Promising improved flexibility, strength, and balance, as well as long and lean muscle tone, it's no surprise that so many in Sydney/Eora swear by Pilates, including the Urban List team.
Pilates is also the perfect opportunity to switch off, allowing you to focus entirely on the connection between your mind and body, delivering a serious workout and endorphin high.
Whether you’re all about mat, hot or Reformer Pilates, these are the best Pilates studios in Sydney right now.
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The Best Pilates In The Sydney CBD
Bodylove Pilates
222 Clarence Street, Sydney CBD and Level 1, 118-122 Queen Street, Woollahra
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Bodylove Pilates is all about celebrating the joy of movement. Each class's ethos of 'mindful burn' allows you to connect with your body, calm your mind, and challenge yourself with a serious workout.
With a wide range of sessions covering everything from Reformer and mat Pilates to yoga, barre, cardio and a dedicated prenatal program, it's easy to find the right fit for your specific needs at either of their beautifully designed locations. Their intro offer is $50 for 5 classes over two weeks, or book single classes from $45.
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The Sydney CBD Pilates studio has top-tier views of the Sydney Tower Eye and high-rise masterpieces.
SOMA Collection
Aurora Place, Ground Floor, 88 Phillip Street, Sydney CBD
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In the heart of the Sydney CBD, SOMA is a luxe workout and wellness hub, complete with personal training sessions, HIIT classes, boxing, Reformer Pilates, and yoga. If you love to work out in a slick studio with top-tier trainers, SOMA will be your jam.
Perfect for city workers looking for a pre-, mid-, or post-work sweat session to carve up their daily grind, single classes start at $66, monthly memberships from $96/week and annual memberships from $76.80/week.
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We love that SOMA also houses a spa, complete with infrared saunas and massage therapy.
City Physio
Level 6/25 Martin Place, Sydney CBD
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City Physio is led by their expert team providing, full-body assessments and personalised treatments designed to target musculoskeletal conditions to help you move better, right in the heart of Sydney CBD.
Their evidence-based approach ensures you get the best care, with each session curated to your body, focusing on strengthening and improving flexibility. With their expert knowledge, you know you are in good hands. Group Reformer Pilates sessions have a maximum of 4 people and start at $39.
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You can even book in-your-office Pilates as a one-off team-bonding exercise or on the reg as an ongoing wellness session.
Pilates Barre
Various Locations
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Pilates Barre brings a dynamic twist to your Pilates routine, inspired by its Korean style of core-focused movements, this has taken the fitness world by storm.
With state-of-the-art peak Pilates equipment and personalised programs, every workout is tailored to improve overall balance and body alignment. Studios span Sydney CBD, Chatswood, Rhodes, Burwood and Lidcombe with classes starting from $10 with their intro offer or $45 for a single session.
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You can either join a group class or up your Pilates game with a private one-on-one, duet or small group session.
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FluidForm Pilates
Various locations
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With a signature class and programming style created by founder Kirsten King and massive online popularity, FluidForm Pilates is known for its highly personalised and specialised offering. You'll find its IRL Pilates studios in Bondi, Clovelly, North Bondi, Rosebery, Rozelle and Surry Hills.
FluidForm's schedule offers small group classes and individual sessions covering everything from Reformer and mat Pilates with casual classes starting at $40 or an intro offer of $79 for 5 classes.
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There’s also pre- and post-natal sessions, at-home classes, an 8-week wedding program and a 6-week menopause program.
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Peaches Pilates
Various location
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Peaches is a collection of boutique fitness studios located in Bondi, Surry Hills, Rose Bay, Dee Why, Maroubra, and Cronulla. Although their foundations are firmly based on the fundamentals of mat Pilates, the studios' style of training offers total body toning, incorporating everything from Pilates to barre, weights, boxing, yoga, and HIIT to create a holistic fitness experience so you can remain active and injury-free. The intro offer is $39 for unlimited classes in one week or one-off classes are $30.
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Peaches also specialises in pregnancy and postnatal care with tailored sessions, mums and bubs classes and an excellent online Pilates program.
One Hot Yoga & Pilates
34 Kellett Street, Potts Point
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Known for its beautiful studio, expert teachers and cool Potts Point location, One Hot Yoga should be high on your must-visit list. Offering memberships and classes for mat and Reformer Pilates, along with hot yoga, its packed schedule of weekly sessions make booking a class easy. Casual drop-in classes start at $37 for mat and $42 for Reformer.
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One Hot Yoga was one of the first studios in the world to offer hot mat Pilates and also has an elevated ‘Studio Pilates’ option with full-on equipment for those looking for serious results.
One Playground
Various locations
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One Playground is a gym with wellness at its core—literally. The state-of-the-art boutique gym takes a holistic approach to health that sees it offering your usual gym spaces plus classes like HIIT, dance, yoga and more on the timetable.
Mat and Reformer Pilates is available at the Marrickville, Merrylands, Haymarket, Surry Hills, and Newtown studios. All levels are welcome and classes range from full body to more targeted sessions like lower body jump board workouts and flex upper body Reformer classes, plus infrared mat Pilates with temperatures between 24-28 degrees.
Memberships include access to over 600+ different classes a week across multiple playgrounds from $29.99/week.
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Mode Pilates
9 West Street, Brookvale, 54 West Esplanade, Manly and 2c/3 Gurrigal Street, Mosman
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From the moment you step into Mode Pilates’ boutique studios, you’ll feel calm. We’re not sure if this is a result of the friendly-as-can-be instructors or perfectly spaced cream-coloured Reformers—either way, this place is heaven for Pilates newbies and gurus alike.
They offer one of Sydney’s best Reformer Pilates classes in two levels (beginner-friendly Mode Reformer and intermediate/advanced Reformer Strength), as well as mat Pilates, barre burn and parents Pilates club BYO baby classes. Their intro pack is 5 classes for $50 or you can book single classes from $39.
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A fourth location is coming soon to Collaroy, keep an eye on Mode’s socials for the details.
CorePlus
Suite 2, Level 1, 152 Riley Street, Darlinghurst
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CorePlus is an all-rounder studio that offers heaps of exercise classes ranging from hot mat Pilates and warm yin yoga to cardio strength Reformer and pre- and post-natal Reformer. All classes are beginner-friendly—although some are harder than others—with varying levels of strength, cardio, flexibility and restoration focuses.
Their intro offer is $49 for 5 Reformer Pilates classes over 2 weeks or $99 for unlimited classes in 30 days. You can also buy class packs, memberships and single classes from $38.
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The professional instructors are more than happy to make modifications for injuries and welcome pregnant Pilates gurus (contact the studio for qualified prenatal instructor details).
Vaura Reformer Pilates
145 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale and 9-11 Knox Street, Double Bay and 3-5 Young Street, Neutral Bay
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Grab your grippy socks and get ready for a neon-lit Pilates class with a banging playlist, inspiring instructors and mirrored ceilings—Vaura is like a daytime rave. With a blend of accuracy from Reformer Pilates and the explosive energy of athletic training, each class promises to challenge your body, mind and soul, pushing you beyond the limits of traditional fitness in a supportive atmosphere. The intro offer is $49 for one week of unlimited classes, or one-off sessions are $40.
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If you’re travelling abroad and craving a high-octane fix, Vaura has studios in the United States, Indonesia, Singapore and United Arab Emirates.
Feels Pilates
Various Locations
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Feels Pilates is all about being in tune with your body and mind, focusing on your overall wellness. These classes are suited for all levels, with expert trainers tailoring to your needs, helping you move confidently and reach your goals, both physically and mentally.
There are currently four Feels Pilates locations across Sydney’s Northern Beaches, in Avalon, Cromer, Frenchs Forest and Narrabeen, making it super convenient to get your sweat on. Classes range from beginner-friendly feels and stretchy Pilates to hardcore hot mat Pilates (at Frenchs Forest only) and circuit HIIT feels for a full-body burn, and start from $20 with their intro offer or $26 per session.
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The studios also have saunas, perfect for unwinding, reflecting, and refreshing, with showers at the Avalon and Frenchs Forest locations.
KX Pilates
Various locations
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With over 15 convenient locations all over Sydney, if you’re looking for a Pilates studio close to home or work, KX Pilates has you covered. Their dynamic take on traditional Reformer Pilates will have you feeling the burn and building a stronger you.
KX Pilates has three levels to choose from (beginner, intermediate and advanced) and multiple membership options, so you’ll easily be able to tailor your workout to your specific goals and lifestyle needs.
Their intro offer is $60 for 5 classes over two weeks or book single classes for $35. If you’re ready to commit, you can also save with a class pack or membership.
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KX classes have heaps of optional alterations, including heavier springs, varying weights and additional movements, so you can continuously challenge and define yourself.
Elixr Health Clubs
9 Bronte Road, Bondi Junction
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Renowned for its Reformer Pilates classes, Elixr Health Club strongly focuses on treating the body through a holistic approach. Its team of instructors is highly trained, ensuring they are expertly placed to assist you throughout your journey. With over 150 classes a week, including specialised introductory and challenge courses, you'll be able to improve your balance, posture and muscle tone at your own pace.
Book a free trial, a $49 one-off class or a membership from $49/week (includes unlimited Pilates, yoga and fitness classes plus the use of a 25-metre indoor magnesium mineral pool).
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Elixr also offers one-on-one personalised sessions to improve your form, and teacher training for Pilates enthusiasts.
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Strong Pilates
Various Locations
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At Strong Pilates, Reformers are swapped for custom-built Rowformers and Bikeformers: a cross between the usual contraption and rowing or cycling machines. The signature ‘Strong’ classes are a unique workout blending Pilates with cardio, resistance and strength training in a full-body, high intensity, yet low impact, 45-50 minute session.
With locations in Coogee, Rozelle, Alexandria, St Leonards, Pymble, Gladesville, Bankstown, Roselands, Castle Hill, and Miranda, it’s easy to get your sweat on. Their intro offer is $50 for a 10-day pass or $35 for a casual class.
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There are beginner-friendly and Pilates-only classes too, or more challenging sessions if you’re keen on pushing your limits.
Scout Pilates
661 King Street, St Peters, 333 Enmore Road, Marrickville and 245 Chambers Street, Redfern
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Scout Pilates strongly focuses on being a fun, inclusive and accessible place to practice Pilates for all fitness levels. In 2023 they added a spacious and stunning Marrickville location to the roster in the old Serendipity ice-cream factory site, and in 2024 they expanded to a Redfern space with wellness facilities including a hot sauna and cold plunge.
Scout's energetic and upbeat Pilates classes will ensure you always leave feeling your best. With various equipment and techniques, Scout uses traditional Reformers, the ballet barre, and bodyweight exercises to get the ultimate workout. Their intro offer is 5 classes across 2 weeks for $50 or drop-in sessions for $37.
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Scout also has a lot of fun happenings, whether it’s a social run club, small retreat, hot stone therapy or couples movement workshop—check out what’s on online.
BodyMindLife
17 O’Brien Street, Bondi Beach and 432–434 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills
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Started in 2002, BodyMindLife has consistently been named one of the best Pilates studios in Sydney. Located in Bondi Beach and Surry Hills, their beautifully designed, light, and airy Pilates studios make working out a pleasure.
With over 100 classes on offer every week, including yoga and various styles of Reformer Pilates, there’s a class designed to suit everyone from beginners to those at expert levels. Single classes from $30.
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HIIT Pilates
Various Locations
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If you're looking for a fast-paced workout, HIIT Pilates is the place for you. Combining HIIT with traditional Reformer Pilates, the intense, full-body workouts are perfect for those who like their Pilates with a side of cardio.
Each class begins with 12 minutes of HIIT, followed by a full-body Reformer workout to sculpt lean muscles and improve core stability. There are HIIT Pilates studios in Surry Hills, Rosebery, St Leonards and Waterloo with single classes from $35.
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You'll never get bored with heaps of sessions on offer like Stretch, Strength and Sweat classes, or Synergy on Saturdays: a combo of all three.
Pronto Pilates
Various Locations
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Pronto Pilates makes Pilates a lot more accessible, offering high-quality Reformer Pilates classes for everyone. With fully qualified instructors guiding you through on-screen workouts in high-tech, teacher-less studios, you can enjoy a premium experience without the premium price tag. These self-paced classes are designed for all skill levels which allows you to move freely and confidently.
There are three membership options, casual, lifestyle and enthusiast, and four convenient Sydney locations in Lane Cove, Manly, Neutral Bay and Rozelle.
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This is by far one of Sydney’s cheapest Pilates studios with classes starting at just $5 per session.
Coming Soon: Upstate Five Dock
156 Great N Road, Five Dock
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After winning over Melbournians with its bold, bright and high-vibe approach to Pilates, Upstate is spreading its mood-boosting techniques to Sydney’s Inner West. The first NSW studio set to open soon, Upstate Five Dock, offers 45-minute classes in a vibrant yellow two-room studio with a Reformer Pilates space and a hot mat room.
“Five Dock has this amazing mix of local charm and energetic pace—it’s a perfect match for our brand,” says Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Gail Asbell. “We’re thrilled to continue Upstate’s journey into Sydney with a studio that reflects everything we stand for: positivity, movement, and connection.”
Their intro offer is 30 days of free classes for just $59—sign up to their newsletter to find out more.
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Upstate also hosts international Pilates and yoga retreats in stunning destinations like Greece, Thailand and Sri Lanka.
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