The 18 Best Pilates Studios in Melbourne (So Far)
Melbourne's pilates boom shows no signs of slowing down. From buzzy newcomers to tried-and-true favourites, here are 18 boutique pilates studios worth checking out.
Whether it comes in mat, heated, or reformer form, pilates has become a cult favourite way to sweat in Melbourne. The city is already stacked with gorgeous boutique studios dedicated to the joint-friendly workout — and a newcomer pops up every few months.
Finding a regular spot resembles the art of casual dating — hopping between different class styles (thank you, Classpass) before committing to a favourite is a rite of passage for first-timers. Here are 18 best pilates studios you should book into.
Rituel
129 Station Street, Fairfield
After a stylish revamp last year, Rituel has dedicated itself to mat pilates. Complete with cherry-red tiles and glass bricks, the chic reception leads into a lofty studio with a skylight.
Set to Bicep, Overmono and other electronic grooves, classes come in three levels of intensity and pack a satisfying mix of dumbbells and kettlebells. Embrace the burn — it's just a prelude to the shanklish pies from Nouha's Bakery, which sits across the road.
Kōra Pilates
1/170 Sydney Road, Coburg
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One of the newest spaces on the list, Kōra Pilates is an earth-toned reformer studio that landed last December. All forms of movement are welcome, from gentle mobility sessions to dynamic strength work. After longtime Coburg local Subriah Fonseka discovered pilates while recovering from an injury, she dreamed of a community-focused space that helps people move with intention.
Decked out with a circular wooden bench, projector and bamboo blinds, the lounge area will soon host wellness workshops.
128 Peel Street, North Melbourne
1/13 Rose Street, Essendon
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The heavyweights behind Rise Pilates know their stuff. What started in Essendon nearly a decade ago by founder Laura Saggers — an ex‑KX Pilates and Williamstown Clinical instructor — has become a staple for reformer pilates in Melbourne's northern suburbs.
Essendon's minimalist studio aesthetic is still very much intact, but the Rise family has grown: North Melbourne now has its own outpost run by engineer-turned-instructor Nathan Ross, the same guy behind Reformer Academy.
Rodes Studio
1/360 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
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Known for its artsy boutiques and buzzing nightlife, Brunswick Street's latest addition is a pint-sized hideaway for non-heated mat pilates and yoga. With its light timber floors, wide windows and sheer curtains, Rodes' sunlit studio radiates calm.
The space is ideal for mindful yoga flows and two pilates formats — one building strength and the other honing control. Sleek black mats provided.
Project Mood
95 Coventry Street, Southbank
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A bathhouse boom gripped Melbourne in 2025, with amenities mostly popping up in social wellness clubs and spas. Southbank's Project Mood falls into the latter camp.
Squeeze in a killer reformer session before being cocooned by the mood lights at the heated magnesium pool — one of the four bathhouse facilities in the multi-level venue.
Body Concert
259 Queensberry Street, Carlton
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Body Concert houses an impressive library of classical pilates apparatus. From universal reformer machines with small props to a Cadillac machine where seasoned practitioners hang gracefully, ped-o-puls mounted on the walls and other curiosities, the studio is a playground for pilates lovers.
Movements and flows stay firmly grounded in the gospel of Joseph Pilates, the workout's founding father. Beyond group classes, Body Concert also offers bespoke programmes for solo sessions or duos.
Good Times
Unit 5/19-35 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
400 High Street, Northcote
172 Sydney Road, Brunswick
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Born from a desire to ditch overly serious fitness, Good Times offers an approachable, feel-good spin on reformer pilates. With a growing community in Melbourne's inner north suburbs, it's clearly striking a chord.
Fitness level is besides the point here. Instead, Good Time's six class types explore different ways to move, including an energetic, bounce-forward option where you'll be performing joyful jumps on the reformer machine.
Hum Yoga & Pilates
183 Point Nepean Road, Dromana
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Perched on the second floor of a low-slung building along the Mornington Peninsula, Hum overlooks the sand and sea at Dromana Beach. The coastal studio is fitted out with exposed brick walls, honeyed hardwood floors and creamy ceiling drapes that nod to the waves just beyond the window.
Alongside traditional pilates, Hum hosts a fusion class where yoga postures and breathwork meet grounding pilates moves. Beyond the mat, a suite of holistic perk-me-ups, including an infrared sauna, massages, lymphatic drainage treatments and talk therapy.
CorePlus
Various locations
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There's probably one of CorePlus' minimalist studios in every suburb.With 35 locations across Australia and a footprint in the US and Canada, CorePlus has come a long way since its first Malvern East studio in 2015.
Expect sweat-first mat and reformer pilates, driven by dynamic sequences, heated rooms and strength- and cardio-focused sessions.
Upstate
Various locations
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An Upstate studio is hard to miss — just look out for cheerful yellow. Mat and reformer pilates classes run beneath neon signs and walls stamped with positive affirmations like 'Up And At 'Em' and 'Power Up', led by perky instructors who will cheer you on through every pulse.
A membership comes with the added bonus of scheduling classes at any outpost across the city — there are 16 across Melbourne and regional Victoria – so it's all smiles wherever you are. Boxing and yoga classes are also available.
KX Pilates
Various locations
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KX Pilates is the motherlode of boutique reformer studios in Melbourne. In 2010, its first location in Malvern set the pace for the fitness scene by merging traditional pilates movements with high-intensity cardio and endurance elements.
The chain is inspired by the Japanese philosophy of kaizen, which encourages small and gentle improvements every day. Regulars return for classic, challenging workouts that run without a hitch — KX's classes optimise their box and spring changes for a seamless flow.
I Am That Studio
1/7 Emma Street, Collingwood
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Tucked away on a quiet backstreet between Fitzroy and Collingwood, I Am That Studio's community is built on kindness and inclusivity — and these values are rewarded with seriously cool amenities.
The sprawling space houses three studios in total, with the open-air rooftop studio being the one to book for golden hour sessions. After a good sweat, unwind in a wellness-focused corner featuring an outdoor shower, infrared sauna, and cold plunge.
House of Movement
11 Intrepid Street, Berwick
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This Southeast local channels the easy warmth of a neighbourhood coffee shop. The lounge features cosy details such as a modular green armchair and a wooden kitchen island — and it spills out onto an outdoor patio where umbrellas shade cafe-style seating.
Expect mat and reformer seshes in sleek studios, including one infrared room for extra energetic mat pilates. It's a great detox, but not for the faint-hearted: the room heats up to 38 degrees.
Universal Practice
124 Johnston Street, Fitzroy
1441 Malvern Road, Glen Iris
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You know you're in good hands at Universal Practice – a team of physiotherapist instructors runs the show. Its "medical model" blends scientific research with pilates principles to deliver no-nonsense reformer classes, including some designed specifically for athletes and expectant mothers.
There are also close-knit clinical groups (just three people per session) using a range of pilates equipment — they deal with specific conditions like injury rehabilitation. Plus, all Universal Practice classes are eligible for private health insurance rebates.
Siga Studios
133 Sackville Street, Collingwood
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Siga siga, Greek for "slowly slowly", is a reminder that life doesn't have to be rushed. Housed in a warm studio with a vintage green couch centrepiece, Collingwood's Siga Studios embodies this. There's even a class for when you're having an off day — slow, restorative movements set to hypnotic, meditative soundscapes.
The calming space also hosts mat pilates and barre classes, and first-timers can mix and match: intro packs start at $99 for any 10 classes.
One Hot Yoga & Pilates
36 River Street, South Yarra
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Charcoal grey walls, oak furnishings, and a glass display of statement objects that doubles as a reception desk set a quietly polished vibe at One Hot Yoga. Temperature control is the heart of the design-led studio: it sits at a cushy 27 degrees, while hot mat classes dial it up to a sweat-inducing 37.
The studio might be ultra-luxe, but prepare to leave your comfort zone. One Hot seriously prioritises mastery and commitment, with a sharp focus on gaining complete control over your body for ultimate dopamine rush.
Love Athletica
Various locations
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As the name suggests, Love Athletica is known for its "athletic" classes, which remixes pilates with HIIT-style bursts for a full-body workout. Co-founder Caroline Knipe channelled sunny California vibes into the interiors of light-filled studios, while her husband Mat Knipe curates seasonal pop, R&B and house mixes to keep you motivated through heavy spring sequences.
There are three levels of intensity across reformer and hot mat pilates (the latter is exclusive to the original Hawthorn East location) classes, with one sneaking in a 15-minute yoga cooldown.
Peaches Pilates
105B Chapel Street, Windsor
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From teaching classes in her Bondi living room to 10 nationwide locations, Peaches founder Tori Clapton built a cult mat pilates studio from the ground up. Her secret? A cheeky motto — Make People Feel F*cking Awesome.
With cardio-fuelled sessions and instructors who carry big personalities to work, Victoria's only studio fits right into Chapel Street chaos.
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