In our group courses you train with guidance in a small group — with plenty of personal attention and individual corrections. We offer several formats, from the versatile Full Session to focused Reformer or Tower training. Booking is done conveniently online on our booking page.
All group courses follow the classical Pilates method of Joseph H. Pilates: set exercise sequences, precise execution and a pace that connects movement and breathing. So you don’t learn five different systems, but one coherent one — whichever format you start with.
Courses at a glance
| Course | Duration | Participants | Apparatus | Suitable for first timers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reformer | 55 min | 7 | Reformer | yes |
| Tower | 55 min | 8 | Wall Unit (Tower) | yes |
| Studio Mat | 55 min | 8 | High Mats, small equipment | yes |
| Contrology | 55 min | 8 | Reformer, Chair, Cadillac, Ladder Barrel | no |
| Full Session | 55 min | 7 | Mat, Reformer, Tower | no |
| Prevention courses | 55–60 min | 7–8 | Mat, Reformer, Tower | yes |
Most courses need at least 3 registrations to take place. Some of the Reformer, Tower and Mat courses are certified as prevention courses and are subsidised by the German statutory health insurance funds — you’ll find the details on our Prevention page.
Our levels
From precision into flow: our levels build on one another. First timers please start at Level 0; with prior Pilates experience, Level 1 or Open Level are possible too. Level 2, Level 3, Contrology and Full Sessions require previous training with us. That way everyone knows the exercises and the sequences, and the group can train together in flow.
The Tower is the exception: it runs as levels 0–3 in one group and suits you even without prior experience, because the springs guide the movement and we build up every exercise individually.
| Level | Who it is for |
|---|---|
| Level 0 | Complete beginners — you have never done Pilates |
| Level 1 | Beginners with some prior experience |
| Level 2 | Intermediate — regular practice required |
| Level 3 | Advanced — long practice required, or teachers |
| Open Level | Suitable for all levels — dynamic, with more flow than the basic classes, as advanced students train alongside |
Which level a particular session runs at is shown in the schedule on our booking page — every class is marked accordingly.
Reformer
In this course you train with guidance in a small group (55 min, max. 7 participants) on the traditional Pilates Reformer. The perfect opportunity to get more individual corrections thanks to the small number of participants. The course needs at least 3 participants to take place. We run the Reformer course at several levels — from the first steps through to advanced. That way you train in a group that matches your experience. Some courses are certified and may qualify for health-insurance support.
The Reformer itself — how it is built, how the spring resistance works and what training on it involves — is described in detail on our Reformer Pilates page.
Tower
Train in a group of no more than 8 participants on the Wall Unit (Tower). This course delivers a precise and energising total-body workout — led through the resistance of springs. This course, too, needs at least 3 participants to take place.
The Tower is a wall-mounted unit with a push-through bar, a roll-down bar and arm and leg springs. The springs guide the movement in two ways at once: resistance where strength is asked for, support where your control is not yet there on its own.
Joseph Pilates himself used the Tower above all where a body’s individual needs were the point. That still shapes the class: it has less of a workout character than the mat or the Reformer and works with great precision instead. It is less about breaking a sweat than about understanding single movements exactly and executing them cleanly.
The Tower is particularly good for articulating the spine segment by segment and strengthening the upper back — two things that benefit anyone who sits a lot.
Our Tower course runs as levels 0–3, so there are no separate level tiers: beginners and advanced students train together, each at their own stage. It suits first timers because we build up every exercise individually and the springs guide the movement. Some courses are certified and may qualify for health-insurance support.
Studio Mat
In this course you train for 55 minutes in a group of no more than 8 participants — on High Mats, which are extra padded, and with small equipment such as the Small Barrel and the Magic Circle. We run the mat course at several levels too, from the foundational exercises through to more demanding sequences.
On the mat you learn a set sequence of exercises that build on one another — the order is part of the method. Each exercise prepares the next, and in time you know the sequence well enough to concentrate more closely on the connections through your body and on the execution. Some courses are certified and may qualify for health-insurance support.
Contrology: Mixed Equipment
A guided session designed to help you develop your independent and personalised workouts. You train on various pieces of apparatus such as the Reformer, Chair, Cadillac and Ladder Barrel. Up to 8 people train together, and the course needs at least 3 participants to take place. The course assumes you can train independently: you know the exercises and their movement sequences and work through them yourself, without waiting to be cued. It is therefore not suitable for first timers at our studio.
Full Session
In this course you train with guidance in a small group (55 min, max. 7 participants) with the mat, the reformer and the tower. The Full Session offers a comprehensive and versatile training session using various equipment. The course needs at least 3 participants to take place. The class runs on the flow of movement: the exercises follow one another continuously rather than being built up one at a time. That assumes the precision of the individual exercises is already internalised — so the course is not suitable for first timers at our studio.
Pre- & postnatal Pilates (Mami Pilates)
The course is for mothers who want to do something active for their health — during pregnancy (prenatal) and after giving birth (postnatal). The focus is on the pelvic floor and the deep abdominal and back muscles, which need particular attention during and after pregnancy.
For postnatal training, your postnatal recovery course (Rückbildung) must be completed.
Mami Pilates is certified as a prevention course under §20 SGB V and is subsidised by the German statutory health insurance funds. It runs as a closed course series over 10 sessions (10-session card €219); you’ll find the next start dates on our Prevention page.
Which course suits me?
You have never done Pilates. Start with the Reformer, the Tower or the Mat course. All three are explicitly suitable for beginners: we begin with the foundational exercises and build up complexity and resistance step by step. If you’d like a calmer start before your first group class, a private session is the gentler entry point — there we look at your posture without the pace of a group.
You want to get to know one apparatus properly. The Reformer or Tower course stays with a single apparatus. That pays off if you really want to internalise the spring system and the exercise sequences instead of moving between stations.
You want variety. The Full Session combines mat, reformer and tower in one class — the most versatile format and a good way to get to know the whole studio. It does run on flow, though: the exercises follow one another continuously, so you should already know the foundational exercises.
You have been training classically for a while. Contrology: Mixed Equipment is your format. Here you work on the reformer, chair, cadillac and ladder barrel and develop your own independent practice — which is why the course assumes you already know the movement sequences of the individual exercises.
You are pregnant or have recently given birth. Then Mami Pilates is your course: it specifically strengthens the pelvic floor and the deep abdominal and back muscles. After birth you join once your postnatal recovery course is completed.
You would like a health-insurance subsidy. Then look for the courses marked prevention. They run as a closed course series over 8 or 10 sessions; everything about registration, the 80% rule and the certificate of attendance is on our Prevention page.
Why small groups?
A maximum of 7 to 8 people per class is a deliberate decision. Classical Pilates lives on precision — and precision needs someone who is watching. In a small group we can actually correct during the class.
That is the practical difference from large group formats. You don’t simply follow along, you are seen — and over the weeks you take control of the details yourself. This is exactly why the Reformer, Tower and Mat courses work for beginners and advanced students in the same class: the same exercise sequence, but individually adjusted spring resistance, variations and corrections.
Ute Böcker and Sachiko Ito-Weber teach most of the classes themselves, joined by external teachers, all trained in the classical method. You train on the complete traditional apparatus — the Reformer, Cadillac, Tower, Ladder Barrel, Chair, Arm Chair and Push-up Devices, complemented by Magic Circle, Barrels, High Mats and various small equipment.
Booking & cancellation
You book all group courses online on our booking page. There you can see the current schedule, the available spots and which sessions run as prevention courses. An overview of single tickets, 10-class cards and subscriptions is on our Prices page.
Our 24-hour cancellation policy applies to all bookings: if you cancel up to 24 hours before the class starts, the session is not forfeited.
Not sure which course suits you? Just write to us — we’re happy to advise and find the right starting point together. You can see the current schedule any time on our booking page, or contact us directly.