Private Sessions · Private Pilates London
Private Pilates in London
A private Pilates session at KARVE is a one-to-one appointment with a coach on the KARVE Transformer, at our Kensington, Chelsea or Victoria studios. You buy a session or a block online, the studio arranges a time with you, and the hour is coached around you rather than around a class.
What a private Pilates session at KARVE is
It is the same resistance-based, low-impact workout we teach in classes — on the KARVE Transformer, our own evolution of the reformer — with one coach and one client. The coach sets the springs, positions you on the carriage, and watches every repetition, which is what lets the session be personalised Reformer training rather than a class with fewer people in it.
Sessions take place in a dedicated private room or during selected quieter studio hours. At Kensington that is a dedicated private room. Whichever applies at your studio, the space is yours for the session.
Most people who search for private Pilates in London mean this one-to-one format. We also run two-, three- and four-person sessions and a private class for larger groups — the semi-private guide covers those.
How it differs from a class
A KARVE class is 50 minutes on a fixed timetable, following one plan for the whole room, and you book it from the schedule. A private session is an appointment: the time is agreed with the studio, the plan is yours, and the coach changes the load, tempo and range while you move.
The practical differences follow from that. In a class the springs are a sensible average for the room; in a private session they are set for you on the day. In a class the coach cues the group; in a private session the coaching is close technique support for one person, for the whole session. Neither is better in the abstract — classes give rhythm and value, a private session gives undivided attention and a pace you set.
Three London studios
Private sessions run at Kensington on Kensington High Street, Chelsea on the King’s Road, and Victoria on Buckingham Palace Road. Each studio page has the address, travel notes and what the room is like for a one-to-one.
The studios sell slightly different sets of private products online. Blocks of 5 and 10 sessions, the 3-to-1 and 4-to-1 sessions and the private group class are available online at all three. A single one-off session and the two-person session are sold online at Chelsea and Victoria and arranged on enquiry at Kensington, which is also the only studio currently selling the monthly block online.
How to buy and book
Go to private-sessions/buy, pick your studio, and buy the session or block you want. The prices shown there are live, so what you see is what you pay. After checkout you are given a WhatsApp link to the studio with a pre-filled message — add the dates and times that work for you and the team confirms your appointment.
Because a private session is an appointment and not a class credit, it does not appear on the class schedule and you do not self-book it in the app. If you would rather talk first, the Private Sessions page has an enquiry form and the studio WhatsApp. The prices guide explains how blocks, credits and the monthly option work.
Who it’s for
Starting Pilates privately
Learn the Transformer with one coach before — or instead of — joining a class, at a pace you set.
Members who want more from the machine
Already in classes and want the springs, tempo and corrections set for you rather than for the room.
A time the timetable does not offer
Train by appointment, in a private room or quieter studio hours, around work and the rest of the week.
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 you get in a private session
One-to-one Reformer coaching on the KARVE Transformer for the whole session.
A dedicated private room or selected quieter studio hours at Kensington, Chelsea and Victoria.
Buy online, then arrange your appointment directly with the studio.
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
What is a private Pilates session at KARVE?
A one-to-one appointment with a KARVE coach on the Transformer, in a dedicated private room or during selected quieter studio hours, at Kensington, Chelsea or Victoria. The coach sets the machine for you and coaches your technique throughout.
Where can I do private Pilates in London with KARVE?
At our three London studios: Kensington on Kensington High Street, Chelsea on the King’s Road, and Victoria on Buckingham Palace Road. Each has its own private-sessions page with travel notes.
How do I book a private Pilates session?
Buy online at /private-sessions/buy, choosing your studio first. After checkout you are given a WhatsApp link to arrange a time directly with the studio. Private sessions are appointments, so they do not appear on the class schedule.
Is private Pilates better than a class?
It is different rather than better. A class follows one plan for the room on a fixed timetable; a private session follows your plan, at a time arranged with the studio, with the coach adjusting the machine for you throughout.
Do I need Pilates experience for a private session?
No. One-to-one coaching means the Transformer is set for you and the coach is beside you throughout, so no prior experience is assumed. Experienced members use the same format for technique and progression work.
Can I buy a single private session, or only a block?
At Chelsea and Victoria a single session is sold online alongside blocks of 5 and 10. At Kensington the blocks are online and a single session is arranged on enquiry.
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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
- One-to-one Pilates
What a 1-2-1 session looks like and how a block progresses.
- Pilates personal trainer
A dedicated coach, programmed blocks and a standing weekly session.
- 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.
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.