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.

UC Berkeley Students: Have you signed your RecWell Waiver for 2025-2026?

  1. Log into CalCentral
  2. Review and accept the RecWell Waiver under “Tasks” or “Notifications”
  3. Student pricing and access to our facilities will be enabled the following day by 7 a.m.. If you continue experiencing issues, please email RecWell@berkeley.edu for assistance.

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.

  • 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:

  • Sessions 1-13: Students $179 / Faculty-Staff Eligible $199 / Non-Members $219 (1x/week)
  • Sessions 14-19: Students $358 / Faculty-Staff Eligible $398 / Non-Members $438 (2x/week)

Introductory Sessions at the RecWell Fitness Studio

Dates Days Times Level Instructor Action

Session 3:

10/20/25 – 11/24/25

Mon

6:30pm – 7:20pm Introductory Karen Join the Waitlist

Session 7:

10/18/25 – 11/22/25

Sat

11:00am – 11:50am Introductory Karen

REGISTER

 

Session 10:

10/19/25 – 11/23/25

Sun

10:15am – 11:05am Introductory Karen REGISTER

Session 17:

10/14/25 – 11/20/25*

Tues & Thurs

4:30pm – 5:20pm Introductory Karen REGISTER

Session 19:

10/14/25 – 11/20/25*

Tues & Thurs

6:30pm – 7:20pm Introductory Karen REGISTER

*Classes will be held on Tuesday, November 11 for any sessions scheduled on that date.

Level 1 Sessions at the RecWell Fitness Studio

Dates Days Times Level Instructor Action

Session 1:

10/20/25 – 11/24/25

Mon

4:30pm – 5:20pm Level 1 Karen REGISTER

Session 2:

10/20/25 – 11/24/25

Mon

5:30pm – 6:20pm Level 1 Karen REGISTER

Session 8: 

10/18/25 – 11/22/25

Sat

1:00pm – 1:50pm Level 1 Karen Canceled

Session 9:

10/18/25 – 11/22/25

Sat

2:00pm – 2:50pm Level 1 Karen Canceled

Session 11:

10/19/25 – 11/23/25

Sun

11:15am – 12:05pm Level 1 Karen REGISTER

Session 12:

10/19/25 – 11/23/25

Sun

12:15pm – 1:05pm Level 1 Karen Canceled

Session 13: 

10/19/25 – 11/23/25

Sun

1:15pm – 2:05pm Level 1 Karen Canceled

Session 18:

10/14/25 – 11/20/25*

Tues & Thurs

5:30pm – 6:20pm Level 1 Karen REGISTER

*Classes will be held on Tuesday, November 11 for any sessions scheduled on that date.

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

  • Sessions 1-13: Students $179 / Faculty-Staff Eligible $199 / Non-Members $219 (1x/week)
  • Sessions 14-19: Students $358 / Faculty-Staff Eligible $398 / Non-Members $438 (2x/week)

Introductory Session at RSF

Dates

Days

Times Level Instructor Action

Session 4:

10/15/25 – 11/19/25

 

Wed

8:00am – 8:50am Introductory Hilary Join the Waitlist

Level 1 Sessions at RSF

Dates

Days

Times Level Instructor Action

Session 5:

10/15/25 – 11/19/25

Wed

10:00am – 10:50am Level 1 Chrissy Join the Waitlist

Session 6:

10/15/25 – 11/19/25

Wed

11:00am – 11:50am Level 1 Hilary Join the Waitlist

Session 14:

10/14/25 – 11/20/25*

Tue & Thu

10:00am – 10:50am  Level 1 Chrissy Join the Waitlist

Session 15:

10/14/25 – 11/20/25*

Tue & Thu

11:00am – 11:50am  Level 1 Chrissy Canceled

Session 16:

10/14/25 – 11/20/25*

Tue & Thu

1:00pm – 1:50pm Level 1 Chrissy Canceled

*Classes will be held on Tuesday, November 11 for any sessions scheduled on that date.

Program Registration Policies