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Beyond The Mat | Pilates, Yoga, Barre, TRX & more

4.9 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Barre studio in Dana Point, California

Barre studio Free first class Beginner-friendly ClassPass

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
  • ClassPass classes are bookable on ClassPass — an easy way to try the studio before committing
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  • Phone +1 949-782-7706
  • Website & schedule beyondthemat.studio — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 8:30–11:30 am, 5–6:30 pm
Tuesday 7 am–12:30 pm, 5–7 pm
Wednesday 8:30–11:30 am, 5–7 pm
Thursday 7 am–12:30 pm, 5–7:30 pm
Friday 8–11:30 am, 5–6 pm
Saturday 8:30–11:45 am
Sunday 9–11:30 am

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and class schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they teach

Barre formats on the schedule at Beyond The Mat | Pilates, Yoga, Barre, TRX & more, confirmed in members' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🛗 Reformer Barre 4 mentions

“This was only my second time doing a reformer pilates class so I was a little nervous but it was great!”

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🌱 Beginner Barre 2 mentions

“I took the beginner class and when I booked it I was worried I wouldn't get a good work out in since it's for beginners.”

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What's on offer

Amenities members name in their reviews of Beyond The Mat | Pilates, Yoga, Barre, TRX & more — the fastest way to tell what to expect before you book your first class.

🛗 Reformers 4 mentions

“This was only my second time doing a reformer pilates class so I was a little nervous but it was great!”

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🎯 Props Provided

“Every Pilates reformer comes equipped with a tower, ring, weights, chair, bosu and more.”

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🅿️ Free Parking

“It’s easy to access with ample parking in a beautiful Dana Point location.”

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📲 ClassPass

“The staff and owners are so friendly and welcoming, plus they offer ClassPass so you can try a range of classes!”

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🤝 Community Events 5 mentions

“I especially love the cueing, inventiveness, challenge, and blunt force humor in Sonny’s classes and the fun sequencing and banter in Paulette’s classes.”

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Amenities are mined from reviews and the studio's own info — they tell you what members have experienced, not a formal guarantee. If something is a dealbreaker (childcare hours, grip socks, showers), confirm it with the studio before you go.

What members say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 30 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“First time going to this studio and first time trying the reformer.”

🧑‍🏫 amazing instructors 3 mentions

“The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and they offer and excellent variety of classes from yoga and pilates to TRX and sound baths.”

🔥 great full-body burn 2 mentions

“I was wrong, my legs were shaking and I felt the burn quickly!”

🤝 strong community vibe 11 mentions

“Excellent, highly experienced teachers, lovely, light-filled space, super clean and organized, easy parking, and uber-friendly vibe.”

🗓️ good class variety 2 mentions

“The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and they offer and excellent variety of classes from yoga and pilates to TRX and sound baths.”

From the reviews

Great classes and instructors! Everyone is very friendly and the staff is accommodating and knowledgeable. Looking forward to starting off the new year with this awesome community !

★★★★★ — Katlyn, Jan 2025

Beyond The Mat is an incredible, family-oriented fitness studio dedicated to the health and wellbeing of its members. They offer expertly-guided yoga, reformer Pilates, and everything in between. The owners and instructors are world-class and always looking to help you improve your practice.

★★★★★ — Dylan, Mar 2025

This studio is the best. It’s easy to access with ample parking in a beautiful Dana Point location. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and they offer and excellent variety of classes from yoga and pilates to TRX and sound baths.

★★★★★ — Mica, Jan 2026

Beyond The Mat is a beautifully crafted yoga and Pilates studio with the kindest owners and most talented teachers. They focus on the details that other studios overlook. Every Pilates reformer comes equipped with a tower, ring, weights, chair, bosu and more.

★★★★★ — Bianca, Mar 2025

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Your first barre class at Beyond The Mat | Pilates, Yoga, Barre, TRX & more

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: most barre studios require grip socks — bring a pair or check whether they sell them at the front desk; 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.

Barre is low-impact, so it suits most bodies and fitness levels — but if you're pregnant or working around an injury, check with a doctor and let your instructor know so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Beyond The Mat | Pilates, Yoga, Barre, TRX & more

24849 Del Prado Ave, Dana Point, CA92629

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