Barre, Yoga, Reformer & Mat Pilates in Sarasota

Find Your Fire. Choose Your Format.

Class Info

Ember Pilates offers reformer, heated mat, barre, and yoga classes in Sarasota designed to build strength, improve balance, and support lasting energy.

  • Mat classes are 60 minutes (Core Ignite is 45 minutes)
  • Reformer classes are 50 minutes
  • Heated infrared classes range from 90-100°F
  • Reformer classes are limited to 8 participants
  • Classes are intentionally programmed and taught with clear instruction and supportive coaching

Intensity Scale (Reflects physical intensity, not heat):

Low → High

Need help deciding which class is right for you? Email us at hello@emberpilatessrq.com

Reformer Pilates Classes

(Non-Heated)
Strength with support

Explore Reformer Pilates

Reformer Pilates

A resistance-based Reformer class designed to build strength, support alignment, and improve how your body moves — expect to feel strong, balanced, and moving better in your day-to-day life.

full-body strength, integrated movement

Reformer Pilates Sculpt

A strength-focused Reformer class that may incorporate props or hand weights to increase load and muscular endurance, with a steady, progressive burn that builds real strength over time.

strength-focused, higher intensity

Reformer Pilates Jump

A dynamic Reformer class that uses the jumpboard to add low-impact cardio while building power, coordination, and endurance — athletic, energizing, and surprisingly joint-friendly.

low-impact cardio, power, endurance

Reformer Pilates Restore

A slower-paced Reformer class focused on mobility and restoring movement quality to support recovery, leaving you feeling open, supported, and reset.

recovery, mobility focus

New to the Reformer?

Reformer 101 Workshop

If you’re brand new to the reformer, we recommend starting with our Reformer 101 Workshop. This instructional session—rather than a traditional flowing class—gives you time to learn how the reformer works, understand spring settings, and practice foundational movements used in our reformer classes.

You’ll receive hands-on guidance and plenty of time to ask questions, so you can feel confident before joining regular reformer sessions. Workshops are offered several times each month.

Mat Classes

Explore Infrared Heat

Heated vs Non heated

Ember Mat Pilates

Heated Studio · An infrared-heated mat class focused on controlled, continuous movement to to build strength, stability, and endurance through controlled, continuous movement.

full-body strength, muscular endurance

Mat Pilates Sculpt

Heated Studio ·Build muscular endurance with light weights and dynamic movement in this infrared-heated mat class — higher demand, intentionally programmed, and designed to challenge beyond the heat.

higher intensity, strength

Ember Yoga

Heated Studio · A strength-aware yoga class performed in infrared heat, designed to support mobility, focus, and calm — grounding, intentional, and quietly powerful.

strength-aware yoga, grounding

Core Ignite

Warm Studio · A circuit-style class that blends low-impact cardio and core-focused strength work for an efficient, faster-paced workout that builds heat from within. The room is lightly warmed to support movement and muscle activation.

core focused, low-impact cardio

Restore & Renew

Heated Studio · A low-intensity, infrared-heated class focused on mobility, gentle strength, and mindful movement. Designed to help your body restore balance, release tension, and feel supported between workouts—no pushing, just purposeful care.

restorative, gentle movement

Mat Pilates

Non-Heated Studio · A full-body, low-impact mat class focused on building strength, stability, and mobility without the use of heat, leaving you feeling steady and strong.

full-body strength, low-impact

Barre Burn

Non-Heated Studio · A rhythm-driven class using small, targeted movement to build muscular endurance and long, lean strength, high-energy, focused, and designed to build muscular endurance and control through small, targeted movement. Learn more about our barre classes.

full body toning, low-impact cardio

Yoga

Non-Heated Studio · A steady-paced class focused on strength, intentional movement, and mental reset through thoughtful sequencing, with space to breathe and move with intention.

flexibility, balance, stress relief

New to Pilates?

Mat Pilates Foundations

Non-Heated Studio · A fundamentals-based mat class ideal for learning, refining, or reconnecting with core Pilates principles — supportive, detailed, and never rushed.

fundamentals, supportive

Private & Duet Sessions

A more personalized way to move. Our private and duet sessions are tailored to your body, goals, and pace — with focused attention.

  • Targeted support during injury recovery or return to movement

  • Pre- and postnatal training with individualized guidance

  • Building strength, confidence, and consistency

  • Refining technique on the Reformer or mat

  • Clients new to Pilates or the Reformer who want a confident, supported start

  • Anyone wanting a more personalized experience

Duet Sessions

Train alongside a friend with personalized attention in a shared session designed to support accountability, motivation, and progress.

Private Group Sessions

Custom small-group sessions designed for special events, team training, or group classes booked privately.

Inquire about private sessions 

Sarasota woman doing a private Pilates session at Ember Pilates

Infrared Pilates uses radiant heat to gently warm the body from within, helping improve circulation, support mobility, and enhance muscle activation in our mat classes. The heat is designed to complement the workout—not overwhelm it.

Our heated classes are designed to feel warm and energizing, typically around the 90–100°F range depending on the class and room conditions. You’ll feel challenged, but always in control.

Yes, for most people. Our classes are low-impact and designed with control and alignment in mind. We recommend staying hydrated, listening to your body, and taking breaks when needed.

No experience is required. We offer a range of classes from foundational to more challenging, and our instructors provide clear guidance and modifications so you feel supported from day one.

If it’s your first visit, you can learn more about what to expect on our first timers page.

Mat Pilates uses your body weight (and sometimes props) to build strength and stability. Reformer Pilates uses a spring-based machine to add resistance and support, offering a different type of challenge and feedback.

We recommend beginning with our Reformer 101 Workshop. It’s a slower, instructional session designed to help you learn the equipment, understand the basics, and feel confident before joining regular classes.

Think about what your body needs that day. Looking for strength and challenge? Try Sculpt or Reformer. Want something slower and more restorative? Restore & Renew or Reformer Restore are great options.

You can explore the class descriptions above or reach out and we’ll help guide you.