There’s nothing quite like a good workout, especially one that strengthens your core and leaves you stronger and centred, which is what makes Pilates such a fun workout. Whether it’s boutique spaces offering state-of-the-art reformers or community-based studios that provide the full wellness experience, we’ve got the guide to the best Pilates studios in Joburg and beyond to help you stretch, strengthen, and reconnect with your body.
Ikagi Reformer Pilates
Founded by Shaakira Nanabhay, Ikagi Reformer Pilates is dedicated to helping visitors become the best version of themselves. Led by highly skilled instructors, each class is a full-body workout that helps to enhance posture, flexibility, and overall physical well-being.
With a studio based in Hyde Park and the other in Melrose, Ikagi caters to every fitness level, be it beginners, professionals, pregnant people and even those recuperating from injuries, as they aim to help visitors achieve their fitness goals.
When: Monday to Friday, 6am to 6pm. Saturday to Sunday, 7am to 10am (Melrose) | Daily, 6am to 6pm (Hyde Park)
Where: Ikagi Reformer Pilates, Oxford Healthcare Retreat, 16 Porter Ave, Melrose | Ikagi Reformer Pilates, The Hyding, 27 2nd Rd, Hyde Park, Sandton
Website: ikigaipilates.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 066 528 9946
Pilates Connection
The Pilates Connection co-founder and manager Nadia Nikolova has dealt with scoliosis – the curvature of the spine – all her life, and combined with her years of experience in the industry, she’s created a space where others can experience the same relief Pilates gave her and achieve their general fitness needs.
The Pilates Connection provides a range of Pilates personal training, from group to private classes, and their instructors tailor each session to your needs to ensure that you get the best value from their services.
When: Monday to Thursday, 6am to 7pm. Friday to Saturday, 6am to 1pm. Closed on Sunday.
Where: Pilates Connection, 15 7th Avenue, Unit D, Parktown North
Website: www.pilatesconnection.co.za | Tel: 064 640 3527
O2 Pilates
A Boutique Reformer Pilates Studio, O2 Pilates is all about building strength, confidence and balance for everyday life.
Led by a team of experts in a supportive environment, O2 Pilates combines precision movement, innovative training techniques and professional Tower Reformer equipment to help improve strength, flexibility, mobility and overall wellbeing.
With Tatum Dreyer, a certified Pilates instructor, as well as the studio’s founder and head instructor, the focus is on helping visitors feel stronger, move better and leave every session feeling their best.
When: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 6am to 6pm. Tuesday and Thursday, 6am to 2pm. Friday, 6am to 12pm. Saturday, 8am to 12pm. Closed on Sunday.
Where: O2 Pilates, 133 Oxford Rd, Saxonwold
Website: www.o2pilatessa.com | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 071 389 3429 (Whatsapp)
Pilates Dynamics
Pilates Dynamics offers kids’ and adult classes to improve strength, mobility, flexibility, and overall well-being, with classes suitable for every fitness level.
The classes are delivered in a supportive, personalised studio environment using both mat and specialised Pilates equipment. If that’s not enough, Pilates Dynamics also has comprehensive and certified courses for those looking to become confident global Pilates instructors.
When: Monday to Thursday, 6am to 7pm. Friday, 6am to 3pm. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Where: Pilates Dynamics, Stonemill Office Park, 300 Acacia Rd, Darrenwood
Website: pilatesdynamics.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 011 792 5459
COCO Pilates
COCO Pilates is a boutique Pilates branch, with two intimate studios where visitors are met with close attention, trust, and quiet respect.
In addition to mat and reformer classes, the studio also offers Cadillac Pilates, featuring suspension strings, for a full-body workout, Barre classes, which use ballet-like techniques for a low-impact workout, and Tower, where spring resistance are used for strength training.
When: Monday to Wednesday, 6am to 6.30pm. Thursdsy, 6am to 6pm. Friday, 6am to 12.30pm. Saturday, 7.30am to 12.30pm.Closed Sunday.
Where: COCO Pilates, @Sandton Apartments SA, 5 Benmore Rd, Sandton/COCO Pilates, Wellness Hub, City Centre 8 Central Lane, Steyn City Riverglen, Midrand
Website: www.cocopilates.co.za | Email: [email protected] (Sandton)/[email protected] (Steyn City) | Tel: 071 912 7877 (Sandton)/073 546 3754 (Steyn City)
Nova Pilates
In 2011, Sunny Trifonova qualified as a comprehensive Pilates instructor, and after noticing how uncomfortable many women felt in loud, impersonal gym spaces, Sunny later opened Nova Pilates in 2013 to help make health and strength personal, empowering, and accessible to everyone.
A premium Pilates studio, Nova Pilates’ expert-led classes, including Reformer, Tower, and Wunda Chair- which uses a compact apparatus – and are open to every fitness level, to help everyone feel their very best.
When: Monday and Wednesday, 6am to 7pm. Tuesday and Thursday, 7am to 7pm. Friday, 6am to 2pm. Saturday, 7am to 12pm. Sunday, 9am to 10.30am.
Where: Nova Pilates, Unit 2, Argyle Business Park, Tamarisk St, Weltevredenpark, Johannesburg
Website: www.novapilates.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 083 424 8069
Breathe Barre
Breathe Barre is a family-owned studio founded in 2016 by sisters and experts Fiona and Laura Barford.
The studio not only offers barre classes but also reformer and Pilates, giving members the options of how they want to build strength, power and confidence.
When: Monday to Thursday, 6am to 6.30pm. Friday, 6am to 1pm. Saturday, 8am to 9am. Closed on Sunday.
Where: Breathe Barre, 16 Fricker Road, Illovo, Sandton
Website: www.breathebarre.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 082 726 5157
Forme
Located in the Rosebank hub and true to its name, Forme Pilates studio offers reformer, mat, wunda chair, and barre classes to improve form and build strength, balance, and mindfulness.
With state-of-the-art equipment, participants experience incredibly dynamic sessions and leave feeling balanced, stronger, and more connected.
When: Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm. Saturday, 7.30am to 11am. Sunday, 8.30am to 12pm.
Where: Forme, Ground Floor, Rosebank Quarter, 9 Walters St, Rosebank
Website: www.instagram.com/forme_za | Tel: 081 660 0515
Polestar Pilates
Polestar Pilates boasts instructors tailoring each session to your body’s specific needs so that every class works to strengthen the connection between mind, body, and spirit.
What’s more, there’s a men’s reformer class that supports the way men move, train, and perform, with a strong focus on core endurance, mobility, balance, and functional strength.
Polestar Pilates’s focus also extends beyond exercises and repertoire, as they offer Pilates courses that equip would-be practitioners with the tools to support client goals long after the course is complete.
When: Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 6pm. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Where: Polestar Pilates, 29 7th Ave, Parktown North
Website: polestarpilates.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 076 449 8636
Koru Pilates
As Koru Pilates is dedicated to celebrating and strengthening the body through Pilates, each session provides visitors with the chance to connect with their body and improve core strength, regardless of fitness levels, while releasing stress, lifting their spirit and calming their mind.
Each class is thoughtfully designed to ensure that you feel stronger and more balanced with every session in an inviting and safe environment.
When: Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm. Saturday, 7am to 12pm. Closed on Sunday.
Where: Koru Pilates, Greenroots, 1159 John Voster Drive, Drive, Weltevredenpark
Website: www.korufitness.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 072 183 1866
Bodhi Health
Bodhi Health understands that movement is necessary for physical health; hence, their classes are a fusion of different movement forms and inspired by Pilates, yoga and fascia release – a unique mix of movement forms.
Each class is different and adaptable to where you are in your health and healing journey.
When: Monday to Thursday, 8am to 6.30pm. Friday, 6.30am to 4.30pm. Sunday, 8am to 1pm. Closed on Saturday.
Where: Bodhi Health, 41D Gleneagles Road, Greenside
Website: www.bodhihealth.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 082 558 4216
Pilates in Parkwood
After a decade teaching Pilates at various studios, Michele Constantinides launched Pilates in Parkwood as a professional, friendly Pilates environment.
With a passion for natural health and wellbeing, Michele provides a Pilates experience featuring internationally certified instructors and a fully equipped studio. The studio also offers Oov group classes that provide relief for back or neck pain, poor posture or flexibility, and weak core muscles.
When: Monday to Friday, 7am to 6.30pm. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Where: Pilates in Parkwood, 2 Cardigan Road, Parkwood
Website: pilateson7th.co.za | Email: [email protected]/[email protected] | Tel: 083 237 5267 (Whatsapp)
Sculpt Pilates
With locations in Cape Town and Johannesburg, Sculpt is a Pilates studio rooted in classic principles and providing quality movement, with quality equipment, to help sculpt fitter and stronger clients.
There are classes for every fitness level, featuring a dynamic mix, and the knowledgeable instructors blend experience with fresh innovation in each class.
The intimate Reformer classes have quality equipment imported from California and custom arched mirrors that make it easier for the instructors to watch everyone. The Mat classes feature intense, upbeat, and slow restorative sessions that take place in a cosy and airy space.
When: Monday to Tuesday, 6am to 8.30pm. Wednesday to Thursday, 6am to 7.30pm. Friday, 6am to 6.30pm. Saturday to Sunday, 8am to 1pm.
Where: Sculpt, 66 Rivonia Rd, Chislehurston, Sandton
Website: sculpt.fit | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 082 558 4216
Dragon Pilates
Dragon Pilates is an intimate studio that offers specialised movement sessions focused on core strength, flexibility, and overall wellness.
Classes are open to people from all walks of life and age groups, and each person leaves feeling centred and energised.
When: Monday to Friday, 6am to 6pm. Saturday, 8am to 12pm. Closed on Sunday.
Where: Dragon Pilates, 19 3rd Street, Killarney, Johannesburg
Website: www.instagram.com/dragonpilates | Tel: 082 818 3860
DefineBody Pilates
DefineBody Pilates studio offers beginner-friendly classes, including reformer and mat, to build strength, balance, and ease.
With expert instructors and a supportive community, members are guided towards better movement, health, and overall well-being.
When: Monday to Friday, 6am to 8pm. Saturday, 6am to 3pm. Closed on Sunday.
Where: DefineBody Pilates, Langhams Centre, 1 Tamchele Ave, Beverley, Johannesburg
Website: www.definebodypilates.com | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 062 964 5620
Core Reformer Pilates
Found in Midrand, the Core Reformer Pilates studio offers small-group classes led by experts and featuring premium reformer equipment.
Whether new to Pilates or experienced, the classes are designed to build strength, improve flexibility, and enhance overall wellbeing.
When: Monday to Friday, 6am to 8pm. Saturday, 6am to 3pm. Closed on Sunday.
Where: Core Reformer Pilates, Shop 143, Mushroom Farm Centre, Cnr Allandale &, President Drive, Kyalami, Midrand
Website: www.instagram.com/core.southafrica | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 062 964 5620
Body Intellect
Led by founder Theo Botha and co-director Marinda Pretorius, Body Intellect offers individual sessions, duets, trios, and equipment-based group classes, featuring the full array of Pilates apparatus, including Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Spine Corrector, Ladder Barrel, Mat, and small equipment.
With over 25 years of experience in the Pilates industry, Body Intellect has created a space where members can reconnect with their bodies and reach their full potential, aided by highly skilled instructors in a supportive environment.
When: Monday to Thursday, 7am to 3pm. Friday, 7am to 2pm. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Where: Body Intellect Pilates Studio, 3, 14th Street, Menlo Park, Pretoria
Website: bodyintellect.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 065 995 8975
Roma Pilates Studio
As Rome was built brick by brick, Roma Pilates follows the same approach, offering mat and reformer classes that sculpt strength through patience, precision, and dedication.
As each session helps visitors build stronger cores, improve posture, and strengthen their body and mind’s connection, every movement is designed to lengthen, strengthen, and sculpt their body with care.
When: Monday and Wednesday, 5pm to 6pm. Tuesday and Thursday, 7am to 8am. Closed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Where: Roma Pilates Studio, 519 Justice Mahomed St, Menlo Park, Pretoria
Website: www.romapilatesstudio.com | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 083 805 3831
Movement that Matters
Movement that Matters is an intimate Pilates studio dedicated to improving posture, building core strength, and relieving stress.
With sessions dedicated to improving flexibility and balance, mental clarity and physical endurance, members are sure to leave the studio feeling better than when they walked in.
When: Monday to Thursday, 6am to 8pm. Friday, 6am to 5pm. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Where: Movement that Matters, Orion Avenue, Pretoria
Website: www.facebook.com/movement.that.matters | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 084 404 8078
Move Pilates – Move Well Club
Whether you’re a beginner or novice, Move Pilates is a boutique reformer Pilates studio that focuses on progressive overload and mindful movement, ensuring that you leave each class feeling stronger and pain-free.
As for busy parents looking to stay active, the studio not only offers child-friendly classes but also features a baby- and toddler-friendly area equipped with a playmat, toys, and a baby rocker.
When: Monday and Wednesday, 7am to 11am. Tuesday, 3pm to 6pm. Thursday, 2pm to 6pm. Friday, 2pm to 5.30pm. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Where: Move Pilates – Move Well Club, unit 013, Midlands Office Park, Mount Quray St, Midstream Estate, Pretoria
Website: www.movepilatessa.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 063 839 5346 (WhatsApp Only)
Pilates First (Online Studio)
Led by founder and certified Pilates instructor Lameez Kourie, Pilates First is a Pilates studio that keeps you fit, all in the comfort of your home.
While some may prefer a physical studio, Pilates First still offers the benefits of a traditional Pilates studio, supporting long-term health by focusing on controlled movement, strength, mobility and proper form.
When: Monday to Thursday, 5.30am to 7pm. Friday, 5.30am to 2pm. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Where: Pilates First, Corner Bush road and Forest Ave, Equestria, Pretoria
Website: pilatesfirst.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 076 811 9905
Method One
Featuring small classes of just six clients, Method One offers reformer Pilates classes to strengthen and energise your body. The brand’s dedication to living well goes beyond the studio, as its Method On Matcha Bar offers signature matcha drinks and healthy takeaways to help members refuel after class.
When: Monday to Thursday, 6am to 7.30pm. Friday, 7am to 11am. Saturday, 8am to 12pm.
Where: Method One Pilates, 19 Maroelana Street, Hazelwood, Pretoria
Website: methodonepilates.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 079 814 2176
Core Pilates
Core Pilates views movement as a long-term investment in well-being, building their services, which include mat and reformer, around value, care, and meaningful progress.
Whether visitors are looking to improve their strength, mobility, or reconnect with their body, Core Pilates provides the space to reset and recharge.
When: Monday and Wednesday, 5.30am to 6.30pm. Tuesday and Thursday, 5am to 6.30pm. Friday, 5.30am to 12pm. Saturday, 7am to 12pm. Closed on Sunday.
Where: Core Pilates, Rockfields Village, Sereletsa Street, Rooihuiskraal North, Centurion
Website: pilatescore.co.za | Email: [email protected]/[email protected] | Tel: 060 994 8023/071 407 2253 (WhatsApp)
Kore Culture Pilates
Kore Culture Pilates is an intimate, reformer boutique studio featuring small class sizes capped at just 5 people per session.
As the space is designed to feel personal, members are met with attention, trust, and quiet respect, and the studio is a safe place to move, breathe, and grow.
When: Monday to Thursday, 6am to 7.30pm. Friday, 6am to 5pm. Saturday, 7am to 11am. Closed on Sunday.
Where: Kore Culture Pilates, Shere Lifestyle Centre, 4 Graham Road, Shere, Pretoria East
Website: koreculture.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 060 997 5188/ 060 997 5188(WhatsApp)
The Pilates Haven
The Pilates Haven fuses strength and flexibility to elevate physical and mental well-being.
Fully equipped, the studio has reformer group classes, private and duet sessions, inviting guests to immerse themselves in a variety of Pilates sessions within a nurturing and empowering environment.
When: Monday to Thursday, 6am to 8pm. Friday, 6am to 3pm. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Where: The Pilates Haven, The Wellness Haven, 445 Zita Street, Garsfontein, Pretoria
Website: www.pilateshaven.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 082 825 4666
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