Any worthwhile journey, be it personal or professional, inevitably leads to growth - sometimes deliberate, sometimes unintentional, often both. As we first opened our doors to BECYCLE in June of 2016, we didn’t immediately have plans to replicate it into branches around Berlin or Germany, nor did we consider doing the exact same thing over and over. But we knew soon enough that expanding our communal fitness experiences and bringing new workout formats connecting more people would not stop with Brunnenstrasse, 10119.

The world is a very different place now compared to five years ago - less predictable, more segmented. But we still hold onto our love of beautiful shared spaces that unite us all in the love of movement, in great company, to great music. All of which seem to now matter more than ever. Our Düsseldorf studio was born in the middle of the pandemic last year, and we are not stopping there.

Gundula Cöllen-Sorger, Founder & CEO with Katia Varfolomeeva, Marketing & Content.

So we are very excited to announce the opening of our latest studio - BEYOND, in Berlin Kreuzberg! BEYOND comes as a natural extension of what we do at BECYCLE Mitte. An additional space for people to move together, connect, grow and transform. It will focus on Reformer Pilates, HIIT, Barre and Yoga, offering new workout formats to keep our minds and bodies engaged and curious.

With providing fresh alternatives to our current classes in Mitte, the approach, as always, will encompass a holistic attitude to wellbeing, from design of the space, the products and refreshments on offer, to the range of classes.

The cycling component of our Mitte studio will be substituted with the Pilates Reformer in Kreuzberg. A reformer, which is the name of the entire platform, also referred to as the carriage or “the bed”, is a piece of equipment that challenges what one would normally do on the mat, taking it to a whole other realm. It is the ideal and logical addition to our current offering of cardio, strength and stretching-focused workouts.

We very much believe that a physical space informs its energy, the places we inhabit impact our activity and mood just through their design and functionality. So together with our architects götz + bilchev, we set out to create an atmosphere that encourages personal growth and communal experiences equally, surrounded by natural materials, meticulously arranged lighting and curated equipment, all set in a charming, typically-Kreuzberg courtyard.

BEYOND is not setting out to replace BECYCLE, but rather supplement it, allowing us to mix up our weekly routines. We have long since fallen in love with the neighbourhood in Kreuzberg, and can’t wait to make this vibrant part of town our weekly destination. As well as meet all the amazing locals - from customers to like-minded businesses.

BEYOND will be open to the public in Reichenberger Strasse 36, 10999 Berlin. And the classes will be available for booking here.

Written and compiled by BECYCLE marketing manager, online editor and health coach Katia Varfolomeeva.

BEYOND: Our New Studio