Reformer Pilates 3
Advanced classes in Edinburgh
Reformer 3 is for those who have put in the time and are ready to be genuinely challenged. This is the full classical and contemporary repertoire, taught by fully certified instructors at Luma Pilates in Edinburgh's New Town – where physical intelligence, precision and dedication come together.
Transform yourself. Reformer Pilates 3
Classes draw on the full classical and contemporary repertoire: advanced footwork, inversion work, complex coordination sequences and exercises that test strength, balance and body awareness simultaneously. Your instructor will push your limits thoughtfully, helping you reach further than you thought you could while keeping the quality of your movement at the centre of everything.
This isn't about performing impressive exercises. It's about the kind of deep physical intelligence that only comes from consistent, dedicated practice. And if you've reached Reformer 3, you already know what that feels like.
A word on readiness: if you're unsure whether you're ready for Reformer 3, have a chat with your instructor. They'll tell you honestly, and they'll be delighted if you are.
What Reformer
Pilates 3 builds
The full classical and contemporary repertoire. Advanced footwork, inversion work, complex coordination sequences, exercises that test strength, balance and body awareness simultaneously.
Classes are small, never more than ten. At this level your instructor is not explaining movements, they are refining them. The details that were invisible to you in Reformer 1 are now what the class is built around.
If you are unsure whether you are ready for Reformer 3, have a chat with your instructor. They will tell you honestly.
What to expect in class
Class duration: 50 minutes
Class size: Small groups – never more than 10 per session
Equipment: Premium Reformers and tower
What to wear: Comfortable, form-fitting clothing and grip socks – available in our shop if you need them
Reformer Pilates 3 FAQ
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Reformer 3 introduces the full scope of the classical and contemporary repertoire – including inversion work, advanced coordination sequences and exercises that demand a level of strength, stability and spatial awareness that isn't required at lower levels. The instructor-to-client dynamic also shifts: less guided, more refined. You're expected to know your body well and to work with precision without as much individual cueing.
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There's no fixed timeline – it depends entirely on how often you practice, how your body responds, and how you develop over time. For most people who practise two to three times a week consistently, reaching Reformer 3 takes one to two years from starting Fundamentals. Some people take longer and that's not only fine – it's often the sign of someone who has built their practice with genuine care.
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Not at all. While some Reformer 3 clients do have professional movement backgrounds, most are dedicated practitioners from all walks of life who have simply committed to the work over time. What defines a Reformer 3 client is consistency and attention to detail, not professional credentials.
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The pace is faster, the sequences are longer and more demanding, and the rest time between exercises is shorter. Inversion work – exercises where the spine is lengthened through the equipment in positions that challenge balance and core strength – is a feature of Reformer 3 that doesn't appear at lower levels. Classes require genuine concentration from start to finish.
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Reformer 3 is the full repertoire. There's no level beyond it in Luma's structure. Many practitioners spend years, even decades, at this level and continue to deepen their practice throughout. The classical repertoire is genuinely inexhaustible; there is always more nuance, more precision, more to find. Reaching Reformer 3 is not an end point, it's the beginning of the most interesting part of the journey.
Ready to get started?
Book a class, check what's coming up on the timetable, or get in touch if you'd like a hand working out which level is right for you.