Millie and Molly are stepping outside their comfort zones with a series of new adventures across Dorset! From coasteering and cocktail making to hot wings challenges and getting kicked out of a children’s soft play, they’re trying new things, supporting brilliant local businesses and proving you’re never too old to have a go. And they’re only just getting started…

No springs, just a curve. Discover the history of the Pilates spine corrector and ladder barrel, and why they matter, from Vagabond Pilates.

It wasn't always called that. Discover why the Pilates Cadillac apparatus got its name, and the trapeze table it evolved from, at Vagabond Pilates.

It looks like furniture. It is furniture. Discover the surprising patented history of the Pilates Wunda chair, from Vagabond Pilates.

The bed springs story everyone repeats isn't quite accurate. Here's the documented history of the Pilates reformer, from Vagabond Pilates.

Before the reformer, there was just the mat. Discover the real history of Pilates mat work and the man who invented it, at Vagabond Pilates.

Sticking three reformers in a cupboard doesn’t make you a Pilates studio.

Every gym in the country has, in the last eighteen months, found a spare room roughly the size of a large cupboard, wedged in three cheap reformers, hung a canvas print that says "Breathe" on the wall, and started selling "Pilates classes." No idea who Joseph Pilates is. No idea what the repertoire is. Just a resistance machine and a Spotify playlist called Vibes For Girlies.

Dr Lilian Hartman - Vagabond Pilates Clinical Lead.

If you have been pregnant, you have probably been told to keep moving. But not all movement is created equal, and if you are wondering whether Pilates specifically can make a difference to your pregnancy, your labour, and your recovery, the answer, backed by a growing body of research, is yes.

Here is what the evidence tells us.

Not sure whether to try reformer or mat Pilates? We break down the differences, the benefits of both, and why at Vagabond Pilates in Dorset we think you need them in your life.

Footwork is one of the most fundamental exercises in Pilates and one of the most overlooked. Here's why we always start here at Vagabond Pilates and what it does for your whole body.

This week, Tim invited some of his friends from his previous military life into the studio. Some have been practicing Pilates for a while and are already noticing the benefits, while others were simply curious about what he has been up to since leaving the armed forces. Many of the attendees are still rehabilitating injuries from their time in service, or taking on significant physical challenges as they continue to push their bodies to the limit. Check out our socials for more and see how Pilates keeps even the toughest Warriors humble.  

Vagabond Pilates is proud to celebrate two years of bringing high quality reformer Pilates to Dorset. What began as a small home studio has grown into two thriving Pilates studios, a dedicated team of instructors and a supportive local community built around movement and wellbeing.

Rib cage placement is one of the five core STOTT Pilates principles and one of the most misunderstood. Here's what it means, why it matters, and how getting it right changes everything.

Neutral spine or imprint? Pelvic placement is the foundation of every STOTT Pilates movement. Here's what it means, why it matters, and how mastering it transforms your practice.

Breathing in Pilates is more than just inhaling and exhaling. It's a core STOTT principle that drives movement, supports the spine and changes how your whole body works. Here's why it matters.

Not sure which Pilates class is right for you? We break down all four levels at Vagabond Pilates in Dorset — from complete beginners to experienced movers — so you can find your fit.

Meet the fresh faces of Vagabond Pilates.