Finding a Pilates class you enjoy can make it easier to keep a little time in the week for yourself. Perhaps you love a lively mat class, prefer the resistance of a reformer, or want a smaller session where an instructor can take time to understand your goals.
Across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, there are plenty of different ways to get started. Here are five local options to explore, from coastal barre and Pilates to personalised studio sessions and a new reformer space in Maroubra.
These are unpaid editorial suggestions, recommended by mums, readers and followers of Eastern Suburbs Mums and listed in no particular order. Class options, prices and availability can change; check directly with each studio before booking.
At The Barre
Vaucluse · ESM editorial pick
For a workout with a coastal setting, At The Barre brings Pilates and barre to Diamond Bay in Vaucluse. Based at Diamond Bay Bowling Club, the studio offers a mix of classes that could suit anyone who enjoys controlled movement alongside music and a lively group atmosphere. Its signature barre classes sit alongside Pilates, yoga and ballet, giving locals a choice of ways to move.
Morning and weekend sessions make this a studio to consider when planning exercise around family life. The studio supplies equipment, and its website lists the current class options and booking details. If you are new to Pilates or barre, ask which session is the right starting point before booking. ESM has previously featured the studio’s move to its oceanfront Vaucluse location.
Location: Diamond Bay Bowling Club, 709 Old South Head Road, Vaucluse
What’s on offer: Barre, Pilates, yoga and ballet; check the current timetable.
Website and bookings: Visit At The Barre
Des Renford Leisure Centre Reformer Pilates
Maroubra · ESM editorial pick
Maroubra now has another option for reformer Pilates, with Des Renford Leisure Centre opening its dedicated studio on 28 October 2026. The new space adds equipment-based Pilates to an established local centre, making it a practical option for anyone who likes having several fitness activities available in one place.
For parents, the onsite crèche is a useful feature to explore: check its hours, availability and booking arrangements before planning your visit. At the time of writing, Council lists casual reformer classes at $30 and a 10-visit pass at $270, alongside membership and eligible concession options. Check the current timetable and fees directly with DRLC before booking.
Location: Des Renford Leisure Centre, corner of Robey Street and Jersey Road, Maroubra
What’s on offer: Reformer Pilates within a leisure centre offering a gym, pools and group fitness.
Website and bookings: Visit Des Renford Leisure Centre Reformer Pilates
Peaches Pilates
Multiple Eastern Suburbs locations · ESM editorial pick
With several locations across Sydney’s east, Peaches Pilates gives locals the flexibility to find a studio close to home, work or the school run. We have included the brand as one entry here, covering its Bondi, Maroubra, Dover Heights, Rose Bay and Rosebery locations. Its approach centres on energetic Pilates workouts and a welcoming studio community.
The Bondi and Maroubra studios list signature Pilates sessions and Peachy Mums options, making them worth exploring if you are looking for classes that acknowledge the demands of mum life. Class choices and facilities vary between locations, so check your preferred studio’s timetable and ask about suitability, babies attending and any postnatal requirements before you book.
Location: Bondi, Maroubra, Dover Heights, Rose Bay and Rosebery; check individual studio details.
What’s on offer: Signature mat Pilates and other classes according to the selected studio’s timetable.
Website and bookings: Visit Peaches Pilates
Fluidform Pilates
Clovelly · ESM editorial pick
Fluidform’s Clovelly studio is another local option for women looking for a considered approach to Pilates. Founded by Kirsten King, the Fluidform method combines technical instruction with personalised programming. The studio’s teaching approach emphasises helping clients understand their movement, with programming that can support different goals and stages of life.
ESM readers may recognise Kirsten from our Local Mum profile, where she shared her connection to Coogee and the Clovelly studio. For your first visit, contact the team about the most suitable class or introductory appointment, particularly if you are pregnant, returning after birth or managing an injury. Ask about the current timetable and available session formats before purchasing a package.
Location: 159 Clovelly Road, Randwick, at the Clovelly studio.
What’s on offer: Personalised Pilates programming; enquire about current group, private and pre/postnatal options.
Website and bookings: Visit Fluidform Pilates
Beyond Pilates
Double Bay · ESM editorial pick
If you prefer a smaller setting with individual attention, Beyond Pilates is worth exploring. Founder Lara Volpe is a trained physiotherapist and Pilates instructor who has previously featured in ESM’s Local Mum series. Her studio combines physiotherapy knowledge with Pilates instruction, with sessions designed around individual needs rather than a single workout for everyone.
The studio’s website describes private sessions and small-group classes of up to four people, using equipment such as reformers, the Wunda Chair and springboard, as well as mat-based work. Areas of focus include prenatal and postnatal exercise, injury management, strength and fitness. Contact Lara to discuss your goals and confirm the current location, timetable and best starting point.
Location: Double Bay; confirm the current studio address when booking.
What’s on offer: Private and small-group Pilates, including prenatal, postnatal and injury management options.
Website and bookings: Visit Beyond Pilates
Finding the right Pilates class for you
Start with what will help you attend regularly: a convenient location, a suitable class time and a teaching style you enjoy. Ask whether a session uses mats or reformers, how large the group is, and what support is available for beginners. If you are pregnant, returning after birth or managing a health condition, discuss your needs with the instructor and your treating health professional before starting.
Run a Pilates studio in Sydney’s east?
We are inviting local Pilates businesses to enquire about paid placements in our 2027 Recommended Pilates Guide. To find out about inclusion options, Click here or email info@easternsuburbsmums.com.au with your studio name and suburb.
