I am a complete novice when it comes to pilates. I came to the studio knowing nothing about pilates, but I was already hooked from day one. Not only is the studio luxurious, it is always clean and beautiful! They have lockers to store your belongings & a nice water dispenser for that tiny break when you need to catch your breath. They have all the equipment you need when doing pilates. You have to wipe down the equipment you use after your lesson.
What I also love about this studio is the teachers here! They listen to you & push you like a personal trainer. They can modify all the movements or switch it up for something else that will equally make you sore. Each teacher has her own style & I love that variety! My favorite part is the stretching. On your own, it's hard to push yourself to reach further, but they really stretch you out. It's therapeutic. I almost come here for just the stretching! X)
They have a variety of options when it comes to pricing. You can do group lessons, duet lessons, or private individual sessions. I recommend you start with their first timer's special to get a good feel of what pilates is. You won't regret it. It's the BEST exercise there is. Minimal impact. Lots of stretching (injury prevention & almost feels like a massage!). And a good work out. You will feel light as a feather leaving the studio. You work a lot of the smaller muscles, which help your core get stronger & gain lean muscle. During the quarantine, I joined their zoom sessions, which was my first time doing group lessons. I might try out group lessons in the future! Group lessons have a maximum capacity of 4 people, so it's still very intimate.
If you're trying to actively lose weight, they intermittently have cohorts for their diet program (meal plan & exercise bundle). They keep you accountable daily & there's a really nice incentive at the end of the program.
They have 3 branches: LA/KTOWN, La Crescenta, & OC! So if you end up moving, you can choose a different studio. I've been to the La Crescenta location & it's just as cute! The teachers there are also amazing!
If you've fallen in love with pilates & want to take it a step further, they have a certification program as well! They have lots of seminars for continuing education & are always developing new & updated materials for their apprentices.
Okay, okay. One last thing. If you are in need of a chiropractor, look no further. They also have one on site! What do they not have?! If you need spine alignment or need assistance with back issues, they have a chiropractor who can help you too!
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