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astas core
Our story

A place to begin at your own pace.

astas core grew out of a personal need: finding a space where moving your body feels easier to start and easier to keep as part of your everyday life.

I'm Raluca, founder of astas core and mom to two boys.

I didn’t grow up with a sports routine, and I didn't start this project as a Pilates instructor. It began with me: wanting to move more, wake up my body, and find a form of movement I could truly keep coming back to.

In crowded gyms, I never quite felt at ease. When everyone else seemed to know exactly what they were doing, taking that first step felt harder. I needed clear guidance, but also privacy and personal space.

That’s how I imagined astas core: an airy, spacious studio for women, where each of us can follow our own workout without the pressure of keeping up with anyone else.

To me, it feels like a shared living room for women: a warm, inviting space where we feel comfortable together, while movement remains entirely your own.

On-screen guidance is at the heart of this concept. It provides step-by-step instructions right at your station, rooted in the belief that feeling confident with the equipment starts with the right introduction.

My wish is for astas core to be a place you genuinely look forward to returning to. For yourself, and for the routine you’re gently building, one step at a time.

Raluca Anastasopol, founder of astas core

How the vision comes to life

  • 01

    Privacy

    We cherish personal space and every woman's privacy.

  • 02

    Room to learn

    Your first visit and choosing the right level deserve just as much care as the workout itself.

  • 03

    Autonomy

    You choose your time slot and the workout that suits you best from your station’s library.

  • 04

    Consistency

    We encourage a routine you can build and return to at your own rhythm.

You know what to expect.

At astas core, you create your account, choose a session or membership, book Reformer Pilates or Mat & Strength, and follow your workout on your station’s screen. Sessions do not have an instructor present in the room.

  1. 1. Create your account

    Your account is where you manage your membership, bookings, and access details. Please provide accurate contact information so you can receive all communications regarding your visit.

  2. 2. Choose a session or membership

    See what each option includes and review the validity, renewal, and cancellation terms before paying.

  3. 3. Book your category and time slot

    Select Reformer Pilates or Mat & Strength along with an available day and time. Each booking is for a single client and a single station.

  4. 4. Check your access details

    Before your visit, review your booking confirmation and entry instructions. Access is personal and valid only for your reserved slot.

  5. 5. Follow your workout

    At your assigned station, choose an available program suited to your experience and follow the on-screen guidance. Sessions do not include an instructor present in the room.

  6. 6. Leave the space ready

    End your workout, clean the surfaces and accessories used according to the instructions, and vacate your station on time.

Your 60-minute session

  1. before you arrive

    Check the location, your booked category, time, and access instructions.

  2. upon arrival

    Locate your assigned station and the place for your belongings. Please keep walkways clear.

  3. 60 minutes

    You have 60 minutes at your station. The video duration may be shorter. Please include equipment setup and cleaning in your time.

  4. wrapping up

    Stop the video, step down safely, clean the equipment used, and return accessories to their places. There is a 10-minute buffer between slots for sanitizing.

What to bring

  • Comfortable workout clothes
  • Grip socks for the reformer
  • Your phone with your booking details
  • Optional: your own towel and headphones

For your comfort, the studio has water from a dispenser, towels and headphones. If you prefer to use your own towel or headphones for personal hygiene reasons, you are welcome to bring them.

At the end, please leave used towels in the dedicated bin.