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Pilates & Breathwork: Movement & Wellbeing

Transform Your Health with Pilates & Breath work in Portobello, Edinburgh


Discover the life-changing benefits of Pilates and breathwork at the Portobello Health Hub, you'll find us on Portobello High Street and just a quick bus ride from Edinburgh city centre. Our expert-led classes are perfect for anyone in Portobello, Leith, Musselburgh and beyond seeking to improve their overall wellbeing.


Why Choose Pilates at the Health Hub in Portobello?


  • Enhanced Flexibility and Mobility: Our Pilates  classes in Portobello are designed to increase your range of motion, helping you move more freely in daily life.
  • Improved Strength and Stability: Build core strength and full-body stability with our tailored Pilates sessions, perfect for people of all fitness levels.
  • Stress Relief and Mental Clarity: Experience the calming effects of breathwork, we offer a sanctuary of peace amidst the bustle of Edinburgh life.
  • Better Posture and Body Awareness: Our skilled instructors help you develop proper alignment, crucial for office or home workers and professionals.
  • Pain Management: Many of our Portobello clients report reduced back pain, neck tension, and other discomforts through regular practice.
  • Increased Energy and Vitality: Boost your energy levels naturally with our invigorating yoga flows, perfect for busy Edinburgh lifestyles.
  • Improved Balance and Coordination: Essential for all ages, particularly beneficial for our older clients.
  • Mindfulness and Relaxation: Learn powerful breathwork techniques to manage stress and promote relaxation.


Our Portobello Health Hub Offers:

  • Pilates Courses
  • Personalized 1:1 Sessions
  • Group Classes for All Levels
  • Specialised Workshops


Located conveniently in Portobello, we're easily accessible from Edinburgh city centre, Leith, Musselburgh, and throughout East Lothian. Join our thriving community of health-conscious individuals and experience the transformative power of movement therapy.


Book Your Pilates Session in Portobello Today!


Embrace a healthier, more balanced lifestyle with Edinburgh's premier Pilates studio. Whether you're a beginner or advanced practitioner, our Portobello Health Hub welcomes you to discover the perfect class for your needs.

Contact us now to start your journey towards better health and wellbeing.


Book Post Natal Pilates Here

Pilates with Emma

Emma performing a plank position with one leg raised outdoors on a slab of rock

Discover the Power of Pilates: Versatile Exercise for All Ages and Fitness Levels & Your Key to Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation.


Pilates exercises offer a targeted approach to support injury prevention and rehabilitation. These low-impact, high-effectiveness movements strengthen your core, improve flexibility, and enhance body awarene

Discover the Power of Pilates: Versatile Exercise for All Ages and Fitness Levels & Your Key to Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation.


Pilates exercises offer a targeted approach to support injury prevention and rehabilitation. These low-impact, high-effectiveness movements strengthen your core, improve flexibility, and enhance body awareness, making Pilates an ideal choice for:

  1. Injury Recovery: Gentle, controlled movements aid in healing and rebuilding strength.
  2. Preventing Future Injuries: Improved balance and body alignment reduce the risk of accidents.


Previous courses, retreats and workshops have included:

Post Natal Pilates - a mini retreat and workshop.

1:1s or small group sessions

Pilates fundamentals

Rehab for lower back, hips and shoulders

Strength and endurance Pilates for runners, cyclists and triathletes.



a portrait of Emma, she has dark curly hair above her shoulders, a happy face and freckles.

Pilates came into my life 13 years ago after I suffered a back injury and had spinal surgery. Very quickly I realised it’s benefits and it became a way of life enabling me to participate in many other activities, like running that I thought I wouldn’t be able to do again. 


I realised that, in order to sustain my active life and future proo

Pilates came into my life 13 years ago after I suffered a back injury and had spinal surgery. Very quickly I realised it’s benefits and it became a way of life enabling me to participate in many other activities, like running that I thought I wouldn’t be able to do again. 


I realised that, in order to sustain my active life and future proof my body to be a fit and healthy mum, I needed to build this form of movement therapy into my life permanently.  

 

I hope to pass my knowledge and experience on to clients and guide them so that they too can gain not only strength and flexibility but also more body awareness and maybe even a love and passion for Pilates too. 


 In my spare time, I love to hang out with family and friends, walk my dogs and swim in the sea. I love running and cycling and a weekend away where I can do either one of these things with lovely friends is a joy. 

Pilates Course Terms & Conditions
a pilates studio with green pilates mats

On booking platform please click "Book Class" tab 


Post-Natal Pilates Class

New 6 week Course Starting 

Tuesday 13th May 2.30pm

Emma will lead you in this course to assist in regaining strength and body awareness after childbirth, promoting physical recovery and mental well-being.

- Classes are designed to allow mothers to tend to their ba

On booking platform please click "Book Class" tab 


Post-Natal Pilates Class

New 6 week Course Starting 

Tuesday 13th May 2.30pm

Emma will lead you in this course to assist in regaining strength and body awareness after childbirth, promoting physical recovery and mental well-being.

- Classes are designed to allow mothers to tend to their babies’ needs during sessions, fostering a relaxed atmosphere.
- Each session concludes with a short relaxation period and an opportunity for socializing.

### Requirements for Participation 

- Must be 4-6 weeks postpartum and cleared by a healthcare professional. 

- The class is open to all mothers regardless of pre-pregnancy fitness levels. 

- Participants can attend until their baby is mobile (around 7-9 months).
 


Benefits of Post-Natal Pilates
- **Strength Recovery:** Regain strength in the abdominal wall, core, and pelvic floor.
- **Posture Improvement:** Enhance posture to counterbalance the physical demands of caring for a baby.
- **Diastasis Recti Support:** Exercises focusing on the abdominal muscles post-delivery.
- **Preventative Care:** Muscle retraining to reduce risks of future incontinence and injury.
- **Confidence Building:** Enhances body confidence during a period of significant change.
- **Community Building:** Opportunity to connect and share experiences with other new mothers.


### What to Bring
- Water for hydration.
- A blanket for the baby to lie on during the class.
- Any essentials needed to keep the baby comfortable and settled.

### Course Logistics
- **Duration:** 6 weeks.
- **Cost:** £120, payable in advance to secure a place.
- **Social Aspect:** The course creates a space for building friendships and support networks among participants.

### Contact Information
- Participants are encouraged to reach out with any questions or concerns about the class.


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Pilates with Laura

Pilates Fundamentals 

Ready to feel more confident?


6 week course 

Tuesdays 7.30pm 

May 6th - June 10th

Early Bird £90

*£105 after Friday 18th April


Join me for an intimate Pilates fundamentals class—just 4 spots available. We’ll break down the key movements, build strength from the inside out, and help you truly understand how your body moves.


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Pilates Fundamentals 

Ready to feel more confident?


6 week course 

Tuesdays 7.30pm 

May 6th - June 10th

Early Bird £90

*£105 after Friday 18th April


Join me for an intimate Pilates fundamentals class—just 4 spots available. We’ll break down the key movements, build strength from the inside out, and help you truly understand how your body moves.


With hands-on support, a calm space to ask questions, and guidance every step of the way.


Perfect if you’re recovering from an injury, new to Pilates or want to slow it down and reconnect.

Let’s build your foundation, together.

Book Now

Hi, I’m Laura — your guide in energy work and holistic healing. I create personalised sessions that support your whole self — body, mind, and energy — with a strong focus on mindful movement through Pilates and yoga. Movement helps shift stagnant energy, release tension, and restore your body’s natural rhythm. It’s a powerful way to recon

Hi, I’m Laura — your guide in energy work and holistic healing. I create personalised sessions that support your whole self — body, mind, and energy — with a strong focus on mindful movement through Pilates and yoga. Movement helps shift stagnant energy, release tension, and restore your body’s natural rhythm. It’s a powerful way to reconnect with yourself, build strength, and find balance from the inside out.


Pilates is a restorative movement practice that goes beyond the physical. It’s a space to reconnect with your body, shift stagnant energy, and guide yourself back into alignment — all while building lasting strength and resilience.


Through mindful, low-impact movement, I can help you:  

- Release what’s stuck: Clear out tension and stagnant energy stored in the body.  

- Realign from the inside out: Support healthy posture, joint integrity, and natural movement patterns.  

- Strengthen with intention: Build body longevity and muscular endurance to carry you through daily life and beyond.


Whether you're looking to release held tension, navigating recovery or simply ready to feel more at home in your body — there’s a mat waiting for you.

Breathwork with Sherien

Breathwork is a practice that involves conscious and intentional control of the breath to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It is a powerful tool that taps into the body's natural ability to heal and regulate itself.


There are various types of breathwork techniques, but they all share the common goal of using the breath t

Breathwork is a practice that involves conscious and intentional control of the breath to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It is a powerful tool that taps into the body's natural ability to heal and regulate itself.


There are various types of breathwork techniques, but they all share the common goal of using the breath to access and influence different states of consciousness. These techniques often involve specific patterns and rhythms of breathing, along with focused awareness and intention.


By consciously altering the way we breathe, we can influence our physiological and psychological states. Breathwork can help release physical tension, reduce stress and anxiety, increase energy levels, enhance mental clarity, and promote emotional balance. It can also facilitate deep relaxation, emotional processing, and spiritual exploration.


Overall, breathwork offers a powerful and accessible pathway to self-discovery, healing, and personal growth by harnessing the profound potential of our breath.

During a breathwork session, you lie down or sit upright in a comfortable position and engage in a guided breathing practice led by a trained practitioner. 


The practitioner creates a safe and supportive environment, allowing you to surrender to the breath and explore your inner landscape. 


The breathwork experience can vary for each indivi

During a breathwork session, you lie down or sit upright in a comfortable position and engage in a guided breathing practice led by a trained practitioner. 


The practitioner creates a safe and supportive environment, allowing you to surrender to the breath and explore your inner landscape. 


The breathwork experience can vary for each individual, and it may involve physical sensations, emotional release, or a sense of expanded awareness.


Breathwork can be a transformative practice that helps individuals connect with their bodies, release emotional blockages, and access their innate wisdom.


 It is often used as a complementary therapy for various purposes, including stress reduction, personal growth, trauma healing, and spiritual exploration.


It's important to note that breathwork should be approached with guidance from a trained practitioner, especially 

if you have any pre-existing health conditions or concerns. They can provide personalised support and ensure your safety throughout the process. 

I'm a qualified breathwork practitioner and meditation guide based in the city of Edinburgh, East Lothain, and I also work online, which enables me to reach people all over the UK. My journey into breathwork began during the pandemic, where I discovered the amazing benefits and built it into my daily routine, gradually refining my practic

I'm a qualified breathwork practitioner and meditation guide based in the city of Edinburgh, East Lothain, and I also work online, which enables me to reach people all over the UK. My journey into breathwork began during the pandemic, where I discovered the amazing benefits and built it into my daily routine, gradually refining my practice. I became fascinated, reading books and case studies on breathing, biochemistry and self-preservation. The more I learned and integrated it into my life, the more I felt the benefits. I then created my business called Let GO, to share knowledge and good practice on better mental health for anyone that wanted to listen. In early 2023 I trained and qualified as a breathwork practitioner, training in 15 different pranayama techniques enabling me to adapt the practice to the individual's needs. 

Now Having ran over 90 events and classes,featured in 2 podcasts and ran corporate webinars since qualifying, I continue to expand my knowledge and ensure all my clients feel safe and seen! Through breathwork and guided meditation, I am able to help people reach a deeper understanding of themselves and in turn, I learn a little more about myself in each class. 

Sundays 10am & 11.15am

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