About us

A moody little jungle
in the heart of Zürich

Our Studio

Where candlelight meets
core strength

Welcome to the most unique workout studio you'll ever break a sweat in. Think low lighting, flickering flames, and tropical plants. Bold, but serene. A space designed to make you feel strong, grounded, and just a little bit transported.

Each reformer flows in its own spotlight. The workouts are led by music that moves with you — from deep beats during power flows to nature sounds as you melt into the reformer.

Vanessa and Rupy, founders of Reform x Retreat

Our Story

Tired of the hustle —
so we made space to breathe

We're Vanessa & Rupanya — friends, business grads, and strategy consultants with a shared love for Pilates. Between deadlines and PowerPoint slides, we found ourselves craving a space that could keep up with our lifestyle: strong, grounding, and just a little bit magical.

A place to sweat on a reformer with purpose and to unwind from a long day — all in one. Well, we couldn't find it, so we built it.

The idea sparked somewhere between a sunrise flow and rice fields in Bali — where we felt the power of movement, music, and mindfulness come together. But while the dream was shaped under palm trees, it was born, built, and rooted right here in Zürich.

— Vanessa & Rupanya

"We couldn't find it,
so we built it."

Our Team

The people behind
the practice

Pauline

Pauline

Lena

Lena

Bella

Bella

Victoria

Victoria

Join the team

Become a Reform x Retreat instructor.

We're always looking for passionate, skilled instructors who want to be part of something meaningful.

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