The Wellbeing Pod

The Wellbeing Pod East & West traditional practices
Pilates Mat & Apparatus Tower Classes
Pilates therapy programmes
Seasonal Yoga, QiGong, Breathwork & Relaxation.

We are an award winning, dedicated Pilates studio in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Our team of highly skilled and experienced instructors will help you get the most out of this fantastic form of exercise in our small classes (maximum 7 people) and private training sessions. Our studio is well-equipped with traditional apparatus from reformers, barrels, magic circles, toe correctors, foot correctors as well at matwork; everything you need to help you gain strength, and flexibility while having fun in our relaxed and friendly studio spaces. We look forward to seeing you soon. Check out our website for info: www.thepilatespod.co.uk

27/02/2026

Friday fun with the social media queen ❤️

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22/02/2026

Tai Chi. Mondays 1pm with Chris

Slow down.
Breathe deeper.
Move with intention. 🌿

Tai Chi isn’t about being flexible, fit, or “good at exercise.”
It’s about feeling better in your body and quieter in your mind, whatever age.

✨ Gentle, flowing movements
✨ Improves balance and posture
✨ Reduces stress and anxiety
✨ Supports joints without strain
✨ Suitable for all ages and abilities

Think of it as meditation in motion.
A chance to press pause on the noise of the day and give your nervous system a reset.

No experience needed.
No Lycra required.
Just you, your breath, and a little curiosity.

Come and try a class and feel the difference after just one session. 🍃

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22/02/2026

The history of the Wunda chair 💕

Irs fascinating.

Did you know it was patented in 1934?
It had a back loaded spring originally and foot straps
and that it was designed as a piece of furniture, that changed into a workout piece.

Do you love a wunda chair workout?
Do you have one as a chair in your home?

We think it's simply wunda-ful 😜

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18/02/2026

✨ Kundalini Yoga for Stress Relief ✨

If your nervous system feels like it’s been living on strong coffee and to-do lists, Kundalini Yoga is your reset button.

Kundalini blends breathwork, gentle movement, mantra, and meditation in specific sequences (called kriyas) designed to work on your energy, glands, and nervous system. It’s not about perfect poses. It’s about shifting how you feel.

🌿 How it works
We use rhythmic breath, repetitive movements, sound, and stillness to move stuck energy, regulate the vagus nerve, and bring the body out of fight-or-flight. Think of it as a tune up for your mind, body, and emotions.

💫 The benefits
• Deep stress relief and relaxation
• Calms anxiety and overthinking
• Improves sleep and energy levels
• Supports emotional balance
• Creates mental clarity and focus

You don’t need to be flexible. You don’t need experience. You just need a body that breathes.

Come as you are. Leave lighter, clearer, and a little more you.

🔗 Wednesdays 5.45pm from 25th February with Gulnara.

How to book: download our app ( currently still listed as The Pilates Pod)

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Doing Pilates should feel as simple as 1, 2, 3 ✨But so often it’s taught in a way that feels overcomplicated.“Do I pull ...
13/02/2026

Doing Pilates should feel as simple as 1, 2, 3 ✨
But so often it’s taught in a way that feels overcomplicated.

“Do I pull my abs in before I lift my legs?”

“Do I inhale to nod my chin, exhale to lift my head, inhale at the top, exhale to float my legs?”

“Do I start again if my pelvis isn’t perfectly still?”

By the time you’ve processed all of that, you’re no longer moving - you’re stuck in your head.

So let’s strip it back.

1 - Move the Body
2 - Breathe Well
3 - Feel the How

Pilates doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.
Simple, mindful movement done consistently will always beat overthinking. 💫

Join our team for Pilates on:

Mondays 9.15am online mat with

Mondays 9.30am Shared PT Pilates with Ellen

Mondays 6.15pm Tower Power with Michelle

Tuesdays 9.30am Tower Stretch with Michelle

Wednesdays 9.30am Reformer Tower with Dawn

Thursdays 9.30am Shared PT Pilates with Michelle

Thursdays 7.15pm Reformer Tower with Ellen

Fridays 10.15am Reformer Tower with Ellen

Fridays 12.15pm Tower Stretch with Michelle

Sundays 10am Tower Stretch with Michelle, Ellen, Anna and Lisanne


11/02/2026

😍 Reformer is amazing… BUT

✨ It’s only one part of the Pilates story.
✨ There’s a big difference between “doing reformer” and practicing the full traditional method.
✨ Without the full system, you miss the individual, tailored magic of Pilates — how Part A links to B, with a little C and D (it’s a recipe!).

Reformer alone can be dynamic, challenging and sweaty 👌
But classical Pilates is a complete, intelligent system. Every exercise builds. Every apparatus has a purpose. It’s not random. It’s not just “feel the burn.” It’s precise and personal.

At The Wellbeing Pod, we teach Pilates as it was intended — integrating reformer, mat, cadillac, chairs, barrels and the smaller traditional apparatus.
We use beautifully crafted traditional equipment designed to give you the true experience and results.

The outcome?
• Deep core strength that supports your spine
• Balanced muscle development
• Better posture and alignment
• Stretch with strength
• A body that feels capable, supported and challenged not fatigued, heavy and like a gym session.

It’s precise. Powerful. Progressive.
Not just a class. A method. 🤍

08/02/2026

Meet Chris - our Tai Chi Teacher

Chris has practiced Tai Chi and other martial arts for much of his life. They have been something that have kept him grounded, healthy and happy for many years.

He teaches these incredible arts to people of all backgrounds, age groups and physical abilities.

Tai Chi and Xing Yi, look at enhancing our mind body connection, so that we become ‘Embodied’ and are able to move and generate force in a unified and powerful way.

The mind, breath and body harmonise into something that is far greater than the sum of its parts.

We are relaxed, rooted to the floor, dynamic and strong.

If that sounds like something you want to feel, why not give Tai Chi a go?

Mondays 1pm
First class free until 15th February so book in now via our app with code thewellbeingpod.

(App currently still listed as The Pilates Pod)

06/02/2026

🧘‍♀️On Saturday mornings we yoga!

Come and check out the vibe of the class with Lori .wyld.yogi

This is a beautiful stretchy way to start your weekend. 😊

Expect beautiful calming surroundings, overlooking nature both sides and a look down into the town centre. 🦆

Slow vinyassa flows with some holding poses to calm the mind and focus on the breath. 🧘‍♀️

Gentle music and relaxation for the perfect atmosphere. 🎵

Small class sizes. 🤗

You can try your first class free before the passes run out on 16th February. Just book on our app with a single class pass and use the code thewellbeingpod (app currently still listed as The Pilates Pod)

What a great way to start your weekend.
Book your class now and then why not pop along to our friends at the Hitchin Priory afterwards for a cuppa or breakfast ☕

04/02/2026

About us 😊

Formerly The Pilates Pod, we were based on Bancroft for 14 wonderful years.
Now we’ve relocated, rebranded and had a proper glow-up ✨ — thanks to the brilliant 😘

Welcome to The Wellbeing Pod.
A space where East and West mind and movement practices meet, set in a beautiful, nature filled environment, yet right on Hitchin’s doorstep.

You’ll find us on the grounds of the iconic .

Our calm, gentle interiors have been thoughtfully guided by — understated elegance that isn’t about trends or fashion, but quality. Homely, reassuring, and deeply inviting.

We don’t need flashy tech or quick fixes.
We don’t chase fitness fads or wellness fashion.

Instead, we offer something real.

A place that feels authentic and expert.
A non-judgemental, all-inclusive space centred on human connection.

We’re rising above the noise and trends, so you can gain a fuller perspective on your wellbeing — supported by knowledgeable practitioners you can truly trust.

From Tai Chi to a range of yoga practices, classical Pilates to creative workshops, you’ll find teachers who are exceptional at what they do. People who have spent years honing their craft, and for whom lineage, tradition and integrity mean everything.

Life doesn’t wait — neither should you ✨

Join us for your first class free before the passes run out on 15th February.

🥳Monday Funday When your studio has all these toys to play with, Pilates is just one big playground to hang around in! ...
02/02/2026

🥳Monday Funday

When your studio has all these toys to play with, Pilates is just one big playground to hang around in!

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31/01/2026

What. A. Night. 🥳
Our launch party truly was the talk of the town and we’re still floating on the energy 💫

From the outstanding food by the incredible chef (honestly… devoured in minutes 😋) to the branded biscuits by that everyone could not stop talking about 🍪✨

It was joy, connection and good vibes all round.

Most of all, we loved finally opening the doors and showcasing our beautiful studio and everything we offer here at The Wellbeing Pod - where movement, mind and community meet in the most special setting 🤍

Did you come along?
Give us a 🙌 if you loved it
or a 👋 if you spotted yourself in the video!

And if you missed it… this is your sign 👀

Come and see the space for yourself and claim one of the LAST of our 200 class passes giveaway before they’re gone 💥

Head over to our app and book a class to try before the 15th February. Use code thewellbeingpod at checkout when selecting a drop in pass.

You can also get:
🤗4 classes for £60
🥰3 x classical pilates 1:1's for £150
😀1 x 1:1 plus 2 classes for £89.

✨ The doors are open. The energy is high.
We can’t wait to welcome you ✨

Address

Linnet Suite, Hitchin Priory Hotel, Tilehouse Street. Hitchin
Hitchin
SG52DL

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 12:30pm
5pm - 9pm
Thursday 8:45am - 9pm
Friday 9:15am - 7pm
Saturday 8:45am - 2:30pm
Sunday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+441462338002

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Welcome to The Pilates Pod!

Established in 2011. We are an award winning studio, dedicated to offering the authentic classical Pilates method (Contrology) based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.

Our team of highly skilled teachers will help you get the most out of this fantastic form of exercise in our small classes and personal training sessions. Experience real Pilates with real results on our classical apparatus: universal reformers, towers, wunda chair, ladder barrel, high chair, spine correctors, magic circles, small barrels, toe correctors, foot corrector, pedi pole, sand bag as well at matwork on traditional high mats. Everything you need to help you gain strength, and flexibility while having fun in our relaxed and friendly studio. We look forward to seeing you soon. Start your journey today with one of our new client packages. Check out our website for info: www.thepilatespod.co.uk