Inside The KARVE x Teffie Performance Ritual

Inside The KARVE x Teffie Performance Ritual

On 21 January 2026, we brought something new to the studio. At KARVE’s Kings Road studio, Teffie and KARVE hosted our first Performance Ritual - a morning dedicated to redefining what modern performance really looks like: smarter, more sustainable, and gut-first.

Our Founder, Jessica and Head of Nutrition and performance expert, Dr Scott Robinson hosted a discussion about gut-first performance, marking the shift in performance culture - from punishement and protein obession to fibre-first, gut-led recovery. 

 

 

 

 



Performance, Rewritten

KARVE has earned its reputation as London’s gold standard for high-performance conditioning. Its dynamic, high-intensity reformer method is designed to take you to that signature muscle-shake — the deep, controlled burn that signals real muscular fatigue and adaptation.

But what happens after the shake?

For too long, post-workout culture has defaulted to synthetic protein hits, stripped-back “low-cal” formulas, and gut-disrupting sweeteners. Fast fuel. Quick fixes. Macro maths.

At our Performance Ritual event, our Founder, Jessica Singh joined performance nutrition expert, Dr Scott Robinson to explore a different approach:

Longevity over burnout

Nervous system regulation over constant stimulation

Metabolic health over macro obsession

Real food over synthetic solutions


The Gut Is the Engine Room

Gut health is no longer a fringe wellness topic. It’s foundational.

Your gut influences:

Energy availability

Blood sugar stability

Nutrient absorption

Immune resilience

Focus, mood, and recovery

Fibre isn’t just a digestive aid, it’s a metabolic regulator. And yet, most post-workout products contain almost none. That’s where Teffie does things differently.


Why Teff?

At the heart of every Teffie product is teff, an ancient Ethiopian grain that has fuelled endurance communities for generations.

Unlike refined carbohydrates or artificial sports snacks, teff offers:

Naturally low GI, slow-releasing energy

High prebiotic fibre to support gut health

A complete amino acid profile

Iron, magnesium, and key micronutrients

More stable blood sugar and sustained energy

Teffie was built on a simple but ambitious mission: to reshape everyday eating habits through fibre-first, wholefood nutrition.


Introducing: The “Pilates Shakes”

Created exclusively for KARVE studios, the limited-edition menu is designed as a post-movement ritual. The Pilates Shakes are available in two naturally delicious flavours: 

The Chocolate Brownie

A rich, decadent blend of our Prebiotic Chocolate Date Teffie, banana, vanilla protein, and a probiotic coconut yogurt swirl.
Deeply satisfying. Metabolically supportive. Built for muscles that are literally shaking.

The Cinnamon Bun

Warm, spiced, and intentional. Featuring our Prebiotic Cinnamon Sultana Teffie, oats, cinnamon, and a probiotic swirl.
Comfort food, reimagined for performance.

The KARVE x Teffie “Pilates Shakes” are available for a limited time across all KARVE London studios. Who’s coming for a (Pilates) shake? ⚡️

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