The Sense is a boutique Pilates & Yoga studio in Basel offering personal, tandem and small group training on equipment, as well as Yoga and Pilates on the mat to help you reach your ultimate level of balance and strength in a positive, non-intimidating environment.

 

Originally a form of rehabilitation, Pilates was developed in the early 1920s by Joseph H. Pilates. The Pilates method has evolved and been adapted over the years to reflect modern knowledge of functional bodywork.

 

Pilates focuses on postural muscles and systematically trains your body to build lean, toned muscles. Pilates teaches you to breathe and move with strength. The method consists of a variety of resistance and flexibility exercises specifically designed to strengthen and balance muscles as they stretch.

A more balanced body will minimize your risk of injury and will lead to a healthier, more focused mind and body.

 

Power yoga is a modified form of Ashtanga Yoga. The positions are practised and modified in order to avoid overloading joints and overstraining the body. The flowing movement sequences are adapted to the needs of the participants or target groups and are synchronised with breath.

 

Ashtanga ("Eight Limbs" according to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras) additionally aims to impart an attitude towards and a philosophy of life incorporating the eight aspects (or limbs) listed below.

  • Yama (moral discipline / behaviour in a social context)

  • Niyama (observances / behaviour in a personal context)

  • Asana (physical postures)

  • Pranayama (breathing techniques)

  • Pratyahara (sense withdrawal)

  • Dharana (concentration)

  • Dhyana (meditation)

  • Samadhi (enlightenment or bliss)

In this sense, Yoga aims to develop and maintain a healthy body and a healthy mind. It has the potential to calm the mind and bring about mental relaxation.

(Source: Power Yoga Switzerland - modified)

 

Pilates equipment allows a variety of adaptations and modifications of exercises, providing either assistance or challenge. Clients can progress from an assisted setting to an advanced version of many of the traditional Pilates mat work exercises. Contemporary Pilates’ repertoire is constantly evolving and expanding.

 

V2max plus Reformer
Modern hybrid equipment that provides an endless variety of movements through modifications that support customized client progression.

Stability Chair
Multifunctional equipment that works all planes of movement and offers a variety of exercises to strengthen and mobilize the spine and body.

Ladder Barrel
This simple apparatus creates a strengthening environment that challenges the flexibility and mobility of the spine.

“I believe in empowering my clients, help them take charge of their body and movement”

The Sense’s founder.

I was born in Switzerland, lived in the United States and Singapore before moving back to Switzerland in 2013.

I began my personal Pilates journey to help overcome a congenital hip condition. Pilates soon became a passion with a focus on post-rehabilitation and injury prevention.

I received my first certification in 2005 from PilatesITC (Australia). In 2007, I received the comprehensive POLESTAR® Pilates Studio Certification (all equipment). Since then, I have trained extensively with STOTT® Pilates and worked with the TRX® suspension training system. I re-certified with POLESTAR® in 2012.

Before following my passion for movement and Pilates, I worked in the pharmaceutical industry after a masters in pharmacy and PhD in molecular biology.

I believe Pilates provides incomparable body awareness, strength and balance, constituting a foundation for all other forms of exercise.

Movement is my path to health and I was spontaneously drawn to Yoga’s benefits, flowing movements and breath with my body as the only means. I started a regular Yoga practice 10 + years ago in Asia. I completed formal Yoga training with Power Yoga Switzerland (Registered Yoga Teacher 200Hrs) in 2022.

My Singapore studio opened in 2005 and relocated to Basel, Switzerland, in 2013.

 

Tanja Schröter-Noll

“I believe in empowering my clients by helping them take charge of their body and movement”

 

All classes are private, 55 minutes long and by appointment only*, to ensure you have full undivided attention. The Studio Pilates exercise programs are tailored to your individual needs and combine studio and mat to give you a unique and balanced workout. Programs will integrate the TRX Suspension training system, small props (BOSU, balls, Magic Circle, Bands), Yoga and Myofascial release.

Classes are available in English, French and German

SCHEDULE APRIL 2024

All classes by appointment only. PRIVATE SESSIONS listed are available for Yoga & Pilates Personal Training or Pilates Tandem.

YOga & Pilates on the MAt

 

GROUP CLASSES (2-4)

35 CHF

300 CHF

SINGLE CLASS

10 CLASSES

 

120 CHF

For clients who wish to discover, experience and assimilate elements of the yoga or pilates practice at their own pace with individual attention.

PERSONAL COACHING

NEw YEar SPECIAL - STUDIO PILATES DISCOVERY PASS

 

250 CHF*

A one-time offer for new clients curious about equipment-based Pilates. Includes 3 classes to meet your trainer, learn the fundamentals of the method and experience Pilates on a variety of equipment.

*Limited time only. Valid until January 31, 2024

Studio Pilates Private 1-on-1

1-on-1 Class

130 CHF

 

1-on-1 starter

600 CHF

First time clients only - Includes Initial Assessment + 5 Private 1-on-1 Classes

 

 

 

1-on-1 10-classes

1100 CHF

Studio Pilates PRIVATE tandem (2 PERS)

 

tandem class

85 CHF / Pers

 

tandem starter

450 CHF / Pers

First time clients only - Includes Initial Assessment, 4 Private 1-on-1 Classes

 

Tandem 10-Classes

750 CHF / Pers

OPEN STUDIO – INDEPENDENT PILATES WORK OUT IN SMALL GROUPS

Work out at your own pace following your own individual program.

The Open Studio concept is ideal to assimilate and benefit from the Pilates method while working independently in a small group setting (up to 3 people). It additionally constitutes affordable access to equipment-based Pilates, an alternative or an addition to personal training classes.

You will follow a set program tailored to your specific needs. As you progress this program will evolve and will be revised every 6 to 8 weeks by your instructor.

Your instructor will be present and will assist when necessary or requested. The goal of these classes is your ability to work independently.

Prerequisite: You will be asked to have completed a minimum of 6 classes with the one-on-one Pilates starter which includes an Initial Assessment and 5 one-on-one classes.

This is necessary to familiarize yourself with the method and the various equipment. During those 6 classes we assess your posture, movement, and proficiency level as well as develop your first personalized program.

See class schedule above. Classes are by appointment only.

 

single class

55 CHF

 

500 CHF

10 classes

PersoNalized Gift vouchers Are available on request           

*Terms and conditions apply. We practice a 24hr cancellation policy. Starters and bundles are non-refundable and non-transferable and have to be used within 12-months.