ABOUT US

fitness FOR ALL

the health lab Studio IS A studio for BODIES of all abilities, genders, races, shapes, and sizes located in MANCHESTER, UK.

Our mission is to build community, acceptance, and culture through pilates. We embrace diversity and body-positivity.

Meet the Team

  • KANIKA AND NIKITA BANGA

    FOUNDERS

  • FAYE BENNETT

    LEAD INSTRUCTOR

    MAT, REFORMER, CADILLAC, CHAIR PILATES

    BARRE

  • SOPHIE KENYON

    INSTRUCTOR

    MAT AND REFORMER PILATES

  • BRIDIE CLOWRY

    INSTRUCTOR

    MAT AND REFORMER PILATES

  • MILLIE JONES

    INSTRUCTOR

    MAT AND REFORMER PILATES

  • GABI NEALE

    INSTRUCTOR

    MAT AND REFORMER PILATES

  • EMILY MCDERMOTT

    INSTRUCTOR

    MAT, REFORMER, CADILLAC, CHAIR PILATES

    BARRE

  • GRACE KELLY

    INSTRUCTOR

    MAT, REFORMER, CADILLAC, CHAIR, LADDER BARREL PILATES

    BARRE

  • LAURA GRETTON

    INSTRUCTOR

    MAT AND REFORMER PILATES

    YOGA

  • ALICIA HAYWARD

    INSTRUCTOR

    MAT AND REFORMER PILATES

  • GOSIA SMART

    INSTRUCTOR

    MAT AND REFORMER PILATES

    BARRE

  • HAUWA bawa

    INSTRUCTOR

    MAT AND REFORMER PILATES

  • kOSARA YANKOVA

    INSTRUCTOR

    YOGA

HOUSE RULES

A few house rules to keep your space flowing, calm, and considered - for you and everyone around you

KINDNESS. ALWAYS.

We’re a small, independent studio and our team is here to support you. please treat instructors and front of house with the same care and respect they offer you, always.

PHONES OFF, MINDS ON

We’re all about presence. Please leave your phone away during class so you (and everyone else) can get the most of your time here

RUNNING LATE? HERE’S THE DEAL.

TO KEEP THE STUDIO FLOWING SMOOTHLY, WE ASK THAT YOU ARRIVE AT LEAST 10 MINUTES EARLY (15 IF IT’S YOUR FIRST CLASS). WE HAVE A 5-MINUTE CUT-OFF ONCE CLASS BEGINS - NO EXCEPTIONS.

GRIP SOCKS = NON-NEGOTIABLE

FOR REFORMER CLASSES, GRIP SOCKS ARE REQUIRED FOR YOUR SAFETY. BRING YOUR OWN OR GRAB A PAIR AT RECEPTION.

DON’T FORGET TO CHECK-IN

POP BY RECEPTION BEFORE CLASS SO WE CAN SIGN YOU IN AND ASSIGN YOUR SPOT. QUICK, EASY, AND LETS US KNOW YOU’VE ARRIVED SAFELY.

strength, flexibility, and community