Private Sessions · As a gift
Gift a private Pilates session in London
A private session is the KARVE gift for someone who would rather have an instructor to themselves than a room of thirty: one-to-one Transformer Pilates at Kensington, Chelsea or Victoria, booked at a time that suits them. You message the studio with their name and email; the studio sets the sessions up on their account, and they arrange the times.
What you are giving
One coach, one machine, fifty minutes set to the person in front of them. The one-to-one guide describes what a session looks like. Sessions take place in a dedicated private room or during selected quieter studio hours. For a first-timer it is the gentlest way onto the Transformer; for someone who already trains it is the fastest way to sharpen technique.
Give a single Private Session, a block of 5 or 10, or — for two people who would like to train together — the 2-to-1 session described in the semi-private guide. Prices are live on this page and the same at every London studio.
How to give it
Message the studio the recipient will use — the enquiry form below, or the WhatsApp number or email address on its club page — with the recipient’s name and email, the session or block you would like to give, and that it is a gift. The studio takes payment from you and makes the purchase on the recipient’s account, under their email, so the sessions are theirs from the start. Nothing is bought under your own account.
Then tell the recipient. They book each session by messaging the same studio — WhatsApp or email — and asking for a time slot. Private sessions are appointments, so they do not appear on the public class schedule.
If you would rather give classes
A KARVE gift card for a class pack is the simpler gift: it is emailed directly to the recipient after purchase, never expires, and works at every London club. The gift cards page explains how it is redeemed, and the gifts hub has a page for every occasion.
Choosing the studio
Buy for the studio the recipient can get to easily: Kensington has a dedicated private room, Chelsea and Victoria run sessions during quieter studio hours. The club page lists the address, the WhatsApp number and the email address you and the recipient will use.
Who it’s for
Someone who has been meaning to start
A single session is a first class with nobody else in the room.
Someone who already trains
A block of 5 or 10 to work on technique with one coach.
Two people together
The 2-to-1 at Chelsea or Victoria — one coach, two machines.
Private session prices
| Option | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Private Session | £120 | Chelsea & Victoria |
| 5 Private Sessions | £550 | £110 per session |
| 10 Private Sessions | £1,000 | £100 per session |
| 2 to 1 Private Session | £200 | price per session for the group · Chelsea & Victoria |
| 3 to 1 Private Session | £300 | price per session for the group |
| 4 to 1 Private Session | £360 | price per session for the group |
| Private Group Class >8 | £525 | price per session for the group |
| Private Sessions 4x Monthly | £576 | charged monthly · Kensington |
Why a private session makes a good gift
The hour is theirs: one coach, one machine, the session set to them.
Set up on their account by the studio, under their email.
Booked at a time they choose, by message to the studio.
Watch: one-to-one on the Transformer
Find us — addresses, hours & getting here
KARVE Kensington
198 Kensington High St, London, W8 7RG
Hours
Mon–Thu 6:30am – 8pm · Fri 6:30am – 7:30pm · Sat 8:30am – 1pm · Sun 9am – 2pm
Doors open 10 minutes before the day’s first class and close 30 minutes after the last — see today’s schedule.
High Street Kensington (Circle & District) is a 2-minute walk; buses along Kensington High Street stop outside.
Club details →KARVE Chelsea
370 King's Rd, London, SW3 5ET
Hours
Mon–Thu 6:30am – 8pm · Fri 6:30am – 7:30pm · Sat 8:30am – 1pm · Sun 9am – 2pm
Doors open 10 minutes before the day’s first class and close 30 minutes after the last — see today’s schedule.
On King's Road near World's End — buses 11, 22 and 319 stop nearby; Imperial Wharf and Fulham Broadway are the closest stations.
Club details →KARVE Victoria
Unit 2, 123 Buckingham Palace Rd, London, SW1W 9SH
Hours
Mon–Thu 6:30am – 8pm · Fri 6:30am – 7:30pm · Sat 8:30am – 1pm · Sun 9am – 2pm
Doors open 10 minutes before the day’s first class and close 30 minutes after the last — see today’s schedule.
A short walk from Victoria Station (Victoria, Circle & District lines, National Rail and the Victoria coach station).
Club details →All three clubs are in central London — street parking nearby is limited and metered, so we recommend arriving by tube, rail, bus or bike.
- Every class led by a certified KARVE-method instructor
- Cancel or move any booking up to 12 hours before class
- Secure checkout — Apple Pay, Google Pay and all major cards
- Three London clubs — Kensington, Chelsea and Victoria
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy a private Pilates session as a gift?
Yes. Message the studio the recipient will use — the enquiry form on this page, or the club’s WhatsApp or email — with their name and email and the session or block you would like to give. The studio takes payment and sets the sessions up on the recipient’s account.
How does the recipient book their session?
They message the studio — the WhatsApp number or email address on the club’s page — and ask for a time slot. The sessions are already on their account, and private sessions are appointments arranged with the studio, not bookings on the class schedule.
Which should I give: a private session or a class-pack gift card?
A private session suits someone who wants coaching to themselves or a first class with nobody else in the room. A class-pack gift card suits someone who will enjoy the group class; it is emailed to them after purchase and never expires.
Is a private session suitable for someone new to Pilates?
Yes. The coach sets up the Transformer, demonstrates each movement and works at a pace that suits the person. Grip socks are required and available in studio.
Ready to move? Book your first class at KARVE.
Message the studioEnquire
Enquire about Private Sessions
Tell us your goals and when you can train, and we’ll come back to you with the options available.
Fill out the form, or message the studio directly — either reaches the same team.
Buy a private session
Single sessions and blocks, one to one or with a partner or small group. Purchase online, then message the studio to book a time that suits you.
More on private sessions
Guides
- Private Pilates in London
What a private session at KARVE is, who it suits and how to book.
- One-to-one Pilates
What a 1-2-1 session looks like and how a block progresses.
- Pilates personal trainer
One coach for the session, programmed blocks and a standing weekly option.
- Semi-private Pilates
Two, three or four of you — or a private class for your group.
- Private Pilates prices
How KARVE prices private sessions, and the live price list.
- Pregnancy Pilates
One-to-one sessions with an instructor trained in pre- and post-natal Pilates.
- Post-natal Pilates
A private, paced return to exercise after having a baby.
- Hen party Pilates
A KARVE class run privately for your party, then the café.
By goal
- Returning to fitness
A structured, private way back into regular exercise.
- Strength and tone
Resistance-based one-to-one training on the Transformer.
- Reformer personal training
Personal training on a reformer rather than in a weights room.
By studio
- Private sessions
One-to-one and small-group Transformer Pilates at KARVE London.
- Private sessions in Kensington
A dedicated private room at the Kensington studio.
- Private sessions in Chelsea
One-to-one coaching on the King’s Road studio floor.
- Private sessions in Victoria
Private coaching at the Victoria studio during quieter hours.