New to KAVA?

Here’s everything you need to know before your first class at KAVA Pilates.

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  • You can book through the KAVA Pilates App, ClassPass, or Mindbody. For the smoothest experience, we recommend booking directly through the KAVA Pilates App, where you can:

    • View our full class schedule

    • Purchase classes or memberships

    • See real-time class availability

    • Track your bookings and class history

  • If you’re new to Pilates or new to KAVA, we recommend starting with:

    Beginner Reformer or Kava Signature Mat Pilates

  • Our KAVA Taste is the perfect way to get started:

    • Reformer Pilates:
      3 classes for €60, valid for 2 weeks from your first booked class

    • Mat Pilates:
      3 classes for €35, valid for 2 weeks from your first booked class

  • Just a few essentials:

    • Grip socks (required for Reformer classes)

    • Water

    We provide all mats for Mat Pilates.

    Forgot your grip socks? No worries — they’re available to purchase in-studio for €13.

  • Reformer Pilates uses a spring-based machine to build strength, improve mobility, and support proper alignment. Classes are low-impact but highly effective, and suitable for all fitness levels.

  • Barre is a ballet-inspired workout blended with Pilates principles. Expect an upbeat, flowing class that targets strength, balance, and endurance, with a serious burn.

  • Not at all. Our instructors offer clear guidance, modifications, and support throughout class. If you have injuries, are pregnant/post-natal, or have specific concerns, let your instructor know before class.

  • You’ll find us just off Main Street in Maynooth, on Fagan’s Lane, across from ESB Bank and behind Stitch Fitz.

    • Arrive 5 - 10  minutes early

    • Introduce yourself to your instructor

    • Don’t worry about getting everything “right”, just move, breathe, and enjoy

The Atmosphere

/ KAVA is a warm, welcoming, and community-focused studio where everyone is known, supported, and encouraged.

/ Our smaller class sizes create a calm, focused environment where clients feel comfortable asking questions, learning at their own pace, and building confidence over time. You’ll be guided, not rushed; supported, not pushed.

/ This is a space where progress is celebrated, consistency is valued, and movement feels purposeful.

/ Whether it’s your first class or your fiftieth, you’ll feel at home at KAVA.

What to Expect in Your First Class at KAVA

Walking into a new studio can feel intimidating, we’ve got you. Here’s exactly what to expect when you arrive for your first class at KAVA Pilates.

Before You Arrive

  • Please arrive 5- 10 minutes early to allow time to check in and get settled

  • Let your instructor know it’s your first class (and about any injuries, pregnancy, or concerns)

  • Wear comfortable, form-fitting activewear and grip socks

When You Arrive

  • Our instructor will welcome you and help set you up on your mat or reformer

  • You’ll be shown how the equipment works and how to adjust it safely

  • No need to worry if you feel unsure, questions are always encouraged

During Class

  • Classes are guided, structured, and supportive

  • Instructors demonstrate and cue exercises clearly, offering modifications and progressions

  • Expect a focus on breath, control, strength, and alignment

  • Classes are low-intensity but high-impact, challenging and effective

You’re never expected to “keep up”, move at your own pace and take breaks whenever needed.

After Class

  • Expect to feel strong, worked, and refreshed

  • Light muscle soreness is normal, especially after your first few classes

  • Your instructor is happy to answer questions or recommend your next class

A Few Helpful Tips

  • Hydrate before and after class

  • Consistency matters more than perfection

Remember

Everyone in the room was new once. Show up, move your body, and trust the process, we’ll take care of the rest.