Studio Pilates des Gobelins
Studio Pilates des Gobelins is a studio in Salpêtrière with classes in Pilates. About 37 classes a week with 7 facilitators, busiest on Thursdays and Sundays. Classes run from morning to evening.
- Every day: Classes seven days a week.
36 classes this weekPlus workshops and retreats
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The feel
Compared with the rest of Paris, Studio Pilates des Gobelins leans toward Pilates 2.5×, Solar plexus 1.6× and Fire 1.6×.
How Studio Pilates des Gobelins feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of ParisWho leads here
Nadine R19 classes in two weeksChristine Barcou12 classes in two weeksDavid Pierrot12 classes in two weeksGaetano Vaccaro12 classes in two weeksDelphine Galavielle8 classes in two weeksJoyce O'Beirne6 classes in two weeks
All 7 facilitatorsPrices and booking
Each class links straight to Studio Pilates des Gobelins’s own booking page, so the full price goes to the studio and its facilitators.
Prices, memberships and good to knowHow to book, what to bring, getting thereAbout Studio Pilates des Gobelins
Studio Pilates des Gobelins sits at 17 Rue du Jura in the Salpêtrière neighborhood of Paris, a studio built around Pilates. Its timetable is shaped around equipment work, with the Romana Pilates method and Wall Unit sessions taught in small groups. Classes are grouped by level, so a first class ever and a more experienced practice sit side by side on the same week.
It suits you if
- you want reformer and Wall Unit work
- you are starting Pilates from the beginning
- you prefer small groups led by a regular facilitator
At a glance
36classes this week
7facilitators
Read more about Studio Pilates des GobelinsWhat the studio teaches, How the week is organized
What the studio teaches
The studio is almost entirely Pilates. Many classes use the Wall Unit and reformer-style equipment, taught as semi-collective sessions, which means a small group practicing together while the facilitator moves between people. Joseph Pilates developed the method in the early twentieth century after years of studying several sports, and the classes here follow that idea of building strength and control through precise movement.
Core and pelvic floor work appears in about half of the classes, and balance sessions are offered less often. Experienced practitioners and people taking a first class ever are both catered for, with the level noted in each class name.
How the week is organized
Classes run from as early as 9:30am through to 8:30pm. Mornings and evenings each take up about a third of the week, and weekends hold a similar share. Thursday, Sunday and Friday are the busiest days, and the classes that fill most often begin at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm and 6:30pm.
Because most sessions last an hour, the schedule suits a lunch break or a short block before or after work. Pilates is taught here in a steady rhythm rather than in long intensive blocks.
Studio Pilates des Gobelins: questions and answers
What kind of classes does this studio offer?
Most of the classes here are Pilates, and many are taught on reformer and Wall Unit equipment. Some sessions are for people taking a first class ever, others for those who already practice, so the level is listed on each class.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes. Several classes are pitched at beginners, and a good number are labeled as moving from beginner toward intermediate. Look for the level in the class name when you book.
When do most people practice here?
Classes start as early as 9:30am and run into the evening, with the last start at 8:30pm. About a third of the timetable falls in the morning, a third in the evening and a third on weekends, with a smaller share at midday. Most people practice at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm or 6:30pm.
How long are the classes and who leads them?
Classes are typically an hour long. Most of the timetable is taught in groups of a few people on the equipment, and the facilitators include Christine Barcou, Nadine R, David Pierrot and Gaetano Vaccaro, among about ten people who teach here.
Where is the studio and how do I book?
Studio Pilates des Gobelins is at 17 Rue du Jura in the Salpêtrière neighborhood of Paris. Its own website is pilatesdesgobelins.com, which is the place to check the current timetable and book.