Looking to tone, strengthen and sweat? Pilates, originally called Contrology by its inventor Joseph Pilates in the 1920s, is a method of fitness that has gained huge popularity in the last few decades.

The 2025 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is Hot Yoga Republic (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County Pilates Studios picks see below.

Our 2025 Fitness category sponsor is Club Evexia. View the rest of the Fitness category here.

We’ve broken it down by region: Southern, Central and Northern Marin.

Southern Marin

FitWise Pilates

Mill Valley

Woman-owned and operated, FitWise’s master-level instructors with experience in rehab, pre/post-natal, and work with elite athletes tailor workouts to meet each individual’s needs. They offer small group classes for all levels of Pilates & GYROTRONIC, Myofascial Release bodywork, postural assessments, and more to help clients achieve and sustain their fitness goals.

38 Miller Ave upstairs #19, Mill Valley, 415.326.5130

Hot Yoga Republic Mill Valley

Mill Valley

Hot Yoga Republic has been vetted as the Readers’ Choices before. Co‑founded and privately owned by Jessica Smith and Kathryn Keown since 2018, they’ve since expanded to Mill Valley and offer hot yoga, hot Pilates and Power Yoga with memberships, drop‑ins, student pricing, virtual events, corporate retreats — all with a caring community ethos.

Strawberry Village,  800 Redwood Hwy Frontage Rd, Ste 804 Mill Valley, 415.300.6533

Internal Fire Pilates

Mill Valley

Internal Fire Pilates delivers a dynamic, full-body workout that blends strength, mobility, and mindfulness like no other. Designed to challenge and empower, each class fuses expert instruction with purposeful movement to help you build lean muscle, improve posture, and boost energy. Whether you’re cross-training, rehabilitating an injury, or simply looking to feel your best, this is more than a workout — it’s a transformational experience.

457 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, 415.360.3008

Pilates Evolution

Mill Valley

This Pilates studio blends classical Pilates breathing and alignment with dynamic, flow‑based movement. Classes such as fundamentals, balance and alignment and reformer flow accommodate all levels and emphasize core engagement, conscious breath, and personal progress in a supportive small‑group setting.

247 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley, 415.322.0395

Central Marin

BODYROK

Corte Madera

BODYROK is an innovative blend of Pilates, cardio, and weight training specifically designed to increase your energy levels and fuel your metabolism. Each 40-minute, music-inspired workout targets your upper body, lower body and core. Experienced trainers teach each class with attention, encouragement and offer modifications for all physical fitness levels.

47 Tamal Vista Blvd Ste E, Corte Madera, 415.729.0046

Body Kinetics San Rafael

San Rafael

Body Kinetics’ Pilates program set’s a clear foundation for movement and muscle conditioning for every experience level. Their highly trained team of instructors caters to workouts, whether a one-on-one session or class, to the individual needs of each student. A family-owned neighborhood health club since 1990, they have established themselves as a staple for the fitness community of Marin.

1800 Second St, San Rafael 415.457.2639

Cue the Core

San Rafael

Opened in November 2023, San Rafael’s downtown Cue the Core expands on the idea of a traditional pilates studio. What truly sets Cue the Core apart is their dedication to nurturing the whole person – mind, body, and spirit. Their philosophy goes beyond just a great workout; it’s about fostering balance and overall well-being. Their studio transcends a typical fitness space, offering a sanctuary for those seeking a comprehensive self-care approach.

1344 4th St, San Rafael, 415.889.0854

Hot Yoga Republic San Rafael

San Rafael

Hot Yoga Republic has been vetted as the Readers’ Choices before. Co‑founded and privately owned by Jessica Smith and Kathryn Keown since 2018, they’ve since expanded to Mill Valley and offer hot yoga, hot Pilates and Power Yoga with memberships, drop‑ins, student pricing, virtual events, corporate retreats — all with a caring community ethos.

4050 Redwood Hwy Ste G, 415.300.6533

Mighty Pilates

Larkspur

Mighty Pilates has served high-energy Pilates workouts to the Bay Area since 2009. Trainers versed in classical-style Pilates guide private and group classes that combine core strength, cardio, and stretching for maximum effectiveness and fun. Try one of their variety of class types from Foundations classes for beginners, Power Pilates, TRX, Booty and Core, and even their Happy Hour Pilates. The studio has 11 Reformer and Towers and is conveniently located in the Marin Country Mart.

2257 Larkspur Landing Cir, Larkspur, 415.450.7928

Pilates of Marin

Corte Madera

Offering private and semi-private classes by PMA (Pilates Method Alliance) certified instructors and approved training programs, Pilates of Marin is a classic pilates studio through and through. Focused on the exercises developed by the creator of Pilates, Joseph Pilates, their classes use specialized equipment and props to help build strength and mind-body balance.

500 Tamal Plaza Ste 522, Corte Madera

Pilates ProWorks

Corte Madera

Founded in 2009 by husband and wife team Oscar Sanin and Taylor Carter, Pilates ProWorks is a result of a journey to create the best Pilates machine on the market. After a personal health crisis, doctors advised Oscar to try Pilates to help regain his strength. He saw physical improvements quickly and after noticing that the machinery wasn’t working for him, decided to create the best machine he could, the FitFormer. Today Pilates Proworks has 18 domestic and international locations.

11 1st St, Corte Madera, 415.758.7003

The Studio Marin

San Rafael

The Studio Marin, outfitted with beautiful plants and flooded with natural light, features the industry’s finest equipment. With fully certified and classically trained instructors, class options for all fitness levels and interests, plus an apprentice program for teachers working on their certification, the Studio Marin create a unique Pilates experience for everyone. Recently expanded with more rooms, reformers, and retail space, it’s a hub for the Pilates community in Marin.

1800 4th St, San Rafael, 415.785.3019

X’Core

San Anselmo

Specializing in high-intensity pilates X’CORE workouts focus on muscle-sculpting, full-body conditioning, and core strength training. With low-impact workouts that encourage maximum exertion of one muscle group at a time, you’ll feel the same burn as a traditional fitness class while reducing the risk of injury.

21 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo

Northern Marin

Body Kinetics, Novato

Body Kinetics’ Pilates program set’s a clear foundation for movement and muscle conditioning for every experience level. Their highly trained team of instructors caters to workouts, whether a one-on-one session or class, to the individual needs of each student. A family-owned neighborhood health club since 1990, they have established themselves as a staple for the fitness community of Marin.

1530 Center Rd, Novato, 415.895.5965

Club Pilates

Novato

Starting in 2007, Club Pilates now serves hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. With group practices that stay true to Joseph Pilates’ original Reformer-based Contrology Method, classes use state-of-the-art equipment to offer high-quality training that won’t break the bank.

140 Vintage Way Ste G 10, Novato, 415.499.9965

Novato Pilates

Novato

Novato Pilates offers private and small group classes on the mat and reformer with a variety of certified instructors and class focuses. Striving to restore balance and strength to anyone who uses their body, they create unique exercise and stretching programs whether looking for help with chronic pain or looking to get stronger.

1559 S Novato Blvd Ste H, Novato, 415.898.3499

Are you a BOC business but want to change your photo, or did we miss including it? Submit your new photo here.