I had a lovely experience at Ishta Yoga with Stephen! The space is clean, calm, and well-located…read more(do note there are stairs -- unsure if there's an accessible entrance!). I appreciate all the natural light that came in over something more harsh like overhead lights. I tried out their restorative yoga class and had a great time. Stephen's voice and personality is so calming and genuine! He also helped adjust me during an exercise which I appreciated, as it was my first ever restorative yoga session. During the class, he also shared some interesting facts about yoga as a practice and the cultures from which it originated. Unfortunately, I bruised my forehead a bit because the blanket didn't quite cushion my forehead properly against the block unless I moved my head up and squashed my nose, and we remained in that pose for 10+ mins, but that was my only qualm while in the class. After the class, all mats and blocks were wiped down prior to being returned to their place :). One thing I wish I would have known is that there's a mat rental fee ($4 I believe), which I didn't previously know about and felt a bit out of the ordinary in my experience? However, because it was my first time, they offered one to me for free without me having to ask. Very kind customer service! While the yoga room itself is very spacious, the check-in area is itty bitty and I could see it getting cramped during peak hours, but I kinda wanted to get in and out haha! I'd recommend not hanging around too long before or after class to avoid cramping. I recommended a friend try out Ishta Yoga for herself to see how she liked it too. She informed me she tried out an "All Levels" class with Douglas. She mentioned him being supportive, calm, and patient, though she didn't quite know what was going on regarding the terminology. Overall, I'd love to do more restorative yoga here when I can find the time! Note to self: bring your own blanket and mat!

I take Jennifer Chen's online zoom Yin yoga class Wednesday evenings 8- 9pm …read more She does a wonderful job of integrating yoga poses with philosophical and physical information so that I truly feel as if I have received a full mind - body experience

First time taking New York Pilates! The class was great, it really challenges your body through…read moreeach moment. My instructor Izzy was really helpful in describing each movement to make sure that our postures and forms were correct. The studio was also very clean and organized. Would 100% come back!

there is an instructor I really like at the West Village location but this location is closer to…read moreme. problem is its just not that difficult? you can really skate by. I would prefer to go to other classes or studios. but it is clean and efficient and gets the job done. just wish it was harder!

The Co Pilates is an amazing find! The instructors are highly skilled and able to meet your needs,…read morewhether you are looking for therapeutic movement or athletic training (or both). You start with a comprehensive evaluation which helps both you and your instructor understand where you are physically, and establishes clarity around goals to work toward. It's a beautiful gem of a studio. I feel so lucky to have found it.

I love my sessions at The Co Pilates because I've found it to be the best workout to build strength…read moreand flexibility with ease and a great experience overall. Everyone is knowledgeable and friendly. I feel aligned and consider my workout to be more like a retreat after a long day. I'd go everyday if I could.

A boutique basement studio on the Upper West Side very close to the 86th street train. This studio…read moreis very welcoming and quaint. The facilities are clean and small but they have everything you need for a tame, constructive workout. Many people of all ages, sizes and abilities have shown up here. I have a hard time paying the steep price and can't afford too many classes here but the ones I've had are great. The premium price is worth it for those who can afford. All the classes are extremely small and the trainers spend so much time with you! In particular, I had an amazing experience with Anne. She is so kind, attentive, and energetic!! She made me feel very confident in the movement and excited about working out. Anne was also a very attentive listener. Also shoutout to Carina and the other desk workers who helped me sign up for classes and change them when needed!

I really enjoyed my instructor, but there's a near total lack of diversity among staff and students…read morein this studio. I went to classes for a while because of my teacher, but the final straw was a classist and elitist conversation that happened in a 4-student class. I'd rather give my money to a place that values diversity and compassion for people from poor backgrounds.

Classic, pure Pilates Top notch instructors…read moreRelaxing, professional ambiance A light year ahead of these generic storefront franchises

Horrible experience East true pilates!! Manager John is…read moreextremely unpleasant to deal with. Had a huge argument with him where he yelled very harshly and interrupted every other word because I speciifcally requested an instructor that's amazing for a Private session. So unprofessional. Instructors there are WONDERFUL. Ani is amazing! Shame business can't get in the door.

I am so thankful to have come across YogaCare because it was exactly what I was looking for in a…read moreyoga studio. I had never done Bikram Yoga before but the instructors at the studio were very helpful in guiding us in the practice and now I feel very confident in it. YogaCare is different than other studios (in a good way) and it is so clear that their focus and mission is centered around meditation and the practice and helping everyone reach their potential. Every time I left a class, I felt more refreshed and energized- would definitely recommend trying it out. Go in with an open mind!

BELIEVE IT. I should…read morepreface this with a disclosure. I have never done yoga and while I was interested and curious about meditation, I never committed to anything beyond an app. My wife did YogaCare's FULL CIRCLE program and was so impressed by her experience that she booked me into their URBAN MEDITATION RETREAT and essentially commanded that I was doing this. I am a cynical sarcastic person, and had a worry that this would be slow torture as I'd been sent 'under duress' -- I couldn't have been more wrong. What Candice and Ulises have built is a truly warm and welcoming community. One where a complete (out of shape and sedentary) novice like me felt absolutely comfortable and all doubt evaporated in seconds. This three-day experience was absolutely invigorating and eye-opening. Ulises' approach to meditation is grounded in the "real" world without sacrificing a profound sense of the spiritual. His openness and encouragement made the three days resonate and they continue to. All of this is done with no dogmatic right or wrong -- it is all presented with a 'just try it' sense that made it inclusive and all the more impactful. Our group was made up of a newbies like me, as well as a number of returning students -- they shared the same kind and open tone that Candice set. Over the course of the retreat, we did all manner of breathing exercises, deep meditation and some yoga movement. While the movement was wildly uncharted territory, I remained open and thoroughly appreciated it. A highlight for me was after a morning session of breathing and meditation, Ulises led us down Fulton Street to the bustling South Street Seaport to see if we could maintain a meditative consciousness while surrounded by the relentless chaos of New York City. If there is any proof needed of the value of the practice -- this was it. I have returned to Yoga Care for a number of weeks now to do their breathing and meditation workshops and am beyond grateful for my 'forced' weekend in their kind care and have been inspired to make meditation part of my life as I've already begun to see the results.

I look forward to coming down to W 27th St each and every day. Staff is so friendly and supportive!…read moreTeachers go around the room and offer help when needed. The room is very hot and you start sweating in the room even before class starts. The sweating, the breathing and the positions are... heaven to me. I couldn't make it all the way through the first few classes I went to, so I followed the rules, stayed in the room and laid down on my back to catch my breath. Each time the teacher discreetly came to see if I was okay. Each time I was able to get back into it before the class finished. What I've learned here: Yoga involves mind and body. Everyone is there to have a complete experience. You can't concentrate if other people are leaving the room in the middle or drinking in the middle of asanas. This isn't a private lesson. Also, don't expect to become good right away. Everyone including the teachers are always working at getting better and it takes time... a lot of time. And read up the rules and prices on their website. Willful ignorance is not a reason to give a bad review here. Hope this helps!

Are you open or not? You need to update your homepage please. It's impossible to find out what's…read moregoing on.

The word intensive is there for a reason! Not intensive like someone yelling at you boot camp…read morestyle, or intensive like you hobble out of the studio with your lower back in knots. Intensive is the level of attention you get from your instructor. This isn't McDonald's style pilates town. This is old school, European gymnasium precision and dignity -- this practice honors your attendance, your commitment and the safety of your body without making it a bore. And it's rigorous and inventive. I can't recommend this place highly enough -- go see for yourself. As a side note, the space is spacious and pristine, with a purple zen vibe that caps off an already terrific experience.

This place is superclean! All equipment is new. And the workout- amazing! Once again, Helen made me…read morefeel muscles I never felt before. I wonder how she manages to make each session different but it seems her repertoire of exercises is infinite. Definitely planning to skip a lunch or 2 a week to take pilates class instead.