Move with intention.

Contemporary mat Pilates focused on deep core strength, functional mobility, and posture. We blend purposeful breath with fluid movement to center your mind, ground your body, and leave you feeling balanced on and off the mat.

5.0 on Google · loved locally
Alison Bates, founder and instructor at Root & Reach Pilates, holding a rolled mat
Alison · founder & instructor
Root & Reach

Grounded fundamentals. Room to grow.

Root
Strong foundations

We build from the ground up, breath, alignment, control. The basics, taught properly, so your practice is safe and lasting.

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Room to grow

From your first roll-down to a confident, connected practice, progress at a pace that’s right for your body.

Meet Alison

Movement should feel welcoming, never intimidating.

Root & Reach grew out of that one belief. Small, supportive mat classes where everyone gets attention, whether you’re recovering, starting out, or deepening a long practice, there’s a class that meets you where you are.

Alison Bates · founder & instructor
The approach

Small classes, real attention.

Begin gently

Beginner classes start from the foundations, slow, clear and kind.

Everybody welcome

Every body and all genders. Options offered for every level in the room.

Two friendly venues

Tomhaggard Community Hall and Kinfolk in Wexford Town, pick whichever suits your week.

Flexible & fair

Your classes never expire. Cancel up to an hour before and the class goes back on your pack.

How it works
Class packs

Pick a pack and book whenever suits, one class or several at a time. Pay once, then just turn up.

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Loved locally

What our community says

5.0
6 Google reviews

“Second time going and only gets better! The little message at the end great little touch 🤍”

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Orla Mc Phillips
5 months ago · Google

“Loved it! I felt very taken care of and it was the perfect amount of challenging. Thank you Alison 🥰”

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Emma Murphy
3 months ago · Google

“Excellent mat pilates class with Alison this morning, had something for all levels, lovely flow to set you up for the day!”

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Mark Flynn
3 months ago · Google

“I’m a complete beginner to Pilates, and this class has been such a great experience so far. Alison is lovely—so patient, encouraging, and always willing to help with adjustments and explanations. Would highly recommend.”

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Sarah Fortune
5 months ago · Google

“Can’t recommend highly enough. Learning and developing in such a relaxed and positive atmosphere .”

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Aoife Gorey
5 months ago · Google
Questions

Good to know

Absolutely. Our Beginner classes start from the very foundations, taught slowly and kindly. Tell Alison it’s your first class and she’ll look after you.
Just comfortable clothes you can move in. Mats are provided. Arrive a few minutes early to settle in.
Buy a pack of 5 or 10 classes and book whenever suits, the bigger the pack, the less each class costs. Your classes never expire, and if you cancel up to an hour before, the class goes straight back on your pack. Prefer to just come once? Book a single class.
Yes, every body and all genders are welcome. We keep classes small and supportive.

Ready to begin?

Your first class is a great place to start. Book in a few taps.

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