Where precision meets purpose, Pilates is a life practice.

Hael Pilates studio, Hackney Road London

A fully equipped apparatus Pilates studio on Hackney Road, East London. Private and semi-private sessions, maximum three clients. Precise, personal, progressive.

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Precision
Every movement intentional. You learn how to move, not just that you moved.
02
Deep core
Foundational strength built through progressive programming.
03
Alignment
Posture and structural balance, the baseline for all good movement.
04
Resilience
Injury prevention and long-term physical health. A practice for life.
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Community
You are here to feel loved and cared for. That is why attention to detail is non-negotiable, and why sessions are kept small. Quality over quantity, always.

For everyone

Whoever you are,
there is a place for you here.

No experience is required. Whether you are stepping into a studio for the very first time or returning to movement after injury, every session is built around you.

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Complete beginners

You do not need any Pilates experience to start. Sessions begin from the very basics: how to breathe, how to connect to your core, and how to move safely. Everything is explained clearly, at your pace, with no pressure or expectation. Most clients arrive unsure and leave feeling capable.

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Injury & rehabilitation

Hael sits alongside Better Flow Physio on Hackney Road. Sessions can be tailored to complement your physiotherapy or recovery plan. Please share any injuries or conditions when you book, as this shapes your programme from the very first session.

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Pre & post natal

Pilates is one of the most recommended forms of movement during and after pregnancy. Sessions are carefully adapted to support your body through each trimester and into recovery, focusing on pelvic floor strength, core reconnection, and safe, gentle progression.

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Athletes & high performers

Pilates builds the deep stabilising strength that performance sport often misses. Work on mobility, control, and movement efficiency, training that directly improves how your body performs in your primary sport.

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Chronic pain & desk workers

Prolonged sitting, poor posture, and repetitive strain are increasingly common. Intelligent, progressive movement can meaningfully reduce chronic tension and pain, and change how your body feels day to day.

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Returning to movement

Whether it has been months or years since you last exercised, you are welcome here. There is no judgement and no rush. Sessions are built around where you are now, not where you think you should be.

Mentor.

As a certified Mat and Comprehensive teacher and mentor for Polestar Pilates UK, I support students through their training. Mentoring sessions cover movement analysis, client programming, anatomy and biomechanics, Polestar principles, practical technique refinement, and exam preparation, each session focused on your specific areas of development. Available one-to-one in studio or online, priced the same as regular sessions.

Polestar Pilates student offer

Duette session

Available exclusively to enrolled Polestar Pilates students. If you would like to share your mentoring session with a fellow student, simply book a Private Elite session and come as a pair. A great way to learn alongside a peer, share the cost, and deepen your understanding together.

Sessions & Pricing

No memberships.
No contracts.

Introductory offer

Intro Signature Discovery

3 private sessions · Postural assessment included

Your introduction to Hael. Three 55-minute private sessions covering a full postural assessment, apparatus introduction, and a programme built entirely around your body and goals. The perfect starting point if you are new to Pilates or the equipment, returning after an injury or illness, or simply want a personal and considered beginning.

normally £240
£140
3 sessions

Choose your session

Semi-Private

Up to 3 clients · Full apparatus studio

Small group sessions in their truest sense. Maximum three clients, each session shaped around everyone in the room. Injuries, pathologies and individual needs are always taken into account. Move with others in a focused, attentive environment where you are always seen as an individual.

Single session
£40
Pack of 10 · save £70
£380
Pack of 20 · save £200
£700
Most personal

Private Elite

1:1 · Complete personalisation

One instructor, one client, total focus. For those who want their instructor's undivided attention for the full 55 minutes, every movement programmed specifically for you across the full studio apparatus. The most personal way to practise.

Single session
£80
Pack of 5 · save £40
£360
Pack of 10 · save £120
£680
Pack of 20 · save £320
£1,280

Questions

What you might
want to know.

Three one-hour private sessions that serve as your personal introduction to Hael. Each session covers postural assessment, apparatus introduction, and the beginning of a programme built entirely around your body and goals. It is ideal if you are new to Pilates, new to apparatus work, working through an injury, or simply want a personal and considered start. It is an offer, not a requirement.

None at all. The Intro Signature Discovery is designed for new clients from the ground up. By the end of your three intro sessions you'll have a solid grasp of the apparatus and what your practice will focus on going forward.

Semi-Private sessions have a maximum of three clients. Injuries, pathologies and individual goals are carefully considered before every session, and each class is built around what everyone in the room needs, so the work is always relevant, intentional and personal to you. Private Elite is entirely one to one. The full 55 minutes is dedicated to you alone. Your goals, your body, your programme. Your instructor's focus, creativity and care are yours completely. This is the highest level of personal attention Hael offers.

Yes, this is an area Hael specialises in. We work closely with Better Flow Physio upstairs, so sessions can complement your rehabilitation directly. Please share any injuries or conditions when you book, as this allows us to prepare your session around you from the very first visit.

Just yourself and a pair of grippy socks (also known as Pilates or non-slip socks). These are essential for stability on the apparatus.

Simply click the Book Now button at the top of the page and choose your session. The Intro Signature Discovery and Private Elite sessions can be booked directly by selecting from the available time slots shown on the booking page. You will then be taken to complete payment online. If you have any questions before booking, use the enquiry form and we will get back to you within 24 hours.

The studio is equipped with Balanced Body apparatus: Reformer, Combo Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, and Wall Tower. Sessions draw on the full range depending on your programme and always combine mat work alongside the equipment, bringing together the best of both approaches.

Hael is located at Studio 3, 430 Hackney Road, London E2 6QL, downstairs within the Better Flow Physio building. Better Flow Physio is a specialist physiotherapy clinic on the ground floor,ring the bell and head downstairs to the studio. Nearest station is Cambridge Heath (London Overground), a short walk away. Bethnal Green (Central line) is also within walking distance. Full directions will be sent once your session is confirmed.

The instructor

Experienced. Precise.
Genuinely caring.

Paola Grasso has been teaching movement for over a decade, working with clients across yoga, meditation and Pilates. Her practice began with a deep personal connection to yoga and meditation, a journey that shaped not just how she teaches, but how she sees the body and the people in her care. A spine injury in 2017 led her to the Polestar method, and with it a specialist focus on rehabilitation, chronic pain and intelligent, progressive movement.

Having trained at the highest level, including a 300-hour yoga teacher training in India, Heartcore Reformer Pilates in London, and Polestar Pilates Level 3 International, Paola is also a Mentor in Training for Polestar Pilates UK, supporting students through their own qualifications. Her commitment to learning, growing and becoming the best version of herself is at the heart of everything she does.

To me, Hael means whole. Rooted in the Old English words for heal and health, it carries everything I believe a movement practice should offer: genuine connection, deep care, and the space to return to your truest self. This is the studio I created to hold that intention.

Level 3 Mat & Comprehensive Pilates,Polestar Pilates International
Reformer Pilates,Heartcore London
Certified Yoga & Meditation Instructor,300hr India
Spine Pathology & Injury Rehabilitation,Complete Physio
Mentor in Training,Polestar Pilates UK
Paola Grasso,Founder & Lead Instructor at Hael Pilates
Paola Grasso
Founder · Lead instructor

What clients say

Real results.
Real people.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"When I leave a Pilates session I always feel better than when I went in, stretched, energised and more aware of my body. She tailors her experience to what's needed, focusing on any problem areas, pushing me to achieve more and always with a smile. One of the best Pilates teachers I've had."

Fanny B.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"I was a total beginner experiencing lower back issues, but I've seen such great improvement in my posture, strength, and general well-being. The professionalism and genuine care for every client is extraordinary. I really cannot recommend highly enough."

Richard B.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"I've had sessions for two years and it has had an incredible impact on my life. The empathy and genuine love for helping people heal is evident in every session. My strength, back pain and body confidence have all transformed."

Melissa R.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"An amazing instructor, knowledgeable, fun, and truly motivating. The sessions have improved my posture and I'm so grateful for the support and expertise."

Joel W.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Paola is a wonderful, knowledgeable and focused teacher who gets to know your body and works with you to achieve your goals. She is also kind and great fun. I look forward to every session and have seen incredible changes in my body over the last 3 years. Highly recommend."

Mary D.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"I've been working with Paola for over three years and genuinely look forward to every session. She creates a space that's both physically safe and emotionally attuned. Her sessions always begin with 'How's your body feeling?' She remembers my specific concerns and adapts the work accordingly. She gives 200% to every client and it's clear she genuinely cares. After each session I feel more energised, stronger, and longer. I can't recommend her highly enough."

Jenny C.

Weekly schedule

Monday

Semi-Private

07:00 · 08:00 · 09:00

Intro & Private Elite

10:30 · 11:00 · 11:30

Friday

Semi-Private

07:00 · 08:00 · 09:00

Intro & Private Elite

10:30

Additional slots may be available — check when booking.

Ready to begin your practice?

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Choose your session and complete your health form as part of the booking process.

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LocationStudio 3, 430 Hackney Road, London, E2 6QL
Downstairs from Better Flow Physio
Instagram@hael_uk
Emailhello@hael-uk.com
StationCambridge Heath Overground · Bethnal Green Central line, 10 min walk