Private Reformer Pilates in Aarhus
Is 1:1 Coaching Right for You?
Private reformer Pilates is a one-to-one session on the reformer with an instructor whose full attention is on you for the whole hour. At Sink in Aarhus Ø, private sessions are taught by the founder, Julie Rasmussen (500hr YTT, classical and contemporary reformer). It is the right choice if you want to master technique, work around an injury, or progress faster than a group class allows. Your first session, including a full movement assessment, is 700 DKK, with package options available.
Key takeaways
Private 1:1 reformer Pilates means a full hour of coaching built around your body, your goals and your history. Nothing is generic.
It is not only for injuries or beginners. A number of our 1:1 clients are experienced movers who want their technique corrected in real time and their weak points named and rebuilt.
Research supports the format. Directly supervised training produces greater strength gains than unsupervised training (Mazzetti et al., 2000; Lacroix et al., 2017).
At Sink, every private session is taught by the founder. Julie (500hr YTT, classical and contemporary).
First session including assessment is 700 DKK. A 5-pack is 3,500 DKK. A 10-pack is 6,500 DKK, which is 650 DKK per session.
If you mainly want a habit, community and a lower price per class, start with a group class instead. A trial class is 80 DKK.
What is private reformer Pilates?
A private session is one instructor, one reformer, one client, one hour. You are not adapting to a class plan. The plan is built around you.
At Sink that starts with an assessment in your first session. We look at how you move, where you are strong, where you compensate, and what you actually want from your training. From there, every session has a thread: what we built last time, what we are loading this time, what comes next.
Pilates itself is a method of controlled, progressive resistance exercise focused on posture, breathing and precise movement (Wells et al., 2012). The reformer's springs let us scale every exercise to exactly your level, in both directions. That is what makes the 1:1 format so effective: nothing is too easy and nothing is unsafely hard.
Curious where the machine itself comes from? We wrote its story: What Is Reformer Pilates? The Fascinating History Behind the Reformer.
Who books private 1:1 sessions, and why?\
| Why people book 1:1 | What the sessions focus on | Typical arc |
|---|---|---|
| Mastering technique on the reformer | Faults you cannot feel yourself get named and rebuilt. Spring choices, breath, control | Ongoing. Many alternate 1:1 with group classes |
| Getting all-around better, faster | Progressive loading through your specific weak points | A 5-pack or 10-pack with clear goals |
| A stiff back, a cranky knee, an old injury | Controlled loading adapted to what your physio or doctor advises | Assessment, then 5 to 10 sessions before group |
| Pregnancy or postnatal return | Pace, positions and pressure adapted session by session | Ongoing through the period, alongside Sink Mama |
| Nervous about group classes | Learning the machine calmly, with nobody else in the room | 3 to 5 sessions, then into group with confidence |
| Athletes with a specific goal | Sport-specific control, asymmetries, range under load | Blocks of sessions around a season or race |
The one we want to underline is the first. Private training is often marketed as something for injuries and beginners. In our studio, plenty of 1:1 clients are strong, experienced people with no injury and no deadline. They book because an hour of undivided coaching is the fastest way to get genuinely good on the reformer, and because every group class afterwards works harder for them.
Is 1:1 coaching actually more effective than training alone or in a group?
For learning technique and building strength, the evidence says yes. A study of resistance training found that directly supervised training led to significantly greater strength gains than the same programme done unsupervised, largely because supervised trainees progressed their loads faster and with better form (Mazzetti et al., Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2000). A systematic review and meta-analysis in older adults reached the same conclusion for balance and strength: supervised programmes outperformed unsupervised ones (Lacroix et al., Sports Medicine, 2017).
Honest caveat: none of this makes group classes ineffective. Our group classes are capped small and our teachers coach from the floor with active, supportive corrections all session, so you are never left guessing. The difference with 1:1 is density. Every minute of feedback is about your body.
And to be straight about the health side: reformer Pilates can support strength, mobility, back comfort and confidence in your body. It is not a medical treatment and it does not cure anything. If you have a diagnosed condition, we work alongside your physiotherapist or doctor, not instead of them.
What does a private session at Sink actually look like?
Your first session is an hour with Julie and includes a movement assessment. We talk through your history and goals, watch how you move on and off the reformer, and start training in the same session. You leave with a clear picture of what we found and a plan for the next sessions.
From session two, the work is progressive. A typical hour moves through footwork and warm-up on the springs, the main strength or mobility block for your plan, and focused technique work where your specific faults live. You will be corrected constantly. That is the point of the format.
Sessions run in Danish or English, whichever you prefer. We train on Merrithew reformers, and the studio is open seven days a week, so sessions can fit around normal working hours. Booking runs through our normal Yogo system.
What does private reformer Pilates cost in Aarhus?
| Option | Price | Works out at |
|---|---|---|
| First session, including assessment | 700 DKK | The right way to start. One hour, 1:1, with a founder |
| 5-pack | 3,500 DKK | 700 DKK per session |
| 10-pack | 6,500 DKK | 650 DKK per session |
| Trial group class, for comparison | 80 DKK | The cheapest way to try the reformer |
| New client intro offer | 360 DKK | 4 group classes plus grip socks |
A useful way to think about the money: five private sessions cost about the same as three to four months of a 1x/week membership, and they change what every class after them is worth to you. Many clients do exactly that. A short block of 1:1 to learn the machine properly, then a membership for consistency, then an occasional private session to progress the work.
When is a group class the smarter choice?
We would rather tell you this ourselves. Choose a group class first if your main goal is a regular habit at the lowest price per class, if you train mostly for the energy of a room, or if you simply want to find out whether you like reformer Pilates before committing. A trial class is 80 DKK and the intro offer is 360 DKK for four classes plus grip socks. Group memberships start from 396 DKK per month for 1x/week, which is about 99 DKK per class. "From" prices are the under-30 rate without VAT. Over-30s pay Danish VAT on top.
If you are torn between the two formats, we wrote an honest side-by-side comparison: Private 1:1 or Group Reformer Pilates: Which Is Right for You?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is reformer Pilates?
Reformer Pilates is performed on a specialised machine that uses adjustable spring resistance to develop strength, mobility, balance and control.
Want to learn more? Read our article: What Is Reformer Pilates? The Fascinating History Behind the Reformer.
How much does a private reformer Pilates session cost in Aarhus?
At Sink Reformer in Aarhus Ø, your first private session including a movement assessment is 700 DKK. Package options are available: a 5-pack is 3,500 DKK and a 10-pack is 6,500 DKK, which works out at 650 DKK per session.
Do I need experience before booking a 1:1 session?
No. The first session includes a full assessment, and we scale everything from there. Complete beginners and experienced athletes both book privates, for different reasons.
Is private training only for injuries?
No. Injury and pain are common reasons, but a number of our 1:1 clients are experienced movers with no injury at all. They book to master technique and get all-around better on the reformer faster than group classes alone allow.
How many sessions do I need?
It depends on the goal. Nervous beginners often take 3 to 5 sessions before moving into group classes. Clients with a specific goal or an injury typically work in 5 or 10 session blocks. Technique-focused clients often keep a standing session alongside their group membership.
Who teaches the private sessions?
The founder. Julie Rasmussen (500hr YTT, classical and contemporary reformer).
Can I do my sessions in English?
Yes. All private sessions run in Danish or English, whichever you prefer.
Can I combine private sessions with group classes?
Yes, and many clients do. A common pattern is a short block of 1:1 to build technique, then a group membership for consistency, with an occasional private session to keep progressing.
Written by Sam Jones (200hr YTT, contemporary reformer Pilates) and Julie Rasmussen (500hr YTT, classical and contemporary reformer Pilates), of Sink Reformer. Published 15 June 2026. Updated 29 July 2026.
Sources
Mazzetti SA, Kraemer WJ, Volek JS, et al. The influence of direct supervision of resistance training on strength performance. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2000;32(6):1175-1184.
Lacroix A, Hortobágyi T, Beurskens R, Granacher U. Effects of supervised vs. unsupervised training programs on balance and muscle strength in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sports Medicine. 2017;47(11):2341-2361.
Wells C, Kolt GS, Bialocerkowski A. Defining Pilates exercise: a systematic review. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 2012;20(4):253-262.