If you’re in Bali and planning to go to yoga, Pilates, or any studio-based workouts, there’s one not-so-obvious way to avoid overpaying — the ClassPass app.
It’s a service that lets you book into different studios across the island instead of buying single classes or a membership in just one place. It’s especially handy if you move around a lot, haven’t decided which area to base yourself in yet, or simply want to try different formats — from yoga to functional training. With just a few classes, you can test various studios from our guides — for example, Bali yoga studios, Pilates, or gyms. Then you can choose what truly suits you.
It’s pretty straightforward: you buy credits, then spend them on classes. Each studio — and even each specific class — has its own credit “price”. It depends on the studio’s popularity, the time (morning or evening), the day of the week, and demand. In Bali, basic yoga classes may cost around 3–6 credits, more popular studios 6–10, and reformer Pilates, cycling, or other boutique formats cost more.
To understand where the savings are, it helps to convert this into money. On average, one credit costs about 10,000–20,000 IDR, depending on the package. So a five-credit class may cost roughly 50,000–100,000 IDR, and an eight-credit class about 80,000–160,000 IDR. Standard prices in Bali are usually higher — on average from 150,000 IDR for a yoga class and from 250,000 IDR for a Pilates session. The difference can be noticeable, especially for pricier formats.
But the main hack isn’t even that.
When you sign up, new users usually get a trial period with credits. The number can vary, but the idea is the same: you get a balance you can spend on real classes. If you use it wisely, you can visit several studios in a short time, try different formats, and spend much less than you would paying normally. This is especially useful in your first weeks on the island, when you’re still looking for “your” place.
The savings come from two things: trial credits that let you go to classes almost for free, and sometimes a better price for individual sessions compared to paying per class directly. Simply put, it’s a convenient way to explore at the start. You try different places, check the teachers’ level, the atmosphere, and locations, and then decide where you want to stick with. It’s also worth remembering the trial in the app is only available once, and after it ends a paid subscription may start automatically if you don’t cancel it.
But there are a few things it’s better to know in advance.
Not all studios and clubs in Bali are on ClassPass. There are plenty of great places in the service, but some smaller or more local studios work only directly. Also, for late cancellations or no-shows, credits may be deducted or you may even be charged a fee.
It’s important to understand that in the long run, ClassPass won’t always be the best-value option. If you go to classes irregularly, for example 2–3 times a month, ClassPass often works out noticeably cheaper. Sometimes the difference is as much as 60–70% compared to buying a membership. But if you train often — say 15+ times a month — and want to go without limits, a classic membership at a place you like will almost always be better value.
ClassPass works best as a flexibility tool rather than a permanent replacement. It helps you quickly get to know the studios on the island, try different formats, and avoid spending extra money while you’re still deciding. After that, it’s easier to choose one place and train there.
You can download the app from the App Store or Google Play.
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