From sweat-dripping sessions to slow, sculpting flows, Melbourne's fitness scene is stacked with gorgeous pilates studios. Whether it comes in mat, heated, or reformer form, the joint-friendly workout has become a cult favourite for breaking a sweat. With new and well-loved options across the city, finding a regular studio resembles the art of casual dating — hopping between studios (thank you, Classpass) before committing to a favourite is a rite of passage for first-timers. Here are TK studios to book into. Rituel 129 Station Street, Fairfield View this post on Instagram A post shared by alishia misevski | interior decorator (@redrose__designs) After a stylish revamp last year, Rituel has dedicated itself to mat pilates in the quiet, leafy streets of Fairfield. Fitted out with cherry-red tiles and glass bricks, the chic reception area leads into a lofty studio complete with a skylight ceiling. 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 View this post on Instagram A post shared by kōra pilates (@korapilates_) After longtime Coburg local Subriah TK discovered pilates while recovering from an injury, she dreamed up a community-focused space that helps people move with intention. Kōra Pilates landed on Sydney Road last December, an earthy reformer studio welcoming all forms of movement including gentle mobility sessions and dynamic strength work. Decked out with a circular lightwood bench and a projecter, hang out at the Kora Circle in between sessions — wellness workshops will soon unfold in the space. Rise 128 Peel Street, North Melbourne 1/13 Rose Street, Essendon View this post on Instagram A post shared by RISE Pilates North Melbourne (@rise.northmelbourne) 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 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rodes Studio (@rodes.studio) Amidst a collection of artsy boutiques and buzzing nightlife, Brunswick Street's latest addition is a sunlit, pint-sized hideaway for straightforward mat pilates and yoga. It's a great space for mindfulness, calm energy and intimate class sizes. Project Mood 95 Coventry Street, Southbank View this post on Instagram A post shared by PROJECT MOOD (@projectmoodau) Body Concert 259 Queensberry Street, Carlton View this post on Instagram A post shared by Body Concert (@bodyconcert) Good Times Unit 5/19-35 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy 400 High Street, Northcote 172 Sydney Road, Brunswick View this post on Instagram A post shared by GOOD TIMES PILATES (@goodtimespilates) - five different open-level classes, bouncing-heavy and classical pilates - post-natal classes - bring your baby - growing community through movement in inner north Hum Yoga & Pilates 183 Point Nepean Road, Dromana View this post on Instagram A post shared by JORDAN MOORE - YOGA INSTRUCTOR (@yoga.with.jordan) Core Plus Various locations View this post on Instagram A post shared by COREPLUS STUDIOS (@coreplus_studios) Upstate Various locations View this post on Instagram A post shared by UPSTATE STUDIOS (@upstate_studios) KX Pilates Various locations View this post on Instagram A post shared by KX Pilates (@kxpilates) Casa Pilates 416-418 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy View this post on Instagram A post shared by CASA PILATES (@casapilatesau) Pilates Republic Various locations View this post on Instagram A post shared by PILATES REPUBLIC (@pilates_republic_au) House of Movement 11 Intrepid Street, Berwick View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jo (@jo.hrisovergi) Universal Practice 124 Johnston Street, Fitzroy 1441 Malvern Road, Glen Iris View this post on Instagram A post shared by UNIVERSAL PRACTICE (@universalpractice) physiotherapy athletes etc Siga Studios 133 Sackville Street, Collingwood View this post on Instagram A post shared by Siga (@siga_studios) One Hot Yoga & Pilates 36 River Street, South Yarra View this post on Instagram A post shared by One Hot Yoga & Pilates (@onehotyoga) Love Athletica Various locations View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yours Only® face, body + hair care (@yoursonly) Peaches Pilates 105B Chapel Street, Windsor View this post on Instagram A post shared by Peaches Windsor (@peachespilates_windsor) Little Mandarin 385 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 576 Burke Road, Camberwell 104 Springfield Road, Blackburn View this post on Instagram A post shared by Little Mandarin Yoga & Pilates (@little_mandarin)
