Laneway Pilates Studio - Prahran (VIC)

5 /5 Ferris Sam “Sammy”: My first but definitely not my last pilates class! My instructor Alex was so lovely and helpful - giving such personalised feedback which I find doesn’t happen in large classes at other studios. The energy that the instructors bring to their classes, the music, the aesthetic of the studio just makes doing a workout that much more enjoyable. If you’re looking for a new reformer class, laneway is it! A small 7 bed studio with absolutely everything you need. Can’t wait to be back!

5 /5 Kaitlin Walsh: There’s two kinds of Pilates classes out there: Controlled Pilates for the best outcome: - awareness of breath, core activation - targeting posture improvement and overall core strength, balance and mobility in your body - improves day to day functioning and comfort, reduces risk to injury - still tones the body getting compliments lol - using the correct muscles in each exercise translating to correct muscle use day to day and less pain and injury. Vs commercial Pilates fitness workouts: - smashing around like it’s a pump, CrossFit or hiit class - no breath awareness - leaving with injuries - not understanding which muscles you’re targeting with which movements - not knowing where you shouldn’t feel it (thinking lower back is exercise) - you just know you moved your body you don’t know what it did. - using incorrect muscles to do movements and building strength in the wrong muscles causing further pain and injury down the line. If you want to have the best form, mind to body connection, and strengthen the body the right way using the right muscles more the most optimal outcome - Laneway Pilates is perfect for this. Sometimes they have professional physiotherapists run the classes. They also are amazing at correcting form for the best outcome. The new studio is also so nice! It’s so pretty and calm, and brand new. I’ve been going here for a few years now (maybe 2 or 3?) I started so weak and with terrible posture and now my form is so good I’m doing the instructor course at the moment where I feel like I have already learned so much from classes making the course just a bit of fine tuning really! I feel quite lucky to have had this experience especially compared to others in the course. I feel like this is my little secret which makes me hesitant to tell people about it because I want to still be able to book into classes! but at the same time, more people should come because its 10/10 and more people need to know that - too many people missing out on this place.

5 /5 Kirsty Edwards: Loved my experience at Laneway Pilates! My instructor, Maggie, was so considerate and really supported me through some the positions which I find rare for a Pilates class these days — it honestly ended up being one of the best classes I’ve done. The space is super calming and relaxing, and everything just feels really thoughtfully put together. I walked out feeling amazing. Definitely recommend!

5 /5 Sarah White: I recently visited Laneway Pilates, a gorgeous new boutique reformer studio tucked away in a laneway in Prahran. The space is everything you want in a modern Pilates studio - calm, minimal, thoughtfully designed, and instantly welcoming. Soft lighting and a relaxed atmosphere make it feel like a little hidden retreat. I took the laneway signature class with Alex. I haven’t done a reformer Pilates class for a long time, I am talking years, it was definitely one of the best classes I’ve tried. Alex is the perfect mix of warm, knowledgeable and motivating. She gave super clear cues, offered helpful corrections and kept the energy uplifting without ever feeling rushed. The class flowed beautifully, challenging but controlled with that ideal balance between strength, stretch and burn. By the end, I was sore in the best possible way - the kind of deep, satisfying muscle ache that tell you everything woke up and worked. I can’t wait to go back!

5 /5 Selena Bandara: I absolutely love Laneway Pilates! The instructors are so supportive and knowledgeable, and every class leaves me feeling stronger and more confident. The studio has such a calm, welcoming vibe. Easily my favourite place for pilates.