FAQs
Find what you're looking for:Getting
Started
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Classes can be booked via our free Salt Pilates Studio app, the MindBody app or online through our booking system.
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Our Intro Offer includes 6 reformer Pilates classes valid for 14 days from your first booking. It’s ideal if you want to try Pilates, are new to Balaclava or have been looking for a new studio in Melbourne.
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Your Introductory Offer activates when you book your first class and is valid for 14 days.
If the system prompts for payment when you try to book, it may mean you’ve booked your first class and then tried to book another class prior to your activation date.
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For first-timers, we kindly ask you to arrive 10 minutes early for a studio tour and some quick housekeeping. If you’re new to reformer Pilates, we’ll also give you a run-through of how the reformer works.
Feel free to wear whatever you feel comfortable in. Grip socks are preferred but not compulsory.
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Our Align classes are a great way to gain confidence on the reformer! They’re designed to introduce foundational Pilates movements, focusing on alignment and posture and are beginner-friendly.
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A single casual class is $37. New to Salt? Our Intro Offer gets you 6 classes for $60, valid for 14 days. For regular attendance, memberships start from $50/week (2 classes), $64/week (3 classes), or $75/week (unlimited).
Classes
& Levels
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We offer a range of reformer Pilates classes to meet you where you’re at.
Our Align classes are suitable for all fitness levels and beginner-friendly, while our Dynamic and Jump classes are stronger, offering more of a challenge for intermediate - advanced clients. We also offer a Stretch class, which focuses on mindful movement and relaxation.
Learn more about our class types here.
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If you’re new to reformer Pilates, we recommend starting with an Align class to get comfortable and confident with the movements.
If you’d like a bit more of a challenge, why not try a Dynamic or Jump class? Expect more advanced exercises, faster progressions and shorter breaks.
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We are a boutique Pilates studio with only 9 reformer beds. This intimate setting ensures our instructors can assist and provide a personalised and focused experience that caters to everyone's skill level.
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Reformer Pilates uses a spring-loaded machine to add resistance and support, which helps guide your form and makes it especially approachable for beginners. Mat Pilates relies on bodyweight alone. At Salt, we specialise exclusively in reformer Pilates, it's the foundation of every class we teach.
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Reformer Pilates uses a spring-loaded machine with a sliding carriage, adjustable resistance, and a range of straps and bars. This gives you far more variety than mat work; the springs can add resistance to build strength or assist you through a movement to support your form, which is exactly why the reformer is such an approachable entry point for beginners. The moving carriage also challenges your balance and core stability in ways a static mat surface can't, while the adjustable resistance means the same exercise can be scaled from gentle rehab-style movement through to a genuinely challenging full-body workout.
Mat Pilates, by contrast, relies on bodyweight and small props (like rings or resistance bands) on a fixed surface. It's a great low-equipment option, but it depends more on your own strength and control from the very first class, with less built-in support for correcting form.
At Salt, we specialise exclusively in reformer Pilates; it's the foundation of every class we run, from beginner-friendly Align through to our more advanced Dynamic and Jump classes.
Who Can
Attend
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Yes, you're welcome to attend our Align classes at any stage of your pregnancy. Just let us know as early as possible so we can tailor exercises to suit you as your pregnancy progresses.
If you’re joining us in your second or third trimester, we recommend an initial 1:1 consult first. This gives you a chance to become familiar with the reformers, learn any necessary modifications, and feel confident before joining a group class.
For a more personalised experience at any stage, we also offer private 1:1 sessions.
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As a boutique studio, our expert instructors can adapt exercises in group classes for most injuries. However, if you’re recovering from a more serious injury or are in the rehabilitation phase, private 1:1 sessions are often the best option, but please consult your healthcare practitioner before starting exercise.
If you have any further questions, feel free to email or call us to discuss what’s right for you.
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Participants must be 16 years or older for group classes.
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We don't run a separately labelled pre/postnatal class, but our Align and Stretch classes are suitable throughout pregnancy (we recommend a 1:1 consult first in the 2nd/3rd trimester) and are also a gentle option for postnatal return-to-movement. For more individual support, we offer private 1:1 sessions. Note: our Pre & Postnatal Pilates Instructor Training is a separate professional course for qualified instructors, held at Hatched House in Hawthorn, it isn't a client class at our Balaclava studio.
Bookings, Cancellations
& Waitlists
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If the class you want to book is full, always add yourself to the waitlist!
If a spot opens up, you’ll be automatically booked into the class and notified by text and email - there’s no need to confirm.
Waitlists move quickly (especially overnight), so if you can’t attend, please remove yourself as soon as possible.
Standard cancellation policies apply if you cancel within 5 hours of class or don’t show up.
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Classes at SALT require a minimum of 2 participants. Cancellations may occur up to 2-3 hours before the class start time, in which case, you will be notified via text or email. Any cancelled classes will be credited back to your account to use at another time. This policy helps us manage our schedule efficiently while minimising inconvenience to our clients.
Studio Info
& Policies
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Grip socks are preferred but not compulsory.
We stock a great range of grip socks in the studio that are available to purchase.
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Our studio is equipped with complimentary towels, water, and a small changing area for your convenience. Please note that we do not offer shower facilities.
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We’re on the corner of Carlisle Street & Westbury Street. Look out for the entrance on the Westbury Street side (around the corner from the bakery), head through the alleyway, up the stairs and you’ll find us!
Parking is available on Carlisle Street, Westbury Street, and surrounding streets for 1–2 hours. Alternatively, Coles car park is close by if you’re looking for more options!
If you’re catching public transport, we’re a 2-minute walk from Balaclava Train Station and the tram stop.
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We’re pretty relaxed, but we do have a few housekeeping rules to ensure you get the best experience possible!
Phones on Silent:
To help everyone stay present and get the most from their class, please leave your phones on silent in the reception area.
Glass Free Zone:
SALT is a glass-free zone. For safety reasons, please avoid bringing glass water bottles or reusable cups into the studio (metal bottles are fine!)
Late Arrival Policy:
For the safety and comfort of all participants and to minimise disruption to the class, late entry is not permitted. If you arrive more than 5 minutes after the class start time, you will be unable to join the session. -
Yes! Whether they’re a Pilates pro or someone looking to kick start their fitness journey, a Salt Pilates gift voucher is the perfect way to show someone you care.
Pick up a voucher in-studio or purchase online here.
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For the safety and comfort of all participants and to minimise disruption to the class, late entry is not permitted. If you arrive more than 5 minutes after the class start time, you will be unable to join the session.
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Salt Pilates Studio is open every day, with up to 45 classes running weekly from early morning through evening. See our full class timetable for exact times.