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Private Pilates Retreat Full Details

Everything you need to know before booking your retreat in Ibiza

What Is Reformer Pilates?

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Reformer Pilates is a form of Pilates performed on a spring-loaded sliding machine called a Reformer. The springs provide adjustable resistance, allowing you to strengthen and lengthen muscles with controlled, low-impact movement. Unlike mat Pilates, the Reformer supports your body throughout each exercise, making it easier on the joints while offering greater variety and challenge. It targets deep stabilising muscles that traditional workouts often miss, improving posture, core strength, muscular balance, and body awareness.

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The Reformer machine consists of a sliding carriage, adjustable springs, a foot bar, and straps. You can work lying down, seated, kneeling, or standing, which means hundreds of exercise variations are possible on a single machine. The spring resistance can be increased or decreased in seconds, making it suitable for complete beginners and advanced practitioners in the same session.

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Reformer Pilates is widely used in rehabilitation, injury prevention, pre- and post-natal training, and athletic performance. It is one of the most effective and safest ways to build functional strength, improve flexibility, and correct postural imbalances without placing stress on the joints.

Two Reformers Pilates
Reformer Pilates front view

How Is Reformer Pilates Different from Mat Pilates?

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Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates share the same foundational principles — control, precision, breath, and core engagement — but they differ in execution and range.

EQUIPMENT

RESISTANCE

SUPPORT

EXERCISE VARIETY

JOINT IMPACT

MUSCLE TARGETING

SUITABLE FOR INJURIES

FEEDBACK

Mat Pilates

Floor mat only

Bodyweight only

None

Limited to floor-based positions

Low impact but unsupported

General core and full body

Depends on the exercise

Minimal

Reformer Pilates

Spring-loaded machine with carriage, straps, and foot bar

Adjustable spring resistance

The machine supports and guides your movement

Lying, seated, kneeling, and standing positions

Low impact and fully supported

Precise targeting of specific muscle groups

Highly adaptable — springs can assist or challenge

The machine gives constant feedback through resistance

​Both methods are valuable.

 

Mat Pilates builds independent body control and is accessible anywhere.

 

Reformer Pilates offers greater precision, more variety, and the ability to adjust intensity instantly, which is why it is the primary training method used during this retreat.

 

A group mat session is also included to give you the tools to continue your practice at home without equipment.

A Typical Day at the Retreat​​​

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  • 08:00 - Coffee/tea/infusions and pre-Pilates snacks

  • 08:30 - 9:30 - Semi-private Reformer Pilates Group 1 (2 guests)

  • 09:30 - 10:30 - Semi-private Reformer Pilates Group 2 (2 guests)

  • 11:00 – 12:00 - Protein-led brunch

  • 12:30 – 14:00 - Free time — pool, relax, explore, reading, rest

  • 14:00 – 16:30 - Costal hikes, swimming at local beaches (optional)

  • 18:00 – 19:00 - Sunset aperitif

  • 19:30 – 22:00 - Dinner at a recommended local restaurant

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Day 1 (Arrival Day)
As from 14:00, guests are invited to check in and settle into their surroundings. The experience begins with a personalised group Mat Pilates movement assessment, local beach, followed by sunset aperitif at the villa before heading out for an evening at a local restaurant by the beach.​

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Day 4 (Departure Day)
Begin your final day with a semi-private Reformer Pilates session, tailored to your progress through the retreat.

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A relaxed brunch follows, with time to enjoy the villa and savour  your last hours in Ibiza before check-out at 16:00.

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Flexibility throughout your stay
The schedule is designed to support you, not restrict you. All free time is truly yours, with no expectation to attend every session. Thanks to the small group size, the experience remains flexible and can naturally adapt to your pace and preferences.

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The Training Programme​

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Semi-Private Reformer Sessions

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  • Maximum 2 participants per session

  • Marie-Laure programmes each session based on what she observes in your body — posture, movement patterns, strengths, limitations

  • Springs are adjusted individually so two people at different levels can train side by side

  • Hands-on corrections are given throughout every session

  • Sessions progress across the 4 days, building on what was introduced the day before

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Group Mat Pilates Session

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  • All guests train together

  • No equipment required — everything is bodyweight

  • Designed to teach you a sequence you can repeat at home after the retreat

  • Focus on core activation, spinal mobility, and breath control​

What should I bring?

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  • comfortable workout clothes (2–3 sets recommended)

  • a light jacket or layer for evenings

  • swimwear

  • sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

  • grippy Pilates socks (recommended but not essential)

  • any personal supplements or medications

  • a good book or journal if you enjoy downtime.

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All training equipment, towels, and yoga mats are provided at the villa.

A client practicing Pilates on the Reformer

Ready to Book Your Private Retreat?

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Spaces are limited to 4 guests per retreat. Plan your retreat today with a €500 deposit.

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