term strength, healthy ageing and injury prevention.

  • Strength training with Pilates principles
  • Reformer-based resistance work
  • Dumbbells and functional movement patterns
  • Controlled tempo and intentional load
  • Push, pull, hinge, squat and lunge-based programming
  • A focus on strength, stability and control

Each class is different, with a focus on key strength patterns including push, pull, hinge, squat and lunge. Sessions may include reps, tempo work, load, and EMOM-style training, with options tailored to each client’s strength and ability.

  • Clients wanting to build strength safely
  • Anyone wanting to support bone and joint health
  • Those who enjoy a stronger, more athletic class style
  • Clients looking for strength without strain

This class is strong, supported and intentional - a mindful but powerful workout designed for longevity.

Reformer Yin

Slow. Restorative. Deeply grounding.

Reformer Yin is a unique blend of traditional Yin yoga principles and the supportive resistance of the Pilates reformer. This class targets the deeper connective tissues, including fascia, ligaments and joints, through long-held, passive stretches. Using the reformer allows for gentle assistance and deeper access into each posture, making the class suitable for all levels, including beginners.

Expect a calm and grounding experience with minimal transitions. Poses are held for longer periods to help improve flexibility, mobility and joint health, while also supporting mindfulness, breath awareness and nervous system recovery.

  • Long-held, passive stretches
  • Gentle reformer support and spring assistance
  • Minimal transitions and a slower pace
  • Breath awareness and mindfulness
  • Deep release through the fascia, joints and connective tissue
  • Anyone needing to slow down and restore
  • Clients balancing more intense training
  • Those wanting to improve flexibility and mobility
  • Anyone feeling tight, stressed or fatigued
  • Clients looking to support recovery and injury prevention

You’ll leave feeling longer, lighter and deeply restored, ready for the day ahead.

Beginner Pilates

New to reformer Pilates? You’re in the right place.

Our Beginner Pilates classes are designed to gently introduce you to the reformer while helping you build strength, mobility and confidence in your body. With some of the most experienced Pilates instructors on the Yorke Peninsula, you’ll be guided through the foundations of reformer Pilates in a supportive and welcoming environment. Using spring resistance, alignment cues, tactile cueing and controlled movement, you’ll learn how to move safely and confidently at your own pace.

No experience is needed. Just show up, move at your own pace and feel stronger with every session.

  • How to use the reformer safely
  • Core activation and breath control
  • Controlled strength and stability
  • Posture and alignment
  • Flexibility and joint support
  • Confidence in your movement
  • Complete beginners
  • Anyone returning after a break
  • Clients wanting to build a strong foundation
  • Anyone who has felt too intimidated to try Pilates before

You’ll leave feeling supported, capable and ready to keep building your Pilates practice.

4-Week Beginner Reformer Pilates Starter

Start your Pilates journey the right way.

Heard about Pilates and ready to give it a go? This program is for you.

No experience. No pressure. No judgement. Just show up, learn the basics and start to love Pilates.

This structured 4-week program is designed to help you build confidence, strength and body awareness in a small, supportive group environment.

  • 4-week structured program
  • 2 classes per week
  • 8 total sessions
  • Small group environment
  • Hands-on guidance in every class
  • Support to build strength, confidence and body awareness

Duration: 4 weeks

Classes: 2 per week

Investment: $150 upfront

Validity: 1 month from start date

  • Complete beginners
  • Anyone returning after a break
  • Those wanting to build strong foundations
  • Anyone who has felt too intimidated to try before

No fitness level required. No assessments. No expectations.

Just arrive, move your body and enjoy the process.

Kara Equipment

A personalised Pilates experience using specialised equipment.

Kara Equipment sessions use a range of specialised Pilates equipment, including the Reformer, Trapeze Table/Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Barrel, Spine Corrector and Mat. Each session is tailored to your individual needs, goals and movement patterns. This allows for precise exercise selection to help build strength, stability, mobility and control.

The use of springs, resistance and supportive apparatus helps both assist and challenge the body, making exercises accessible while still highly effective. This method is ideal for those wanting more variety, a more personalised Pilates experience, or a great progression from Group Physio.

Intro deal includes your first 45-minute private assessment free.

  • Tailored programming based on your needs and goals
  • Use of specialised Pilates equipment
  • Supportive, precise and progressive movement
  • Individualised exercise selection
  • A balance of challenge, assistance and control

Benefits include

  • Targeted rehabilitation and injury prevention
  • Improved posture, alignment and body awareness
  • Increased core strength and stability
  • Enhanced mobility, flexibility and control
  • Safe, progressive and individualised programming
  • Clients wanting a more personalised Pilates experience
  • Those progressing from Group Physio
  • Anyone wanting variety beyond reformer classes
  • Clients working on rehabilitation or injury prevention
  • Those wanting to improve posture, alignment and body awareness

Experience a smarter, more supportive way to move, where every session is different and delivered in a fun but challenging environment.

Matwork Pilates Online

Fundamental. Focused. Surprisingly powerful.

Our online Matwork Pilates classes are where true strength, control and body awareness are built. Stripped back to the fundamentals, Matwork Pilates uses your own body weight alongside small props to challenge stability, coordination and control. These often-overlooked benefits are what create lasting change, helping to improve posture, prevent injury and build deep, functional strength that carries into everyday life.

With close guidance, tailored cues and real-time adjustments, you’ll be supported to move with precision and confidence from wherever you are.

  • Bodyweight Pilates exercises
  • Small props to support and challenge movement
  • A focus on core strength, control and stability
  • Clear cueing and real-time guidance
  • Thoughtful programming with attention to detail
  • A fun, focused and effective online class experience
  • Clients wanting to practise from home
  • Anyone wanting to improve strength and control
  • Those wanting to build strong Pilates foundations
  • Clients looking for a low-equipment, highly effective workout
  • Anyone wanting to improve posture, stability and body awareness

You’ll leave feeling stronger, more connected and more confident in the way your body moves.