London Studio
Experience the Classical Pilates method through small group Reformer, Tower, Mat and Mixed Apparatus classes, alongside personalised private sessions.
Our Fitzrovia studio is in the heart of Central London, moments from Oxford Circus.
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James Shaw Pilates London is a specialist Classical Pilates studio and teacher training academy in the heart of Fitzrovia, Central London. Our fully equipped studio offers small group Reformer Pilates, Tower, Mat and Mixed Apparatus classes, alongside personalised private sessions across the traditional Classical apparatus.
Our teaching follows the original Contrology method of Joseph Pilates, taught as a complete system with an emphasis on intelligent, individual teaching and a deep understanding of the work.
The original Contrology method taught as a complete system, connecting each exercise and apparatus within the wider method.
A maximum of six clients per class allows for individual attention and a highly personalised experience.
Every class is led by a Classically trained teacher, with teaching tailored to the individual in front of them.
Our small-group Classical Pilates Reformer and Tower classes in Fitzrovia, London, introduce clients to the original Contrology method through spring resistance and purposeful movement. Limited to just six clients per class, each session combines expert instruction with individual attention, helping you build strength, flexibility, control, and confidence. Whether you are new to Pilates or looking to deepen your practice, every session is designed to help you move better, feel stronger, and reconnect with your body.
Experience the foundation of the Classical Pilates method through our small-group Mat classes. Following the traditional sequences developed by Joseph Pilates, each session is designed to build strength, flexibility, control, and a deeper connection to your body through precise, purposeful movement. With expert guidance and individual attention in every class, you’ll learn to move with greater awareness and confidence while developing skills that support lifelong strength, posture, and wellbeing. Suitable for all levels, our Mat classes provide the perfect foundation for both new and experienced practitioners.
Our Mixed Apparatus classes offer the complete Classical Pilates studio experience, combining the Reformer, Tower, Chair, Barrels, and other traditional apparatus in a dynamic circuit-style setting. Designed for experienced students, these sessions challenge your strength, coordination, control, and understanding of the original Contrology method while deepening your practice across the full Pilates system. With small class sizes and expert instruction, you’ll continue to refine your technique, improve transitions, and build confidence on every piece of apparatus. We recommend completing our Beginner and Intermediate Mat, Reformer, and Tower classes before joining Mixed Apparatus to ensure you have a strong foundation in the Classical system.
Our Private Pilates sessions offer a fully personalised approach, tailored to your individual goals, experience, and movement needs. Whether you’re recovering from injury, managing a specific condition, new to Pilates, or simply looking to deepen your practice, each session is designed around you. Working one-to-one with one of our expert instructors, you’ll receive individual guidance, hands-on support, and a programme that evolves with your progress. Using the full Classical Pilates system, including the Reformer, Tower, Chair, and Barrels, private sessions help you build strength, flexibility, and control while developing a deeper understanding of your body.
Our Duet Pilates sessions offer all the benefits of private tuition while sharing the experience with a friend, partner, or family member. Tailored to your individual goals and movement needs, these sessions provide expert guidance in a supportive and motivating environment. Perfect for those who enjoy training together, duet sessions combine the personal attention of one-to-one instruction with the energy and accountability of working alongside someone else. Suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners, Duet Pilates is an enjoyable way to progress your practice together.
Practise Classical Pilates with us from anywhere in the world. Our Live Virtual Classes are streamed directly from the studio, giving you the same expert instruction, small-group energy and classical repertoire in real time. Whether you are travelling, based abroad, or simply prefer training from home, you can join our teachers live and continue building your practice with the community. Sessions run in real time so you can receive cues and adjustments, and the classical focus on precision, control and breath comes through the screen exactly as it does in the studio.
Please arrive 5 minutes before your class. Our London studio is located on the first floor. On arrival, simply ring the studio buzzer and we'll let you in. Head upstairs to the first floor, where you'll find a comfortable waiting area before your session begins.
Wear comfortable, fitted activewear, and grip socks are recommended for apparatus classes. Your instructor will welcome you, introduce you to the studio, and ensure you're ready to enjoy your first session.
Our Address
1st Floor, 19 Margaret Street, London W1W 8RR
Parking
Parking near the studio is limited and restrictions apply during the day. Some nearby spaces may be available outside controlled hours, but we recommend checking local signage or travelling by public transport where possible.
Getting Here
Located in the heart of Fitzrovia, the studio is just a short walk from Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road stations, making it easily accessible by tube, bus, and rail from across London and the UK.
