The Pilates Local

Incredible studio! So much attention to detail the best instructors (they don’t make them like Heather anymore) .. always leave feeling incredible ! Nyc got over saturated with mediocre , focused on profit only studios , thank God for this little studio !

I was terrified of Pilates, but knew that I really needed to work on my core. Then I found The Pilates Local! Within a few weeks of working with Michelle, I feel the Pilates difference. My core feels stronger, my posture is improved, and I just generally feel better. I high recommend The Pilates Local especially for us 50+ women who need to be stronge to live our best lives!

My favorite Pilates studio!! I can't recommend The Pilates Local enough. Such a cozy, clean and bright environment with the most excellent teachers and equipment. Wonderful location, right by Union Square, so subway transportation is easy. Since I am a Pilates teacher myself, I am extremely picky when choosing teachers and classes. This is a classical Pilates studio, which I prefer. The instructors here are top notch, and not only give you an amazing workout, but have such attention to detail that you leave knowing more about your body with every lesson. Group classes are small and intimate, so everyone gets corrections and attention. I recently moved to the West Coast and I miss The Pilates Local terribly!!

I cannot give this studio enough stars. When people ask me about Pilates in the city and express interest in trying, I always happily refer them to The Pilates Local where I know they will certainly be in good hands. But just as importantly, as a fellow instructor, The Pilates Local is a must for anyone looking to take their own practice to the next level. Without fail, Kristin and Michelle ALWAYS have some juicy bit of Pilates history or amazing variation that I want to retain and share with my own clients. I have never left this studio without feeling more love for the method, or excitement for teaching.

Whether you're a beginner, a novice, or an expert, Pilates Local is the place for you. I've come in as the former, someone who has never done Pilates before but was tangentially aware of the power it holds to forge and maintain a deeper relationship with the body – something I desperately needed as someone with a consistently bad back, tight hips, and little understanding of my own individual balance. I was fortunate to be connected with co-founder Michele Rinaldi, who has become an incredible coach in my personal sessions. The way she runs her sessions are steeped in patient lesson, creative metaphor, and endless kindness. In a few short weeks, I'm taking the lessons from our sessions and applying them in my real life. Overall, she's helped me feel more comfortable in my body than I have in years, and I couldn't recommend Pilates Local stronger to all levels willing to leave with the experiences I've shared above.