10 Best Reformer Pilates Classes in Edinburgh
Looking for the perfect reformer Pilates class in Edinburgh? We’ve got you covered. Whether you want something sweaty, something with a gentle flow or would like to work on a FÔLD reformer in a studio setting, Scotland’s capital has it.
The Balmoral
https://www.roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/the-balmoral-hotel/irene-forte-spa/spa-classes/
Starting strong, The Balmoral is a luxury 5 star hotel on Princes Street in the heart of Edinburgh. This Rocco Forte hotel - which also happens to be a FÔLD Studio Partner - offers Reformer Pilates classes on a Monday morning to start your week strong.
Best for: a luxury setting to glide on a FÔLD Original Reformer
mena
mena is a thoughtfully-designed boutique studio founded by STOTT-certified instructor Simone and her husband Neil. They draw on their experience in the Barre and Pilates industry to offer a range of classes, including Reformer Foundation, Reformer Power and Reformer Sweat.
Best for: progressive classes in a beautifully designed space
Soma Reformer
https://www.somareformer.co.uk/
Soma is a reformer-focused studio that also offers Barre and Mat Pilates as part of a holistic timetable. They’ve recently moved to a new space which now means that Reformer Tower is in their repertoire, alongside Reformer Flow, Reformer Tempo and Pre & Post Natal Reformer.
Best for: self-care centred reformer sessions
Luxfit
https://www.luxfit-pilates.com/
This newly-opened reformer Pilates boutique in Leith ran its first classes in January 2026. Since then, it’s been offering small group classes multiple times a day and community events too. With morning, midday and evening flows, you’ll also find beginner courses and jumpboard specific classes - perfect for busy bodies and those who want to get to grips with the basics.
Best for: those looking for lots of classes
Tribe (Fountainbridge)
https://tribe.yoga/fountainbridge/
In West Edinburgh, you’ll find Tribe: a 15-bed reformer studio with signature and intermediate classes throughout the week. They run up to 10 classes per day so you’ll find a time that suits your schedule whenever you want to work out. Their ethos is about putting community and personal growth first, making sure that being a tribe is at the heart of everything they do.
Best for: people looking for lots of reformer as well as yoga, barre and cycle
Pointe Ahead Pilates
At Pointe Ahead Pilates, no equipment is off limits. Here you’ll find Pilates classes on the mat, the reformer, the tower, cadillac, chair and barrels, proving that Pilates really is a versatile full-body workout for all abilities and ages. On their timetable, you’ll find beginners, improvers and mixed ability group classes, but you can also book 1:1 or 1:2 classes as well.
Best for: people who want versatile Pilates workouts.
Luma Pilates
New Town is where you’ll find Luma Pilates, a studio founded by Lucia Poulter, an advanced BASI-certified Pilates instructor with 26 years experience. They offer Reformer Fundamentals for beginners and those at the start of their Pilates journey as well as classes for levels 1 - 3. In their levelled classes, you’ll complement your work on the reformer with sequences from matwork and tower repertoires.
Best for: people who want instructors with serious experience
Emily McDonald Pilates
https://emilymcdonaldpilates.com/
Emily offers small group reformer Pilates classes and private sessions for 1 - 5 people at her studio on Queensferry Road. Her classes are mixed level and can be adapted for those who are pregnant.
Best for: small group reformer Pilates classes
Pilates Attic
https://www.pilatesattic.co.uk/
Pilates Attic is run by Jo Munro, one of Edinburgh’s longest-standing Pilates instructors. In this unique studio created in a converted mews house, you’ll find warm and friendly classes led by expert tuition - and resident pooch, Mylo. Coming to Pilates after a dance injury, Jo understands the power of Pilates in recovery so she offers clinical Pilates alongside beginner lessons and group classes of up to 10 people.
Best for: those looking for a variety of Pilates styles alongside support for chronic pain
The Pilates Hub
https://www.thepilateshub.co.uk/
A tastefully-designed warehouse, The Pilates Hub is a community in Leith teaching the full Pilates system. Rather than choosing the type of Pilates equipment you want to practice on, you choose your level and their team design classes that challenge and develop your Pilates using the mat, reformer, tower and chair.
Best for: regular and progressive Pilates classes
FAQs
What to look for in a reformer class in Edinburgh?
Looking for a reformer Pilates class in Edinburgh is easy - even if you don’t know quite what you want. With plenty of versatile classes across a range of equipment, you’ll find a Pilates class that feels like your vibe and tribe.
Things you might want to filter your search on your level, what type of training you want your instructor to have, the type of equipment you like to use or have used in the past, the location that’s most convenient for you and the price you’re willing to pay.
How much does a reformer Pilates class cost in Edinburgh?
Reformer Pilates classes are more expensive than mat Pilates classes and a single class in Edinburgh costs between £22 - 28. Buying class packs or memberships will save you money and can even bring down the price of a single class to around £16.50.
What are the benefits of reformer Pilates?
Reformer Pilates is a dynamic full-body exercise that isolates and targets your muscles to help you build strength, improve your mobility and enhance your stability. With regular classes, you can expect to deepen your mind-body connection, feel stronger, feel muscles you didn’t know existed, become more flexible and feel like your body is more supported during your other exercises or day-to-day life.
What level of reformer Pilates classes are there?
There is no set standard for reformer Pilates classes, however it is becoming more popular in Edinburgh for studios to offer classes from levels 1 - 3 as well as beginner courses. These levelled classes are unique per studio and use multiple pieces of Pilates equipment, including the tower. They are designed to offer you visible progression as well as keeping you safe on the equipment as you only work moves that you’re comfortable with.