I signed up for a gentle haha yoga class at Koru Yoga via bodypass and was when I rocked up I was…read moresurprised to find that the studio is located at the owners house. There is only street parking and the house if located on a slope so don't be alarmed as it doesn't look like a commercial studio. Walking up the pathway to the front door you will find there is a noticeboard and a whiteboard to the left for you to leave a note if needed. Once you ring the doorbell, the instructor will let you in and the studio is to the right as you take off your shoes and leave your bag in the hallway. The studio has dim lighting and everything is provided (mat, foam block, bolster, eye pillow, pillow, blanket) and Kerry was very welcoming and got to know me before commencing the class. Unfortunately the other participants didn't show up but it was great to have a private class with Kerry as she really helped me adjust my alignment and posture in a gentle manner. Great instruction, friendly instructor, intimate studio. Really great what she has created so if you are after smaller and supportive place to practice, try this out.I didn't ask if there was a change room or shower so you'll have to find out.

What class did you try? I tried a mat Pilate's class with a short relaxation at the end…read more How many people were in the class? 5 of us plus instructor What equipment and facilities are there? You go up the stairs to the right to enter and the bathrooms are down the hall. I don't recall there being change rooms but there is water, table and brnches to rest, cubby holes and all equipment provided for (mats, bolsters, blocks, foam rollers). The first area of the studio is reception and reformers and then the yoga/barre/Pilate's is at the back room. What was not so good? Parking at Camberwell and people with physical disabilities may find it difficult to get up the stairs (not sure if there is an elevator). Level of happiness: 10/10 going to mat Pilate's...to be honest I never really liked Pilate's but now I'm getting it more. I don't sweat like crazy but my muscles burn baby burn if you do it right. So I guess it is about finding the right teacher who can explain it in a way I get it. This place explained it well so thumbs up.

From the owner: We offer exceptional clinical pilates classes in Camberwell that are dynamic, ever changing, and…read morealways tailored to you. With an emphasis on body awareness, breath and functional movement, Camberwell Pilates practices thoughtful and purposeful Pilates to promote both physical and mental well-being.

I've set myself a one month bodypass challenge to try go to as many classes around Melbourne and…read morethis morning I attended Vinyasa Flow at Elevation Floatation and Yoga which is really close to the Rivoli Cinema and Firechief Pizzeria in Camberwell. Be mindful there is roadside parking or head to the massive parking lot out the back behind Dan Murphy's/Coles but make sure you read parking instructions as Camberwell ticketers are brutal. Moving onto the venue...simple and bright the entrance is a communal table serving as an office and reception and I believe there are three floatation pods out the back. I did not get to try this as it is not part of bodypass but I really want to give the pods a go! Our Vinyasa class was upstairs and there were only 2 of us this morning so the instructor was quite flexible and spent time getting to know us and what we wanted to do. As I sit down most of the day and the other participant stood lots we got some really good back + shoulder stretches, hip openers and hamstring stretches. We were encouraged to use props (mats, foam block, bolster, straps) to help us get into correct positioning and at the end there was a relaxation component. Great class with a wonderfully supportive instructor - a studio I would gladly visit again.

I'll start by saying that I really like the concept of barre body & it's a great workout. The…read morereason for the lackluster score is twofold- 1. I think the price is utterly ridiculous & 2. There's no good 'beginner class' options which means people are more prone to injuring themselves due to lack of knowledge or technique. I did about 3 weeks of classes (and intro 2 week deal and a week afterwards) and went probably 9 times so I got a great overall view of the classes. The teachers were really lovely but a few moved far too quickly through the yoga components of the classes & I could see people struggling to keep up & rushing their poses to do so (which will lead to injury eventually). There was no explanation to newbies about the poses and no real extra attention paid to them. For those in the know the workout is excellent - it's quite lower limb heavy but different classes are varied and it is hard work- my butt & legs were killing me for days after each class!! The price. Woah. It's so expensive. Over $200 a month for unlimited classes! That's too much by anyone's standards. Their overheads are not that excessive. So what's my summary - eh, if you can afford it, do some yoga classes somewhere else first so you get to know the poses and then go nuts. You'll get a great workout with lovely teachers in a truly gorgeous space.

I admit I was pretty intimidated about the idea of doing a Barre class. I always thought it would…read morebe some kind of ballet show-off session with super toned chicks in impossibly skimpy outfits making me feel fat and frumpy. After some friends and my Pilates teacher filled me in on what REALLY goes on here, I thought I'd bite the bullet and give it a try with the two week $50 pass as a way to shake up my exercise regime. I'm really glad I did and can confirm a few things for anyone else wondering if they should take the plunge. 1) There's women of all shapes and sizes here. I once also saw a guy, but usually it's a women only affair. 2) Apart from the Barre that you use for some exercises and a couple of ballet terms, it's not very ballet/dancy at all. 3) The teachers are very kind and super lovely. There's none of that "look at me I'm so great" attitude you might get elsewhere. 4) The Barre Tone classes will make you sweat and work muscles in small but excruciating ways. 5) Your arms, legs and bum will look and feel better in just a month! I'm now attending two or three classes a week (mostly Barre Tone and Barre Body ones) and really love how it has improved my fitness, flexibility and strength in just a couple of months. The online booking system is very easy to use, though I wish you could book more than a week in advance as I like having my schedule organised a fortnight at a time. I also really like that I can use class credits in any of the Barre Body studios around Melbourne and Sydney as this gives me more flexibility when travelling.