Ritual Moves Pilates (Dumbo)

This studio made me love fitness again. I had never done pilates when I first came here but I felt so welcomed. My first class was with Jazmin--she is so warm and has a very calm energy. As someone with depression it can be hard to take care of yourself, but this place makes me want to come back! Heated mat is one of my favorite classes, Claudia, Rachel, and Rachel are incredible. And Rory has such contagious energy leading her reformer classes. I also love that it is owned by a woman of color who truly cares about the communities she is building through her pilates studio. They even had a fundraiser class for immigration aid. Knowing my money is going to a business with my same values is very important to me. This studio has diverse teachers and staff and the clientele reflects that too.

Excellent staff and instructors! Love the heated mat classes with Claudia and Eden, advanced reformer with Miranda, and inner strength with Emily. The studio is super cute, clean and feels very homey and cozy. It’s no frills except for 2 bathrooms and a great OOTD mirror. Lots of locals and not influencer heavy. Very small intimate classes with only 10-11 spots which I love. Classes aren’t super challenging (I’d say 6/10) so it’s great for beginners or when you’re looking for a good workout but able to still go on with your day without being so sore/sweaty (except for heated then you will sweat a lot). Love this Pilates studio in dumbo.

Absolutely love this studio - incredible instructors, the most unique Pilates studio, and beautiful place! I’ve been lucky to try a number of studios (from solidcore to fuze house to other boutique studios) and this one differs the most - come as you are, flow, and feel more connected to your body (and the community). Thankful this place introduced me to so many people and has been a safe haven for me outside of work/life!

I absolutely adore this studio. I never once felt like I wasn’t welcomed or it wasn’t accessible. I ended up taking the mat Pilates teacher training here because I truly stand by everything this studio represents. Community, embodiment, acceptance over what’s trendy aesthetic, etc. They are also not scared to voice opinions surrounding basic human rights which I respect. We need more pillars in our community like this. Kati and Molly have been phenomenal teachers and I feel such gratitude working with them. I also want to shout out Lisa and Alexa who can hold space during a class while also making it challenging but not make it feel chaotic. 10/10 would recommend. 🖤

Ritual Moves Dumbo was my intro to pilates and since leaving the city to travel over a year ago I’ve been searching for a studio of this caliber ever since. The instructors are not only friendly and supportive but really knowledgeable and always able to help with the “why doesn’t this feel right” or “how can I get better at this type of questions.” The studio always felt like more than just a workout class and is also a calming space to step away from the city bustle for some “me time”. It’s the perfect place whether you’re just starting your pilates girl era or looking for advanced classes. I miss it so much and hope to end up back in dumbo after my travels just so I can join classes again.