Eleven Eleven Seacroft: Opening date announced for new pilates studio set to open in Leeds

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A new pilates studio is opening in Leeds next week. 

Eleven Eleven will open its doors in Limewood Business Park, Seacroft, on Monday, August 19.

Offering everything from reformer pilates to prenatal classes, Eleven Eleven aims to be the “perfect antidote to sedentary lifestyles”. 

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Behind the new venture is founder Holly Puddephatt, who said she decided to step away from her two decades long career in financial services to pursue the business. 

Speaking to the Yorkshire Evening Post about the new opening, Holly said it all feels “surreal”.

The 37-year-old said: “I feel excited and really happy that we've got to this stage because it's been in the works really now for the best part of the year. 

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“To feel like, ‘Oh my god, we're actually opening on Monday’ is exciting. 

“I'm nervous because I want everyone to love it as much as I do, but we've done a bit of a pre-sale and we've had so many people signing off with so much interest.”

Holly Puddephatt, owner of Eleven Eleven Studio in Limewood Business Park, Seacroft, Leeds. Photo: Jonathan GawthropeHolly Puddephatt, owner of Eleven Eleven Studio in Limewood Business Park, Seacroft, Leeds. Photo: Jonathan Gawthrope
Holly Puddephatt, owner of Eleven Eleven Studio in Limewood Business Park, Seacroft, Leeds. Photo: Jonathan Gawthrope | Jonathan Gawthrope

She added: “You have all these visions in your head of what it's even going to look like, and loads of Pinterest boards and all sorts of things. 

“Walking in there now and seeing all of that come to life just feels really surreal because it's exactly how I wanted it to be.” 

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The business is named after angel numbers, which are repeating digits that can hold special meaning for some. 

And Holly said the numbers fit her brand perfectly. 

She said: “I'm not massively spiritual but for me, those numbers have always been quite resonant. 

“When I've been a bit lost or challenged or whatever, I notice the numbers everywhere. 

“The four ones together are angel numbers and the meaning behind it is feeling aligned, feeling like you're on the right path and using your energy in creative ways. 

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“It just felt like it really aligned with pilates and what we're trying to do in the wellness space, as well as having a special personal meaning to me as well.”

Holly wants Eleven Eleven to be a place for everyone - regardless of ability, gender or age. 

She said: “I really want to break down this kind of stigma that pilates is for a certain type of person. We have this kind of saying - that it's purposeful movement for everybody. 

“It doesn't matter who you are, what you are, whether you're male, female, whether you're bigger, smaller, whatever. 

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“It doesn't matter if you've never done pilates before - our beginner classes are suitable for everybody.

“And we really want to kind of make pilates more accessible for the masses, rather than people going, ‘I’m not flexible. I won't be able to do that or won't fit in there.’ 

“We want to be really inclusive and welcoming to absolutely everybody, no matter what your experience levels are.”

Eleven Eleven is hosting an open day on Saturday, August 17 from 9:30am to 2:30pm for the public to come and see the space for the first time ahead of its opening. 

Find out more information via the business’ official website and social media channels

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