Private Sessions · Post-natal
Post-natal Pilates in London: a private way back
After having a baby, KARVE offers Pilates as a private session: one to one on the Transformer with an instructor trained in pre- and post-natal Pilates, at Kensington, Chelsea or Victoria. A structured way back into regular exercise, at a pace that suits you, in a dedicated private room or during quieter studio hours.
A private session, set to where you are
The group class is a fixed format for a full room. A post-natal private session is the same machine with one instructor whose attention is only on you: she chooses each movement, sets the resistance and decides the pace with you, session by session. Sessions take place in a dedicated private room or during selected quieter studio hours. Nothing is rushed and nothing is compared to anyone else in the room, because there is nobody else in the room.
Who takes the session
KARVE has instructors trained in pre- and post-natal Pilates. Danni Grennan is the one we recommend for post-natal sessions — ask for her when you enquire and the studio confirms her availability and which studio she can see you at.
Before you book
Wait until your doctor has cleared you to exercise, as our FAQs say. When you enquire, tell the studio when your baby was born and anything the instructor should know; the first session is planned around that and the block builds from there.
How a block progresses
Most people start with a single session and then a block of 5 or 10, bought on private-sessions/buy for their studio; prices are live on this page. Sessions are appointments arranged with the studio by WhatsApp. When you are ready for the group class, the beginners page explains the formats and the first-timer offers, and your coach will tell you when she thinks you would enjoy it.
Who it’s for
A KARVE member before the baby
Back onto the Transformer one to one, at the pace your coach sets with you.
New to Pilates
A first session with nobody else in the room and an instructor trained for it.
Wanting a routine again
A standing weekly appointment that is yours, during quieter studio hours.
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 |
What the private format gives you
An instructor trained in pre- and post-natal Pilates, to yourself.
A structured, paced return rather than a full-room class.
Appointments arranged with the studio, around your week.
Watch: a paced return
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
When can I start post-natal Pilates at KARVE?
Once your doctor has cleared you to exercise. Tell the studio when your baby was born when you enquire and the instructor plans the first session around that. Many new mothers start with private sessions before returning to the group class.
Who teaches the post-natal sessions?
Danni Grennan is the instructor we recommend; ask for her when you enquire. The studio confirms her availability and the studio she can see you at.
Can I bring my baby to a private session?
Ask the studio when you enquire. Private sessions run in a dedicated private room or during quieter studio hours, and the team will tell you what is possible at your studio.
Do I need Pilates experience to start post-natal sessions?
No. The session is set to you from the first movement; the instructor sets up the Transformer and demonstrates everything. Grip socks are required and available in studio.
How do I book, and what does it cost?
Enquire through the form on this page or the studio’s WhatsApp so the team can confirm the instructor and a time, then buy a single session or a block on the private-sessions buy page. Prices are shown live on this page.
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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.
- Gift a private session
The studio sets it up on their account; they book by message.
- Pregnancy Pilates
One-to-one sessions with an instructor trained in pre- and post-natal Pilates.
- 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.