Lula Body is a gift to the neighborhood. I'm so happy I passed by and decided to check it out. Tara, Ilana, Diana, and the rest of the team there are incredibly knowledgeable about the body. They're all ready to play detective to figure out what's ailing your body and find a plan to fix it. The studio itself is charming - old time New York vibes in an up-to-date and well equipped space. I look forward to every session! read more

I really enjoy the springboard classes - small group setting and suitable for many levels at once. It's been so helpful for me to learn new habits and be more aware of my body's mechanics. read more

Highly recommend! The studio is so lovely and warm. I took my first class here with Ilana, and I had the best experience. Ilana is so knowledgeable, charismatic, supportive & all around wonderful. We laughed, I got a great work out in, I'm feeling so good in my brain and body, and I can't wait to come back! read more

I'm so happy that Lula Body moved into the neighborhood! After years of vigorous yoga practice--and yoga injuries--my body was crying out for a change. As soon as I met Tara, it was clear she's an uncommonly gifted movement instructor. She quickly identified some of the major sources of instability and pain in my body, and within a few months, I'm already seeing the results. Pilates is helping me cultivate a greater sense of stability in all of my movements The small class size ensures that everyone gets helpful feedback on their alignment, and the studio space is open and inviting. read more

I came to Lula Body in January 2020 after living at least 10 years with chronic shoulder pain that had evolved into full-on frozen shoulder. PT didn't help - after 8 sessions, it felt like the issue was getting worse. I crowd-sourced for help on a local FB group and several people pointed me to Tara. I'm happy to say, I've never felt more physically fit, strong, or flexible in my entire life. My energy has sky-rocketed. I'm without pain for the first time in decades. I am leaner and my clothes fit better. Tara's approach is pilates-based bodywork. We do a blend of more energetic exercises, focused muscle activation, and tissue work. Every one of her clients has a customized plan, I'm sure; mine is focused on undoing the movement patterns that led to the frozen shoulder. I've been seeing her weekly, in the early days of COVID we switched to Zoom sessions. It's an investment in time because change is slow, and I acknowledge there is an added cost to private sessions, but I'm so pleased with my results, that I feel it's completely worth it. I know with what I'm learning from her that I'll go into my elder years (which are still very far away!) physically fit and able to withstand some of the effects of time. She's changed my life. read more

I have worked with Tara once a week for over 3 years and she is amazing! Her knowledge of the human body and dedication to continuing her own education make her the most unique and well educated person I have ever worked out with. Her sessions are challenging and thoughtful. She isn't afraid to veer off course to help correct a movement she feels needs to be adjusted. Unlike other instructors who just want to get you through a set of exercises with minimal adjustment, Tara will walk you through the movement and philosophy behind it until it clicks. All I can say is she has changed my life immensely! Her voice is now in the back of my head whenever I do anything active - even just walking. Oh, and she's a lovely person. I couldn't be more grateful to her. read more

I've been taking Pilates lessons with Tara for several months, and I couldn't have found a better teacher at a better time! As someone with chronic back and posture issues related to a past lower lumbar injury, I have been so impressed with Tara's sensitivity and interest in cultivating strength, more ease and less pain in my daily life. She is challenging but not pushy; she makes sure to check in and tailors each workout to how I'm feeling that day. I feel stronger after each session, and educated on new exercises and ways I can work on my alignment and posture outside of workouts. Tara brings incredible knowledge to the sessions as well as a great sense of humor; I'm always eager to come back! I can't recommend Tara highly enough!! read more

I have practiced Pilates for 15 years and I have never been more impressed with a teacher as I have been with Tara. She is an uncommonly committed teacher. Tara is incredibly perceptive to each persons strengths and limitations, and works effortlessly to explain each exercise. In the year I have been working with Tara, I have seen a tremendous change in my posture, flexibility, breathing and sense of well being. Pilates can change your life and Tara is the best teacher I have ever worked with! read more