Reformer Pilates on holiday, 20 minutes from the Bucovina monasteries
You're in Bucovina for a few days, at Sucevița, Putna or Arbore, and you'd rather not leave your body at home. Roots is a women-only Pilates studio in Rădăuți with 50-minute drop-in sessions on the reformer or the mat, in the BASI method, no membership, booked over WhatsApp.
- 1 session
- no membership
- 50 min
- per session
- ≤ 37 min
- from the monasteries
The monasteries and the studio, on one map
Roots is under 40 minutes from the places Bucovina's visitors stay. Tap “Route” and Google Maps starts from there.
Sucevița
UNESCO painted monastery
The closest of the painted monasteries. From the village guesthouses to the studio, a quiet road through Marginea.
20 km · ~21 minRoutePutna
Stephen the Great's monastery
Up the Suceava valley. A morning session at 08:00 leaves the rest of the day for the monastery and the mountains.
36 km · ~37 minRouteArbore
UNESCO painted church
South of Rădăuți, on the road to Solca. The shortest drive of the three.
15 km · ~16 minRouteMarginea
black pottery
The pottery workshops are 11 minutes from the studio. Morning on the reformer, afternoon at the potter's wheel.
11 km · ~11 minRoute
Who's waiting for you
Veronica
BASI-certified instructor
- BASI certified
- Reformer & Mat
A holiday your body comes along on
Monasteries, guesthouses, long meals. Bucovina is a slow holiday, and fifty minutes on the reformer fit into it perfectly: in the morning, before the drive to Putna, or in the afternoon, when the heat keeps you in the shade anyway.
Roots is not a gym. It's a small studio in Rădăuți, reserved for women, where you work with a BASI-certified instructor: one-to-one or in a duo on the reformer, or in a small group on the mat. No experience, equipment or membership needed.
If you're staying at a guesthouse in Sucevița, Putna or Arbore, the studio is 40 minutes away at most. Message us on WhatsApp a day ahead, get your time, come in comfortable clothes. That's it. See the sessions.
Weekly schedule
Sessions run by appointment. Reserve your favourite slot in advance.
Drop-in sessions use the same schedule: mornings from 07:00, evenings until 20:00, Saturdays 09:00 to 13:00. In season, message us a day ahead.
Find the movement that fits you
Whether it's your first session or you've practised for years, there's a format that suits you.
Reformer Pilates
On the Reformer apparatus, with adjustable resistance, for strength, mobility and deep muscle control.
Mat Pilates
Mat work with bodyweight and small props: the foundation of the method, accessible to anyone.
Private 1:1 session
Full attention from your instructor, a personalised programme and fast progress, at your own pace.
Duo session
Train alongside a friend: motivation, good energy and a friendlier price, while keeping it intimate.
Questions from holidaymakers
And if you still have a question, we're one message away.
Can I come just once, without a membership?
Yes. The drop-in session is made for holidays: one booking, one 50-minute session, no commitment. The price is on the pricing page.
What should I bring?
Just comfortable clothes. Grip socks for the reformer are available at the studio, as are the changing room and water. Arrive 5–10 minutes early to settle in.
I've never done Pilates. Is that OK?
Yes. The first session starts from your level, with a gentle assessment of posture and breath. You work one-to-one or in a duo, so the instructor is looking only at you.
What language is the session in?
Romanian or English. Message us on WhatsApp in whichever language you're comfortable with and we'll reply the same way.
How do I book from my guesthouse, a day ahead?
On WhatsApp at +40 756 479 198. We confirm the time straight away; in season we recommend writing a day ahead. From Sucevița, Putna or Arbore you reach the studio in 40 minutes at most.
Is there parking at the studio?
Yes, the studio has 10+ parking spaces of its own, right at the entrance. Drive in, park, and two minutes later you are on the reformer.
Still have a question?
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