Reformer Pilates at NIHI
Reformer Pilates comes to NIHI Sumba, bringing one of the world’s leading movement practices to one of the wildest settings imaginable.
In partnership with Bali’s The Pilates Project, guests can experience private, expert-led reformer sessions overlooking Nihiwatu Beach – with the Indian Ocean stretching ahead and Sumba’s horses running along the shoreline below.
Using the reformer’s spring-based resistance, each session combines controlled, low-impact movement with strength, stability, mobility and core work. Private sessions are tailored to each guest’s experience, ability and goals, whether discovering Reformer Pilates for the first time or continuing an established practice.
Expect a challenging full-body session, personalised instruction and an extraordinary open-air setting that could only be NIHI.
Private Reformer Pilates, on The Edge of Wildness™️
Overview
Private
Take your movement to the Reformer with a private session dedicated entirely to you. Work through controlled sequences that challenge strength, stability and precision, with considered guidance to refine your technique and deepen your understanding of how you move.
Semi Private
Bring someone along and share the Reformer experience in a session designed for two. Move through flowing sequences together while receiving individual adjustments and coaching to make each movement work for you.
DURATION
50 min
PRICE
Please enquire with Guest Experiences
Private
A private space to focus on your strength, movement and the way you want to feel in your body. Sessions are programmed around your current ability and experience, creating room to challenge yourself, sharpen your technique and work towards your own goals.
Semi Private
Train together, with space for both guests to work at their own level. From strength and conditioning to movement quality, each session brings focused coaching and an individual programme while keeping the energy of training with a partner.
DURATION
50 min
PRICE
Please enquire with Guest Experiences
Nihigram
Step into a Wild Wonderland at NIHI Sumba this festive season, and celebrate Christmas and New Year with us.
Wake to horses running along the beach, experience a Pasola demonstration with local children, and share the magic of Sumba through a festive programme for the whole family. Little ones can decorate gingerbread and join Pony Club, while Christmas and New Year bring special celebrations for everyone.
Discover what’s on in our festive season schedule and join us on the Edge of Wildness. To book, contact our Reservations team via the link in bio or send us a DM.
The festive season is just around the corner. Celebrate Christmas and New Year at NIHI Sumba, where festive traditions meet the wild beauty of the island. From family activities and festive celebrations to unforgettable sunsets in the evenings, make this season one to remember.
Discover Wild Wonderland at the Edge of Wildness with our full festive programme. Click the link in bio to learn more and speak to our NIHI Travel Designers.
Part One of Untamed Heartbeat explores the bond between the people of Sumba and their horses. Woven into culture and ceremony, horses are part of a deeper connection between people, the land and tradition.
NIHI CEO James McBride speaks about the island’s distinct character and Marapu culture, while owner Chris Burch reflects on its untamed spirit. Together, their perspectives offer a glimpse of what makes Sumba so special: its people, its wild landscapes and the traditions carried forward.
Watch the full film on YouTube via the link in bio.
#nihigram by @tarashupe
No soundtrack needed at NIHI. Wherever the day takes you, the ocean is there in the background, joined by the sounds of horses and nature. Sumba’s natural soundtrack, all around you throughout your stay.
Take your Pilates practice somewhere extraordinary. This May, join Em Krzus of The Pilates Project for four nights of reformer Pilates at NIHI Sumba, with one of the world’s most beautiful views as your backdrop.
Alongside personalised instruction, the retreat includes the experiences that make NIHI so special: swimming with the horses, our signature Spa Safari and time to enjoy the resort at your own pace.
Places are extremely limited. Find out more via the link in our bio or send us a DM.
We’re thrilled to share a first glimpse of Untamed Heartbeat, a four-part documentary series by Tara Shupe, coming soon to our social channels.
Journey into the spirit of Sumba, where deep-rooted traditions, community and the future move together. Here, the past lives on in what is carried forward: in the people, their culture and the future generations.
The series also shines a light on the work of The Sumba Foundation, NIHI’s Sumba Horse Project and English Goes to Kampung, and their contributions to the future of Sumba’s communities.
Together in a similar stride. We will run.
Stay tuned for Part One, coming soon.
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Film by @tarashupe
The magic of NIHI is found in its quiet moments: morning mist lifting over the hills, rays of light filtering through the palm trees, and horses running along the beach. As fishermen head out to sea and local boys ride along the shore, the island’s culture and daily life are all around you.
At NIHI Sumba, the resort is woven into these moments, offering a experience that feels deeply connected to the island. Recognised with Three MICHELIN Keys, the Guide’s highest hotel distinction, NIHI Sumba offers what Michelin describes as an extraordinary stay.
Be among the first to experience a Pilates retreat at NIHI Sumba, with one of the world’s most beautiful views as your backdrop for reformer Pilates.
Led by Em Krzus of The Pilates Project, this intimate four-night retreat pairs personalised instruction with the experiences that make NIHI Sumba so special: swimming with the horses, a signature Spa Safari and time to enjoy the resort at your own pace.
The retreat takes place this May, with places extremely limited. Find out more via the link in our bio or send us a DM.
Celebrate your wedding on the shores of Nihiwatu, with a beautifully set table on the beach, the sun setting and NIHI’s herd of Sumba Sea Horses wandering majestically by.
An extraordinary setting to gather with those you love, raise a glass and celebrate the beginning of your next chapter together.
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#nihigram by @tearosewedding
A land where the spirit of generations lives on, where the connection between people, nature and their ancestors runs deep, and where traditions are not simply remembered, but lived every day.
Children ride their ponies along wild beaches in traditional dress, villages are filled with life, and a deep sense of community is woven into the very soul of the island.
Nestled within this extraordinary landscape is NIHI Sumba, a paradise of beautiful private villas, unforgettable spa experiences and moments of pure tranquillity, surrounded by the raw, untamed beauty of the island. Beyond the resort, village life and centuries-old traditions are never far away, offering a meaningful connection to the people and culture that make Sumba so special.
It is this extraordinary connection between land, people and tradition that makes Sumba a place unlike anywhere else on earth.
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