frequently asked questions

When you join the studio you will be offered a consultation with one of our instructors or founders to learn more about your needs, goals and concerns. We strongly recommend that you take this opportunity which is intended to help you make the most out of your membership. During our chat, we will be able to recommend where to start, which classes to consider and book depending on how you are feeling on a particular day.

All of our classes are open to all abilities. Our instructors will be able to observe your movement closely during the class and challenge you where necessary. The props will come in handy to help you achieve your goals at a faster pace.

We offer both group classes and private lessons for pregnant women. However, you should always check with your health provider whether you can undertake exercise and which intensity is appropriate for you. Our pregnancy-friendly classes are very gentle yet they do not compromise on the results. You must always listen to your body and tell your instructor immediately if you have any concerns.

Our instructors will always check at the beginning of each class if there are any injury concerns among the attending students. You should always tell them in advance if you have an injury they need to be aware of. They will recommend how to adjust the class routine to your needs and will watch you carefully over the course of the class to ensure you are not hurting yourself. Please note that our group classes are not designed as physiotherapy. However, some of our instructors are qualified to provide rehab-focussed classes. These may be arranged for you as private sessions. Please inquire via our WhatsApp concierge.

The general answer is ‘yes’ but this should be dependent on how you are feeling on a specific day. You may want to consider booking yourself in a less dynamic class for a holistic stretch to boost your mood and release tension. We do not recommend attending ‘Inversions’ classes during your period but it is not prohibited.

Our props come as a gift when you join Solid Water. We strongly recommend using them for your classes as they truly enhance your routine. For students who are just starting to work on their flexibility, props can provide additional support. For more advanced students, props are used for an extra challenge. Props can be especially useful for pregnant women as your body may feel very different to what you are used to.

Solid Water is a stretching studio. Our instructors come from all sorts of backgrounds, such as dance, circus arts, gymnastics, and of course yoga for some of them. Some of our classes are yoga-inspired and you may find resemblance in some poses to yoga asanas such as a famous downward dog. However, our classes are designed to address your flexibility and mobility goals rather than achieving a certain asana.

We are a digital-first studio rather than an online fitness platform. Our main difference is that we do not operate an on-demand video library. All our classes are conducted in real-time and we only allow 6 people maximum in each class. This is a guarantee that our instructors will be able to give you continuous feedback over the course of the class. You will feel their presence more than ever, even though the connection takes place digitally.

We are very much result-oriented and are focussed on helping you to achieve your flexibility goals, whether it is a split, a bridge or a handstand. Our instructors are all handpicked and share our values of professionalism and bespoke approach to every client. During your class, you will be closely observed by your instructor and guided through your practice. You will also be advised on how to adjust your pose, where to use necessary equipment to enhance your practice.

We recommend that you attend at least two classes per week to be able to see the results. During each class, our instructors will be taking photographs of the class for the purposes of tracking your progress.

Our ongoing commitment to our customers is to allow the maximum of 6 (six) people in every class. This is to allow everyone to receive continuous feedback from the class instructor.

Most of our classes are conducted in English and Russian but we are looking to bring in more instructors who can teach in other languages. Our private sessions are available in English, Russian and Ukrainian.