Pilates
Pilates is much more than just the well-known exercises on the floor mat. 100 years ago, Joseph Pilates was already using spring resistance to train fellow prisoners in the internment camp in England during World War I.
A range of Pilates exercise devices evolved from these early experiments. The best known and most popular are the Reformer, the Cadillac and the Wunda Chair. Guests staying at Schloss Elmau can book an individual lesson by Dr. Imke König in the Pilates Studio and can train with the Reformer, the Cadillac and the Wunda Chair.
Individual lessons can be booked any time for a separate fee.
Pilates Retreat
Pilates Fundamentals with Dr. Imke König
Arrival 7 September 2025
5 nights
Course duration: 4 days (Monday to Thursday), daily from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
with a short tea break, and from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Minimum number of participants 4
Pilates is an exercise system renowned for its positive effects on posture, core stability, flexibility, and strength. In the morning sessions, we will focus on the fundamentals of Pilates: the anatomy of the involved muscles, key terminology, and training principles related to stretching, balance, and mobility—including practical exercises.
In the afternoons, we will practice the most important mat exercises from this comprehensive movement system.
A detailed exercise manual is included.
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The Pilates Way to Stability and Balance
Exercises for strength, flexibility and balance ensure a balanced workout and a new body awareness. A daily Personal Pilates session with Dr. Imke König with classic exercises on the mat, dynamic Pilates Standing Balance exercises and, on request, exercises on the Reformer, Cadillac and Wunda Chair. Plus a daily well-being treatment (50 min).
Daily schedule:
09.00 Nourishing breakfast
10.00 Personal Pilates
12.00 Treatment time
13.00 Lunch
14.00 Siesta & Spa time
18.00 Dinner
21.00 Jazz at the Kaminbar