Aligné Studio · Great Portland Street, W1

Infrared Mat Pilates in Central London

Mat Pilates under gentle, radiant infrared heat — warm muscles, deeper stretches and a steady, cleansing sweat without the stifling air of a hot yoga room. One of the few studios in London teaching it.

4.7★ Google rating (32 reviews)Small-group classesGreat Portland Street, W1
Infrared mat Pilates studio space at Aligné Studio London

Why Clients Love Infrared

Deeper, Safer Stretching

Infrared warmth makes muscles more pliable, so you reach further into stretches with less strain.

Comfortable Heat

Classes run at 25–28°C — enveloping warmth from radiant panels, not the 38°C air of traditional hot classes.

Faster Recovery

Deep-penetrating heat soothes sore muscles, making infrared classes a favourite active-recovery session.

Deeper Focus

The warmth quiets the mind — clients describe classes as equal parts workout and reset.

Your First Infrared Class

  1. Hydrate through the day

    Drink water in the hours before class, not just the minutes. You will sweat more than in a regular mat class.

  2. Dress light, arrive early

    Breathable clothing works best. Arriving 10 minutes early lets your body acclimatise to the warmth.

  3. Move with the heat

    You’ll flow through mat-based Pilates with controlled precision — the warmth helps you settle into positions that normally take weeks to reach.

  4. Feel the glow

    Expect to leave energised yet deeply relaxed, with looser muscles and a clear head.

Start With Our Intro Offer

The easiest way to try us — new clients get 3 classes to use across any styles within a month.

What Our Students Say

Real experiences from our Pilates community

4.7 out of 5(32 Google reviews)
Google review

I’ve attended Catarina’s class yesterday. She is so patient and professional. I love this incredible class.

Zhenyu GU

July 2026

Google review

First infrared pilates session with Catarina, and I’m already booking my next one. She’s an exceptionally professional and attentive instructor: knowledgeable, precise, and genuinely invested in how her clients are doing. The class was well-structured, and more challenging than I anticipated in the best possible way. The infrared experience was a revelation, I felt amazing afterwards. Highly recommend to anyone looking to level up their practice.

Polina

June 2026

Google review

Super good studio! Amazing equipment and instructors accommodating all experience levels. Huge thankyou to Justine for making us feel welcome and providing a great workout. Highly recommended

Anushka Pahuja

April 2026

Google review

Only recently found Aligné - however all the classes I’ve done have been amazing. Every teacher I have had I’ve been so impressed with, classes are small so they are very attentive but also extremely knowledgeable and well prepared for all levels - this is sometimes what other places lack. I will be making a regular appearance here!

Heather LO

March 2026

Google review

Absolutely love ALIGNÉ. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and every class feels intentional and well guided. It’s the perfect mix of strength, mobility, and nervous system reset. You can really feel the care that’s been put into the space and the experience.

oviron

March 2026

Google review

ALIGNÉ is such a beautiful and calming space. The classes are thoughtful, challenging in the best way, and really focused on moving with awareness rather than pushing the body. You leave feeling stronger, more balanced, and genuinely better in your body. One of the best studios in London.

Clara Kapela

March 2026

Google review

I've been coming to Aligné every week for a few months now. This is a true classical pilates sanctuary! A rare find in the heart of central London. Owners Amanda + Justine are truly lovely, supportive and knowledgeable teachers. Ive had other classes with Daisy, Shannon and Hollie too and they are amazing too. The reformer classes are small with a maximum of 6 people- teachers are very attentive and supportive. There is a strong emphasis on form and flow. A truly relaxing and zen studio, with consistent high quality classes, would highly recommend 😊

Su-Ann Chew

March 2026

Google review

My absolute favourite studio in London/ the planet. The classes are so sophisticated, fun, executed with high levels of knowledge, talent and passion. The energy is amazing, the Infra Red mats are so healing, esp for London lifestyle. I love the teachers and the founders and all the different classes. This space is life changing and a beautiful community to be a part of

Charlie Moult

February 2026

Google review

I had my first reformer/ tower class with Faye last week, she was friendly and supportive. Some instructors can be quite assumptive and patronising, but Faye was really encouraging and the moves were creative and challenging. Would recommend to all experience levels.

Holly

February 2026

Google review

Signed up for a 3 class intro pack with Aligne Studio and it was the best decision I made during my holiday in LDN. The studio is centrally located, clean and bright. It was also my first time trying out infrared mat Pilates and the reformer tower, and I appreciated the instructors (Justine and Daisy) clear cues and explanation of the benefits of infrared light at the start of class :) Highly recommended - would have signed up for a class pack if I lived full-time in London! Hope to be back soon!

Kiona Loo

December 2025

Google review

An absolute must if you love classical reformer style pilates. Justine was very attentive to all of our forms and was amazing for strength and mobility. Highly recommend!!!

Huiwen Yu

December 2025

Google review

Honestly, this is my new go-to spot. It’s super convenient (literally 5 mins from Oxford Circus) but feels like a total escape because the studio is so modern. I’ve tried both the Infrared Mat and Reformer Tower classes—both are amazing and the heat is a total game changer. They have a huge team (25 instructors!) so it’s actually easy to find a slot that fits a busy schedule. Highly recommend if you want top-tier Pilates in Marylebone / Fitzrovia

Christoper Watson

December 2025

Google review

Beautiful studio!! I took reformer Pilates with Amanda and she was amazing, it was my first reformer ever and I felt totally comfortable in the mixed ability group. Love the space & energy - will deffo return ✨

CLM PMU

December 2025

Google review

Great atmosphere and a very warm welcome!

Agathe

December 2025

Google review

Absolutely love this studio! The space is beautiful and calming, and the classes are such a great mix of challenging and restorative. The instructors are amazing, so supportive and knowledgeable. I always leave feeling stronger and completely reset!

Amar Patel

November 2025

Google review

I’m new to Pilates, but I absolutely loved this class! The instructor was so attentive and made sure my technique was on point. The studio is gorgeous—clean, well set up, and perfectly located. Can’t wait to go again!

Mattias Broc

November 2025

Google review

Really good vibe and great to support a small business owned and run by passionate locals. They have different types of styles and I felt welcomed as a newbie

Julian Schneider

November 2025

Google review

Amazing new boutique studio in the neighbourhood! Love the energy of the instructors, I’ll be back!

Max Santa

November 2025

Google review

I took my first classes at ALIGNÉ STUDIO one Pilates and one infrared session and absolutely loved it! The space is clean and calming, the instructors are professional and attentive, and I felt so refreshed afterwards. Highly recommend!

Nancy Zhang

November 2025

Google review

Best reformer pilates studio in London! Great value for money! Couldn’t be more central and the quality of the teaching is amazing - the instructor really took the time to improve my posture. I could feel the burn for days after the session ! Let’s not mention this is the only studio in the UK offering infrared pilates classes 🤩

Lea Brochard

November 2025

Google review

Such a great studio and really lovely instructors! Class was amazing - did the infrared mat pilates which I loved. Will defo be back :)

Domino Tyler

November 2025

Google review

Lovely studio, great location and amazing classes!

Lawrence Edwards

November 2025

Google review

Only 6 reformer tower machines so we were all getting hands on adjustments from the instructor. First time on the towers, excited to explore more though it’s quite challenging

charlene misc

November 2025

Google review

Great design, great material, great coach ! What else? 😜

Guillaume Brochard

November 2025

Google review

Excellent welcome and support, I'm subscribing without hesitation!

Bertille Kapela

November 2025

Review of Reformer/Tower Class

Beautiful studio. Great teacher. Loved the incorporation of the tower into the session. Highly recommend

Katy Staten

1 November 2024

Review of Pilates Mat/Infrared Class

What a great class led by Seany this morning. She is an excellent teacher - welcoming, friendly, helpful and encouraging and all her instructions were clear and expertly demonstrated. This was the first time I'd exercised using the infrared mats and it was a great experience - warm heat that wasn't overwhelming that really helped my muscles stretch with ease. I left the class with a lovely inner glow that I'm sure will stay with me throughout the day. ❤️

Sarah Francome

28 October 2024

Review of Pilates Mat/Infrared Class

Did the infrared mat class today. Amazing class, relaxing and challenging at the same time!!!

Roxane Giordano

20 October 2024

Review of Pilates Mat/Infrared Class

Super fun but tough class with expert - relaxed but clear - instruction. In addition to the benefits of infrared, the mats were comfy and created a great ambiance :)

Alexander Pearce

15 October 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before your first visit

Infrared Pilates is mat-based Pilates practised under radiant infrared panels that warm your body directly — like sunshine on your skin — rather than heating the air. You get the benefits of warm muscles without a stifling room.

Our classes maintain a comfortable 25–28°C. That’s noticeably gentler than traditional hot Pilates or hot yoga, which typically heat the air to 32–38°C.

Warm muscles stretch deeper and more safely, circulation increases, and the radiant heat helps soothe soreness — which is why many clients use infrared classes for recovery as well as training. The warmth also deepens focus and relaxation.

Infrared is simply radiant warmth, without UV. Classes are suitable for most people, but if you are pregnant, heat-sensitive or have a cardiovascular condition, check with your doctor first.

No — all levels are welcome, and the heat actually helps beginners reach positions comfortably. Instructors offer modifications for every exercise.

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Feel the Warmth for Yourself

New clients get 3 classes for £50 — try infrared mat, reformer and more within a month.