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Finding balance is a lifestyle.

Est. 2017

Helping you find balance for 8 years.

With over 1,000 five-star reviews, we offer expert-led Yoga, Pilates, Sound and Fusion classes, as well as private 1:1 Yoga, Pilates and Reformer Pilates in a supportive environment. Join us in Upminster, Great Dunmow and new studio coming soon. Feel stronger, healthier, and more relaxed with our small, welcoming classes.

FAQS

Get ready for class.

  • Our classes are open to everyone, we encourage you to move at your own pace and only do what feels right for you. Check the class descriptions on our timetable to find the best fit. If you're new to A Fine Balance, let your instructor know at the start of class so they can offer guidance and support.

    We offer dedicated beginners' classes and courses - learn more here

    For a more personalised introduction, you can also book 1:1 private session to build confidence and master the basics - find out more here.

  • All bookings are done online in advance. You can book a class via this website by heading to our timetable or signing into your mindbody account. You can also download the MINDBODY app on your smartphone - selecting the studio you want to attend.

    All of our pricing options will be listed on the booking page or you can find them above.

  • We have all the equipment you need.

    We recommend bringing some water and wearing comfortable clothing that allows for free movement.

  • You need to give 12 hours to change or cancel your class via your mindbody account. Workshops and courses cannot be cancelled (payment confirms commitment).

    Cancel class:

    1. Log in to your account

    2. Click on My Info > My Schedule.

    3. Locate the reservation you wish to cancel and click Cancel.

    4. Confirm the cancellation by clicking OK.

  • Please note our 12 hours Cancellation Policy when booking. You can read our cancellation policy here.

    Courses and workshops - Courses and workshops cannot be cancelled or refunded - once purchased you have committed to the payment.

    121 and private sessions - We operate a strict 48 hour cancellation policy on behalf of the private class teachers. For cancellations made with less than 48 hours notice or if you do not turn up for your appointment, you will be charged the full appointment fee in these circumstances.

  • Your safety and your baby’s well-being are our top priorities. You may join A Fine Balance classes once you are in your second trimester (13 weeks+). We strongly recommend attending pregnancy-specific yoga and Pilates classes whenever possible.

    If you had a regular yoga practice before pregnancy, you may join our standard classes from your second trimester, but you must inform the instructor at the start of class. Participation is at their discretion and entirely at your own risk.

    Please read our full terms and conditions here.

  • Please note, we are not physiotherapists, doctors, or injury specialists. If you have any injuries, we strongly recommend seeking professional advice before joining our sessions. Always inform your instructor of any injuries at the start of class. Take things at your own pace, rest when needed, and listen to your body. Modifications are encouraged, but participation is at your own risk, and we ask students to take responsibility for their well-being.

  • We ask you to arrive 5 minutes before the class starts. We don’t have a waiting area at the studio, so please wait quietly outside the studio if there is another class on before you. We do not accept any latecomers out of respect to the teacher and students. The door is locked at the start of the class.

  • To respect everyone participating, please arrive on time, our doors open at least 5 minutes before the class starts and are locked at the start of the class. Late entry is not possible.

  • To avoid disruption, we do not allow the use of mobile phones during our sessions. Give yourself a break from your phone and respect others.

  • We don’t have dedicated parking, so recommend giving yourself extra time before your first session to find somewhere suitable in Upminster to park or where possible walk to the studio.

  • For hygiene reasons and to respect the next person, please always clean mats and props with the sanitising wipes after use. practice Saucha (Cleanliness). Tidy up after yourself - Return props and mats neatly and sanitise with wipes provided

  • A Fine Balance is a shoe free zone. All outdoor footwear is to be removed at the entrance to the Studio.

  • To avoid disrupting others, we kindly ask that you remain for the entire class, especially during Savasana. Please refrain from leaving before the class has concluded.