How to get started on your journey...
You can start ANYTIME
Where are you based? Our studio is located at One Daisy Bank, Bacup, OL13 8AN. We're a small, welcoming studio designed to feel very different from a traditional gym. Think soft flooring, warm lighting, plants, music, space to breathe, and room to move. for directions see here
How much does it cost? Single Session £10 per class Fast Pass 6 sessions for £50 6 sessions for the price of 5 (Valid for 6 months) Online Membership £25 per month Includes live online sessions and access to our video library. ZENITH Membership £55 per month 10 studio sessions per month ( 120 per year= £5.50 per class) PLUS ALL online sessions incl. online access
What classes do you offer? We offer a range of classesas a complete system, to mix and match. Pilates Essentials- A popular class for Posture, Spine, Breathing. Pilates Core X an intermediate class for more of a challenge PreHAB ReHAB- A great session for everyone, whether a sports enthusiast to Pre/Post surgery/injury. Like a regular service for your car. Bone Build & Balance- for anyone preventing or has osteoporosis The Get Up- all abilities, vital skills for moving down and up from the floor/ functional movement- from simple to complex moves in all possibilites. Hanna Somatic Yoga- Based on the work of Thomas Hanna, this slow, sensory practice uses pandiculation — gently contracting, sensing and slowly releasing muscles — to retrain communication between the brain and body. Hatha Yoga with Jo An experienced and thoughtful approach to traditional Hatha Yoga, exploring postures, breathing, mobility, strength, balance and relaxation, with adaptations for different bodies and abilities. Dancing Through Life A joyful combination of dance, rhythm, coordination, balance and cardiovascular fitness that keeps the brain learning alongside the body. No dance experience required — just movement, music and plenty of laughter. Aerial Pilates Pilates using a low-hanging hammock for support, resistance and feedback, opening up deep stretches and movements we can't easily reproduce on a mat. A great way to develop core and upper-body strength without the height of traditional aerial work. Aerial Yoga A playful combination of yoga, mobility, strength, suspension, supported stretching and inversions, using the hammock to explore movements that simply aren't possible on the floor. Kettlebell Confidence Progressive strength training using kettlebells to develop muscle, bone, grip, balance and real-world strength, with a strong emphasis on learning good technique rather than simply lifting heavier.
I've never been to ENERGYBODi before. Where do I start? You can start exactly where you are. You don't need to be fit, flexible, strong or experienced before coming to ENERGYBODi. In fact, many people arrive because they haven't exercised for a long time, feel unsure about joining a class, are managing aches or injuries, or simply don't know what kind of movement would suit them. There is no single beginner class because there isn't a single type of beginner. Your starting point depends on what you want and what your body needs. If you want to slow down, improve mobility and reconnect with your body, our Yoga classes are a good place to begin. If you want to improve posture our Pilates Essentials classes are perfect. If you want to improve movement quality, stability or confidence following injury, explore our PreHAB & ReHAB classes which are for all levels from post surgery to sports people enhancing performance. If you have Osteoporosis or want to work with fall prevention try out Bone Build and Balance session. Remember this starts sooner than you think, dont leave it to late! Our Session onve every 3 weeks- The Get Up is suitable and beneficial for all abilities. we explore groundwork, (nowadays called primal movement) and explore many different ways to get down and up off the floor, how to travel on the floor. This is one of the most under estimated classes, we work to your ability, whether fully fit, or you have had knee surgery or lossing range in hips. If you're ready to energize and uplift consider our Dancing through Life. More than a dance class. Blending music, rhythmic movement, mindfulness and expression, It is movement practice for life: learning to adapt, flow, recover, express yourself and keep moving forward. Our Energize & Grow classes give you somewhere to progress and challenge yourself. Kettlebells, Aerial Pilates, Pilates Core X. And you don't have to choose perfectly. Our classes are small, with a maximum of 12 people, so Heather and Jo can offer alternatives, adaptations and progressions within the class. You can begin at your own level rather than trying to keep up with everyone else.
When can I attend? We run sessions six days a week, with classes available throughout the week during both daytime and evening hours, as well as Saturday mornings. You can join at any point during the year. There is no need to wait for a new term or a special intake date. Heather teachers in 5 week course blocks with one week off =42 weeks of the year Jo teaches in 6 week blocks with two weeks off= 36 weeks of the year.
What makes ENERGYBODi different from a gym? ENERGYBODi was created to feel very different from a conventional gym or large fitness studio. It is a bespoke movement space, designed around how the environment itself can influence the way we move, learn and feel. The studio is warm, light and filled with plants, with mood lighting, essential oils and specialist cushioned flooring that is kinder to knees and joints. Most of our classes are taught barefoot, allowing the feet and toes to move, sense the floor and become part of the movement rather than being confined inside trainers. The atmosphere is intentionally sensory without being overwhelming — a space where you can focus, explore movement and feel comfortable in your body.
Who are the teachers/coaches at ENERGYBODi? ENERGYBODi is taught by Heather ( Founder of ENERGYBODi) and Jo, who each have over 25 years of teaching experience. Our teaching has developed alongside one another over many years. We have completed many of the same trainings together in the UK, Germany and USA, so although we each bring our own personality, interests and experience to a class, there is a strong shared foundation to the way we teach. That means you will find an overlap between our classes: an emphasis on movement quality, body awareness, breathing, posture, mobility, strength and understanding why you are doing something — not simply following exercises. These are small classes where you are actually seen and you will sense a continuum between classes, between teachers and how we relate to you.
Will I receive individual attention? Yes. Classes are limited to 12 people, allowing us to see you, support you and provide guidance throughout the session. You're never just another face in the room We get to know how you move. We know when you have a troublesome knee, when something doesn't feel right for your back, when you need another way into an exercise, or when you're ready to progress. Personalisation isn't reserved for a one-to-one session. It runs through our group teaching too. Rather than everyone being expected to perform exactly the same movement in exactly the same way, we can adapt, offer alternatives and help you explore what works for your body.
How hard are the workouts? We don't measure the value of a class by how exhausted you are when you leave. There are times to work hard, lift weight, challenge balance and build strength. There are also times to slow down, breathe, improve joint mobility, explore coordination, work with the nervous system or simply pay attention to something you haven't noticed before. We combine education, awareness and movement quality with progressive strength and physical challenge. The aim is not simply to exercise your body for an hour. It is to help you understand it better. Over time, that knowledge becomes useful outside the studio: how you stand, walk, lift, balance, breathe, recover, manage changing joints and tissues, and adapt as your body changes through life. Ultimately, we are interested in health span — not simply how long you live, but how long you remain strong, mobile, confident and independent enough to enjoy it. ENERGYBODi is a place to practise that.
Why do so many people stay for years? Because after a while, it becomes about much more than exercise. It is about Health span and it is about Health liteacy and most of all its about social connection. Something happens when people move together, week after week and year after year. Friendships form. People who first met because they happened to book the same class become friends. They notice when someone isn't there. They celebrate birthdays and milestones, support each other through difficult periods, share holidays and adventures, laugh together and sometimes form friendships that last a lifetime. For many people, their class becomes an important anchor in the week — familiar faces, familiar surroundings and time that belongs to them. There is also something valuable about growing older together. Bodies change. Lives change. What you need from movement at 39 may be very different from what you need at 45, 55, 60 or 80's. Because we know our clients over many years, the teaching can evolve with them. There may be periods when the priority is strength and challenge, and others when it is recovery, rehabilitation, balance, mobility or simply maintaining confidence in movement. We are about health literacy- education, empowerment, friendship, connection and belonging — and creating the physical capacity to continue participating fully in your own life. Movement is one of the most powerful investments you can make in your future self. Having people alongside you for the journey makes it something much more.
Do you offer one-to-one coaching? Yes. We offer specialist one-to-one sessions covering movement, rehabilitation, posture, mobility, strength development, menopause coaching and personalised wellbeing support.
What if I have an injury or health condition? Many people attend because they want support with joint issues, posture, movement limitations, injury recovery or age-related changes. Please let us know before your first session so we can help guide you towards the most appropriate class or one-to-one support.
What should I wear? Comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. Most sessions are practised barefoot, helping improve foot strength, balance and body awareness. You may also wish to bring a bottle of water and an extra layer for relaxation sessions.
