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Barre & Soul – Harvard Square
4.7 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Barre studio in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Studio in The Garage offering barre, yoga, and high-intensity interval training classes, plus teacher training programs.
Plan your first class
- Free first class or intro offer new members are welcomed with a free class or a discounted intro pass — check their site to book your first class
- Grip socks grip socks required — sold on-site or bring your own; the grippy soles keep you steady through the pulses at the barre
- ClassPass classes are bookable on ClassPass — an easy way to try the studio before committing
- Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming instructor cohorts and prerequisites
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 781-782-8702
- Website & schedule barresoul.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–8:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:45 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–8:15 pm |
| Thursday | 6:45 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6:45 am–5:40 pm |
| Saturday | 8:45 am–1:45 pm |
| Sunday | 8:45 am–7:15 pm |
The classes they teach
“I did the barre class (they have yoga and cardio too) and it was very similar to The Bar Method but with a local feel.”
“I started out by going to their Pilates and barre classes and was very excited when they got reformers and started teaching reformer Pilates classes.”
“I started out by going to their Pilates and barre classes and was very excited when they got reformers and started teaching reformer Pilates classes.”
“Both the Barre and yoga classes are fantastic - it comes down to the fantastic instructors on staff.”
What's on offer
“They don’t have showers but they do have two bathrooms for changing and offer some basics.”
“I started out by going to their Pilates and barre classes and was very excited when they got reformers and started teaching reformer Pilates classes.”
“weights, pilates ball, mini bands, mats, yoga blocks, straps, etc.”
“I like the livestream aspect, as the instructors can and do give personal feedback and encouragement.”
“Barre & Soul is an awesome community and I'm so glad that I found it.”
What members say again and again
“The studio is large and clean with a smaller class, so plenty of space for each student.”
“The instructors are all so friendly and knowledgeable, and no two classes are the same.”
“The instructors are all so friendly and knowledgeable, and no two classes are the same.”
“The classes are definitely challenging (in the best way), and I always leave feeling stronger and more energized.”
“A great variety of classes, from chill vinyasa flows to high-energy barre workouts to reformer sessions.”
From the reviews
LOCATION: Inside The Garage off the ramp to the second floor. Easiest to enter through entrance off of JFK to the left of Tasty Burger; go up ramp on right side, turn right into the walkway to the front door. SPACE: Small, one- or two-room studio (have never been in the smaller space for a class).
I have only taken the online Live stream classes so I haven't visited the physical location yet, but I love the online offerings and I hope they continue even after in-person classes are more of a thing again (currently there are a limited number of in-studio classes being offered) There are classes through out the…
Great studio! Teachers are wonderful and are very consistent. I never walk in thinking that one teacher is harder than another - you always get a great workout in Barre. The yoga is really great too and it's great to have both options. I love that the studio has a focus on empowerment rather than body obsession.
I started out by going to their Pilates and barre classes and was very excited when they got reformers and started teaching reformer Pilates classes. I’ve taken it with a handful of instructors and all have been excellent and very knowledgeable!
Teacher training at Barre & Soul – Harvard Square
Barre & Soul – Harvard Square comes up for teacher training — confirmed on their own site. If you're thinking about becoming a barre instructor, a few things are worth asking up front. First, which certification the program leads to — many boutique studios run a proprietary, method-specific training (Pure Barre, Bar Method, and barre3 each certify you in their own format), while others offer a more general barre certification you can teach anywhere. Second, the schedule and prerequisites — trainings often run as intensive weekend blocks or over several weeks, and most studios want you taking classes there regularly first. Third, cost and payment plans, and whether tuition includes an unlimited membership for the training period. Teacher training is a real commitment of time and money, so it's worth a call or an info session before you enroll.
Your first barre class at Barre & Soul – Harvard Square
New to barre? Almost everyone is their first time, and a good studio expects beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: barre blends small isometric holds and tiny pulses at a ballet barre with light weights and mat work — it's low-impact and joint-friendly, but it works muscles you didn't know you had, so a little shaking in your legs is the point, not a problem. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: fitted leggings and a top you can move in — nothing baggy, so the instructor can see your form. Grip socks: required here, and sold on-site if you don’t have a pair; the grippy soles keep you steady during the pulses. What to bring: water and a small towel. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet your instructor. It clicks fast — most people say their third class feels completely different from their first.
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