Your guide to Pilates before your first class
Before a first class it is normal to have questions. Here are the clear answers on the workout, the studio, pricing and what beginners can expect.
In short
- Transformer Pilates at KARVE is a 50-minute class on a custom machine — high intensity, low impact, every move scaled to you.
- Every class is women-only, taught by an all-female, London-certified team in Ar Rawdah, Jeddah.
- Twelve machines in the main studio, so your instructor sees every one.
- New members start with the Intro — three classes for SAR 600.
Written by the KARVE team · Last updated July 2026. Class details and pricing verified against the KARVE booking system.
Before you book
Where do I start if I have never done Pilates?
Start with the Intro: three classes for SAR 600, valid fourteen days. Beginners are the norm here, and every move is scaled to you. If you would rather build up first, book a KARVE BEGINNERS class — it runs at a beginner pace in a smaller studio.
What is the difference between a reformer and the KARVE Transformer?
A classical reformer has a footbar at one end. The Transformer has a working platform at both ends, which is what the sequences are built around — Front Platform Lunge, Back Platform Lunge. Both use springs for resistance.
How long is a class, and how many people are in it?
Fifty minutes, with twelve machines in the main studio. Arrive ten minutes early for your first class so your instructor can set you up.
Is KARVE women-only?
Yes — every class, every hour we are open, with an all-female team and private changing rooms.
How do I choose a Pilates studio in Jeddah?
Check class size, how instructors are certified, the cancellation terms, and whether the studio suits how private you want your session to be. Our guide to choosing a studio walks through eight things worth asking before you book.
Start with three full classes, SAR 600
First-timers only. Every move is scaled to you, and beginners are the norm here.
Transform your mind. Transform your body.
Three classes is all it takes to feel the difference. Book your first session and meet the room.
- Every level welcome
- Cancel free up to 12h
- A women-only space
- London-certified instructors