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pilates, yoga & meditation

Classes at SiSU

Reformer and mat Pilates, a full yoga timetable and guided meditation. Classes run 40 or 50 minutes, all taught by instructors trained in trauma-informed practice.

the reformer studio

Reformer Pilates

Fifteen reformers and a full timetable. Spring-loaded resistance builds strength, control and mobility with far less load through the joints than free weights.

Kneeling upright with the straps on a reformer at SiSU Canberra

50 minutes

Signature Reformer

Our signature all-body reformer experience. Creative layering, balanced sequences and thoughtful progressions that challenge at every level. Perfect for beginners building confidence or seasoned Pilates lovers pushing deeper.

A reformer class working through a stronger sequence at SiSU Canberra

50 minutes

Signature Reformer Plus (Intermediate)

An elevated reformer experience for those ready to deepen their practice. This class builds on the fundamentals with more dynamic sequences, progressive layering, and advanced variations to challenge strength, coordination, and control. With plenty of layering options, Signature Reformer Plus can be tailored to all levels, helping you refine technique, build endurance, and enhance mind-body awareness while moving with power and grace.

Working with the straps on the reformer in the SiSU studio

50 minutes

Reformer Foundations

A supportive, empowering introduction to reformer Pilates. Whether you are new to the reformer, returning from injury or simply wanting to slow it down, this class guides you through the fundamentals with calm, confident instruction. The ideal way to build strength, awareness and confidence.

Cooling down with a SiSU towel after a class

40 minutes

40min Express

An all-body reformer session for maximum results in minimal time. Made for the lunchtime crew or anyone craving a midday reset. A dynamic, energising flow that strengthens, tones and lifts while improving mobility and focus.

A long stretch over the reformer footbar at SiSU Canberra

50 minutes

Stretch and Restore

A soothing, restorative reformer experience designed to lengthen and release every part of the body. Calming music, soft lighting and gentle sequences that improve flexibility and mobility, closing with a grounding meditation.

A weighted ball and straps resting on a reformer in the SiSU studio

40 minutes

Signature Sculpt 40

Short on time, big on results. A 40 minute, high-impact full-body workout designed to build strength, tone and lift your heart rate fast. Smart sequencing, deep muscle burn and that worked-everything feeling, without the long class commitment.

A foot pressing into the jumpboard at the end of a reformer

50 minutes

Elevate (Jumpboard)

A playful, high-energy reformer class using the jumpboard for a cardio-infused flow that is gentle on the joints yet seriously effective. Low impact, raises the heart rate, builds stamina and improves coordination.

Strong core work on the reformer at SiSU Canberra

50 minutes

Burn

A fiery, targeted reformer workout building strength and tone through the glutes, thighs and deep core. Alignment-focused movement blending breath, control and connection, with a booty band or two for extra burn. Challenging but accessible for all levels.

Working with the straps in the SiSU reformer studio

50 minutes

Over 60s Reformer Pilates

A gentle, supportive class designed especially for those 60 and over, focusing on mobility, balance, posture and core strength on the reformer. Slower pacing, clear guidance and modifications available, so you can move safely while building confidence and strength.

Lying back on a reformer in the SiSU Canberra studio

Your own schedule

Pilates on Demand

A private, single-reformer room with a screen playing Pilates workouts recorded for SiSU. Train at your own pace, outside class times. Built for shift workers, early risers and anyone whose week refuses to fit a timetable.

the mat studio

Mat Pilates, Yoga and Meditation

Everything that happens on a mat, from a strong Pilates class through to lying-down meditation. Classes are kept small enough that the instructor can see everyone.

Reaching along a SiSU mat past a cork block and magic circle

50 minutes

Mat Pilates

A strong, energising mat class blending controlled strength work, dynamic sequences and deep core activation. Slow burn holds, flowing movement and creative layering that build endurance, stability and full body strength.

A SiSU cork block and magic circle on a mat in the mat studio

40 minutes

Mat Pilates Express

The same strong, energising mat class in 40 minutes. Controlled strength work, dynamic sequences and deep core activation, with slow burn holds and creative layering that build endurance and full body strength. Suitable for all levels.

A standing pose and its shadow on the wall of the SiSU mat studio

50 minutes

Vinyasa Flow

Move with strength, rhythm and purpose in this breath linked flow class. You will move through a sequence of smooth, continuous postures that build gentle heat, improve mobility and activate the whole body. The pace is balanced yet energising, strengthening yet accessible, making it a great class for anyone to explore the power of vinyasa yoga. Expect a grounded and uplifting practice that leaves you feeling centred, refreshed and ready for your day.

A yoga class moving through a flow in the SiSU mat studio

50 minutes

Dynamic Vinyasa Flow

A strong and dynamic vinyasa flow class which will cultivate your mind-body-breath connection to build strength, flexibility and balance on and off the mat.

A grounded resting posture on a mat in the SiSU mat studio

50 minutes

Essence of Hatha Yoga

A calm, nurturing Hatha practice that guides you inward through mindful movement and steady breath. Grounded postures and smooth transitions that build stability and mobility. Closes with a restorative Savasana, an optional grounding massage and a touch of poetry.

Sitting cross-legged in stillness on a mat in the SiSU mat studio

50 minutes

Move, Breathe, Be

A gentle, heart-based flow designed to release tension, restore energy and fill your inner cup. Inspired by Dru Yoga, blending flowing movement, mindful breath and stillness. Each sequence opens the joints, frees the spine and restores energy flow.

Hands resting either side of a SiSU cork block on a mat

50 minutes

Slow Flow to Yin

The balance of gentle movement and deep stillness. Begins with a slow, mindful flow to release tension and build warmth, then moves into yin postures held for longer, to encourage deep release through the muscles, fascia and nervous system.

A group class moving together in the mirrored mat studio at SiSU Canberra

45 minutes

Family Yoga

A calm, playful class bringing families together through mindful movement and fun. Space for parents and children to slow down, move and share something meaningful. Gentle movement, breath and mindfulness for all ages, finishing with stillness. No yoga experience needed.

Resting on a mat with a folded blanket in the SiSU mat studio

45 or 50 minutes

Guided Meditation

A time to rest, restore and return to yourself. Each session opens with an optional grounding head massage, then breath awareness, body scanning and visualisation. Accessible whether you want a moment of stillness or a deeper meditative practice.

A folded blanket and SiSU cork block laid out ready on a mat

50 minutes

Yoga Nidra

A soothing practice often described as yogic sleep. You will rest comfortably while being guided through breath, body awareness and visualisation techniques that support profound relaxation and nervous system down regulation. Yoga Nidra helps ease fatigue, improve sleep and bring clarity to the mind. Expect a deeply restorative experience that leaves you feeling rested and renewed.

who is teaching

Your instructors

Every instructor at SiSU is trained in trauma-informed practice, not only our psychologists and counsellors. That is not a separate class, it is how every class here is run.

In practice it means choice and predictability are built in. Nothing is done to you without warning, hands-on adjustment is offered rather than assumed, and you can lie down, sit out or leave the room at any point without explaining why.

Service dogs are welcome in every class and everywhere else in the studio. Let us know when you book if you can, so we can have the space ready.

Instructor names appear against every class on the timetable, so you can book with someone you have got on with before.

Pilates instructors

Penny H, pilates instructor

Penny H

Pilates instructor

Classes and bio
  • Signature Reformer
  • 40min Express
  • Over 60s Reformer Pilates
  • Reformer Foundations

I have been teaching Pilates for over six years, and what I love most is helping people feel comfortable, confident and connected to their bodies through movement.

My teaching style is calm, supportive and focused on quality over quantity. I love slowing things down, focusing on form and creating movement that feels purposeful rather than rushed. I take a trauma-informed approach to teaching and always want my clients to feel safe, supported and in control of their own experience.

Yi Ning H, pilates instructor

Yi Ning H

Pilates instructor

Classes and bio
  • Signature Reformer

I love the idea of strengthening our muscles through slow and controlled movement. I see the benefits of Pilates in daily life, from improving posture through to core stability, and I believe there is always something in Pilates that will suit your goals. My favourite movement is the Pilates Hundred.

I am also a peanut butter lover, though I have more self control now.

Veronica S, pilates instructor

Veronica S

Pilates instructor

Classes
  • Signature Sculpt 40
Grace N, pilates instructor

Grace N

Pilates instructor

Classes
  • Signature Reformer
  • Stretch and Restore
  • Elevate (Jumpboard)
AU

Alex U

Pilates instructor

Classes
  • Signature Reformer
  • Signature Reformer Plus (Intermediate)
  • 40min Express
CD

Claire D

Pilates instructor

Classes
  • Signature Reformer
  • Signature Sculpt 40
  • Burn
  • Stretch and Restore
  • Mat Pilates
  • Mat Pilates Express

Yoga instructors

Amy O, head of yoga and meditation

Amy O

Head of yoga and meditation

Classes and bio
  • Essence of Hatha Yoga
  • Guided Meditation

I create a nurturing, supportive space where you can arrive as you are. My classes are grounding and gently uplifting, guided by breath and connection. There is space to be, to listen inwardly and to move with awareness. Beginners are very welcome, while experienced practitioners also have room to deepen their practice.

I specialise in illness and injury recovery and nervous system regulation, drawing on my studies and lived experience of recovery. Alongside public classes, I offer private sessions and tailored programs.

For me, yoga and meditation are practices of presence, a chance to reconnect with ourselves. I close my yoga classes with a poem, an offering for reflection to take with you as you step off the mat.

Will, yoga instructor

Will

Yoga instructor

Bio

I love to share yoga that leads back to the breath and body, quieting the noise of the mind and finding a place of stillness. I began practising as a teenager for the physical side of it, and fell in love with the deeper layers: the philosophy, the nervous system support, the relaxation. I still love a bit of dynamic asana in the morning.

I trained at Grassroots Yoga in St Kilda and in Bodhidham, Nepal, including yin and Himalayan singing bowls, and I hold a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

Jessica L, yoga instructor

Jessica L

Yoga instructor

Classes and bio
  • Vinyasa Flow
  • Yoga Nidra

I started practising yoga over a decade ago as a way to balance my body, mind and breath, and that is what I hope you find in a class with me.

My aim is a welcoming space to tune in and restore, whether we are moving through a flow or settling into Yoga Nidra. Everyone is welcome, whatever you have or have not done before. I am an RYT-200 teacher, trained in India.

Outside of yoga you will find me with music, a book, or out running.

Adele W, yoga instructor

Adele W

Yoga instructor

Classes and bio
  • Family Yoga
  • Move, Breathe, Be

I will lead you through a gentle yet challenging Dru Yoga class, to release tension, build strength and increase flexibility.

I also teach kids and teens, which is where Family Yoga comes from: a class where parents and children slow down and share something together, and where nobody needs to have done yoga before. I am a 350-hour certified instructor and a breathwork coach.

Annabelle R, yoga instructor

Annabelle R

Yoga instructor

Classes and bio
  • Dynamic Vinyasa Flow

I have practised yoga since I was 13, and I teach strong Vinyasa flow. My classes build mind, body and breath connection by aligning breath with movement in continuous flow, strengthening the body through range, calming the mind and grounding your energy all at once.

My classes prioritise anatomical integrity, so you build strength and flexibility safely, and I encourage a high level of body, mind and self-awareness. My hope is that it keeps resonating off the mat.

AI

Alessia I

Yoga and Pilates instructor

Classes
  • Mat Pilates
  • Slow Flow to Yin

Not sure which class to start with?

The New to SiSU section covers what to wear, what to bring, how early to arrive, and which classes suit a complete beginner.

the timetable

Find a class

The full timetable, live from our booking system. Pick a time and book it here.

Psychology appointments are arranged through reception rather than booked here. Call (02) 6198 8695 or send an enquiry.

coming regularly

Memberships from $40 a week

Two classes a week in the mat studio is $40, on the reformer $55. Unlimited Movement opens every class for $65, which works out cheaper than the reformer membership from three classes a week.