Buzz: Covering some 80-sq-meters, this exercise studio is the first in town to integrate yoga and pilates with the barre exercises of ballet—a blend that’s very much in vogue in Japan and France right now. They also provide many styles of dance class planned and taught by veteran teachers. Situated in the heart of the Sukhumvit business district, it’s aimed squarely at helping those office workers who may be suffering from back, joint and muscle problems.

Products and Services: Floor barre is a training method that mixes ballet movement and techniques with yoga and pilates, putting the emphasis on muscle flexibility and strength. Because Floor Barre largely takes places in a lying or sitting position, it’s aimed at injury prevention. It’s also said to improve figure and posture. The dance classes here span contemporary hip hop, jazz high heels, classical and even Bollywood and belly dancing, all aimed at boosting health and self-confidence.

Price: Starts from B2,000 for five one-hour classes and B2,200 for four 1.5-hour classes, with longer packages also available.