This review is long over due - it's no secret that I love Bar Method. I started my journey in 2012 as a super inflexible, unhealthy and overweight person. I never liked exercising. I hated sweating (haha) and I was at my heaviest. But one day I read an article about Bar Method in the magazine and it changed my life. At first I was scared that I couldn't keep up in class. I felt pressured being surrounded by all these beautiful people that look so toned and fit. But I'm so glad that I took that first step and signed up. The instructors at Bar Method Pasadena are just simply amazing. They are encouraging and hands-on. They correct your form and give you advice during class. And what they say it's true - there are women of all ages and shapes in class. No one is judging or looking at you. Your only competitor is yourself. "Can you go a little lower today during thigh work? Are you brave enough to take the advanced option?" Little by little, I got a little more flexible, a little stronger, and most of all, a little more confident in myself. I started having a sense of inner peace. So 5 years later and 40 lb lighter, I'm still in love with Bar Method. PARKING TIPS: There are 2 public garages nearby that offer 90 min free parking. A smaller one on De Lacey right behind the studio. A bigger one is on Fair Oaks and Green. I like the smaller one because the circulation is a lot simpler. So you spend less time driving around inside the garage and can get in and out faster. But in the summer time if you're taking the 7:30pm class, this garage gets full easily and will get closed temporarily. You can either circle around the block for a little for it to be reopened or just go to the big one next block. read more

This workout definitely gets five stars. I first came to bar method about four years ago. In about the first three months, I lost about 15 pounds, & noticed a definite change in my body shape. It's such a great workout, I never get bored, & even after four years, every class is still challenging. If you're looking for a workout which will increase flexibility & strength, this is it. If you come 3-4 times a week you'll see results. All of the instructors are great, it's impossible to pick a favorite! read more

I've been taking the class for 2 months now, and I'm now a total addict. The space is beautiful, and the instructors are fabulous. I've lost 3 pounds, and more importantly, I gained strength and definition in my legs, and arms. Just as it says on your website, my noticed my calf muscles are longer and leaner (they used to be much more bulky). I have yet to see significant results in my abs, but that's probably going to take a while to see big results since I had two kids. Bottom line, I love the space, the instructors, the pace of the workout and the flexibility in scheduling. Totally recommend it to anyone looking for a good workout, but don't enjoy high-impact exercises that may damage the joints. read more

The staff here...every single person...makes each workout matter. Instructors are part therapist, coach, cheerleader, standup comic, spiritual guide. I've never committed to physical activity for more than three months. I've been in this beautiful studio 3-5x per week for 16 months and counting :) At 38, I am stronger and more fit than ever before in my life; coming here makes me a better, happier mom. read more

When I first started going to Bar Method over two years ago, I finally found a workout that I could motivate myself to go consistently. I've tried other barre workouts including Pure Barre, Pop Physique, Cardio Barre, etc. and Bar Method is in a class above all others. The attention to detail and form/technique can't be beat. All of the teachers are really great and they all take the time to learn everyone's names so that you can get a more personalized workout. The great thing about Bar Method is that the longer you go, the harder the workout gets as there are challenge options to keep pushing yourself. Although I've been going several times a week for the last couple of years, each class continues to be challenging and now they've added Bar Move classes to the schedule if you want a more cardio workout. This location is great and located on the 2nd floor of a beautiful building in Old Town Pasadena. There is free street parking before 11am and also free 90 minute parking lots nearby. Thanks for changing my body, Bar Method! There is nowhere else I'd rather be at 6:30am in the morning. :) read more

Really great teachers that push you hard and make the hour fun. It's like having a personal trainer the whole hour which is great.

Okay- my original review reflected one bad day. To be honest, this place is awesome. Everyone is super friendly, knowledgeable and so helpful. I've attended 8 classes so far this month and feel absolutely fabulous! My booty has never looked so good- ask my husband! This place will do wonders for your physique and your posture. Highly recommended. Only reason one star is gone is because of 1. The crazy normal price for this. I'm doing the new member special and won't be able to afford the monthly fee after. 2. The parking is still terrible. You get 90 minutes free in the lots BUT you have to get there early to find parking and the class is an hour. That means you'll probably miss the 90 minute mark by a few minutes and half to pay an additional $2 for parking EVERY TIME. That's still really annoying. read more

No.......It's not "that" kind of bar class....The one where you drink yourself to a stupor.....lol This is an exercise class using Yoga, Pilate's, and ballet methods. It's low-impact, using isometric movements. Your body will quiver and shake to hold a position, to bend your knees deeper, to squeeze that butt and abs to the point you think you can't hold it anymore. It's torture, but I am so addicted to it. One hour goes by so fast and I can barely walk down the steps afterwards. The instructors are attentive, remember everybody's names, and consistently corrects you, making sure you're doing it right. My legs are getting toned to a slim shape I never had when going to the gym. The techniques they use elongates your muscles instead of bulking you up. Anyone can do it and modify the movements to their ability and comfort level. Although it's a bit pricey $20/class, they do offer package deals. The first month offers unlimited classes for $100!!!! The second month is $175 for unlimited classes. A great deal for the first 2 months. I feel amazing and relaxed afterwards. Are you bored at the gym? Do you want to tone your body while getting a great cardio workout too? Listen to awesome music and your instructor pushing you to the best of your ability? Then the answer is "The Bar Method". It's right next door to Wockano behind a small glass door, up the stairs. Parking in the structure on Delacey, free for 90 minutes. At least try it once for $10 for your first class. What have you got to lose but some fat. DO IT!!! read more

Oh Bar Method, I don't even know where to begin. I love you! I've been coming here for a month now and I love, love, love it. Coming from a fitness addict/fitness ADD person, that is saying a lot. I've taken barre classes at other places before and never really fell in love with the repetitiveness of it all. Somehow as similar as Bar Method Pasadena is, it is also completely different. Maybe it has to do with the fact that I can see my apartment from the studio, or my love for all the adorable instructors, or maybe it's the super friendly receptionists....or perhaps the awesome music playlists (I love to kick my own ass when Brit Brit is blasting!). Maybe it's because it smells good or the fact that they have hair bands in the bathroom in case you forget to bring one and they definitely don't make you feel like a dumbass when you forget to bring socks at 6:30 am. I fell in love with this place right away. I'm even thinking about purchasing the unlimited monthly once my gym membership expires to afford it all. And I LOVE MY GYM! Which just goes to say, Bar Method is amazing. I'm toning up, building my endurance, strengthening my quads and getting my hamstrings more flexible. The classes here are quite the challenge, not to mention that I feel like a fat ass coming here because everyone seems so darn skinny, lean and toned. Ha, more motivation for me! I love Kelsey because she is hilarious and has a great energy. Anna is awesome at explaining the technical anatomical benefits of each exercise and I love her for it. Kate is so cute and friendly, which totally throws you off and you forget the fact that she is trying to kill you at the same time (in a good way). Mason is excellent at mixing up the exercises just a little to change things up. He makes me laugh at 6:30 am, which happens like, twice a year. I've only taken one class each with Jenn and Liz but they (as expected) were great, too. All the classes I've had here are challenging in their various ways, always making me wanting more. Everyone should come and try it out! read more

Flexible schedule and very good instructors. Retail selection is pretty nice as well, according to my wife. The nearby Schoolhouse Parking Lot offers the first 90 mins free, which fits pretty nicely with the 1 hour classes. read more

I purchased a Yelp deal for this place because I had previously attended a Cardio Barre class close to work and thought this might be something similar. I was so wrong! This class is way harder and I felt like an idiot because everyone else in the class (even the beginning class) was so much better than me. The instructors would have to interrupt the class to fix my form or send me to a lower bar. It was embarrassing so after the second time, I didn't go back. I guess it just wasn't the right class for me. The changing area is nice and the rooms are clean. read more

Love the workout, great studio, friendly staff and instructors. My favorite bar workout

The studio is clean and staff are always wonderful and accommodating. All the instructors are clear and each have their own style. I've taken classes with Liz, Anna, Theresa and Kristina and highly recommend each instructor to my friends and family members. It's a great workout and always leaves me feeling sore for the next couple of days. read more

I am a ClassPass member so I've tried this place out a number of times to make sure my bad experience wasn't a fluke. It wasn't. :( PROS: -Great workout, you will be sore in a wonderful way afterwards. But the workout isn't any better than other barre places. -Clean and new studio CONS: -It's plain old NOT FUN. You may say "oh it's barre, how fun can it be?" I can answer you. It can be really fun. (Cardio Barre, Centre Barre, Xtend Barre...) depending on the atmosphere, energy, sequences, etc. --The music that plays is nondescript and very faint in the background. So you can't move to the beat or sing along or use it to motivate you. --The movements aren't fun either. Instead of feeling almost like dancing (like I've experienced elsewhere) it just feels like doing strange, awkward movements to a drill sergeant calling out numbers. -I find the instructors to be snobby and a bit "know it all." I have some old injuries/surgeries from years as a dancer. I spent plenty of time in rehab learning what to do and not do with my body to keep it well. I really don't appreciate some random young girl (teacher) telling me that I HAVE TO do it the Bar Method way, because that's the best way. Yes, she actually told me this. Oh, and the Bar Method was developed with the help of doctors, so clearly it's better than what my surgeon and physical therapist taught me and what I've learned over the years. I'm sorry, but that is SO DISRESPECTFUL. One teacher even had the audacity to suggest that I'm "just not strong enough" for certain movements, that it's not a function of my injury. She was lucky I didn't use my super strong legs to walk right on out of the class. NOTE: I never experienced anything like this in any other studio franchise. Bar Method seems to have some sort of superiority complex that they indoctrinate their teachers with. -The teacher gets a list of students names on a sheet before class and calls you out by name during the exercises to correct you. This sounds like a good idea, but feels more like they're taking attendance. Also seems odd to mispronounce a student's name after she has introduced herself and shaken your hand.... NET NET: It's a decent barre class but it feels lame and I'm always staring at the clock. Given the plethora of barre options in this area, I'm sure you can find something better. read more

Tried the class through a Groupon deal. Did not feel the instructor gave a lot of pointers (I have a dance background) and felt that she was a bit too focused on getting her own workout in rather that couching newer students. Considering the cost of these classes at the retail rate, it put me off from pursuing more. read more

Took a break due to pregnancy and they helped me ease back into it! Great modifications and adjustments.

5 stars allocation: 1. The instructors here know what they're doing. 2. The instructors really push everyone in the class (AND I MEAN EVERYONE, THEY'RE WATCHING) 3. You feel the burn. 4. For once, I get to work out on carpet (How do they keep it so clean?) It's like a warm fuzzy cuddly feeling inside. 5. You get to pretend your stretching for ballet practice. Yay! read more

This place has changed my life. An amazing and highly effective workout that hits all the trouble spots, is fun and I'm not too exhausted afterwards? Sign me up! Even more, the teachers--every one of them, are inspiring, fun and so encouraging. Try it, I promise you won't be disappointed! read more

I've been coming to the studio for almost 5 months now and it is finally time to write a review. First, I'll start by saying I hate gyms. I just hate all the staring and competition between people who are running or lifting or doing a step class. yuck. So, when I decided to find a place to exercise in Pasadena I looked through reviews on Yelp and found The Bar Method. From my first class with Kelsey, I realized I had found what I was looking for. The studio does one thing and does it well. if you studied ballet at any point you will pick things up easily and have an innate sense of where they are going most of the time. The classes differ each time I'm there but always hit every body area. Some things stay the same in each class, and you will definitely feel yourself working, but they change it up enough to keep things interesting. Of course, each teacher has there own personality they bring to what they teach and I really like that. I also feel completely comforatble in the space. It's usually all women, although a few guys are able to hang in there with us, and everyone is at different levels. I'm impressed everytime by the strength, beauty, and energy I see expressed by everyone who participates, it's inspiring. But, really why do we all exercise? We want to see results. I can say that I've gained significant muscle in my legs and butt, my arms have never been so toned. The best part is that I didn't bulk up, just changed what was there. And I've also managed to lose a few pounds. All the instructors Kate, Liz, Kelsey, Anna, Jen, Mason do a wonderful job leading the class with great energy. I'm so glad this studio is in Pasadena! read more

Obsessed obsessed obsessed!!! I must get my Bar Meth fix weekly or I seriously have withdrawals! I absolutely LOVE Bar Method. I have been taking classes regularly (about twice a week) for almost a year and I'm amazed at the results. All of my friends have noticed that I'm in probably the best shape ever. I used to go to the gym and do cardio and weight machines plus occasional spin / yoga / mat pilates classes but I didn't get nearly the results I have from doing Bar. I must admit that the first few mos. were exquisitely, heinously painful, and I hated the workout while I was doing it, but I became strangely addicted and found myself coming back again and again for more (I thought my friends were crazy when they told me it was addictive, but they were all right!). And it's been really rewarding becoming gradually stronger and better able to work through the classes without feeling like I am going to die. ;) All the instructors and staff are super nice, helpful and easy going. No one will intimidate you or make you feel bad because you don't know what you're doing at first, like in some gyms or classes. It's a very friendly environment. The facilities are really nice and clean. It is a little pricey, but if you buy package deals and renew them early, you can save some $. My gym membership was way cheaper, but I canceled it after a few mos. at Bar. The gym was boring and unmotivating, and again, not offering any dramatic results. There's no time to get bored during Bar classes since they move so fast, and the routines vary from class to class and the different instructors. It's been really worth it to me to invest in Bar Method classes. I feel awesome when I'm going regularly, and seriously, Bar Method does a booty good! ;) Your butt will thank you, promise! (PS - stop at Bird Pick on your way back to the parking lot for a refreshing low-cal post-workout reward!) read more

I'm not one to write reviews but i was compelled to write this one. I signed up for the $10 first timer class. As I entered The Bar method I was greeted by a friendly staff member, she showed me around a gave a locker to put my bag and shoes. Everything appeared nice, organized and clean. The instructor started right on time. The class I took was level 1 for beginners and I have no experience with this type of work out. The class is very challenging and I felt I worked out all my my muscles that I would like to get toned. The only down side that the instructor kept calling my name out to correct me. Obviously I needed help, but I really did not appreciate my name being called out continuous to correct me. read more

You can get a decent workout here if you aren't that physically fit. I used to go to Core Fusion classes at Exhale Spa in Santa Monica. They are really challenging classes. When we moved to Pasadena, I was so excited that there was a place that offered bar workout classes. Unfortunately the classes aren't as challenging and I was never sore after a work out at The Bar Method. The only thing that I really like about the facilities is that it's really clean and it's in a convenient location in Pasadena. It's worth a try if you are new to bar workouts. If you've been doing it for a while, it may not suit your needs. read more

CONSISTENCE IS KEY when it comes to Bar Method. I've been taking classes at this location for almost 3 years now but only saw a difference in my body when I started going to 3-4 classes a week for a month. Within that month, I dropped two dress sizes and felt amazing! Because if the steep price, I've had to reduce my visits to 2-3 times a month (I use my bar method video in between workouts) but still get a great workout. However, if you're looking for drastic results, stick with it for a month and you won't be disappointed!!! A few highlights of my experience here: -Anna's my favorite instructor. She's upbeat, positive, and knows how to keep the class motivated. Whenever I'm bringing a friend for her first visit, I make it a point to take her to Anna's class because she's great for beginners but also keeps it challenging for the more experienced folks -the front desk managers can be a little aloof and distracted. They won't always return phone calls or follow up on requests (minus one star) -bathrooms are fully stocked with feminine products, hair ties, hair blow dryer, hair spray, even a spray on deodorant! Definitely a very nice touch! -the studio itself is kept very clean. Kudos to the staff! - clean loaner socks are available for those who have forgotten to bring their own pair. I've definitely taken advantage of this many times! -they will call your name out in class to give you tips, adjustments, and most importantly, words of encouragement. It took a little getting used to but I've found that this motivates me throughout the hour! -I am sore after every single class! But my body looks great afterwards! I encourage all of my friends to come to bar method, however, like anything else, you have to stick with it to really see the results you are looking for!! read more

I have been coming for about two months now and not only do I feel stronger physically, but I feel stronger mentally. The classes are intense but almost therapeutic at the same time. I love the mix of working out and stretching. You leave class feeling stronger, leaner, and more flexible. The instructors are so helpful, knowledgable, and fun. They always have modifications for any issues you may have. I seriously can't say enough good things about the Pasadena studio! read more

Still my favorite bar in LA. Love all instructors at Pasadena studio, they all are knowledgeable and very attentive. If you like challenge and commitment this is the studio for you. I get my morning motivation and confidence boost for the past few years here. I would highly recommend bar Method Pasadena read more

What a great way to start the day! I have been working out here for about 3 years and it feels like a home away from home. I love how friendly the staff is and how encouraging they are, I hear that each location has its own personality, and the one at this location is GREAT! read more

I started Bar Method when the Pasadena studio opened over a year and half ago. It has been the best thing I have ever done in terms of exercise! I LOVE Bar Method and the staff at the Pasadena studio! I have always been pretty active: Played volleyball and swam in high school. As I got older, I started to run, but overdid it and injured myself. I did spinning as well. Great workout, but felt that I bulked up too much at the thighs. I also did yoga for a very long time. With all that, I can say that Bar Method is one of the most challenging workouts you can ever do, no matter how athletic you are. First timers, be ready to feel your muscles tremble and shake! But don't get discouraged or intimidated, I was a first-timer too and I was dripping wet and so sore I couldn't walk or climb the stairs without it hurting for a week. Now I go about 3-5 times a week and I still feel sore after every workout. After a year or so, I can see that I am more flexible and stronger, also my arms, thighs, and butt are definitely toner. The routine is a full-body work out and they concentrate on different parts one at a time (calves, thighs, abs, etc.) . There are so many different variations of exercises for each part that you are never bored, instead always challenged. They always stretch out after each exercise so that you don't bulk up or get as sore. Only thing I would claim is that it's not as much cardio as running or spinning, so you might have to supplement it with something that can get your heart rate up for longer periods of time if you wish to have that type of cardio. The instructors are all so lovely! They are all so sweet and tough at the same time! All of them are motivating and try to push you to reach a new limit every time! The front desk staff are also very helpful and very good at multi-tasking with all that goes on in checking-in and answering phones/questions. The studio is pretty busy now so classes get booked up rather quickly. You have to make reservations a few days before to make sure you get into the class you want. . Try it at least a couple times so you can see and feel the benefits of Bar Method. Get the new student promo which is $100 for the first month for unlimited classes. If you like to take on challenges and see results, I guarantee that you'll get hooked on Bar Method as I have. I'm a Bar Method addict for life! read more

I'm a bar method addict! All the instructors are great, friendly, supportive and are not afraid to shake and sweat along with us from time to time! This place is listed as a yoga joint, but the Bar Method is far more than yoga... If you want to change your body, come here! read more

I love bar method! Was introduced to it by a college friend five years ago and she never looked better. It's been more than a year since I first started taking classes and I can attest that with each class your body will get more flexible, stronger, and leaner. The instructors at the Pasadena location are amazing!!! They take the time to make sure you are in good form while challenging you. Everyone is friendly and have positive attitudes. Would highly recommend giving bar method a try. You'll see and feel the difference. This is my favorite workout and I am addicted! read more

I love Bar Method! Each instructor offers a different flare and routine. You'd never know how hard the little movements are until you try them and start shaking! Doing their 30 day challenge has made a huge difference in my body. I highly recommend Bar Method especially because the instructors have the knowledge to make corrections to work towards ensuring you don't get hurt. Hugely important! read more

My friends Kitty and Calvin frequently talked about this class and how difficult it was. They said that it challenged your flexibility and endurance. They told me that the class involved performing a lot of ballet moves and positions. I was fairly skeptical about taking this class since it sounded like a ballet class, but my friend Kitty finally talked me into it. I walked into this class expecting it to be fairly easy, since I had been working out fairly consistently prior to this. I was absolutely wrong. The class challenged my flexibility in ways I had never imagined. There are multiple sets of workouts that target specific areas of your body. I struggled mightily throughout each exercise, but the instructor was very helpful in helping me make the necessary adjustments through out each exercise. My body felt worn out in ways I had never felt prior to this, but it was also very satisfying. What is different about this class from different workout classes is that the teachers make an effort to know each student's name and call their name out during the workout and give either minor adjustments for proper form or simply give words of encouragement. After doing this class for a couple months, I do feel a lot better than I did prior to taking this class. I am a lot more flexible than I was before and my muscles are definitely more toned. I highly recommend this class to everybody. read more

I've been taking bar method for about two years now and I love it! I've seen the difference in my body. I specially love this studio in Pasadena. The owner, Liz, is an amazing instructor. All the instructors are amazing! I strongly recommend it!!! read more

This studio is clean, has a large selection of classes, and the instructors are great. The Bar Method is a great total body workout, and I'd recommend this studio to anyone who likes Bar exercise and is in the area. read more

I wish I lived closer because I would come here all the time. I was visiting for the weekend so I took the mixed level class on Friday, then the level 2 class on Saturday with Jenn. She's really energetic and encouraging. The classes go by quickly so it doesn't feel like an hour. Plus my butt is really sore today so that must be good. Pretty studio, nice window views outdoors, not too crowded and easy to access. Just park in the parking lot off Delacey and Colorado (first 90 min free). read more

After buying a Yelp Deal for this place a super long time ago, I decided to finally check it out. Also, my deal was about to expire. Whoops! I was about two minutes late but next time I'll know where to park (there's a free lot one block away, well, free for 90 minutes.) I jumped right in and was sweating in no time. The class size was pretty small, about 15 or so. The instructor was helpful (which I needed) and the receptionist was friendly. Plus, there are lockers complete with locks for free to use in the dressing room and a water cooler to fill up your bottle. I will be back! read more

Great studio and instructors! I had no experience with barre classes so I started with their Bar Fundamentals. After 8 classes or so, I started taking their regular Bar Method classes. I really like them. The classes are challenging and instructors give you individualized attention. The hour always flies by and I feel so good about myself at the end of the class. Highly recommended! read more

Absolutely LOVE this workout! I've been attending classes religiously (4-5 times a week) for 6 months now, and I feel so great! I've taken classes with every teacher, and they each have a slightly different approach to kicking your butt. I hate every second of it while I'm in there, but the post-workout euphoria is intense, and awesome enough to keep me coming back every day. Form and technique are the main goals in the class, and as you gain experience, the workouts are more intense. 100+ hours/classes later....still not easy. The studio is lovely and comfortable, and parking is free in the structures on DeLacey and Fair Oaks for 90 mins. The studio also offers fresh towels, toiletries and water, which is a nice touch. Definitely not for the faint of heart, but worth every second (and penny) read more

Amazing roster of teachers at this studio. I always look forward to class because of the fabulous personalities of the teachers... and I NEVER look forward to working out. Thank you for learning all of our names and taking the time to correct our alignment, modify, and answer questions after class. I always walk out of the studio feeling like a new person - a little more lifted, a little more confidence. :) read more

Bar Method has transformed my body completely! My body feels toned...I feel so in shape and have way more energy everyday.....because i go to bar method regularly i dont require as much massages for my upper back....because the stretching in class really targets those problem areas for me....ive definitely lost inches around my waist and arms...... read more

I started Bar Method over in Burbank some time last year when I first moved to Los Angeles and now going to the Pasadena location. I definitely love the feeling I get after finishing a class. I would stop and go with workouts because I wanted to find a studio that I loved. Bar Method was it. It will kick your butt into shape for SURE. No more lazy days. I used to do Bikram yoga in San Diego, but these classes are incredibly different in a great way. I feel my body getting stronger already and having more energy throughout the day. I would recommend Bar Method for anyone who is looking for a challenge in their work-out and looking to tone out and keep fit. I'm looking to be in Bar Method for a while, and it is worth the money. read more