Very intense Pilates reformer workout. Great instruction with personal guidance as needed for…read moreparticipants. But is very fast paced so be patient with the process. Be safe. Sweat till you shake. Bring grip socks. Bring water bottle and a slice of humble pie. I walked from my home but all others can find nearby free structure parking for Manhattan Village shopping center.

Update -- after leaving my honest review, my account was immediately blocked to book anything lol…read more Extremely unprofessional. Now out of principle, I will never be back !! What an insane way to treat a client who paid thousands to this business.

I've taken a handful of classes here and so far so good! The instructors are friendly and not…read morepushy, which I love. Other pilates studios and instructors can really push you (in a bad way) but at South Bay Pilates, they encourage you to listen to your body and they offer modifications if needed. I've always found free parking on the street right in front without any issue. Class size is small (I think 8 reformers?) albeit a little bit cramped in the group class space of the studio. My BIGGEST gripe is the lack of air conditioning. Or, if they do have A/C, it's barely on! They do have a ceiling fan but I really wish they cranked up the AC, we're sweating over here and I need the air flow!

I took a reformer class here last week with Brooke and it was a great experience. She was very kind…read moreand a great instructor. Our class was intimate too which was also awesome. The studio has a variety of the classic Pilates machines and props; such as the cadillac reformer, tower, and original reformer. I love that they focus on the classic Pilates principles and having good form unlike other studios which promote an adapted "version of Pilates". This was super refreshing ! There was also tons of street parking which was great, I'd definitely go back soon.

I took advantage of their new customer promo and have completed 14 classes so far between the…read moreManhattan Beach and Redondo Beach locations. A little background: I'm new to the area, and I did lagree for about 1.5 years when I lived near Arcadia. The machines there were the newer Megaformers, with black, white, and grey springs. At MDR, since they've been established longer in the South Bay, the machines are older generation, with red, orange, and yellow springs. They also have various footholds and handlebars set at different heights. Since I trained on the newer models, I'm still getting used to these older ones at MDR, and it can be a bit confusing. Sometimes I catch myself looking for footholds, or reaching for the wrong handlebar since I'm used to just one bar. That said, lagree is a fantastic full-body workout that targets your abs, legs, arms, and glutes. I still get a challenging, sweaty session every time, it is brutal in the best way. The instructors are helpful, and I don't mind the hands-on adjustments since that's how you actually learn and improve. I'm just not ready to commit to a long-term membership yet, given the South Bay pricing. Parking is plentiful, in the large shared lot with CVS and Bristol Farms.

Lindsey was very kind and I had a great first time experience with pilates. It was challenging & I…read moregot a full body workout, I am looking forward to many sessions in the future. Great customer service! I got my parking validated but still had to pay $3 in garage so I would look for street parking. Make sure to bring your own grippy socks, if not you can get a pair ($17+) at the studio.

Years ago I tried pilates for the first time at a hip trendy millennial studio, where the clients…read morehad bodies of that like the covers of Sports Illustrated magazines and where the instructors used hardcore autocratic methods. They pushed you like you were training for the olympics and chastised you for not doing the movement correctly! I vowed never to step into another pilates studio again! ... Well, that is ... until I accidentally stumbled across Azalea's Pilates Studio! While at the lights at Artesia & Inglewood, I saw the big sign for Azalea's Pilates. Some force of energy was telling me to go and check it out. And boy, I am so happy I did! There are only x3 reformers, this is to ensure each client gets the individual attention a person needs in a class. Azalea teaches with absolute precision and care. Her voice is soothing and nurturing. If you make a mistake, she gently corrects you so that you do not feel intimated or overwhelmed. Azalea is very aware of your bodies idiosyncrasies. I was totally blown away when she mentioned my anterior pelvic tilt to the right! No yoga teacher, no gym trainer, no kickboxing instructor cared or ever noticed I have this challenge in my body! I have had x3 classes with Azalea and I feel energetic and grounded! If you're looking for a pilates studio, where you will get individual attention, care and outstanding prices, then look no further Azalea is your way to feeling and looking better!

I had never done Pilates before in my life, and not a big fan of yoga. Then my daughter started in…read moreGentle Pilates, since she is slightly disabled it takes her more time to get up to speed with things. They are very patient with her. She likes the instructors and I appreciate them as they let me know how she is doing or if the have any questions about her well being since wasn't improving much they suggested a physical therapist. I was so intrigued with the exercises so I finally joined, and I love it. Feeling like a evangelist, everyone should be doing it. I am finally starting Reformer 1 and feel the excitement of finally starting to accomplish some more difficult moves for me. I have a long way to go, but I am in the right spot to grow and not get hurt by over doing it.

This studio has been a godsend. The owner, Jill, is a real mensch. And the studio itself lives up…read moreto its name. It's a home for every type of body and everybody -- to get fit, no matter your physical condition or ailments. I got my life back because of this place. Major back and neck issues that I thought would plague me forever have improved significantly. The core strength I never thought I'd get back is slowly returning. This is the real deal.

Annual Holiday Party. 20th Anniversary of the studio. Jill really outdid herself. Photo Booth, live…read moreentertainment, taco stand, wine/beer bar, chili, salad, cold cuts, and a whole display of desserts. Faculty and clients were celebrating the holidays and the studio. Ok, bye.

Both studios are phenomenal. You can have a membership for Manhattan and Redondo, or solo studio…read morelocation. All of the instructors are caring about their clients and have a vested interest in providing a solid workout plan for their client. Straps is challenging, but a bit easier on the joints. All levels is a challenge, but modifications are shared. The new Jump Board class offers cardio and all levels to follow. Give the studio a try!!

As someone who's worked in fitness for 16 years and works out multiple times a week, I have worked…read morewith or been to hundreds of studios over the years. I've been an unlimited member here for a year now and cannot say more positive things about it. I love the class formats, the machines and the instructors / staff. I love the Straps class because I can do it every day but I take All Level or Jump Start when I want a little extra workout. There's always ample parking at this location, which is a huge plus. I cannot recommend this studio enough!

This was my first time trying out Pilates!…read more It was so much fun! I love the studio and the location had parking in the back and also street parking. I'm used to studios having showers so leaving in my sweat clothes isn't ideal for me but it's not deal breaker. Our instructor was great! She was subbing for the main teacher but she did great. Easy to follow and she made sure to call out cues clearly through her headset. I will say i want to come back and try the reformer next. I like that they offer a variety of classes because of that reason i will return!

Fantastic studio! Super clean space and always great music and vibes. I built my pilates foundation…read morehere and transformed from a shy novice to a confident intermediate pilates lover, which is a testament to the great instruction here.

I signed up for the 8 sessions a month based on the promo Club Pilates was offering. I have never…read moredone Pilates and the frankly the machine intimidated me. I decided to take the 30 min free class. I know - did it in the wrong order. Gracie was so great and immediately put me at ease. I truly liked the class and look forward to more classes especially if all the instructors are like Gracie (which based on the reviews it would be a yes). I am still a little apprehensive about the reformer but I know coming to the classes consistently will pay off.

If you're looking for an intense, sweat-dripping, "burn until you can't move" type of workout, this…read moreis not for you. Instead, you'll find this studio offers grounding, restorative, meditative, mind-body connection Pilates classes that leave you feeling happy and empowered after class. I did Pilates five times a week throughout both of my pregnancies (up until week 39!) , and I truly believe it kept me in the best shape possible leading up to labor and delivery. It also helped my body get back into shape quickly afterward. What I love most is how I feel after every class. Even though I'm not breaking a huge sweat or doing an incredibly difficult workout, I leave feeling energized spiritually, mentally, and physically. My body feels amazing--completely stretched, lengthened, balanced, and harmonized from head to toe. It feels restorative and healing rather than exhausting, which I've come to love (especially as a marathoner). If you're looking for a hard, high-intensity, cardio-style Pilates class, this probably isn't that. But if you're looking for Pilates that grounds you, restores your body, helps you heal, and leaves you feeling genuinely GOOD, this is it.

I visited this studio today for the first time in a very long time. The last time I came (over 5…read moreyears ago), I unfortunately had a poor customer service experience and hadn't been back since. I decided to give it another try today and I'm really glad I did. The front desk staff were extremely helpful and kind from the moment I walked in, which made the experience feel very welcoming. I took a Yin class with Nicole and her voice was so calming and soothing, it made the class incredibly relaxing. I booked it through ClassPass and did not regret it at all. I would definitely recommend both the studio and Nicole's Yin class

Let me preface this by mentioning that I have never even taken a yoga class before but I've always…read morewanted to try hot yoga. I took advantage of the welcome week promotion in the South Bay location and throughly enjoyed it. 26 & 2, and Hot Power Fusion Lizzy - Incredible instructor, SO patient and kind, walked me through all the movements with clear instructions and encouragement. While 26 & 2 was probably not the best first ever yoga class to take, Lizzy set clear expectations and took care of me and the class Power Erica - Great instructor, I could listen to her talk all day! She narrates the class with intentional and positive encouragement and I appreciate her music selection that stays in tune with the movements All in all, it was such a great experience! I left each class drenched in sweat but exhausted AND revitalized.

I've been doing Pilates on and off for the last two years and I was living in West LA. I'm…read moretemporarily living here in Torrance and decided to try this studio. My experience may be different from someone who is completely new to Pilates. It was instructed to come 15 minutes early before your first class so I did. A class was finishing up but the studio is very clean and for me self explanatory. So I put all my stuff in the cubbies provided, self-checked in on the Ipad, and waited for the class to finish. My first class was with Brittany and she did briefly explain the reformer to me, but I told her I had used a reformer before so I didn't need a thorough explanation. There was another girl in my class who was new so she helped her. The LIT class, which is their entry beginner class, I will say is a pretty good workout. I liked that even in the LIT class Brittany gave you the option if you wanted to do a higher level of weight/work for more of a challenge. The space is very clean, the reformers are in great working shape, and decorated more trendy. I enjoyed the music here (but if you are looking more for an experience where its playing more elevator type music then I would say this studio is not for you). Another thing I like about this studio is the variety of different classes like the cardio-jump board class, straps, classic pilates, etc. I took a jump board class with Allie and it was a great workout! Allie was also super sweet. I'll be back!

I'm a regular at the San Pedro location but decided to try this studio recently. In terms of lay…read moreout and decor, I honestly like this studio the best. But the instructors are all great and the classes are always fantastic in any of the locations I've tried!