Pilates is the art of strengthening deep muscles while working on flexibility, breathing and posture. Neither yoga nor pure fitness, this method invented at the beginning of the XXᵉ century now appeals to those seeking a stronger body and a calmer mind. Whether you choose mat-based Pilates, focused on body control and precision on the floor, or Pilates Reformer, which uses a spring-loaded machine to intensify and guide your movements, everyone will find their own pace. Several pilates studios in Brussels have made this their specialty, and here are the ones you absolutely must try!
Serendip Spa & Wellbeing
Nestled a stone’s throw from Avenue Louise, Serendip Spa & Wellbeing is an award-winning wellness center that combines luxury and serenity. Among its treatments and practices from around the world, its pilates classes offer comprehensive work on breathing, posture and deep muscles, accessible to all levels. All in a soothing atmosphere that transforms each session into a rejuvenating interlude.
📍Address: Pl. Stéphanie 18, 1050 Brussels
Vela
Vela Studio is an intimate space dedicated to pilates. Each class is limited to eight participants for a tailor-made follow-up. Whether on a mat or the famous Reformer machines, the 50-minute sessions combine precision, dynamism and kindness. The result? A complete workout that sculpts, strengthens and seduces with its effectiveness and warm atmosphere.
📍Address: Rue de l’Amazone 35, 1060 Saint-Gilles
Bodyfit Pilates
Flooded with light and positive energy, Bodyfit Pilates offers classes on mat, Reformer or barre. All led by certified, multilingual coaches. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced exerciser, each session combines deep muscle strengthening, breathing and postural correction, to relieve tension and improve vitality in everyday life. Whether on your own or in a small group, this is the place to go for gentle, precise workouts!
📍Address: 11 Rue Gérard, 1040 Brussels
Animo
With its designer studios and resolutely upmarket approach, ANIMO is reinventing Pilates in Brussels. Its signature Reformer classes, led by dancers to lively playlists, sculpt the body in 50 minutes. They also draw on the energy of a large group, thanks to some twenty machines per room. A sporting experience as chic as it is intense, designed for those who want to combine performance, atmosphere and aesthetics.
📍Addresses: Chaussée de Vleurgat 73, 1050 Ixelles. Rue Edith Cavell 16, 1180 Uccle. Avenue Louise 222, 1050 Ixelles. Avenue d’Auderghem 68-70, 1040 Etterbeek.
Corpus Studio
Corpus Studios is a pillar of Pilates in Brussels. We’re talking about over 25 years’ experience in the authentic Pilates method, from classical mat to Gyrotonic® and GYROKINESIS® practices in two studios. Since 1999, Kelly, founder and local reference, has trained numerous instructors and actively contributed to the professionalization of Pilates in Belgium. A place appreciated for its cutting-edge approach, friendly supervision and attention to anatomy and movement.
📍Address: Rue Borrens 33, 1050 Brussels