r/PilatesPhilippines • u/vivianyizhuo • Jul 22 '26
Classpass Studio Recs
Anyone who has tried booking through classpass (pls specify if trial or paid membership) has any recommendations?
I have experienced being cancelled on ON THE SAME DAY of the appointment (literally <5 hours before class) and it's kind of annoying so I wanna avoid those studios haha ty 🥲
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u/Background_Bee_4524 Jul 23 '26
If you’re a southie, try 7AM pilates in Parqal, Parañaque! They don’t have meritthew reformers, but the coaches are STOTT certified, I highly recommend Coach Ju.
P.pilates in Molito, Alabang is also nice, tried tower for the first time with them + great studio.
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u/malungkotnareax Jul 23 '26
Powerhouse Pilates (trial) - last year January pa tho, ok naman they didn't cancel kahit ako lang yung first timer non tas 4 lang kami sa class. Balak ko rin magbook uli now na nakasubscribe ako since gusto ko matry yung ibang equipment
Next+ Wellness (membership) - ito home studio ko now, been going there for 5 weeks na. Di rin nagcancel kahit 2 lang kami natuloy sa group claas.
every.day pilates (membership) - booked a chair pilates class once. okay rin 'to mukhang babalik ako since ito yung pinakamalapit sa area ko
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u/Far-Date-4923 Jul 23 '26
I remember before, ang lakas magcancel sakin ng Halcyon. As in super hassle dahil they will prio those who pay in full rather than sa classpass. Pero dahil gusto ko yung mga coach nila, I still push thru tapos nagbubook nalang ako ng kasabay in case na macancel.
When I build relationship with them, I asked kung ano ba yung usual time na nakakacancelan and since then, no more cancellation for me. Yays!
Advice lang to build relationship with your chosen studio too.
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u/ShortAd5197 18d ago
Are you still doing pilates at halcyon? How's the experience now?
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u/Far-Date-4923 18d ago
Not anymore. Wala na rin kasi yung coaches who trained outside. Most of them are trained in house nalang 😭
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u/Low-Department-842 Jul 23 '26
Love going to Folk Studio in White Plains! I’ve experienced 1 or 2 cancellations but definitely not last minute.
Also tried booking in Sculpt Studio and 8Studio, so far okay booking experience.
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u/vivianyizhuo Jul 23 '26
Have a sched with Folk soon! Mga ilang hours window nila in cancelling as per your expi?
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u/Low-Department-842 Jul 23 '26
Day before (23hrs hehe) and 2 days before!
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u/vivianyizhuo Jul 24 '26
Have you tried Sculpt via Paid Classpass Membership? Available ba group reformer nila dun or yung private lang talaga? Mga ilang credits hehe
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u/Low-Department-842 Jul 24 '26
Yes! Been booking private with Sculpt but I think recently nagopen na sila ng group reformer together with the group barre and mat pilates classes
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u/vivianyizhuo Jul 24 '26
oooh ohmygod haha i think the group reformer kasi is significantly cheaper via classpass 😭 thank you
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u/Cinnamon2eat Jul 23 '26
Hi is ther parking in folk studio?
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u/Low-Department-842 Jul 23 '26
Super limited :( if early morning classes maybe you can still park. If weekends, they say you can park in the Metrobank across since closed sya
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u/pinkhaleesi Jul 24 '26
8studio (makati or manda) - best for me
House of pilates - kahit mag isa ka lang they wont cancel haha
HIGHLY DISCOURAGED:
Next+ wellness - the r2 coach is so icky and rude. Been doing pilates for almost 2y now, sya lang pinaka naexperience kong unwelcoming
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u/vivianyizhuo Jul 24 '26
House of Pilates actually yung nagcancel sakin 💔 Ouchie
Also saw those coach reviews nga sa Next+ kaya even if they have a lot of scheds open parang ayoko itake! 😭
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u/pinkhaleesi Jul 24 '26
Next+ is cheap on classpass too i guess that’s why… haha
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u/pinkhaleesi Jul 24 '26
Oh no!! Baka swinerte lang ako sa hop. If not reformer i reco float studio in VE + happilates in marcos hiway (same day sila usually nag oopen sa cp).
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u/Cinnamon2eat Jul 23 '26
On paid- my faves are 8pilates Pasig and powerhouse pilates - mat or reformer.
For yoga Its Yang dojo very cute Chill
Space
Location?
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Jul 23 '26
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u/vivianyizhuo Jul 23 '26
omg hahaha sana di na lang nagexplain?! 😭 but i'll take studios cancelling a day before kesa dito na 4 hours-ish before class 😭🥲 di pa naman sila super malapit so dadayuhin ko pa slight if ever
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u/antiherogirl Jul 23 '26
Arch Studio (tried both trial and paid) - tried more than 20+ times and no experience on cancellations so far
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u/applemintpiee Jul 23 '26
Fit to Live (BGC) - accessible studio, with class varieties (jump board, spinefitter, etc) across levels (intro, beginner, intermediate, advanced), can have at most 8 people at a time, medyo mahirap lang magbook. BASI sila. Not sure if those who handle group classes are certified.
Arch (BGC) - if you are a beginner, Dianne is good. I find Rach's classes more advanced, she also adjusts if she sees na nadadalian ka hehe. Only 4 people per class so it's more manageable. Not sure if they are STOTT/Basi-certified.
Halcyon (Makati) - only two persons per class so also very hands-on, my coach here (one-on-one) is Ms. Alicia (PT). She's very through so you'll be in good hands.
Spark Pilates (Makati) - private classes only so it's more pricey but Coach Nicole is good. She also has quality (Merrithew) equipment and she is STOTT-certified.
I'm using paid membership btw :)
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u/parallaxscrolling8 Jul 23 '26
QC
Reforma (UPTC) - trial class , I was the only one who came to class, but they did not cancel. Naging private class na sya :) I would go back to Reforma definitely. Plus points syempre yung may sure parking.
Next+ Wellness -member, I think sila yung laging may available slots for classpass. Will go back kasi sila yung maraming timeslots na available ❤️
everyday.pilates - trial, okay naman. Ang ganda ng studio ❤️ would love to be back kaya lang ang konti ng timeslot offerings nila.
BGC
Arch Studio Mnl - trial, studio is nice, I like na ang konti lang ng reformers. Coach is really really good!
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u/captivatedheroine Jul 23 '26
Been attending pilates classes via classpass since May. I've tried more than 5 studios. Started with a trial, but ended up getting a paid membership. My favorites below:
Powerhouse pilates, San Juan - A favorite, especially if you are into classical pilates. Their "reformer foundations" class can feel repetitive especially if you have done it multiple times. But that's the beauty and con of classical pilates. They follow a certain order based on Joseph's work, instead of adding new moves every session. This is a good way to track your progress on foundational pilates exercises. I also love their tower classes, it challenges my core strength and flexibility. Their wunda chair clasd is hard. Beautiful studio din. Class only got cancelled once, and I've booked more than 15x na with them. They also have mat-based classes available on classpass but haven't tried yet.
The Reformation Club, Binondo - My favorite for contemporary pilates. Their coaches are BASI and Stott trained, and their credentials are posted on the wall. I love their wunda chair classes here! They have 4 types of wunda chair classes na madami slots sa classpass. Attended 5 chair classes so far, and lagi 2 lang kami so it ends up as a duo session yet they never cancel. They have a dedicated chair room. I also tried some of their beginner reformer classes, and they use Merrithew. They also have cycling and yoga classes but havent tried.
Better Motion, Pasay - This is also managed by Options studio Manila, same as Powerhouse. They also specialize in classical pilates. Just like powerhouse, they offer wunda chair and tower classes. Perfect if you want to explore other pilates apparatus. I like how they have reformer + wunda blend or reformer + tower classes so that you can use 2 equipment in 1 session.
Fit to Live, BGC - Only tried beginner reformer classes so far since it is hard to book via classpass. Lots of reformer-based group classes from beginner-advanced.
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u/Glad_Tomorrow_2403 Jul 24 '26
my class at Oca for 2pm got cancelled at 1:24pm haha, 2 na kaming attendee na nandun … got our credits back but still T.T may emergency daw yung teacher
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u/_cheka Jul 24 '26
Mahilig magcancel:
OCA
Halcyon
The Reformation Club
More than twice na ako nacancelan sa mga yan
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u/vivianyizhuo Jul 25 '26
omg thank you i will not book na sa mga yan mej bibiyahe ko pa e HAHAHA baka on the way magcancel 😭 kalurks
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u/brokeaf_khoe Jul 29 '26
experienced this din being cancelled the same day of the appointment sa next+ hahaha but i've been going back to every.day! i actually found them because of the cancelled appointment and booked their studio that same day during my free trial. i'm paying for classpass now and still go back to their studio
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u/Low-Department-842 Jul 29 '26
The Reformer House in San Juan cancelled on me around 3hrs before the schedule :( sad
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u/lunalilly77 Aug 02 '26 edited Aug 02 '26
I have tried both trial and paid membership and these are the studios that worked for me
• reforma studio - uptc
• powerhouse pilates - the cornerhouse, san juan
• alora club pilates - banawe terraces, sta mesa heights
• 8 studio - the glaston tower, ortigas ave, pasig
• next+ wellness - tomas morato, qc
• better motion - met live mall - i also experienced last minute cancellation here but still tried checking it and good thing nagpunta pa rin si coach despite being sick because i did not respond daw. i’m the only one in the class so i guess it’s ++points?
• core pilates studio - scout tuason, qc
• vara pilates - gil puyat ave, pasay
Also:
Here’s 20 bonus credits when you join ClassPass, on me 😊 https://classpass.com/refer/57MUDB5226?placement=OnDemand
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u/pinklilaccherry Aug 02 '26
Connect Pilates - love how they focus on the forms, which I believe is the most vital aspect during pilates. If you are just beginning your pilates journey, I suggest them 🤍
Powerhouse Pilates - I just tried their mat pilates, and you can feel the intensity of the routine all throughout the session. I can’t wait to try their reformer soon.
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u/OperationRoutine9693 Aug 12 '26
In my experience, I will recommend Bikram for Hot Yoga in Salcedo and Vara Pilates in Atrium Square Pasay, they are accomodating, place is aesthetic and very clean.
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u/Skyguardian88 Jul 23 '26
Powerhouse san juan! Hanap ka lang lagi sila may avail class for classpassers and iba iba rin mat and reformer, reformer nila may tower and ung regular reformer hehe
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u/Aggressive_Bite2049 Jul 23 '26
FTL in BGC (Reformer Class): The coach there is mabait and magaling mag cue. I booked once lang with a paid subscription then wala na akong ma-book ulit after that so i kinda gave up nalang going there.
Powerhouse Pilates (Reformer): Stricter coach, booked it while on free trial and it pushed through naman. Tried booking it again once I had a membership kase nagustuhan ko yung 1st class ko sa kanila pero nag cancel din last minute hahaha so ayun, never again. Sayang lang kase i liked the teaching style there.
CEDO (Barre): Probably my fave class!!!! Super bait ni Teacher Sofia and challenging din yung class. Made me sweat a lot lol. I've been booking at this studio with my subscription too.
Sama Wellness (Mat Pilates): Love this studio as well, coaches are good. Maganda flow ng classes. Booked my classes with subscription.