Mat Pilates has become such a staple on our timetable, and for good reason.
If you’ve been to one of our classes, you’ll know this isn’t about rushing through reps. We move slowly, intentionally, and with purpose, creating a strong mind-muscle connection that helps you get so much more out of every movement.
Our classes are dynamic and challenging, but always low impact. In this class, all moves are on the floor, making it an incredibly grounding way to move. You’ll work your deep core, glutes, legs, arms and postural muscles in a balanced, full-body workout, all while staying connected to your breath.
One thing we value is making sure that each movement has varying levels and layers, so all of our students feel supported on their fitness journey. Whether you’re completely new to Pilates or you’ve been practising for years, we’ll help you find the variation that challenges you in just the right way.
Mat Pilates is a class we often recommend when you’re wanting to move your body and work hard, but you’re not quite feeling up to the higher energy demands of a barre class.
What’s your favourite class on our timetable?
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Barre, Pilates, Yoga studio in the Dunedin CBD. wwwbarrebase.co.nz
Barre Base fuses elements of ballet conditioning exercises with pilates, yoga and functional, body-weight training.
29/07/2026
Bring a friend for free in August 👯♂️
Across the month, you can bring a friend (who has yet to try our studio) for free.
After this free class, your friend will still be eligible for the First Timer’s Deal if they wish to return for more classes.
We so appreciate it when you let your mates know and spread the word. Plus, you then have a workout buddy to stay accountable alongside.
Please send us an email with your friend’s NAME + EMAIL address, and let us know which class you’d like to book them into. You can bring along more than one mate across the month, too.
Tag a friend you’ve been trying to get along to try for ages now ❤️ We can’t wait to meet some new faces!
24/07/2026
Barre Base combines functional strength training, balance, mobility and core work to help improve posture, build strength, increase flexibility and support pain-free movement in everyday life.
Our low impact classes are suitable for all fitness levels, with plenty of options to meet you where you’re at.
On our timetable you’ll see:
- barre classes
- mat pilates
- vinyasa
- yin
- stretch & myofascial release
New to Barre Base? Try 4 weeks of unlimited classes for just $65.
Feel the difference that consistent, supportive movement can make.
09/07/2026
Tomorrow we’re taking a pause for Matariki, with the studio closed as we spend time resting, reflecting and connecting with our whānau.
This evening we had the privilege of sharing a Matariki Roll & Release class together. Thank you to everyone who joined us and created such a calm, supportive space to move, breathe and reflect.
Matariki reminds us that rest has value too. It’s a chance to acknowledge where we’ve been, what’s shaped us, and consider what we’d like to carry into the year ahead.
Tonight in class we reflected on the idea this, but rather than thinking about what we might like to achieve in a traditional sense, we pondered how might we want to feel? What do we want to create more space for? Or what are we ready to welcome into our lives?
Tonight’s class gave us the opportunity to slow down, sit with ourselves, and create space for reflection. In the busyness of everyday life, these moments can be hard to come by, but they are often where we reconnect with what truly matters.
We’ll be back in the studio on Saturday.
Mānawatia a Matariki.
07/07/2026
Our studio timetable 🩷 A mix of barre, mat Pilates and yoga offerings to ensure a balanced week of workouts for our members.
If you want to know how each class differs, head to our website timetable > our classes. This page offers an explanation on each classes, and who they’re best for. Regardless, we support newcomers in all classes, so don’t be afraid to give any class here a try.
View our live timetable at www.barrebase.co.nz/timetable
Movement in pregnancy, part 2!
Pregnancy can be an opportunity to deepen your connection to your body. To slow down, tune in, learn what feels good, and build trust in your intuition.
Movement doesn’t have to stop, but it will evolve.
If you’re pregnant and attending classes with us, know that we’re here to help you modify where needed, answer questions, and support you every step of the way. We often receive notes from our client’s physiotherapists too, to ensure we’re all on the same page. 🙏
Here I discuss some swaps we’ll give clients instead of belly down work, as well as ways to adapt exercises if you experience any pelvic pain, or p***c symphasis discomfort.
Some of my favourite Dunedin-based exercise & bodyworkers for pregnancy & postpartum are:
- The Core Centre - a wonderful team of pelvic health physios, along with Jay Main 🇨🇰🇳🇿 🙏
- Margie at Pivotal Physiotherapy - also specialises in pelvic health, but is also a general musculoskeletal Physio too. She’s awesome!
- Georgie Watson rebuiltreborn — Georgie takes the most epic mum & Bub classes out of Flex Fitness. We share very similar ideologies, and I LOVE what she offers.
25/06/2026
Join us for a special Roll & Release class to honour Matariki – an evening of slowing down, unwinding and reconnecting.
Using massage balls and mindful movement, we’ll release tension through the feet, hips, back, shoulders and neck, followed by gentle mobility work and a calming stretch to leave you feeling lighter and more at ease.
To finish, we’ll spend a few quiet moments reflecting on the year that’s been and looking ahead to the months to come, embracing the spirit of Matariki.
Leave feeling connected to community and relaxed in your own body. The class will be lit by candlelight.
This class is running Thursday 9th July at 6.15pm, in place of our weekly Vinyasa Flow class.
We’d love for you to join us.
Pregnancy doesn’t have to mean putting movement on hold. More often than not, pregnancy offers the opportunity to learn how to listen, adapt, and work with your changing body.
There is so much you can continue to do throughout pregnancy, and staying active can help reduce aches and pains, support your mental wellbeing, build confidence in your body, and prepare you for the very real physical demands of birth and motherhood.
One of the biggest misconceptions I see is that exercise becomes unsafe the moment you’re pregnant. In reality, many movements simply need thoughtful modifications rather than complete avoidance.
Pregnancy can also be an incredible opportunity to deepen your connection to your body. To slow down, tune in, learn what feels good, and build trust in your intuition.
Movement doesn’t have to stop, it can evolve with you.
If you’re pregnant and attending classes with us, know that we’re here to help you modify where needed, answer questions, and support you every step of the way. We often receive notes from our client’s physiotherapists too, to ensure we’re all on the same page. 🙏
In part two, we discuss swaps you can do instead of laying on your belly, as well as ways to adapt exercises if you experience any pelvic pain, or p***c symphasis discomfort.
Let’s bust a few myths here. We’re not twirling, we don’t wear tutus. Our classes include functional moves like lunges, squats and leg lifts, while holding the barre for balance. To our members; what surprised you most about Barre Base classes when you first started attending?
21/06/2026
It’s the shortest day 🎉 Does anyone else find that relieving?
As the days get colder, it can be tempting to put your routine on hold. But winter is often when consistent movement makes the biggest difference to your energy, strength and overall wellbeing.
That’s why we’re excited to introduce our Winter Wellness Series, with some fresh & fun pop-up classes to keep us all motivated and connected.
Winter Pop-Up Classes
Alongside our regular timetable, we’ll be introducing a selection of special classes designed to help you move, recover and reconnect throughout the season, including:
* Roll & Release for Matariki
* Yoga Nidra
* Drum & (Barre) Base
* Themed Barre & Pilates sessions
* A lymphatic yoga flow
And because we know winter can also be a time when motivation (and budgets!) are stretched, we’ve put together a couple of special offers to make it even easier to stay consistent and keep moving with us.
Limited-Time Winter Offers
12 Classes for the Price of 10
Purchase a 10-class concession for $180 and we’ll add 2 bonus classes on us. That’s 12 classes for the price of 10 (saving $40)
3-Month Membership – $460
This winter, we’re offering 3 months of unlimited classes for $460 (usually $520) to support you in building a consistent movement routine through the colder months.
Both offers are available until Sunday 28th.
Whether you’re looking to build strength, improve your circulation or unwind after a busy week, there’s something for everyone.
We hope you’ll join us in making this winter one of movement, community and wellbeing.
We can’t wait to see you in the studio. ❤️
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| Monday | 9:30am - 10:30am |
| 6pm - 8pm | |
| Tuesday | 5pm - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm - 1pm |
| 6pm - 8pm | |
| Thursday | 5pm - 8pm |
| Friday | 9:30am - 10:30am |
| Saturday | 9am - 11am |
| Sunday | 2:30pm - 5pm |