Barre2Barre is hands down the most beautiful studio I’ve ever been to. The cosy space was such a great distraction from the burn of yet another plié.
Barre2Barre strays from the traditional barre-only offering with its range of barre-focused classes like bootcamp, yoga and even bounce. You heard me right, Barre2Barre also offers bounce classes – the one where you groove to the instructors’ playlist on a trampoline (imagine that burn!).
Class
I attended the Barre+Yoga class taught by Denise. It had a gentle enough class description, promising a restorative session for the spine. I had attended a very strong flow class the day before and was looking forward to a gentle practice to recover from the ache.
What I had thought to be a gentle session turned out to be an intensive 30 minute barre sequence (though according to Denise, this was just a quarter of the intensity of the usual BarreAmped class) followed by 30 minutes of yoga stretches to cool down.
Whilst I wasn’t prepared for a strong class, I really enjoyed the session. Denise gave very clear instructions and demonstrated when needed. She pushed us hard but not to the point where I was crying for help in my head and wondering why I was there (which admittedly happens a lot to me lately).
Check out their website for a full list of classes.
Price
20 classes – $680 ($34 per class) valid for 6 months
1 month unlimited – $300 (worthwhile if you attend 8 classes/month or 2 classes/week)
10 day unlimited – $75
Updated April 2017
Studio
The studio channels a Venice-beach-in-LA kind of vibe, with its teal/wood/brick wall combination.
You are greeted by the front desk (and the lovely scent of essential oils) the moment you walk through the glass door. The reception area breaks the space between resting area/toilet to your left and the actual studio to your right.
This studio definitely ranks #1 in my list of most beautiful studios in Singapore. Yoga Movement Robertson Quay held that spot for sometime but Barre2Barre beats it hands down.
But of course it’s not all about the decor. Pretty furnishings may draw new students but it’s always the classes that bring the students coming back again.
Barre2Barre uses Affirmats from the US. I love how cushy this mat is but it’s a tad too rough for being on the forearms. But I suppose this is perfect for a predominately barre studio as we’re seldom on our hands.
Changing Room
Amenities
The resting area is a retail and chill-out area rolled into one. So many things to see! So many things to buy!
The retail section features a range of Lorna Jane and Onzie activewear, Ashley&Co toiletries and even Clipper tea (you heard me right).
Location
The studio sits on the second floor of a shophouse along Hong Kong Street (which is fast becoming the next fitness studio hub), where Yoga Lab used to be. You’d see a lighted signboard with the Barre2Barre logo on it from the street level.
The stairway up is peppered with punny motivational quotes to get you pumped up for your class.
The Yoga Society: @TheYogaSocietySG 