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The Bar Method Portland - Pearl District
4.9 ★★★★★ 155 Google reviews · Barre studio in Portland, Oregon
Part of Bar Method
Workout studio offering barre-based classes plus pre- and post-natal sessions.
Plan your first class
- Drop-ins drop-ins around $18 — 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
- Showers showers on site — handy if you're heading somewhere after class, so bring a change of clothes
- Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming instructor cohorts and prerequisites
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (503) 954-3811
- Website & schedule barmethod.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 7–8 AM, 9 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 9 AM–1:30 PM, 5–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 9 AM–1:30 PM, 5–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7–8 AM, 9 AM–1:30 PM, 5–6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7–8 AM, 9 AM–1:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–12 PM, 4:30–5:30 PM |
The classes they teach
“I have been attending classes at The Bar Method in the Pearl for 4 years now and am so grateful to have found this studio.”
“Expect the signature sequence taught by a variety of instructors and a movement based workout with light weights.”
What's on offer
“Expect the signature sequence taught by a variety of instructors and a movement based workout with light weights.”
“They have great amenities (lockers and showers.”
“There's a reason this fabulous studio has endured - amazing workouts with excellent instructors, clean & beautiful studios, super friendly staff & community.”
What members say again and again
“There's a reason this fabulous studio has endured - amazing workouts with excellent instructors, clean & beautiful studios, super friendly staff & community.”
“The staff is friendly and helpful, the instructors are knowledgeable and approachable.”
“There's a reason this fabulous studio has endured - amazing workouts with excellent instructors, clean & beautiful studios, super friendly staff & community.”
“There's a reason this fabulous studio has endured - amazing workouts with excellent instructors, clean & beautiful studios, super friendly staff & community.”
“Three and half years at the Bar Method have me made stronger, more flexible, and more fit than I have ever been.”
From the reviews
This review is long overdue! I joined Bar Method in the Pearl in 2021 and it’s been one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself 💙 To preface, I didn’t think I liked workout classes and had never done anything barre related. One of those didn’t matter and one of them turned out not to be true!
Wow, I was so impressed with my first class and this place! First, I joined this studio with the current promotion of $99 for unlimited classes, and I'm so excited to try them all!! All the staff and other members were ALL so genuinely kind, supportive and helpful!
I can't say enough wonderful things about Bar Method Portland - Pearl. I have been doing this barre workout for years and always feel challenged. There is a lot of variety in class types and exercises to keep things interesting. The instructors are truly the best.
The Bar Method Portland is special... it is a spa where you get your muscles toned and your confidence lifted. From the minute you walk through the door you see that there was careful thought behind every single detail in the studio. The staff is friendly and helpful, the instructors are knowledgeable and approachable.
Teacher training at The Bar Method Portland - Pearl District
The Bar Method Portland - Pearl District 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 Portland - Pearl District
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 — there are showers on site if you need one after. 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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