Move • Feel • Belong
Flow Pilates
Reformer Pilates
in Chapel Hill
Small, founder-led classes on Franklin Street, where your instructor knows your name and adjusts every spring for you.
A spacious, industrial retreat in the heart of Chapel Hill.
Founded by Dana, a STOTT PILATES®-trained instructor with a decade of teaching behind her, Flow Pilates is a sanctuary designed to bring intention back to your practice. We stay true to classical Pilates: the original method, built on breath, control and precision, for a workout that is as challenging as it is restorative.
Classes stay small on purpose. Your instructor moves through the room, changes your springs, and learns how your body works, all on premium Merrithew V2 Max reformers. Explore our pricing options or view the class schedule to reserve your spot.
We believe in all-level classes. Come at the time that works for you, with no need to check whether a class is level 1 or level 3. Our professional instructors guide you through the flow.
Move
Spring-resistance training that meets you at your level, from first class to advanced.
Feel
Hands-on cues and spring changes, so every movement fits your body that day.
Belong
A small community where instructors know your name and notice your progress.
Why reformer
Pilates?
Unlike mat Pilates or most gym workouts, the reformer uses a spring-resistance system that supports and challenges your body at the same time. The work is low impact and gentle on your joints, so the same classical method serves everyone from dedicated practitioners to people in rehabilitation. It builds deep core strength, improves posture, and helps you return to movement after injury.
Deep core strength
Spring resistance reaches stabilizing muscles that free weights can't access, building the foundation your whole body depends on.
Gentle on your joints
Low impact by design. The springs and moving carriage share the load, so you build strength without the pounding of running or high-impact workouts.
Full-range mobility
The moving carriage loads joints through their complete range of motion, creating lasting flexibility that static stretching rarely achieves.
Adapts to you
Springs can assist or resist, so the same classical repertoire works for everything from rehabilitation to advanced training.
What to expect
when you arrive with us
Four moments that make up your first Flow Pilates experience.
What to wear & bring
Fitted leggings and a close-fitting top - your instructor needs to see your alignment. Grip socks are required (we sell them at the studio). Eat lightly beforehand and plan to arrive 10 minutes early.
A calm, personal welcome
Flow Pilates is intentionally small, with a light, airy space and room to breathe between reformers. Your instructor will greet you, orient you to the equipment, and note any injuries or areas to focus on.
Guided, adjusted, seen
Every movement can be scaled up or down. Your instructor moves through the room throughout class - adjusting springs, cueing your breath, offering modifications.
Lengthened. Aware. Ready.
Most first-timers feel released rather than exhausted. Some muscle awareness over 24-48 hours is normal. Come back within the week.
Pilates for where you are right now
Words from Our Flow Community
This studio is beautiful and the instructors are so thoughtful and non judgmental. The classes are small, people know my name, and the instructors are watching and helping me adjust. The workouts are way better than what I experienced at a national Pilates studio. I’m a big fan
Beautiful space! The team is so knowledgeable and kind. Would definitely recommend coming in for a class!
A Pilates sanctuary! Bright new clean peaceful studio! Instruction excellent! Heather was patient and tuned right in to understand my anatomical quirks! So kind! Highly recommend
I had such a great experience at this new Pilates studio! From the moment I walked in, the staff made me feel genuinely welcome and comfortable, which set the tone for the entire class. The space itself is clean, inviting, and well-designed.
I had a great experience at the new Flow Pilates studio. The space is bright, clean, and welcoming, with 8 reformers and a really good energy the moment you walk in. The instructor was knowledgeable, helpful, and made the class feel approachable and comfortable.
I had a wonderful time at Flow Pilates! The studio is gorgeous, super clean with lots of natural light. The staff was polite and attentive, they gave me a tour of the space and overview of the reformer before class started. The instructor was lovely, she asked me about any injuries and focus areas beforehand, and gave thorough instructions and feedback throughout the session. I can't wait to take more classes!
If you're looking for a studio that truly transforms the way you move, think, and feel in your body, this is the place. The attention to detail and personalized guidance make all the difference.
The place looks amazing! The open space is incredibly light, airy, and spacious with beautiful, brand-new equipment. It creates such a calming atmosphere for practice.
Absolutely wonderful experience. The instruction is top-notch and the community feel is exactly what I was looking for in a boutique studio.
Beautiful studio, very clean, very nice staff, and very lovely and knowledgeable instructor
Such a great first experience overall. I’ll definitely be coming back and think I’ve found a new love for Pilates!
Upcoming Classes
Frequently Asked Questions
We love welcoming new students to the practice. We recommend starting with our Intro 3-Pack, which gives you the perfect opportunity to find your rhythm. Our "Open Level" classes are designed to introduce you to the equipment and the principles of control and breath.
Wear comfortable athletic clothing that allows you to move freely - think leggings and a fitted tank or tee.
- Important: For safety and hygiene, grip socks are required for all classes. We have them available for purchase at the studio if you forget yours!
Avoid clothing with zippers or bulky seams to protect the Reformer equipment.
We believe in all-level classes, so every class on the schedule is open level. Come at the time that works for you, with no need to check whether a class is level 1 or level 3. At Flow Pilates, our instructors don't teach to the middle of the room. They teach each person in it. Whether you're stepping onto a reformer for the first time or you've been practicing for years, your instructor will adjust spring resistance, range of motion, and modifications in real time to match your body and your capability that day. You never need to worry about holding the class back. Everyone is moving at their own best.
Yes. Private sessions are $95 for 50 minutes, and duets are $62 per person. New clients can start with the Intro Private 3-Pack at $80 a session. See every option on our private Pilates page.
Congratulations! Pilates is a wonderful way to support your body during pregnancy. If you have a consistent practice, you are welcome to continue with modifications. Please let your instructor know before class begins so we can keep you and your baby safe. If you are new to Pilates or in your third trimester, we recommend reaching out to us first to discuss the best options for you.
Always consult your healthcare provider before beginning or continuing an exercise program during pregnancy. Read more on our prenatal and postnatal page.
We understand that life happens. However, for your safety and to minimize disruption to the class flow, we cannot admit students more than 7 minutes after class has started. We recommend arriving 10 minutes early to settle in, put on your grip socks, and breathe before we begin.
To help keep Reformer Pilates classes at Flow Pilates accessible to everyone, we have a 24-hour cancellation policy.
- Early Cancel: Cancel up to 24 hours before class with no penalty. Pack holders get their class credit back.
- Late Cancel: Cancellations within 24 hours of class incur a $15 fee for members. Pack holders lose the class credit.
- No-Show: If you miss class without cancelling, members are charged a $20 fee. Pack holders lose the class credit.
Fees apply to memberships, except the Student & Faculty Membership. Student & Faculty members follow the same rule as pack holders: a late cancel or no-show uses the class credit, with no fee. You can manage all bookings and cancellations directly through our online schedule.
We are located at 431 West Franklin St (The Courtyard), Suite 315, in downtown Chapel Hill. Street parking and town lots around Franklin Street are typically $1.50 per hour during the day and are free after 6 pm and all day Sunday. You can pay at the meters with coins or a credit card, or use the ParkMobile app for convenient payment and time reminders.
Email studio@flowpilates.fit or call (919) 240-4229.
Visit Us
The Courtyard - 431 West Franklin Street (Suite 315)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Email: studio@flowpilates.fit
Phone: (919) 240-4229
On the west end of Franklin Street, minutes from downtown Carrboro. Coming from Carrboro?
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