Destino Says...

Absolute Studios opened their first studio in Parsons Green before founder Luke Meeseman expanded to Kensal Rise in 2021 and Queen’s Park in 2024. They offer group classes (ten reformers at Parsons Green and Queen’s Park, eight at Kensal Rise), alongside online classes and 1-2-1 training.

Classes run across three levels. Activate is their beginner offering: brilliant if you’re new to reformer, returning from injury, or postpartum. At your first session the instructors walk you through how the reformers work, cue every move and coach your breathing — the small details that make a real difference to results. Elevate is the intermediate level, with more challenging moves at a slightly faster pace, though the same meticulous cueing remains (something we now mentally benchmark every other Pilates studio against). Ascend is their invite-only advanced class, for when you’re ready.

All of the teachers bring a different energy, so it’s worth trying a few to find your favourites. We particularly love Giada, who is the queen of cueing and breathwork, ensuring the right muscles are always working exactly as they should be.

Class packages and three tiers of membership are available. Full pricing on their website.