When I work out, I want to break a sweat. If I don’t feel it, it doesn’t count. By the end of every session, I need to be dripping in sweat. And lucky for me, there’s now a new spot for exactly that: Float Studio. The studio on Kreuzberg’s Glogauer Straße opened a few weeks ago and offers regular classes: Brazilian Circuit Training, Strength Sessions, Stretching, but especially Hot Pilates and Yoga. Infrared ceiling panels raise the room temperature to around 33°C, making you sweat while improving flexibility, muscle activation, circulation, mood, and focus. Float Studio was founded by Christina and Mark. She’s an architect and Pilates instructor who’s been teaching in Berlin studios for years, and he comes from the events world and works as a DJ. Together, they wanted to create a space “where movement, design, and community meet”. Cozy, inspiring, and perfect for connection, they’ve definitely delivered. A huge, bright orange couch welcomes you at the entrance, and the walls are adorned with art by Berlin-based artists. The space is warm and inviting.
Community is always a focus. Recent collaborations with Berlin cafés brought matcha and coffee to morning Pilates classes. More is planned, with projects involving brands, artists, and musicians. Classes usually last 45 minutes and are suitable for all levels. One thing’s for sure, I always leave sweaty and, true to its name, the studio makes me feel like I’m floating home on cloud nine.
Text: Inga Krumme / Photos: Alexander Scheuber
Float Studio, Glogauer Str. 6, 10999 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
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