Christina, Christina, Christina. She is the best!…read more I have a back injury which requires careful attention and patience. I got the Yelp deal for 3 privates and fell in love with Christina's sweetness and gentle demeanor. She is extremely patient and easy to get along with. She makes sure you're not in any pain while working on different exercises. Since I've started here, my back has gotten significantly stronger and my leg muscles are coming back! I haven't taken any of the group classes yet but if you need a private with anyone ask for Christina. Someone make a darn rap song with the name Christina already!

Just took a Sunday morning class with Liam for the first time at In & Up…read more I enjoyed the class and found Liam to be warm, helpful and knowledgeable. He was good at making sure everyone understood what they were doing. It was a large group (7) for the room but he made it work. The complimentary water is a plus!

The instructors are all extremely knowledgeable and really focus on what you need to become fit. It…read moreis a friendly and pleasant atmosphere with a great variety of Pilates equipment available. After a serious injury I have made great strides since starting classes here. I highly recommend the Pilates Bodyshop.

I started taking these virtual classes at the beginning of the pandemic. I have never taken Pilates…read morebefore because it was either too inconvenient or too expensive. Well, problem solved: the pandemic made everything virtual! I have to say this studio has no doubt saved my life. Teachers: Kerri, Justin, Jason, jamile, and Lauren - all with their own style and all great. Friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely good at instruction, even for me who'd never taken a Pilates class before. I feel a real friendship connection with all the teachers and absolutely look forward to class. I was coming off a long-term back injury so I hadn't been doing any exercise in probably three years. I am in five classes a week since March 2020 and I am stronger now than I was before I hurt myself (and 25 pounds lighter). I'm no longer worried about tweaking my back, although I am still careful. You really have no excuse not to take these classes!

I will start by saying that 5 stars are not nearly enough for Marianne's training skills, for her…read moreability to customize the workout to all kinds of ages, body types and personalities, from athletes to people recovering from surgeries and illnesses. I was one of those recovering people and my friend pretty much forced me to join a trio yoga class. I was scared that after not working out for long years and after coming out of cancer treatment and surgeries, I will be a complete failure. I was extremely weak indeed, with painful joints and muscles, but Marianne was very welcoming and extremely gentle. Her knowledge of biodynamics is extensive, it shows that she loves it (she says it really makes sense, it's just like math), and that allows her to apply it to all the different bodies that she is working with, including my tired rusty one. In this private environment, she takes the time to stop often and correct you with her magic and gentle touch, she explains what you are doing wrong and how to fix that with a genuine interest in your improvement, with constant encouragement for every small victory. Marianne turned everything around for me, and made me love exercising again, changed me from someone who hated lifting a heavy grocery bag to pushing my husband away when he's offering to help:) And if you've always been fit and you hit all kinds of yoga, pilates and cross fit classes before, you should still hit Bien Etre studio to see the gigantic difference. I promise you will be hooked.

I have been going to Bien Etre for over 2 years. I cannot say enough about Marianne and her…read moreexpertise. I was a beginner at pilates and I have fallen in love with it and so has my body! Mostly because of Marianne's motivation and enthusiasm. Our workouts are never the same and always adding more challenge, which is what I need in a instructor. Marianne also knows exacting when to push me to achieve the goals I am striving for. I enjoy coming and feel so strong after. I can't recommend Bien Etre and Marianne enough!!

These classes are amazing! I am really enjoying the one on one treatment from Manon- she really…read moreknows her stuff. It is worth the extra cost to know you are getting the best class. She is right there with me to make sure I am doing it correctly- you don't get that from a class of 15+ students- I am looking forward to more classes!

I have been going to le pilates loft since july, when i realized my 67 year old mother was in…read morebetter shape than me (and anyone else i know). i did pilates previously and definitely felt the difference. however le pilates loft is different than your average pilates class or training session because manon has like ex-ray vision. i dont know how but she can see every muscle in the body and how you move it and gets you to use the EXACT right muscle to get the most benefit and work out of each move. i have no doubt that she is the best pilates trainer in la if not the one of the best in the country. pilates is not just for strength and toning. manon helps to realign your body to avoid major problems later on. worth every penny!

I live for exercise, I turn into an awful person (sure maybe I always am one) if I don't do…read moresomething physical every day, so I've tried everything - several times. I've taken Pilates a bunch and never liked it, I felt it wasn't challenging enough OR relaxing enough, just not anything enough - I always thought it was a more boring way to lift. Not anymore. Crystal has changed my perception of Pilates entirely. Her training is not just physical but also intellectual, nothing is done just because she says so - she tailors the series (es?) to your specific needs and then explains each movement thoroughly so you can truly understand its affect on your body, and the way you hold yourself and how that translates to chronic pain, fatigue, etc. I played sports in college and can honestly say Crystal has taught me more about my specific body than any NCAA trainer ever did. Her intuitive, intelligent descriptions have carried over into everything I do. I'm sitting here typing this with a better posture than I knew was possible for my body. I thought I just had shoulders that naturally drift forwards, it turns out there's a TON Crystal can do to help adjust that. I also had a pretty severely herniated disc last fall and have never fully recovered. I have a ton of tension in my shoulders that is constant. I've been to Crystal 4 times and I am noticing a huge difference. I will be going 4 million times more. With her it's a complete learning experience, little subtle things I never even considered were effecting my shoulders, I'm now aware of and able to adjust throughout the day on my own. I can also tell that with enough training, this way of holding myself will become second nature, I'm really looking forward to that. She just moved to LA and so you can get her at a really reasonable price before everyone in the world hears how amazing she is. Jump on this wagon before it leaves the station? You know what I mean.

I wish I'd met Crystal a long time ago. I've taken Pilates classes here and there and spent…read morehundreds of dollars buying DVDs off the TV at 3am over the years but I've always felt like I was doing it wrong. It turns out I WAS! Doing Pilates with Crystal is like taking a science class that also gets rid of your muffintop. She is so smart and able to explain every move in a way that makes so much sense. I'm not just getting in shape, I'm also learning the how and why of every exercise. As a result, I'm able to catch myself as I fall back into bad posture behaviors throughout the day. I can't recommend Crystal enough. I've been to her studio 4 times and feel such an improvement in my body. RIP Saddle bags

I've been going to Punx Pilates for over a year now, and I absolutely love it. It's a really…read morespecial place for me. I love the vibe, the music, and the energy in the studio. The instructors are amazing, they're truly involved, attentive, and always there to help and support you during the class. You never feel ignored or left on your own. One of the biggest things for me is that there are no mirrors. Because of that, I don't compare myself to anyone else, I don't feel awkward or "wrong," and I can fully focus on my body, my breathing, and my inner sensations. That alone makes the experience so much healthier and more enjoyable. Also, I really like that this isn't typical "LA girl chick vibe." Almost everyone looks like me, wearing old shirts, whatever they feel like - not like pink or white girly sets with bootie lifts. It feels real, relaxed, and focused on workout, not on how everyone looks. I also really appreciate their system. I love that I can pay per class or buy packages of 10-20 classes that almost never expire. There's no forced membership, no enrollment pressure, and no automatic monthly charges - if you don't want to be obligated. I can come at my own pace, in the rhythm that feels right and comfortable for me - and that's incredibly important. Overall, I genuinely love everything about Punx Pilates. It feels thoughtful, respectful, empowering, and very well run. Also I like the fact that this is Women Owned business. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a supportive, non-toxic, and truly enjoyable Pilates experience.

Stormy and Sara are awesome and I have been a loyal member for almost a year now of this…read more.. however I was unfortunately recently diagnosed with a rare fatal congenital heart defect and I was told I cannot exert myself any longer so I politely requested a refund from Allie and she was devoid of all compassion and acted like she was doing me a favor for canceling my membership in April though it is March 5... I explained to her how dangerous my condition is and she didn't care and took all of my money for paid for unused classes I am no longer allowed to attend. I even asked for a temporary credit extension if she wouldn't refund the six classes I already paid for and she refused! absolutely terrible way to treat a loyal client! highly recommend avoiding at all costs zero compassion from owner. owner replies very swiftly to a public review but not to my email explaining I have a fatal heart condition... She wants to steal my money for sessions I never had and can't have- unbelievable. Look at the screenshots! I never once asked for money back on the USED classes, only unused! She is insufferable. One of the most inconsiderate hostile owners I've ever met

I've been doing Pilates with Sara for almost six years now. She just opened her own studio in…read moreSilver Lake (that's two words, gang). I had my first lesson there a couple of days ago and it's a terrific space. Sara is a friend of mine, so you might look at this recommenation with a bit of side-eye, but she was my favorite Pilates teacher long before we were friends. (And also, uh, I have a LOT of friends with businesses on yelp that I HAVEN'T reviewed, if you catch my drift, so this is as genuine a response as it gets.) I'd done Pilates with 5 or 6 other instructors over the years, and it was often what I'd call "good enough" Pilates, more of a social session than actual exercise. So I was startled to learn that no, there's usually one specific muscle to trigger, and it's usually not happy to be discovered, and then when you do finally get it working, it boosts the rest of them in a way I didn't know about. Now I do. Ask me about my lats and I will tell you more than you want to know. She's precise, detail-oriented, and she knows the almost-infinite variety of bodies so well it's almost supernatural. But it's not, because she's had a crazy amount of training and experience. Every once in a while she mentions something she's done -- rehabbing acrobats, observations from a cadaver class she took to better understand muscles, some minute gesture she first learned in ballet -- and I realize, again, what a gem she is as an instructor. I'm in the best shape of my life at 54, and that's on her. Generally speaking, I've boosted my weight lifting by about 30% because of her training, and my running has improved quite a bit -- turns out that extension in the lower back and working on hip flexor strength is crucial to keeping that cardio going.

I started working with Sara to rehabilitate my foot after an injury. I'd gone in for physical…read moretherapy through my health provider only to come out feeling like the therapist wasn't listening to me -- and anyone who's doing that kind of work with you and who doesn't listen? Yeah, no. After injury, it's extra scary to trust someone to help you heal, and I didn't know where to go. I'm infinitely lucky that I found Sara. A couple clients who'd had injuries even worse than mine recommended her, and I took the leap. One of the best decisions I've ever made! She looks at your whole body, not just your injured area. She treats you like a whole person, actively listens, and is so freaking smart. I'm bouncing back better and faster than I had any reason to hope. I leave sessions with her knowing more about how my body works, and that knowledge is going to serve me well for my whole life. She doesn't just help you exercise or rebuild, she educates you and helps you build good habits. She's the kind of instructor who meets you where you are. No judgment, shame or weirdness. She treats your body (and you!) like a full individual worthy of respect, health and healing. Her studio feels safe and warm. And she's super funny, so bonus points for being a dang delight. If you're looking for pilates instruction, Sara's got you.

Instructors are very knowledgeable & nice. The parking is little difficult but totally worth it. I…read morerecommend private lessons!

Cute and intimate studio in Echo Park! There's only 6 reformers so the classes are small, meaning…read moreinstructors can offer more adjustments and accomodations. Chalice's Advanced Class was intense and fun. Parking is the only con - definitely come early to find a metered parking spot.