NYC has one of the best barre and pilates scenes in the country, with a variety of studios to choose from depending on your interests and fitness goals.
The neighborhood of the Upper East Side is no exception, with a ton of amazing barre and pilates studios to try.
Below we have outlined our favorite pilates classes on the Upper East Side, barre classes on the Upper East Side, and related Upper East Side workout classes that you should be sure to add to your fitness routine.
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Pilates and Reformer Classes on the Upper East Side
WundaBar Pilates
- Location: 245 E 78th Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenue)
- Cost of class/membership: Their intro is $32 ($10 off your first class), and from there they have 5 packs, 10 packs and autopay options. You can check out all pricing here!
- About the studio: “Before WundaBar you had two choices in Pilates – Slow-and-Cerebral, or Pound-It-Out with no methodology. WundaBar Pilates is the first to bridge that gap. We combine intensity with integrity of movement in Pilates – all on our exclusive WundaFormer.”
Chaise Fitness
- Location: 1204 Lexington Avenue (between 81st and 82nd Street)
- Cost of class/membership: They offer small group classes, private, duet and triplet sessions. Prices vary depending on session type. New Client Intro Offer: 3 private sessions for $250 ($95 savings).
- About the studio: “We are a Contemporary Pilates studio located in the Upper East Side of Manhattan. We offer traditional Pilates sessions on the Reformer, Cadillac, and Chair, TRX suspension training, as well as small group classes using our patented method of overhead bungees, resistance bands and Pilates equipment. We focus on helping you build a stronger core and mind body connection to live a better, stronger, more active lifestyle. We offer virtual pilates sessions or join our Chaise On Demand community at only $19.99 per month for access to over 200+ Chaise workouts updated weekly!”
SLT (E 67th and E 87th)
- Locations:
- 201 E 67th Street (at 3rd Ave)
- 177 E 87th Street ( at 3rd Ave)
- Cost of class/membership:
- $42 Single Class
- $200 5-pack of classes ($40/class)
- About the studio: “SLT (a.k.a. Strengthen, Lengthen, Tone) ties together cardio, strength training, and the most challenging elements of Pilates to give you the reSuLTs you have always wanted. SLT uses the counter-resistance of the Megaformer to activate slow-twitch muscle fibers to develop long, lean muscle.”
Moving Strength
- Locations:
- Upper East Side: 1609 2nd Ave (between 83rd and 84th Street)
- Upper East Side: 1488 York Ave (between 78th and 79th Street)
- Upper West Side: 162 West 84th Street (between Amsterdam and Columbus)
- Cost of class/membership:
- Intro Pack for New Clients: Any 3 group glasses for $85 or 3 private sessions for $275. More pricing info can be found here.
- About the studio: “In our boutique style studios, we host a range of personalized classes. We are best known for our attention to individual needs and welcoming all ages and fitness levels. Our classes are challenging and combine the most effective techniques offered by Pilates, Power Plate, TRX and weight training. We are fully equipped with Reformers, Towers, Jumpboards and Chairs and our teachers tailor their classes to the diverse range of exercise and health needs of our clients.”
The Wellness Den
- Location: 177 E 87th St Suite 206
- Cost of class/membership:
- New clients: Buy One Get One Free Pilates group class
- Single Pilates Reformer Group Class: $38
- 5 pack Pilates Group Reformer: $180
- 10 pack Pilates Group Reformer: $350
- 20 pack Pilates Group Reformer: $640
- About the studio: “We welcome you to our latest integrated movement and wellness space in the heart of NYC, specializing in physical therapy, pelvic health, dance medicine, Pilates and Barre fitness.
Natural Pilates
- Location: 244 E 84th St (between 2nd and 3rd Avenue)
- About the studio: “Natural Pilates began in Los Angeles in 2005 with a single studio. Over the years, it has blossomed into a renowned phenomenon with multiple locations in Los Angeles, then Soho and now the UES – and attracting a loyal celebrity clientele, including Sylvester Stallone and Naomi Campbell.”
Barre Classes on the Upper East Side
Pure Barre
- Locations
- 1237 2nd Avenue (between 64th and 65th Street)
- 1325 Lexington Avenue (between 88th and 89th Street)
- 201 East 67th Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenue)
- More info here
Ballet and Body
- Location: 325 East 65th Street (between 1st and 2nd Avenue)
- More info here
Elements Barre
- Location: 1164 3rd Ave (at 68th Street)
- More info here
The Wellness Den
- Location: 177 E 87th St Suite 206
- About the studio: “We welcome you to our latest integrated movement and wellness space in the heart of NYC, specializing in physical therapy, pelvic health, dance medicine, Pilates and Barre fitness.
Have you tried any of the above classes? Leave a comment below and let us know!
