My Mama Said

The supportive & highly skilled team at MMS go above & beyond to provide a warm & welcoming space that provides a variety of authentic classes to suit all energy levels & abilities. These not only provide movement & exercise but nurture the mind, body & soul in a beautifully holistic way.
I brought my little sis along to a pilates class whilst she was over from NZ. She had never practised pilates before & absolutely loved it. She was blown away by the care & attention to detail shown to everyone in the class, even the little things like remembering peoples names go a really long way to create lasting positive impressions.
It’s a truly special thing they got going on at MMS and I can’t recommend them highly enough!

I love coming to MMS, the classes are a highlight! The studio is inclusive and the instructors are really knowledgeable. Bec has improved my form and confidence heaps, and I love winding down in Restore with Stella. Thanks MMS for changing my mindset around exercise and what I think I’m capable of!

My Mama Said is my favourite fitness community, not only in Melbourne but in the entire world! Not only are a variety of classes offered that are modified to meet all skill levels, the instructors are incredibly skilled and knowledgeable and assist you with necessary modifications to prevent injury and help you get the most of your classes (aka good workout). I have been able to apply Bec's descriptive technique support from Core Fit, Circuit and Barre classes to classes at other studios where instructors don't provide as much support around form, her classes are reliably always great workout. Ceila is the amazing, her bubbly personality shines in her classes and her playlists are my favourite. Lisa's Friday Barre is the absolute best, her energy, enthusiasm and warmth make working out SO much fun. My Mama Said is more than a workout studio.it is a community and family that feels like home. I have been to many pilates/barre/yoga studios in Sydney and California and have yet to find anything that compares to My Mama Said.

The instructor was special, music great and really noticeable was the peaceful and grateful energy in the room after the class. Also loved the studios, ambience and comfort of all the spaces including entrance and waiting room. The booking service is also much appreciated, as so convenient with being able to book and cancel with my busy week.

Melbourne's inner west is super lucky to have such a unique, supportive, inspiring & welcoming fitness studio as MMS. Lisa and her crew of professional instructors provide a safe space for clients to be active and have fun doing so. And no matter if you're doing barre or yoga, the music playlist is guaranteed to be 'en pointe'!

I love that you'll always be greeted with a warm smile as you walk through the door and farewelled with a 'great job today' after class:) MMS has a sense of community like no other - I highly recommend a visit.

Thanks for creating these two amazing studios! From the teachers to the spaces! The temperature, deco, music, even spay’s scents! Awesome community & energy!

Love this studio! I bought a 5-class pass while visiting the area and had a fantastic experience. The space is beautiful, the instructors are excellent, and the range of classes offered is great. I loved the reformer and arc classes, which taught me some new things. I wish I could stay and become a full time member of this supportive, healthy community! My Mama Said is a very special place.

Such an amazing group of community minded instructors. Encouraging exercise with fun. MMS rules

This beautiful barre family have helped me during two pregnancies now. Their compassion, humour and care is unmatched by any other studio I’ve tried. The best barre, pre natal and Pilates classes in the west hands down. Attention is given to each client at any stage of fitness or fertility! Can’t wait to come back for my post natal recovery adventure!

Can't rate this studio enough! I never considered joining a pilates/barre studio until a friend invited me along and BOY did it make an impact. From the first class I was hooked. I love how I can mix and match sessions based on my flow and needs of that week. My self-esteem has grown every session and I noticed significant change in strenght and energy within a couple of weeks. What I love most is the sense of community, the warm welcome and personal touch each instructor brings to their session - easy to tag along but challenging enough to keep pushing yourself to the next level. The instructors are professional and personable, really paying attention to detail and the individuals. Even on a grim day you will leave this studio with a glow:) Thanks for the encouragement and support MMS Family - unfortunately my travels take me elsewhere but I will see you in the online class!

My Mama said is a beautiful community run by a bunch of fabulous instructors, so welcoming and fun with a great range of classes,
I'm looking forward to trying yoga at their new studio in Williamstown:)

I purchased a $60 Intro Offer and attended my first and only antenatal pilates class with My Mama Said on 16/08/22. I was 27 weeks pregnant at the time, very fit and healthy and I have previously done pilates for years. The antenatal-specific class I attended involved lots of single-leg barre work and mat exercises such as clams and exercises involving external hip rotation. I really enjoyed the antenatal class, the instructor was professional and seemed to know her stuff.

Unfortunately within hours of attending the class I started experiencing pelvic pain that continued to worsen in the days that followed, to the extent that I could no longer walk! My obstetrician and physiotherapist assessed my mobility and advised that single-leg work from the pilates class was the cause of the severe pain and reduced mobility, and I was prescribed crutches and ongoing physiotherapy.

I was unable to walk independently for over a week, I could not walk without pain for months, and my hips never fully recovered. I ended up having to start my parental leave early and continued to experience pain for the remainder of my pregnancy.

Multiple physiotherapists have since warned me about the risks of single-leg exercises during pregnancy which I wish I had known prior to blindly putting my trust in the class instructor Bec.

Bec rang me to enquire why I had not attended subsequent classes and seemed surprised by my experience. She maintained that she had never heard of physiotherapists suggesting extensive single-leg work can be risky during pregnancy which is concerning given the class is antenatal specific.

While I think the studio offers good classes that are probably safe for non-pregnant women. I will be very cautious about who I trust with my fitness in future and always seek advice from a qualified physiotherapist for exercise during pregnancy.

I started taking classes at MyMamaSaid at the beginning of this year, and wish I had joined sooner! I strongly recommend it. It's a fabulous studio and the instructors and the variety of classes is great. Thanks to the instructors, my fitness level has vastly improved and I really enjoy myself in these classes.

What I love most about the studio is the variety. I could an intense Barre class if I wanted a tough workout, or a chilled yoga class if I was feeling a bit low on energy. The vibe of the place is great overall- amazing interiors, range of equipment to spice things up and super friendly staff who make a real effort to get to know you. Always a huge range of ability levels in the classes, which is always a comfort for me. Prices are reasonable for what you get and similar to most pilates/yoga studios. Highly recommend.

I have been attending My Mama Said studio on and off since it's opening, and now regularly for the last 18 months or so.
I have always felt so warmly welcomed by all of the teachers who make the effort to get to know all of their regular students.the studio itself is always so clean and beautifully presented, Lisa and her staff clearly care so much about the clients and the space.
I really love being a part of the community that Lisa and her staff have created at My Mama Said and look forward to attending every week.
See you soon gang!

This studio is remarkable, the classes are the highlights of my week, which is kind of an outrageous statement given I never used to enjoy exercising. The instructors are so welcoming and thoughtful, a true sense of community. If you are looking to focus of fitness, look no further, Lisa and the team have your back.

Love my mama said. Instructors are so welcoming and lovely. Highly recommend! It is a joy to walk into a studio where you feel welcome and accepted. I have found that my yoga practice has improved significantly and I can't thankyou enough

Love this yoga studio! I used to attend casually and recently signed up for the fortnightly membership. I love the variety of classes and flexible times, and mostly the positive and friendly atmosphere there, it feels like a second home!

I recently joined the online membership and have been attending a few classes in studio when I can.
The online videos are so great and have really enjoyed the workouts. I love love love the range that is available.
The atmosphere of the studio is very welcoming and the instructors are so lovely and encouraging. Have enjoyed every class I have tried in studio!

Did my first class of Reformer Pilates here and fell in love! Will definitely miss coming to My Mama Said!