What used to be seen and heard of only on popular American sitcoms and romcoms is now becoming one of the best go-to exercise routines for many people aiming to be fitter. Pilates, a workout that balances core-strengthening with mind-clearing concentration, is one of our favoured ways to improve posture, balance and flexibility. If you are getting bored with hitting the gym every day, we've rounded up a list of the best pilates classes in the city for you. Check them out for yourself and you might find a new favourite workout in pilates.
12 Best Pilates Classes In Mumbai To Meet Your Fitness Goals
Overview
- 1. The Pilates Studio By Namrata Purohit
- 2. Activ8 Pilates Studio
- 3. Radhika’s Balanced Body
- 4. The Body Craft House
- 5. The Space, Juhu
- 6. Menkaa's Reformer Studio, Lokhandwala
- 7. Sheetal's Core Pilates
- 8. Kunakshi's Kore Body Pilates
- 9. Helekars Pilates Studio
- 10. Dr. Shreya's House of Pilates
- 11. Yasmin Karachiwala's Body Image
- 12. Sweat Pilates
The Pilates Studio By Namrata Purohit
This studio in Andheri West, Hughes Road, and Santacruz West is the brainchild of Samir and Namrata Purohit (renowned Pilates trainers) and authors of The Lazy Girl's Guide to Being Fit. We love the attention they give in their one-on-one classes (INR 16,000 for 8 sessions per month and INR 21,500 for 12 sessions per month). They’re also exemplary trainers when it comes to building form and giving the right posture.
Price: INR 2,500 onwards for a single session.
Google Rating: 4.7/5
Timings: 7 AM to 9 PM (Sun closed)
Social Media: Instagram
Contact: 090046 60074
Activ8 Pilates Studio
Activ8 is the Pilates studio next door — homely, welcoming, and friendly. The cool thing about Activ8 is that they offer group classes for one, two, three, or five people, which means that families and couples can make this a fitness experience to enjoy together. The studio also offers altitude training and counts professional mountaineers, marathon runners, cricketers and celebrities in its clientele.
Price: INR 1,500 for a single session of pilates.
Google Rating: 4.8/5
Timings: 7 AM to 9 PM (Sun closed)
Social Media: Instagram
Contact: 096198 88347
Radhika’s Balanced Body
Radhika Karle is certified from the renowned Balanced Body Institute based in the USA. Besides being Sonam Kapoor’s trainer (Radhika even travels with her when she leaves Mumbai), Radhika is a qualified nutritionist who can map out healthy eating habits for us as well. Her studio doubles up as a training centre for aspiring instructors as well. The studio offers Reformer and Chair Pilates.
Price: INR 2,750 for a single session. For 12 sessions, it will cost INR 2,250 per session, and for 36 sessions, it will cost INR 1,700 per session.
Google Rating: 5/5
Timings: 6 AM to 12 PM & 5 PM to 8 PM (Sun closed)
Social Media: Instagram
Contact: 073044 71749
The Body Craft House
Body Craft House is a very popular studio in Bandra that combines a variety of forms like power yoga, pilates, functional training and other workouts to create the perfect customised plan for you to reach your goals. The experienced trainers at BCH aim to help aspirants be functionally fit by improving strength, stability, balance, and coordination. While they're great for pilates training, they also offer yoga, kickboxing, circuits, station workouts, and more.
Price: INR 1,800 per session. For a month, it will cost you INR 18,000.
Google Rating: 4.5/5
Timings: 9 AM to 5 PM (Sun closed)
Social Media: Facebook
Contact: 096193 70099
The Space, Juhu
Housed inside a bungalow near Silver Beach in Juhu is a studio called The Space. It offers everything from Pilates, Yoga, Zumba, to Aerial Yoga. We love the vibe here and the instructors are super professional, so you can expect great training. We'd definitely recommend this one if you don't like the monotony in your fitness routine.
Price: On request.
Google Rating: 4.7/5
Timings: 8 AM to 8 PM (Sun closed)
Social Media: Instagram
Contact: 096193 48427
Menkaa's Reformer Studio, Lokhandwala
Lokhandwala has a gem of a class. We're talking about Menkaa's Reformer Studio. It's the best studio to start your Pilates journey. There are group classes for three people at a time, or you can sign up for personal training too. There are a few affordable packages that you can choose from, including 12 sessions a month or unlimited sessions a month.
Price: INR 1,500 per session and INR 15,000 for 14 sessions.
Google Rating: 4.5/5
Timings: 6 AM to 9 PM (Sun closed)
Social Media: Instagram
Contact: 9820563522
Sheetal's Core Pilates
Wish to join a studio that goes beyond regular fitness? Head to Sheetal’s Core Pilates. Started in 2013 by Sheetal Shah, the studio caters to people of all kinds, from athletes and new moms to senior citizens. The sessions are made to suit your body, needs, and goals, whether you're recovering from an injury or just trying to improve flexibility. They also offer mat pilates, postural correction, and prenatal pilates, and you can sign up for either personal or group classes at their Worli or Bandra locations.
Price: On request.
Google Rating: 4.9/5
Timings: 7 AM to 1 PM & 4 PM to 8 PM
Social Media: Instagram
Contact: 098205 03409
Kunakshi's Kore Body Pilates
Kore Body Pilates is where you go when you want serious training but without the chaos of the gym. Started by Kunakshi Shah, who’s trained in Dubai, Australia, and New York, this studio combines Pilates with Barre and neuro movement. But what we really liked is their Happy Hour classes, which are perfect for anyone who needs to squeeze in a workout even when it's a hectic day.
Price: INR 6,500 for 8 sessions and INR 9,000 for 12 sessions.
Google Rating: 4.8/5
Timings: 7 AM to 8 PM
Social Media: Instagram
Contact: 088283 04151
Helekars Pilates Studio
If you are in Navi Mumbai, we have found a Pilates class that you have to join if you're serious about your fitness goals. One of the first full-fledged Pilates spaces in the area, this studio has regulars who come by as it offers customisable routines. They’ve got reformers, MOTR machines, trapeze tables, and even poles for pole fitness. They also have sessions for aerial yoga, dance-based fitness, and kickboxing here, so you can pick and choose any one, whether you want to train functionally, build endurance, or just switch up your routine.
Price: INR 1,000 per class for group training.
Google Rating: 4.7/5
Timings: 6:30 AM to 10 PM
Social Media: Instagram
Contact: 080800 80997
Dr. Shreya's House of Pilates
Run by Dr. Shreya, an orthopaedic physio and certified Pilates trainer, this is a clean, quiet studio in Thakur Village if you’re just starting. A lot of folks say they’ve seen real changes in posture, core strength, and flexibility in just a few sessions. The vibe is welcoming and Dr. Shreya makes sure to give individual attention, so you won’t feel out of place even if you’re new to it.
Price: INR 3,186 for 3 sessions.
Google Rating: 4.8/5
Timings: 6:30 AM to 1 PM & 4 PM to 9:30 PM
Social Media: Instagram
Contact: 098677 05966
Yasmin Karachiwala's Body Image
This one’s basically the OG. Yasmin Karachiwala introduced Pilates to India, and her studio on Hill Road is where stars like Deepika, Alia and Katrina train. If you’ve always wanted to try Pilates the way celebrities do it, this is your chance to meet who taught them. The sessions here are intense, personalised, and results-driven, and they also have branches in Andheri and Kemps Corner. They offer gym access too, if you want to mix things up.
Price: INR 1,180 per session for group training.
Google Rating: 4.8/5
Timings: 7 AM to 9 PM (Sun closed)
Social Media: Instagram
Contact: 099309 20011
Sweat Pilates
Sweat Pilates is an upbeat studio perfect for those who like their workouts to be full of energy. Sweat Pilates offers three signature classes, which include Sweat Stretch, Sweat Total, and Sweat Athletic, so you can choose one depending on your goal. Trainers here are quite encouraging, always high on energy, and hands-on, making sure your every move impacts your body. They also offer free trials if you want to test the waters before committing.
Price: INR 1,499 for one session.
Google Rating: 4.9/5
Timings: 6 AM to 11 PM
Social Media: Instagram
Contact: 099201 16603
