Dynamic Body Pilates has been a game-changer for me. I've been training at DBP for just over a…read moreyear, and it's made a profound difference in my life. I came in somewhat skeptical--I'd been dealing with chronic back pain since college (I'm in my mid-40s now), and things had worsened in recent years with disc degeneration and pinched nerves. My bodywork specialist recommended Pilates for core stability and rehab, but I was hesitant. As a former college tennis player, I wrongly assumed Pilates wasn't for me. I tried several group classes at different studios, but the lack of individual attention left me frustrated and feeling like I wasn't getting what I needed. That changed when I found Dynamic Body Pilates. The one-on-one instruction and fully personalized approach is what sets this studio apart. Rebecca, the owner, carefully evaluated my condition and matched me with Luis, who has been incredible. Over the past year, I've become significantly stronger, improved my flexibility beyond what I thought possible, and--most importantly--I feel better after every session. I leave not just with relief, but with tools I can use in my daily life to keep feeling good. If you're dealing with chronic pain or just want a smarter, more personalized approach to movement and strength, I can't recommend DBP highly enough.

I have just finished a year working with Maria. As a woman in my 60's, I can not stress enough the…read morepositive aspects of Pilates. We have been working on my posture, balance, core and total body strengthening. I feel stronger, my balance and posture have improved. I look forward to continuing my journey with Pilates. Maria has been wonderful, has taught me many things, is patient and understanding. The facility is nice and clean. Staff is supportive , kind and friendly.

I joined Rika Henry Yoga online in August 2020 and my yoga practice will never be the same again!…read moreHere's what I love about her classes: --Her classes are so physically and mentally challenging. She creatively and intelligently builds into the yoga sequence core work, shoulder conditioning, mobility work, backbends, arm balances, holds that seem to last forever... Her transitions are fun yet logical and build upon each other. Her classes just make sense and at the end I'm always like "That was awesome!" --Rika sees where you are in your own practice and helps you take it to the next level step by step. I actually have a list on my phone that I started after joining called "Poses I've Never Done Before" and the list is long thanks to Rika's guidance and encouragement (not that the poses are some achievement to be checked off, but more of a reminder of the work put in to get there!). --Rika is an ideal yoga teacher. She is extremely dedicated and never misses her 6 live Zoom classes a week, PLUS all the on demand classes she puts up on the website. She also continues her own personal practice every day in addition to all this. She is no-nonsense, doesn't waste time, and always very well-prepared. --Her classes have high quality video and sound. It's not echo-y and there's not a bunch of stuff or furniture around her, so it's easier to focus and hear. This is huge and makes such a difference with these virtual classes. Obviously I'm a big fan of Rika and I know there are so many more people who feel the same way. She has been one of the very few silver linings of this difficult last year and I'm just so glad to have joined her yoga community.

TLDR: Sign up for Rika Henry Yoga!…read more Words cannot adequately express how wholeheartedly I recommend Rika Henry Yoga. I never thought I would become a regularly practicing "yogi" until I took one of Rika Henry's yoga classes at the end of 2019. I've since been regularly attending Rika's classes, making yoga my main form of exercise. I am always left feeling motivated and happy after her consistently creative, challenging, and fun flows. Even when I can't do the more advanced movements, I can always appreciate Rika's clear instructions. During Covid, Rika has developed an amazing virtual platform through Zoom (an astonishing 6x/week since mid-March!) and on-demand videos that continues to grow in number each month. This has allowed me and many others to not only maintain consistent practices but also advance our practices. I've already written this above, but highly - HIGHLY - recommend Rika Henry Yoga!

Wonderful, quiet, soothing. The teacher Alison west is a gentle giant…read more She teaches very effective yet gentle yoga technique, and best of all she does it with a smile.

Oh, Alison west. Something else. I work-studied at her studio, YU in NYC. I was in a very hard time…read morein my life and had difficulty working and using classes. When Covid came around, Ms West would not honor our karmic agreement for work and class exchange, citing that you can't just save up classes and that one should work at YU to improve their body. As an overweight woman, she was clearly body shaming me. Luckily, I won a dept of labor case against Ms West for the amount of about $1300 (which equated to how many classes I had store through work exchange) within the past few years. It does not compensate for the type of abuse Ms West extends to the world. It is upsetting that someone like this is within the yoga community but this is how the world works. She taught me so much. Thank you Ms West. You're probably reading this. You think you know who you can abuse; you should have paid more attention. I was not one of them though I know how to play dead with a predator ;) -- Stephanie Lamberson

Excellent pilates classes with quite classical focus on body control. Like particularly that many…read moreclasses end up incorporating tower and reformer, something other classes in NYC are missing. Body Evolutions was fundamental in helping me level up my pilates technique as a beginner, highly encourage those starting out to take a few classes and get the fundamentals down.

Through our search for a calm pilates class on ClassPass, my friends and I ended up here…read more I thought we would be receiving some sort of name logging to make sure it was us when we came in, but we blended in with the regulars hopping onto the machines upon entering. Nicole, our instructor for that day's class, probably recognizes her regulars from new students though and was so kind to have everyone move over for us newbies to sit together. There were 7 students/machines in total for our class, alongside a Gyrotonic class happening on the inner side. As soon as we hopped on, we got right into it! Hot girl summer? More like hard working strong girl summer, as I sure felt every stretch and sweat with each exercise! Nicole would calmly give new set instructions, and offer visual demonstrations with her body that I found helpful. That, and looking at the regular next to me! For someone new to pilates reformers, I found the class difficult, yet relaxing. It's like doing a calmer Chloe Ting workout on a cool machine. Highly recommend, and I can definitely see the potential benefits with regular classes. Thanks Body Evolution for the introduction to pilates!

I highly recommend Brittany and The Co Pilates, both from a personal-client-perspective (I have…read moretaken Pilates directly with her) and from a practitioner-perspective (I have recommended several of our clients to Brittany). What makes Brittany unique is that she combines an intense workout with full-on education on flexibility, form, and proper movement. And she somehow makes this all practical, digestible, and, really fun!! :) I worked out with Brittany to get more toned and to develop longer, leaner muscles, and I have sent several clients to her for rehab work (after injury), flexibility work (for runners and strength trainers), and for those who want find a more unique, fun way of moving their body (that isn't the typical treadmill or cardio class). Brittany is also great at helping to improve posture and at preventing "desk injuries" (from slumping, sitting too long, poor desk ergonomics, etc). Our clients rave about their work with her and the incredible results they experience, and that pretty much says it all! Brittany and The Co Pilates is the best.

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.

TLDR: Best Pilates instructor ever!!! Definitely recommend!!!…read more Context: I have been doing Pilates with Olivia for about 3.5 years but I have actually known her for more than 6 years! Full story: I had my first session with Olivia 6 years ago in an in-person group class when I had a very bad lower back pain. I enjoyed her class a lot as it not only trained the small muscles, core, stability, but also balancing between cardio and mindfulness practices. After taking her class for 3 weeks, the pain was completely gone. I continued taking her classes but unfortunately six months later she moved away from the city I live. I couldn't find any other instructors that could give me the same helpful and enjoyable experience as Olivia gave me. 3 years ago, I tried to look her up again and found that she offers online sessions now! After taking another year of online group classes, I started to do 1:1 online sessions with her. It is the must-to-do thing for me every week now. I even do it when I travel! Olivia has her own style of doing Pilates, which is based on her deep understanding of human body. Coming from a dancing background, she is very creative on the way she leads the session. She asks for body conditions every time before the session starts, and can adapt the session very well to fit people's needs. She is kind, friendly, and cheerful. She also has sharp eyes -- she can correct my postures through video conferencing calls. I am always amazed by how she can do it!! So, all the details above lead to my conclusion: Olivia is the best Pilates instructor ever!! Definitely recommend her classes!!

I've been working with Olivia for a couple of years now, and she's completely transformed how I…read moremove and feel. I came in dealing with chronic upper back tension, gout flare-ups, plantar fasciitis, and joint pain that made everyday activities uncomfortable. Olivia immediately zeroed in on the root causes and tailored each session to support my body where it needed it most. She's incredibly knowledgeable, intuitive, and adaptive--always adjusting based on how I'm doing that day. Since starting with her, my mobility has improved dramatically, and I've been able to stay ahead of pain instead of chasing it. If you're managing chronic issues and want someone who really gets the body, Olivia is the real deal.

I've been working with Chrissy from Ideal Form Pilates for over a year now. I lucked out by finding…read moreIdeal Form. Chrissy's careful approach has been really helpful for me. She listens to what I want to work on, and is able to customize each session based on my concerns and aspirations. Almost as important for me, Chrissy has become a friend. I enjoy going to pilates with her because, though it is hard work, there is good conversation and good results. Most importantly, the results speak for themselves. I feel stronger and look better than I have in awhile. I am often complimented and have had friends who began working with Chrissy because of my results. Chrissy is also working with my sister-in-law currently who is 7 months pregnant. She is really happy with their sessions. She feels that Chrissy's knowledge of the prenatal body has made her experience really different from any she's tried. As a soon-to-be-auntie, I am happy to have my little nephew and sister-in-law in Chrissy's delicate care. I would recommend her to anybody interested in pilates. Her specified approach will allow anybody (given any strengths, weaknesses, and level of experience) experience pilates and better their body.

Christie is very thoughtful and attentive, always try to help with what u need. The place is cute…read moreand warm with great background music. My friend recommended Christie to me, and I would recommend her to you all.

I've been working with Dara for over a year and am so glad I met her! She is thoughtful about…read morecomposing workouts for me, observes my form, listens and answers knowledgeably about my questions and overall is a wonderful human you'll enjoy chatting with during your workouts. You can tell she loves what she does. I've lost meaningful weight and changed body composition over our time together and am happy with my results so far. If you're considering working with her, do it!

I recently started working with Dara to optimize my personal fitness and help lose weight. I cannot…read moreeven begin to tell you how amazed I am by her work. The sessions are super effective but never intimidating, and I've already noticed a huge boost in my energy and strength. She is so encouraging and knowledgeable--it honestly makes working out something I look forward to! For example I never would have thought I could lift 15# weights or leg press over 100#. Dara gives me the confidence and support to work harder and push my limits in safe and effective ways that help me meet my goals. I finally understand what people mean when they talk about "gains at the gym." I've been raving about her to all my friends and family and would encourage anyone looking for a personal trainer to reach out to her.