San Diego's Pilates Boom: A Guide to the Newest Studios

Have we reached peak Pilates? The San Diego Pilates scene seems to show no signs of slowing down with a proliferation of new studios popping up across the County.

The opening of these new Pilates studios in San Diego is a testament to the growing popularity of this form of exercise. Pilates offers numerous benefits, including improved flexibility, strength, balance, and posture. It can also help alleviate back pain, improve core stability, and enhance overall well-being.

Here are six new Pilates studios that have recently opened their doors, each offering unique approaches to this timeless practice:

With seven locations across San Diego County, including a new studio in Point Loma, Beyond Pilates offers a wide range of mat and reformer Pilates classes for all levels. Founded by Brad Nayfack, a passionate Pilates enthusiast, Beyond Pilates aims to inspire and transform lives through the power of Pilates.

Beyond Pilates – visit website for all locations

Coastal Core Pilates brings a fresh perspective to contemporary Pilates, offering classes for every fitness level. Led by experienced instructors, this studio provides a welcoming and supportive environment where clients can challenge themselves and achieve their goals. The boutique studio is celebrating their grand opening on Saturday, November 9.

Coastal Core Pilates, 1931 S. Coast Hwy, Oceanside

Opening its doors in La Jolla in October 2024, Honor Pilates is poised to become a beloved addition to the San Diego fitness scene. This studio's mission is to cultivate a supportive community where everyone feels honored, valued, and empowered.

Honor Pilates offers two distinct class types: Power Pilates and Classical Pilates. Power Pilates is a high-intensity, low-impact workout designed for those seeking a dynamic and challenging experience. Classical Pilates, on the other hand, focuses on the original methods created by Joseph Pilates, offering a slower-paced environment and a deep emphasis on flexibility and longevity.

Honor Pilates, 7734 Girard Ave, La Jolla

The Pilates Collective offers a personalized and intimate Pilates experience in its small studio. With just four reformers, clients can expect individualized attention and guidance from experienced instructors. The studio's founder, a licensed clinical pharmacist, brings a unique perspective to wellness, emphasizing the connection between physical health and overall well-being.

The Pilates Collective's mission is to create a supportive community where individuals can embark on a journey toward a stronger, healthier, and more balanced self. By combining Pilates-inspired reformer exercises with traditional strength training, the studio aims to transform both the body and the mind.

Pilates Collective, 8240 Merge Ave, San Diego

S.H.I.F.T. Pilates in Hillcrest offers a unique and transformative approach to Pilates, blending the fluidity of traditional Pilates with the intentional focus of somatic practices. 

Founded by two passionate movement practitioners, the studio provides a serene and intimate environment where clients can connect with their bodies on a deeper level. S.H.I.F.T.'s Exclusive signature classes, combine Somatic Pilates, Neuro-Pilates, and Reformer Vinyasa Yoga. These classes are designed to tap into the nervous system and rewire neural pathways, leading to improved physical and mental well-being. 

Additionally, the studio offers a variety of gentle somatic healing modalities, such as Breathwork sessions and Soundbaths, to enhance the overall client experience.

S.H.I.F.T. Pilates, 1450 University Ave, Suite 202, San Diego

The Sculpt Room, situated in the vibrant Pacific Beach neighborhood, stands out as San Diego's first and only Reformer and infrared mat Pilates studio. This innovative approach combines the classic Pilates method with modern, athletic movements, offering a challenging and empowering workout.

The studio offers a variety of class formats, including BURN, DEFINE, and FORM, to cater to different fitness goals. BURN classes focus on cardio and stamina, DEFINE emphasizes strength and muscle tone, while FORM prioritizes technique and alignment. Additionally, the infrared mat Pilates classes provide added benefits such as improved circulation, detoxification, and reduced muscle soreness.

The Sculpt Room, 909 Grand Avenue, San Diego

This North Carolina-based Pilates studio chain is set to open its first California location in South Carlsbad in February 2025. Known for their innovative Pilates and musically-driven yoga workouts, flowCORPS offers a high-intensity Pilates experience.

flowCORPS, The Forum Carlsbad

The popular hot San Diego Pilates studio chain plans to open a new location in Encinitas in 2025. This will be their fourth San Diego location (Bankers’ Hill, Del Mar, PB), offering a challenging and invigorating workout in a heated environment.

SALTVAULT, Encinitas’S. Coast Hwy 101, Address TBA

As more and more people discover the benefits of Pilates, it is clear that this trend is here to stay. With the continued opening of San Diego Pilates studios, there are more opportunities than ever to experience the transformative power of Pilates. 

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CORRECTION: A previous version of this article and Instagram post listed the location of Pilates Collective as Tierrasanta, when in fact it is located in Carmel Valley.

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