OPEN – Friedrichshain - Berlin

Maria L.

At first, I was a bit skeptical about Studio, especially after reading some of the reviews and comments. But for me, it turned out to be a really convenient way to spend my home office lunch break actively! I love that there are classes at 12.00 — they’re just 45 minutes long, and the Power Pilates sessions are truly POWERFUL with great instructors. I don’t follow a fixed schedule and participate only when I have time but I’ve never been disappointed with the results. 🙂

A K.

the teacher was nice, but I wouldn’t go to that studio again. the place is confusing. the last row of mats is basically in a hallway because there’s no hallway. in order to just go in people should almost walk on those mats which is very weird. the classes are too big in my opinion also

Saoirse C.

I like the Open brand, the classes and the teachers. But they need to sort out the entry/exit mess. It explicitly says on USC to arrive 15 mins before class but there is not enough of a buffer between classes so you are often left waiting outside. Then there is a class of people trying to get their stuff and leave at the same time the next class of people are trying to drop their stuff and check-in. Since there is no reception area (you walk straight onto the studio floor) it’s very hectic. It defo makes it a less comfortable studio experience compared.

Ksenia P.

I love the classes here and the overall studio vibe. However, I’d kindly suggest reconsidering the use of vinegar for mat cleaning — the smell is quite strong, and when mixed with tea tree oil or other scents, it can become overwhelming and distract from the otherwise blissful experience 🙏🏻

Vi G.

I have recently attended a meditation class at this studio and was extremely disappointed: My class started exactly when the previous finished. Given that it is only one room, there was no yime in between classes to change the air and windows were closed. Result: before entering the studio I could smell it, acidic, like vinegar, a mix of sweat and cleaning products which made me nauseated. The mats had no time to dry so when I laid down it was still wet of cleaner which made me super uncomfortable. The blankets also smelled like they hadn't been washed in months, I couldn't use them. On top of that, the class was huge for that space: There were 20 people there in 4 rows of 5 lying side by side and, if I understood correctly, there were 3 students who didn't show up. I have no idea where they would have lied down... I know it was just meditation but it felt overcrowded, overwhelming.

The teacher was lovely though and location is great, but I will not be visiting again.

L P.

I found the practice at the booty intensive with hanny not very booty intensive but more like knee breaking. I don’t recommend, she gives poor insights. The explanations were all over the place without really good advice on how to engage certain muscles or how to improve the form and posture. She was most of the time just giving instructions and not showing herself how to do it, all of this is very irresponsible, specially for a class that doesnt differentiate between beginners and advanced. I do other trainings engaging my glutes, using squats, pilates reformer yoga as beginner since months and i never ended the day with my knees cracking. Also a white person with dreadlocks is a huge turn off.

I went to a pilates class maybe booty intensive weeks ago and the facilitator had an accident the day before and still did way more than this person.

Anzhela L.

I like the location, the brand, teachers and amazing classes, but please do something with the buffer between classes. As studio has no separate reception area, and people changing right in the entrance, 15 minutes is not enough for the previous group of 20 people leave and new group of 20 people to change.

Moreover, because of this room has no air, and sometimes you start the class in very stiffed room with no fresh air. Please make sure you always ventilate the room before the new class.

Thank you!

Pénélope D. M.

Best studio in Berlin, I absolutely adore going there, the space is nice, accessible, peaceful and the teachers are the best. I always get useful tips and get out feeling super good! Thank you ❤️