Barre Base

Our timetable looks a little different over the next 7 weeks as Anna is away on an adventure! She’s off to immerse herself in dance education, and then visit friends and whānau in the UK.

Classes will mostly stay the same with our current team covering them. You’ll see a few extra Mat Pilates classes over this time though, and our Wednesday 6.15pm class will become a Yin Yoga class for the rest of winter.

We will miss you, Anna! But we are so stoked you’re taking this time for yourself to learn, dance and rest! 🥰

Nothing beats a studio class, but in busy life seasons, I am so grateful to be able to maintain strength & mobility at home with our online classes and programmes 🙏
It doesn’t require travel, babysitters or hours out of my day.

Join us online from home Barre Base Anywhere

Something a little different for your Friday evening. 🔥

Join Anna for a special Drum & Bass Barre class — a high-energy take on our Barre Base Express format, set entirely to a drum and bass soundtrack.

You’ll move through the same full-body barre class you know and love, with lower-body endurance work, glute and core strengthening, upper-body posture work, and plenty of dynamic pulses. The difference? A faster pace, heavier beats, and a fun studio atmosphere.

Low impact, challenging, and energising.

Friday 26 June | 5.30pm

Book via our website timetable!

Thank you to those who joined me for yesterday’s Barre Technique Workshop. 

It was so much fun to slow things down, break down movements, workshop posture, talk about breath and the nervous system, and explore the “why” behind what we do in class. I loved seeing those little lightbulb moments when a cue landed differently or a movement suddenly made more sense.

More than anything, it was special to simply be together – to ask questions, share experiences, learn from one another, and spend a morning in community. Thank you for trusting me to guide the conversation.

One thing that really struck me was how valuable these conversations are for us as teachers, too. Hearing what movements feel confusing, what cues don’t quite land, or what concepts people are still trying to make sense of gives us such important feedback. It helps us understand where we can explain things differently, offer a new perspective, or find a cue that resonates more clearly. The learning very much goes both ways, and I truly believe it helps us grow into better teachers.

On a personal note, this workshop really filled my cup. Since becoming a mum, there have been moments where I’ve felt disconnected from parts of myself. I think many mothers will understand that feeling of being so immersed in caring for someone else that you temporarily lose touch with some of what you know, what you’re capable of, and even parts of who you are.

Yesterday reminded me how much I love teaching, movement, learning, problem-solving, and helping people better understand their bodies. I left feeling energised, inspired, and deeply grateful. So, thank you for helping me reconnect with that side of myself again too.

Our next workshop will run on Sunday 2nd August, 9–11am.

Every workshop is valuable, regardless of where you’re at in your movement journey. I had so much more on my list yesterday that we didn’t get to (two hours truly flies), and there is always more to learn, explore and unpack. So if you want to come along again, you can expect a fresh discussion!

Rosa

“I had heard about Barre Base for years through friends and clients, but when I finally tried it a year and a half ago, I was hooked.”

When Jess first joined Barre Base, her goal was to improve her posture. What she didn’t expect was how much she would learn about breathing, core strength, and the connection between mind and muscle.

Over time, the changes extended far beyond the studio. Jess noticed improvements in her posture, no longer experienced the sore back she used to get while working as a hairdresser, and found a sense of calm and steady energy that she hadn’t experienced with other forms of exercise.

“My body loves the low-impact style of movement. I never realised how much it was screaming after high-intensity workouts.”

What also stands out in Jess’s story is her appreciation for slowing down and moving with intention.

“It’s so much more challenging slowing down and doing the movements properly instead of racing through them. The better you get, the harder the movements become because you are engaging all the right muscles.”

Jess’s feedback is a reminder that lasting strength isn’t always built by pushing harder, it’s created through consistency, quality movement, and showing up for yourself.

We asked Jess what she tells her clients about Barre Base who are nervous to give it a try: “It’s not a dance class. You don’t need to be a ballerina to try, I promise. Nobody is watching you—we’re all too busy focusing on what muscle to engage. We all started somewhere, and it’s the best, most supportive community to be surrounded by as a beginner.”

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Just a quick update on a few changes to the timetable. 👇

Starting next week, our Tuesday 9.30 am class will return to Barre Base Express with Rosa.

Barre Base Express is our signature 45-minute full-body workout that blends barre, Pilates and strength training. Expect lower-body endurance work, glute and core strengthening, posture-focused upper body exercises, and purposeful movement designed to leave you feeling strong, energised and accomplished.

Over the past few months, we trialled a yoga format in this timeslot. While it’s always valuable to explore new options, it became clear that many of you were looking for a stronger class style at this time of day, so we’re bringing Barre Base Express back.

You can still catch Catalina every Tuesday at 7.30pm for Stretch & Lengthen, and we’ll also be offering more special pop-up classes with her throughout the year.

▪️More Barre Base Express on the Timetable
We’ve also recently added two additional Barre Base Express classes with our wonderful new teacher, Esme: Thursday 7.30pm & Sunday 3pm

▪️Upcoming Pop-Up Classes
Stretch, Yin + Yoga Nidra with Catalina
Friday 12 June | 5.30–6.45pm
A beautiful opportunity to slow down and reset for the season ahead. Enjoy gentle stretching, longer-held Yin poses and a deeply restorative Yoga Nidra practice designed to calm the nervous system and promote deep rest.

Drum & (Barre) Bass with Anna Poole
Friday 26 June | 5.30–6.15pm
A high-energy take on Barre Base Express, set entirely to a drum and bass soundtrack. Expect all the barre goodness you know and love, paired with heavy beats, great energy and a fun Friday night atmosphere.

As always, thank you for your support and for helping us shape a timetable that best serves our community. We look forward to seeing you in class soon!

The Barre Base team 🥰

It’s back by popular demand!

This special pop-up class is an invitation to slow down and reconnect with yourself as we transition into a new season. As the days shift, it’s a chance to intentionally pause, recalibrate and honour the change, rather than rushing straight through it. ❤️

We’ll start with gentle, active stretching to open the body, then ease into longer-held Yin shapes to soften tension and nourish your nervous system. Expect a slower pace, steady breath, and space to truly settle.

We’ll close with Yoga Nidra — a guided “yogic sleep” practice that allows the body to deeply rest while the mind gently unwinds. You’ll be fully supported on your mat as you’re led through a structured meditation designed to bring you into a deeply restorative state. It’s something new for our studio, and a beautiful opportunity to experience profound rest — especially if you’ve never tried Nidra before.

A little something special for your Friday evening. Come cosy (blankets, beanies, wooly socks are welcome), come curious, and allow yourself to reset for the season ahead.

Two new Barre Base Express classes are joining our schedule this week with Esme!

Join her on Thursdays at 7.30pm and Sundays at 3pm!

Barre Base fuses barre conditioning exercises with Pilates, and functional, body-weight training. Our express class is the 45-minute version of our standard Barre Base class, so great if you’re a little tighter on time.

Mother’s Day Giveaway 🩷

We’re giving away 2x 6-month studio memberships to celebrate the incredible women in our community.

This can be for yourself, or for two women you’d love to gift it to. A mum, stepmum, grandmother, aunt, sister, mentor, dog mum, best friend, or simply a woman who gives so much to others and deserves something for herself.

To enter:
- Follow our page
- Like this post
- Tag a wonderful woman (or many) in the comments (each tag = one entry)
- Share to your stories for an extra entry

We know days like this can hold many emotions, so this giveaway is simply about celebrating and appreciating the women who support, nurture, lead, love, and show up in all kinds of ways.

Winner drawn on Mother’s Day.

Good luck.