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The Bar Method Berkeley
5 ★★★★★ 150 Google reviews · Barre studio in Berkeley, California
Part of Bar Method
Warm and welcoming fitness studio putting a spin on barre exercises through the use of body weights, ballet barre and props.
Plan your first class
- Drop-ins drop-ins around $22 — many studios discount this heavily on your first visit, so ask about the new-member rate
- Memberships monthly memberships and unlimited plans available — ask how intro-offer classes credit toward a membership
- Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming instructor cohorts and prerequisites
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (510) 705-1534
- Website & schedule barmethod.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–1:30 PM, 5–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–1:30 PM, 4–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–1:30 PM, 5–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–1:30 PM, 4–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–1:30 PM, 5–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–12 PM |
The classes they teach
“I became acquainted with Helen, Beth and the Bar Method Berkeley while fundraising for my daughter’s school.”
What's on offer
“The entire Bar Method community is so warm and supportive; from the front desk to the instructors, everyone makes you feel welcome and cared for.”
What members say again and again
“The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the facility is modern and clean and the instructors are knowledgeable, helpful and super friendly.”
“The highly trained instructors provide individual corrections throughout class, ensuring that everyone is using proper form so as to avoid injury and get optimal results.”
“I really appreciate how efficient the workout is - a full body workout that increases strength and flexibility in just an hour.”
“The vibe is welcoming, friendly and I really appreciate how there are people of all body shapes and sizes welcomed and made to feel accomplished for being there and doing the work!”
“The highly trained instructors provide individual corrections throughout class, ensuring that everyone is using proper form so as to avoid injury and get optimal results.”
From the reviews
I've been going to Bar Method Berkeley for over a year, and it's been a great experience. The studio is clean and modern. The instructors are knowledgeable and provide good personalized attention to ensure proper form during exercises.
The Bar Method in Berkeley has provided far and away the best workout experience I have ever had. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the facility is modern and clean and the instructors are knowledgeable, helpful and super friendly.
This is a wonderful fitness studio! The space is beautiful, clean and welcoming. The instructors are kind and energetic. You will receive a lot of individualized attention in class as you learn the ropes of the Bar Method.
The Bar Method workout is challenging and grounded in a deep understanding of how the human body works. The highly trained instructors provide individual corrections throughout class, ensuring that everyone is using proper form so as to avoid injury and get optimal results. And the classes are fun!
Teacher training at The Bar Method Berkeley
The Bar Method Berkeley 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 The Bar Method Berkeley
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.
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