I started with mat classes and transitioned to reformers - it’s been truly transformative. The instructors are exceptionally skilled and attentive, creating a space that’s both challenging and restorative. Each class leaves me feeling stronger, more balanced, and deeply centered. The studio itself is beautifully maintained and welcoming; a place I genuinely look forward to returning to every week.

For someone like me who does very many different kinds of racquet sports, that are not exactly very kind to the joints, reformer Pilates, is simply fabulous, in realigning the body. What makes Barressential different from other studios are the teachers, they are so very well trained, here & abroad. The routines are always different & exciting, never the same old boring drills. The teachers never miss a miss alignment, if any one of us is doing a movement slightly wrong, especially since the maximum number in each class is a mere 8. I need to make a special mention of my favourite teacher Matheesha. She manages to get some of us (unruly women of a certain age), to do the craziest near impossible moves with the sweetest smile & then goes on to ‘layering’ more & more. I had got chikungunya & on my return she made sure , she modified each move to my ability. I cannot, but highly recommend Barressential & Matheesha enough. Rashmi Ukwatte. X

I’ve been doing pilates in Colombo with these guys since 2018. They are extremely professional and take the time to ensure the instructors are really well trained, plus it’s a lovely community.

The pilates class I attend at Barressential has improved my core strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. It has become an essential addition to my fitness journey and has significantly elevated my ability to perform in my other fitness activities. I always feel mentally cleansed and motivated for the rest of my day after a session. The space is clean, bright and inviting and the instructors exceptionally professional and knowledgeable. I am watched carefully and any mistake in placement, posture or position is corrected immediately so I feel completely safe and comfortable knowing I am getting the best out of my workout.

Literally my favourite place in the whole world❤️ So well organised, constantly changing workouts, an amazing community, beautiful studios, well equipped, the best playlists, the most wholesome instructors who know exactly just how much to push that burn. So happy to see all the big leaps y’all have taken these last few years and so proud to be a part of this community❤️