How to Choose Between Class Packs and Subscriptions at Luma
The entrance to Luma Studio A, Edinburgh New Town. This is where your practice starts
In a nutshell
Neither option is objectively better. The right choice depends on how regularly you plan to come, how predictable your schedule is, and how much you want to commit upfront. This guide walks through both with actual numbers, so you can make the decision that makes sense for where you are right now.
Start here: the introductory offer
If you haven't been to Luma before, neither a Class Pack nor a Subscription is the right starting point. Our introductory offer gives you 3 Reformer/Tower classes for £48, which works out at £16 per class, The lowest rate we offer. For Mat, Barre or Yoga, the introductory offer is 3 classes for £30.
Three sessions is enough to move past the unfamiliar, understand what the practice genuinely does, and make an informed decision about how you want to continue. Most people who make it to their third class have a clear sense of whether this is something they want in their week . That's the moment to choose between a Class Pack and a Subscription.
What Class Packs cost
Class Pack credits are bought in one payment and used whenever suits you, with no recurring charge and no monthly commitment.
Reformer and Tower
| Pack | Per class | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 class | £30 | £30 |
| 5 classes | £28 | £140 |
| 10 classes | £26 | £260 |
| 20 classes | £24 | £480 |
Mat, Barre and Yoga
| Pack | Per class | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 class | £20 | £20 |
| 5 classes | £18 | £90 |
| 10 classes | £16 | £160 |
The per-class rate drops as the pack size increases, but the full amount is paid upfront. Credits have a validity window. Please check the Membership Legal Notice or our Prices page for full expiry terms.
What subscriptions cost
Subscriptions are available on either a three-month or twelve-month commitment. The longer the commitment, the lower the per-class rate. Subscriptions include priority booking access. Unused monthly classes do not roll over.
3-month plans
| Classes per month | Per class | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| 2 classes | £27 | £54 |
| 4 classes | £25 | £100 |
| 6 classes | £23 | £138 |
| 8 classes | £21 | £168 |
| 12 classes | £20 | £240 |
12-month plans
| Classes per month | Per class | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| 4 classes | £24 | £96 |
| 6 classes | £22 | £132 |
| 8 classes | £20 | £160 |
| 12 classes | £19 | £228 |
Full cancellation terms are in the Membership Legal Notice.
A typical class at Luma. Subscription gives you priority booking so you never miss the session you want
How the numbers stack up
At 4 classes per month
| Option | Per class | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10-class Pack | £26 | £1,248 |
| 3-month Subscription | £25 | £1,200 |
| 12-month Subscription | £24 | £1,152 |
At 8 classes per month
| Option | Per class | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 20-class Pack | £24 | £2,304 |
| 3-month Subscription | £21 | £2,016 |
| 12-month Subscription | £20 | £1,920 |
At 8 classes per month, the 12-month Subscription saves £384 per year against the Class Pack rate. That's effectively more than two months of classes at no extra cost.
The break-even point, where a Subscription starts saving money compared to a Class Pack, sits at around four to six classes per month depending on which pack size you’re comparing against.
Which one is right for you
The honest answer is that most people who are unsure are better off starting with a Class Pack and moving to a Subscription once their practice has found its rhythm.
A Class Pack makes sense if your schedule is genuinely unpredictable. If you travel regularly, work shifts, have childcare commitments, or simply are not sure yet how often you will come, a Class Pack keeps your practice in your life without any pressure. You can always move to a Subscription when the time feels right.
A 3-month Subscription makes sense if you have been coming regularly and want to lock in a better rate without committing to a full year. It is a good middle ground: meaningful savings, a defined commitment, and a natural review point at the end of three months.
A 12-month Subscription makes sense if Luma is already part of your week and you want the best available rate. The saving over twelve months is significant, and the psychological effect of a committed membership is genuinely underrated. When the cost is already covered, you show up. Consistency is where the results live.
Ready to get started? View our schedule or head to our Prices page to subscribe.
Lucia cueing pulling straps on the long box at Luma. The instruction you get in every class is what makes the membership worth it
A note on switching
You can move from a Class Pack to a Subscription at any time. Any unused credits remaining when you subscribe carry over and can still be used up to their expiry date. You cannot pause a Subscription mid-term, and cancellation terms vary by plan. Full details are in the Membership Legal Notice.
If you’re not sure which plan fits your life right now, get in touch and we can talk it through.
Written by Max Howarth
Max is co-founder of Luma Pilates. He came to Reformer Pilates with no prior experience and now teaches at the studio. His view on Class Packs vs Subscriptions is simple: the people who commit tend to show up, and the people who show up get the results.