Flex
“Great neighborhood gym, has all the machines/equipment you need and the team is really nice”
Best Pilates Classes in Oakland, CA
19 studios listed · all 19 in Oakland · 16 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
X˙core Oakland
“The instructors are all great and Elaine and Cora, the owners, make everyone feel like they're family.”
BK Roots Fitness
“I love the Springboard Pilates classes and the seasonal fitness series, like Metabolic Mayhem (hard, but so worth it!”
Pink Salt Wellness
“Extremely intuitive and empathetic guidance all the time to relieve tension stress and getting to enjoy life more.”
Reactive Movement
“The instructors are great and a special shout out to Jaclyn who gives amazing instruction and always changes up our weekly class and keeps it interesting.”
The Club at City Center
“My favorite place to come zen out, and workout.”
The 19 studios listed for Oakland, CA teach pilates. Whether a studio runs reformer sessions, mat classes or both comes from what it publishes itself; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Oakland, CA
All 19 studios we list here are in Oakland itself. We have 23 studios in Oakland on file; this page shows the highest-rated 19. 17 of the studios on this page have a rating, from 4.6 to 5.0 across 812 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. 13 are open on Saturdays and 12 on Sundays. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 20 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation. We have a website on file for all 19 of the studios on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 12 take bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.
Where do I find pilates timetables for Oakland?
All 19 studios on this page have a website on file, and that is where the timetable, the class names and the equipment list live. Studio names rarely tell you whether a place runs reformer sessions or only mat work, so check before you travel.
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Pilates By Kim Ip
“At the same time she understood who I am and had tons of fun and strength building Pilates exercises tailored just for the rest me.”
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The Town Athletics
“Town Athletics is an excellent gym if your dropping in from out of town or looking to start CrossFit in the Tacoma, WA area.”
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Core Cat Pilates Studio
“I love her music selection and her space has a lovely vibe - all these enhance my experience and often improve my mood!”
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Montclair Village Pilates Private Studio
“The mat classes and the reformer classes that I have taken are challenging, but very do-able because Krista and the rest of the staff modify and make sure you are in the correct position.”
Precisionpoint Pilates
“Not only does Sarah know which exercises I need, she also knows anatomy and can explain the placement of bones and muscles and how they work together.”
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New Classic Pilates
“Roxanne really helps to make sure you are getting the best out of your workout by guiding you on technique and form.”
Vita
“It's literally the only place I've found in the area with both great workout classes and affordable childcare.”
Stable Core Pilates
“She's helped me tremendously deal with spinal stenosis, alignment, and posture issues, as well as being sensitive to my lymphedema and arthritis.”
Aspire Pilates Center
“I was a big skeptic because I didn't think that it would work, but then I saw that it really helps the body.”
Anya Taylor Body and Soul
“Anya is incredible at what she does, Her work is amazing and has helped my body and mind in incomparable ways.”
Mel Hilario: Mighty Mind & Body
“She helps you go at your own pace and listens to your concerns.”
Jayne Moser Pilates
Temescal Pilates and Bodywork
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What students and parents say about studios in Oakland
- “With her expertise, patience, caring, precision, compassion, and huge depth of experience, Kim helped me through all my challenges and guide me to become so much more confident, agile in my movements, and advance in Pilates level.” — from a review of Pilates By Kim Ip
- “The pilates classes are a great workout (don't think you won't sweat!), the instructors are motivating and incredibly friendly, and the owners, Cora and Elaine, are professional, thoughtful, generous, communicative, and friendly!” — from a review of X˙core Oakland
- “Roxanne is an outstanding pilates teacher. She keeps the exercises fresh and challenging.” — from a review of New Classic Pilates
- “I was honestly intimidated to try pilates because it always felt like a niche exercise, but Kim really took the exercises and broke them down in a digestible way.” — from a review of Pilates By Kim Ip
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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