BodyRok Berkeley has become my sanctuary of strength, sweat, and sleep restoration. I'm currently on the monthly package, and it's one of the best decisions I've made for my body and mind. With classes running every hour, each day targeting different muscle groups or training styles, I never have to overthink my workout routine--I just show up, 4 to 6 days a week, and let the rhythm carry me. These hybrid Pilates classes are reformer-inspired but go beyond the traditional format, incorporating cardio and conditioning in a way that feels both efficient and empowering. The programming is smart, the flow is intentional, and the results are real--I feel stronger, more grounded, and I've been sleeping better than I have in months. Now for the real shoutout: Vanessa, or V Dog as she's listed on the schedule, is a force of nature. Her classes are masterfully led, with a level of attention to detail that makes you feel seen, supported, and challenged. She's clearly experienced and deeply knowledgeable--not just about movement, but about how to guide a room full of diverse bodies through safe, effective, and transformative exercise. Vanessa always cues spring settings before each move, offers modifications to scale up or down, and walks the room to ensure everyone's form is on point. Her safety reminders aren't just helpful--they're part of a larger ethic of care. She teaches with precision, but also with warmth and humor, making even the toughest sequences feel like communal choreography. Yes, the classes move fast. Yes, you'll sweat. But you'll also leave feeling like you've earned something. The energy is high, the community is focused, and the instructors--especially Vanessa--treat every class like a ceremony of strength. BodyRok Berkeley isn't just a workout studio--it's a rhythm I've folded into my week, a place where movement becomes medicine, and where instructors like V Dog turn technique into testimony. read more

Iyahna is one of the best instructors in all of bodyrok east bay! She is thorough in her demonstration, makes minor adjustments to form, and is super encouraging. Took my first class with her 3~ years ago and still love taking her class! read more

I have been a couple times and each class has been great ! I especially liked Nikki as a positive and encouraging instructor!! I highly recommend this studio ! read more

So sad to move away! this place is amazing and definitely worth the membership. I started from October- May and saw & felt my body and strength completely transform! The first day I could barely keep up, and by the end I was always trying the challenge modifications! My fav instructors were Joseph & Abby, and everyone always offered modifications or challenges for us regulars to keep our strength up! BodyRok is one of the few places that offers daily focal areas. I also really like how each day we'd start and end with core warmups despite having a different focus for that day. Also love the fun monthly challenges/ raffles here, I've won twice lol. Really sad to have moved away and I hope one opens in West/Hollywood soon!! read more

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My first time at Bodyrok was fantastic! Shannon walked me through the mega reformer for my first class and was so welcoming and kind. Her instructions and cues were so concise and helpful. The class was cardio sculpt and got the heart rate up very quickly! The movements were slow and controlled and I definitely felt a burn. The facilities were wonderfully clean and the space was large with plenty of space. I really enjoyed the class a lot! read more

Iyanna-Unique is so encouraging, and has the perfect energy for an early morning class. Playlist was perfect!

Tried Sunday morning Pilates here. It's a clean & cozy studio. Great instructor. Helpful front desk staff.

First time doing Pilates I chose BodyRok. Teacher and very informative and helpful. Would definitely come back to take more classes. read more

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Great instructors & workouts! As someone who has to commute into the office, it's also nice that this location is close to BART. However, for a studio that costs $200/month, it's really inconvenient that there are no showers -- especially since the only realistic time to take a class for most people is before work. I previously worked at another Pilates studio using MindBody, and I will say that I haven't been very happy with the customer service here either. Beware that no one answers the phones, email response times are delayed, and staff can be pretty anal about cancellations. I work in international law -- which can have AWFUL hours -- and it can be really disheartening to plan on going to Pilates as a source of stress relief only to receive charges when you tried to cancel before the window. read more

Caroline is thee absolute best!!! I attended one of her classes and LOVED it and I felt more people (my friends) needed to enjoy this too so I hosted a Pilate's Party in the Berkeley location. Baaaaaaybbbeee did she give us the best Sunday workout EVER! It was a lot of the ladies first time doing pilates and she was very conscious of that. She was kind, compassionate and knowledgable of her craft. She explained the moves in detail and even demonstrated a few during the class to make sure we were doing the moves correctly. She gave just the right amount of intensity as to give us a good workout but not scare us away. She made us the cutest charcuterie board for after the party and allowed us to workout to our playlist. She also gave us protein shakes to take with us to refuel. I definitely recommend BodyRok to everyone. She has great prices and even better packages for you to attend a variety of classes. Check the website. She has classes that focus on certain body parts if you're targeting too. Sign up! I promise you won't regret it. read more

this place helped me get tonedddd. after a long day of class, i looked forward to coming here and working my glutes. it's not that far from campus and there's a lot of diff classes and times to choose from. there's always someone at the front desk so it feels very safe. it is pricey but as expected from any pilates studio, i used classpass to book read more

I love BodyRok and Samantha!! This is the first place I've ever tried pilates and I've fallen in love with it! I've tried other studios too (I'm going through ClassPass) and it just didn't compare. I've taken my first cycling class here too and while it's not for me, I really enjoyed it! I forgot the instructor's name... but both her and Samantha were helpful and assisted me after I communicated being a rookie. While I've found other studios to be more equipped with better amenities, the instructors at BodyRok outweigh it and better the overall experience. read more

LOVE BodyRok! Delany brings the energy all the time and she's my favorite instructor. I got a great initial first deal off Groupon as Ive never tried pilates before. As an avid gym goer, pilates is totally different. Its all about the isolations and long holds - it KILLS my core like no other. There's a back parking lot and lockers to store your stuff. Everything is super clean and sanitized. Check it out! read more

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I tried this class via Classpass and it was great. Easy check in process and the class was challenging. I loved the amenities and the class. Parking was super hard to find for this location since it's located on University Ave. I definitely recommend going early to look for parking. The class was great, it was tough, and challenging but it felt like a great workout. I took the Spin class here and loved the area. The facility is super clean and had a very welcoming vibe. I definitely recommend coming here! You can sometimes find groupons, class pass, or drop in single classes. They also have packages available. read more

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Had to write a review, I've been taking BodyRok since last year November 2023 and have nothing but great things to say about this location and teachers. This was my first experience into reformer Pilates, I went through ClassPass. Nitzan has been my favorite teacher thus far, she is kind and patient, gives great direction and makes the new students feel welcomed and included. Not to bash on other locations but I do feel like some try to be more elitist than others. Group workout classes are supposed to be fun, I hate walking in somewhere feeling like I can't shoot a smile at the person next to me, Berkeley does a great job at making us feel like a group. And I appreciate that! I'll continue to drive to Berkeley just for BodyRok (; read more

Caroline is the most energetic instructor I've ever had the pleasure of meeting and I've done my fair share of fitness classes. I enjoyed her classes the most, esp the cycling and pilates combo classes. I also really loved Jason's pilates classes. He offered really good instruction that didn't leave me wondering what appendage goes where (those reformers have so many moving parts!). He was really knowledgeable of how to position yourself to target the right muscles. I bought the 10 class groupon and glad I did, it stretched me out for a good 2 months (that's when it expires). And the check in process was so easy once they got your Groupon info. You sign into the mind body site and pick a class. So, I live a short 5minute drive away and tbh that's not even enough to get me motivated for an 8am class. I've come to class late many times toward the end of my 10 class stint. I realize that pilates is probably a great low impact exercise, I just wish it weren't so expensive. They also have a strict policy when it comes to cancellations. You get charged $12 for a late cancellation and $15 for a no-show. One time I negotiated with them because I was feeling sick one morning. I ended up losing the class to avoid paying the $12 late cancellation fee. I lost $10 and didn't take the class but in my mind, it was better than losing $22 and risk being late next time or worse, too lazy to go. Anyway, I would highly recommend trying a class with Caroline or Jason. If you can handle a spin class, I would do the combo class. I may try another class with BodyRok in the future (probs when mask requirements are no longer mandatory-- cycling with a mask is not fun)! read more

I've been taking classes at BodyRok on and off since early 2019-- first in SF Mission, and then in Berkeley. This review is for two instructors that have kept my body from becoming a wet noodle: Paisley and Jason. I can always count on Paisley for a good kind of ass-kicking. She gives clear instructions and times exercises well. Her words of encouragement in the final seconds of a hold actually work -- it's like she knows the moment you're about to give up and says just the thing to keep you holding on. Jason is funny, inclusive, inventive, attentive, and warm. His cues make the most standard moves feel new. His music is always good. He drops kinesthesiology knowledge so you learn about bodies and how they work. His timing is impeccable and he never leaves you too uncomfortable for too long. He offers adjustments for all skill levels without judgment. He pays attention to each person while keeping the class going for everybody. He makes me laugh out loud. read more

I snagged a Groupon for an unlimited month of classes, and it's already paid off. The classes are a bit hard and challenging if you have not taken any type of Pilates class. The instructors are super helpful, and make sure that your comfortable. The studio is clean and there are lockers to store your items. No showers but plenty of room for you to change into your clothes if your coming from work. I've attending both a morning class and evening class and haven't had trouble with getting it. I would definitely check out this location and grab the Groupon if it's still available. read more

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Great studio, friendly staff, and hard class. Parking on University Ave. is difficult and because the studio is located on the main street there are some graffiti tags on their window, but for the most part, it's a clean and nice studio. They sell a variety of grip socks for you or you can go on the machine barefoot. They have lockers for your personal belongings, similar to SoulCycle. And they provide towels which was convenient. It was slightly different from CoreStudio in San Mateo in regards to the machine and some workouts. Still very challenging though. It was difficult to do the moves since class was full and the instructor couldn't fully demonstrate the exercises. This is a great workout for toning and muscle building for sure (my glutes were on fire!). Great 2nd workout after some high intensity cardio if you're into the 2x workout days. Definitely will consider one of their membership package deals. read more

There is a Groupon available right now for 5 passes ($69), 10 passes ($129), and an unlimited month ($139) although there is almost always some kind of Groupon promotion going on so I'm sure you can get it for less than that. I got the 5 pass but ended up liking the classes more than I expected so I kind of wish I got 10. I tried a few of the different classes but my favourite one is definitely the 50 minute cycle and sculpt. It's a 25 spin class followed by 25 arms and abs on the "reformer". I felt like it was the most challenging class I tried there and is definitely worth it. My fat was crying with sweat. I've never gone into the bathroom so I'm not sure if there are showering facilities but I don't think there are since I've never seen anybody show up with towels or anything. There is a small change room and lockers available. All the instructors are great. I think I will probably still come by for classes every once in a while since it's a unique experience and it's nice to mix things up! read more

Spin shoe rentals are an additional $3 here, but they also allow you to wear your regular sneakers. You just need to get a bike with black pedals. I loved the fact that they had this option because i'm not a fan of the clips because I feel like it takes more for me to slow down/be in control of my speed. The seats here felt sooooo much better than the last spin class I took and made it that much more enjoyable. They also had lockers here that we got to use for free. I didn't go in the restrooms so I can't really comment on those, but they do have a water fountain to fill up your water bottle or waters for sale for $2-$3. LOCATION: Near University/California it's easier to park around here. Parking was free since it was Sunday too. If you're not driving the place is easily accessible to bus/walk from BART/campus. AMBIANCE: They have a variety of bikes both with clips/without clips. From what I saw, I believe most of the clipped bikes are near the front and the bikes w/cages are more in the back. All bikes also come with towels, weights (2lbs, 3lbs, 5lbs), and holders for a water bottle and any extra things you may bring. The weights might not seem like a lot, but I moved mine up to 3lbs from 2lbs and I was DEAD. The room was dark the whole time with few moments when they turned on the blacklights so it definitely had more of the club vibe. Thank goodness it was well air conditioned because you work up a sweat in these 40 min classes. STAFF: Nikki was awesome and from the moment we walked in the room she directed us to the bikes we would need based on the shoes we were wearing. She also adjusted my bike seat and handles for me to make sure I was comfortable. She had great music, went at a decent pace for everyone, and was energized. The only cons were that she was hard to hear at times and the music got too loud at times. I will definitely need to come back to try the reformers because I have yet to try them. read more

FIVE STARS for Caroline's Power Cycle class! Wow! I'm a workout snob and have high expectations for my workouts- I like them TOUGH, SWEATY, INTENSE and most of all worth the price! I took Caroline's Power Cycle class (1/2 off on ClassPass) and let me tell you... 100% worth waking up early (class is at 930 lol) on a Saturday morning! I'm not the biggest fan of cycling classes; I usually find them boring/too easy. Caroline's class quickly changed my opinion of them! She was incredibly sweet, willing to help me with my bike and kicked my ass- triple threat! The class starts with a warm up, then you calibrate your bike to your intensity level, and the remainder of the class the instructor guides you through your workout based on your calibration! Super neat! That way you KNOW you are working hard enough or as much as the instructor tells you too (hello HIIT). I really loved the class- super intense and upbeat. I felt like I got a great workout in! Only downside is that not many cycling classes are offered here :( I hope they add more classes in the future so I can purchase a membership. I think i'll drop in ever so often for now. read more

Going here regularly for me (4-5x weekly) is out of range for the normal college student budget but man, I love the Pilates classes here! I try to treat myself with a class at least once a month and you should too - seriously, you will leave your session feeling SO good. A lot of core and back work is incorporated. Usually, I go when I feel like I'm in a rut with my usual runs and yoga on off days routine and I really feel like the classes here "tighten" me up and make me more agile. The studio is incredibly clean and spacious and the machines (eg reformers) are in good shape. I like that the instructors also go around and will help you with your form. Classes are 40 min long so be prepared to WORK. Also would recommend showing up 5min early to your class just in case it's packed. read more

Oh bodyrok... my love and hate relationship for you is so so real. I hate that you have me push my physical limits and make me sweat and want to die.. but I love that you do push me to make me stronger and fitter each time I come to class. My fave instructor? Cat... if you want your ass kicked, she's the one. Her positive energy and supportive nature makes class enjoyable and fun. Every class I take with her, I swear at her under my breath. My abs and thighs then curse her the next few days as I feel the soreness from the awesome workout she had me do. Then what happens? I sign up for another class LOL. And another and another. Reliving the torture at 7am on Sunday mornings, but feeling so great when I can tell that my body is fitter and healthier. Hopefully they open an Oakland location soon as it's a trek for me. Parking is pretty easy considering it's Berkeley. My only gripe is that the prices are quite high and it's not something I would be able to take multiple times in a week. However, the classes have a minimal amount of students allowing the instructors to give you more attention, so I get it. I will be back!!! :) read more

Caroline is an awesome instructor!! She gets you pumped, motivated, and gives great instruction. The perfect trainer. I stopped going because it's a bit of a drive for me. I wish they'd open up a location closer to Hercules. They also have a very strict no show and late policy, which kinda sucks if you're already paying for the class. And if a last minute emergency happens, you'll still get charged a no show fee. Besides that, this place is awesome. read more

Five stars for Jason!! If you love Pilates and are very picky about your classes, then Jason will tick allll the boxes!

I attended a free cycling class with Yelp! It was my first time at this location and my first time trying a cycling class. You can choose to rent some shoes that easily clip onto the bike or wear your own, I like that you are able to choose. As soon as I walked in I was warmly greeted by their staff and introduced to the area. They offer free lockers where you can store your personal items safely. Our instructor for the class was very nice and made sure that everyone had a bike that was well adjusted for their height. I loved the class! The music and the instructor were great motivators throughout the class and as a beginner, I felt that the pace of the class was not too fast but also enough for others with more experience. There are small towels as well on each bike that you will definitely need after sweating it out! I would love to come back for another class and look forward to working more with this studio. If you are looking around for a fitness studio I highly recommend you give BodyRok a try! read more

Horrible and strict place for no reason. Came in at 6:30 for my class and they wouldn't let me in because I didn't come in at 6:29. They're still going to charge me for the class even though they wouldn't let me join. Don't understand what the problem was because my space was still open. Would rate zero stars if I could read more

Great studio the teacher (Caroline) was amazing high intensity yet sensitive to different levels of users. Studio was so clean, new machines and very light and clean fresh air feel. Can't wait to go back. Great lockers available and area parking b read more

Reason for visit: Pilates! Visit date: April 10, 2017 First time? No. Reformer pilates classes at BodyRok are hard core sessions. Classes are 40 minutes long (I'm used to 50-60 minute classes) so they are jammed packed with challenging movements. Instructors make it easy to follow movements and will demonstrate different movements to make an exercise easier or more challenging. They will walk around to make sure you are doing the moves correctly, and safely, too. If you are lost, you can always follow class regulars since they know what they are doing. This is a great place for first timers and pilates regulars. PS BodyRok offers you a free class on your birthday! read more

This studio is a gem in Berkeley! I've taken BodyRock - Sculpt classes for the last year now and this is my favorite studio. The Sculpt classes are 40 minutes long and are focused on low-impact isometric movements. The classes mix up the workouts every time so you're not doing the same thing in the classes. I am also sore after these classes and my core always feels stronger. Sculpt is a great work out for any athlete and I would highly recommend it. Also Caroline, the studio owner has the toughest yet best classes! read more

Found Bodyrok via MindBody while I was in town for a family event. I was a bit confused from the reviews, which mentioned Lagree, and the website, which mentioned reformers, but as it turns out, the studio was a Lagree studio and then decided to go independent and they use a custom reformer, which looks a lot like the Wundaformer (I would put money on the manufacturer being the same) and has two platforms like the Megaformer, which is awesome, because lack of significantly sized platforms is my biggest pet peeve when it comes to traditional Pilates reformers. The class started off a lot like a Lagree class, with hella core stuff as a "warmup" (that always cracks me up because it's really more of an instant heat than gradual warmup, but okay) and some springless work on the back platform. The arm segment was much more traditional Pilates, and the class flow was a lot like a traditional Lagree class, burning out one side of the body, then doing bilateral stuff, and then reversing the order of the single sided stuff on the other side. I was absolutely exhausted by the end of class, just like I am after a Megaformer class, but I appreciated that it was clearly more Pilates inspired, so there was more attention and cueing about body parts (though still not as much as would be warranted) and more precision than in your average Lagree class. Beautiful studio, though the bit about having dry shower things was not really true--there are face wipes and spray deodorant and lotion, not anything to really clean the most essential parts of the body. I would definitely come back again. read more

The instructor today named Caroline just turned me away from the 11:00 class for being 6 minutes late. I drove 45 minutes here in heavy traffic. I have been early for EVERY class at the Berkeley studio and can't believe I was really just sent me away. I have been a loyal customer of bodyrok for over 3 years now and have spent hundreds if not thousands of dollars on classes. I am really disappointed by today's events and am seriously considering not attending Bodyrok studios going forward because no one deserves to be treated like that. read more

I got a pack of classes back in the fall. After doing one class, I knew I would be returning. (using my friend's yelp account because I don't have one) WHY I JOINED: I had a medical problem that required major abdominal surgery. I read that I'd increase my chances of a good recovery by getting in good physical shape - especially my abdomen muscles. When my surgery date was moved up, I already noticed that I was stronger and could even see ab muscles. The owner Caroline let me put my class pack on hold until I recovered enough to work out again - which was 8-12 weeks. AFTER MY SURGERY - A week after my surgery my surgeon said if she hadn't personally cut me open she'd have a hard time believing I just went through that surgery. I was walking, moving well, and able to bend, lift things, and was generally mobile and not in a lot of pain. There could be many unrelated reasons for my quick recovery .... but I attribute a lot of it to my good physical shape, which was thanks to this class. My first class back, I tested the waters and did modified exercises and the instructor was supportive. Unfortunately due to the COVID-19 shut down, I haven't been here in a while but I miss it. I look forward to things opening up again so that I can get back into the shape I was in pre-surgery. I am posting this because I love this place. Working out is very personal and each person needs to discover which workout works for them. I found that this place works for me and I think other people should give it a shot to see if it is the place for them too. Pros - clean, starts on time!, classes are perfect length (not too long but not too short - around 40 minutes), it is a good workout. You can modify all you need but you will find yourself getting stronger and stronger each time you go. read more

When many look at BodyRok they may unfairly think, "Oh...this is a pilates thing," coupled alongside the assumption that it's predominantly a woman's form of exercise. Okay, I'll admit...the latter may have been me early on. But quickly after attending even the first session alongside my wife (who invited me to try it out), one thing was immediately clear to me: that you couldn't attend a session without feeling like you've worked your butt off (literally). Months and probably over 35 sessions later, I can openly say that I've really enjoyed working out alongside my wife multiple times a week at BodyRok. From the staff to the uniqueness of each session, it's a special place deserving of the five star rating it has on Yelp. So, men and women alike just know that it's worth the money. You'll get your butt beat each time you go, but you'll enjoy the creativity of each session and it will weirdly spark a desire in you to keep returning time and time again! read more

I'm so disappointed with this location - I've been coming here for 9 months now but today is my last visit here. I was late by literally two minutes, trying to find parking here, for someone who drives 30 min to get here was denied spot in my class that I had reserved much earlier in the day. Two minutes???? I'm going to spend another 30 min driving back home - so not only did lose an hour driving back and forth, paid for parking, did not get to workout and lost my class pass reservation. So this is it, this is a classic way to lose a loyal customer- BodyRok Berkeley- well done! UPDATE- Thanks for your response- I'm just adding to say, a free class doesn't make up for this poor treatment if you give away my reservation a minute into the class. I can understand if it was 5 min. For a mother of two little kids, to make time in her schedule to drive 30 min each way to be here on a busy weekend and for her reserved spot to be given away a minute into the class doesn't indicate you value a loyal member. Like I said, I'm not coming back. read more

Love this place! I try and go 3 times a week. They currently have full body, arms & abs (Tuesday) , glutes & legs (Thursday), cycle and combo classes. I personally love the full body and the arms&abs day! The instructors are so kind and friendly! They guide you through the machine and all the movements. It's low impact but keeps you on your toes! Can't say enough about this studio. Love love love!!! read more

I am a BodyROK virgin. I took my first class with Caroline. Holy Batman were my muscles screaming! but I loved every minute of it (afterwards). I will definitely be back for more. I can't wait to see how my body transforms after a month of doing these full body sculpt classes. Caroline was great, she noticed when I struggled with some positions and quietly, without disrupting the class, appeared by my side with help or advice. Location is great, I found side street parking. The studio is beautiful, bright and super clean. Over all a great atmosphere. I am recommending it to all my friends. read more

If you are looking for a super effective full body workout, this is your place. The reformer is similar to a Lagree megaformer, and your abs will be begging for mercy in no time! Your legs and arms will also get a great workout in the full body sculpt classes. They also have a spin classes, and combo classes with 25 min spin and 25 min of upper body on the reformer. Street parking is usually pretty easy to find, and there is a small parking lot behind the studio. Make sure to check out Cat's classes - she is so sweet and welcoming, but don't let that fool you, she will KICK YOUR BOOTY (in the best way possible!). read more

I have mainly gone to cycle classes here and the teachers are great. They create a very inclusive and motivating environment that pushes you to do your best. The equipment is in good shape and the studio is beautiful and clean. The other people who come to classes are also friendly and fun. Caroline and the rest of the staff at BodyRok have been very helpful and gone above and beyond to help me stay active and able to keep coming to their studio! They have worked my membership around my travel schedule and an unfortunate ankle sprain. Cannot recommend this studio highly enough. read more