Small Group Pilates Reformer classes will consist of 3-8 participants in a class setting, with 50-minute sessions. Gain total body strength, balance, and core control. Both new and experienced Pilates practitioners have plenty to love about Pilates at UC Berkeley Recreation & Wellbeing. You’ll find a range of traditional and specialty instruction to meet your fitness goals and skill level. Our trainers can help you achieve your goals. Our goal is to inspire individuals and groups to feel invigorated and motivated. We accomplish this by creating Pilates instruction that is fun, challenging, and, of course, rewarding. UC Berkeley students must be at least 17 years old to enroll in this program. Non-UC Berkeley students must be at least 18 years old to enroll in this program.

Class Levels

We offer two levels of Pilates Reformer Workout sessions across multiple locations. Please review the descriptions below carefully to ensure you register for the class that best matches your experience level. All classes use floor-based reformers, which are accessible and suitable for all levels.

  • Introductory Level: These offerings are ideal for beginners or those new to using Pilates Reformers.
  • Level 1: Participants are required to have taken at least 16 classes previously at any facility.

RecWell Fitness Studio (2295 Shattuck Ave.)

Join us for Pilates Reformer Workout Sessions at our new location, the RecWell Fitness Studio!

Capacity: 8

Cost:

  • 1x per week: Students $189 / Faculty-Staff Eligible $229 / Non-Members $309 
  • 2x per week: Students $368 / Faculty-Staff Eligible $448 / Non-Members $608 

Introductory Sessions at the RecWell Fitness Studio

Dates

Days

Times Instructor Action

9/13/2026 – 10/18/2026

Sundays (1x/week)

10:15am – 11:05am Karen Check back for updates

9/14/2026 – 10/19/2026

Mondays (1x/week)

6:30pm – 7:20pm Karen

9/19/2026 – 10/24/2026

Saturdays (1x/week)

11:00am – 11:50am Karen

9/15/2026 – 10/22/2026

Tuesdays & Thursdays (2x/week)

4:30pm – 5:20pm Karen

9/15/2026 – 10/22/2026

Tuesdays & Thursdays (2x/week)

6:30pm – 7:20pm Karen

Level 1 Sessions at the RecWell Fitness Studio

Dates

Days

Times Instructor Action
9/13/2026 – 10/18/2026 Sundays (1x/week) 11:15am – 12:05pm Karen Check back for updates

9/14/2026 – 10/19/2026

Mondays (1x/week)

4:30pm – 5:20pm Karen

9/14/2026 – 10/19/2026

Mondays (1x/week)

5:30pm – 6:20pm Karen
9/15/2026 – 10/22/2026 Tuesdays & Thursdays (2x/week) 5:30pm – 6:20pm Karen

Recreation & Wellbeing Pilates Studio (RSF)

Begin your Pilates journey and register for one of our small group Reformer classes at the Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) at 2301 Bancroft Way. 

Capacity: 3

Cost

  • 1x per week: Students $189 / Faculty-Staff Eligible $229/ Non-Members $309

Introductory Session at RSF

Dates

Days

Times Instructor Action

9/14/2026 – 10/19/2026

Mondays

8:00am – 8:50am Bita Check back for updates

9/14/2026 – 10/19/2026

Mondays

9:00am – 9:50am Bita

9/14/2026 – 10/19/2026

Mondays

10:00am – 10:50am Bita

9/15/2026 – 10/20/2026

Tuesdays

8:00am – 8:50am Bita

9/15/2026 – 10/20/2026

Tuesdays

9:00am – 9:50am Bita – 

9/15/2026 – 10/20/2026

Tuesdays

10:00am – 10:50am Bita

9/16/2026 – 10/21/2026

Wednesdays

8:00am – 8:50am Hilary

9/17/2026 – 10/22/2026

Thursdays

8:00am – 8:50am Bita

9/17/2026 – 10/22/2026

Thursdays

9:00am – 9:50am Bita

9/17/2026 – 10/22/2026

Thursdays

10:00am – 10:50am Bita

9/18/2026 – 10/23/2026

Fridays

8:00am – 8:50am Bita

9/18/2026 – 10/23/2026

Fridays

9:00am – 9:50am Bita

Level 1 Session at RSF

Dates

Days

Times Instructor Action

9/16/2026 – 10/21/2026

Wednesdays

9:00am – 9:50am Hilary Check back for updates
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