Mongoose Bodyworks

I did Pilates sessions with Halle at Mongoose twice a week for 10 months prior to having spine surgery in order to be as strong as I could beforehand. Now, over two months post-surgery I’m back to working out on the reformer and other equipment as part of my rehab program. I know I am safe thanks to Halle’s careful observations of my body as I go through the various movements and her insightful cues to get just the right muscles to fire. Her studio in SoHo is well equipped and is a peaceful sanctuary for my Pilates practice. I am grateful for her skills.

I finally found my favorite reformer Pilates studio in Soho! I do a private session weekly at Mongoose, and I cannot emphasize the difference in results compared to large group Pilates classes that I have taken in the past. 10 out 10 would recommend this studio to anyone looking to build full body strength while using proper form.

I have had the BEST experience here - Mongoose was able to coordinate a custom program with my PT to assist with my torn meniscus recovery. Through a careful, detailed, knowledgeable, targeted, gentle, confidence-building, coordinated approach to my total body focused on reducing my knee pain, I've improved my posture, muscle control, flexibility and strength significantly, all of which in turn have helped significantly reduce my knee pain as well as my general well being. Specifically Jess and Melissa, my instructors, who knew I was very concerned about getting injured since I had gotten so out of shape, have inspired confidence in their process and I leave every session practically floating out the door.

I really like Mongoose Bodyworks in Soho. I was looking for a good Pilates studio in NYC after I moved up here. Melissa is the best and knows how to work around my old injuries. Definitely recommend!

I’ve been going to Mongoose Pilates to help with SI joint pain I’ve had for over 4 years. My instructor Emily is fantastic. She listens, takes notes & wants to ensure you’re getting the most out of your session. I love that you use both the reformers & the mat. The convenience of the studio being right in Soho makes for an easy commute. The studio is beautiful & clean. I’ve found Emily & the instructors here much more knowledgeable than any physical therapist I’ve used. Halle the owner is also fantastic & accommodating. Overall, I’m so happy I’ve found them.

Best private reformer Pilates. Near me in Soho so very convenient as well. We are all very lucky to have someone as intelligent and intuitive as Halle owner dedicate her mind to anatomy to heal the body. I have been going for hip and lower back post surgery rehab and as a way to get back to sports and pain free every day activity. It truly has been life changing, I wish I found Mongoose sooner.

I’ve been going to Mongoose Bodyworks Pilates studio in Soho NY for over 7 years. Halle is the most skilled Pilates instructor I’ve ever worked with. She has an innate sense of human physiology. Since working with her my body is the strongest it’s ever been. She makes working out fun.

This is by far the best Pilates studio I've been to in NYC and i've been to many. All the instructors are so knowledgeable. The studio is clean and perfectly located in SoHo. It's a positive and stress-free place too, my body and mind feel so much better after coming here. I can't recommend it enough!

Over eight years of bodywork at Mongoose with Halle and a variety of her colleagues I have never been disappointed. I’ve learned so much about body mechanics helping me to improve my work as a hairstylist and bring more ease and grace to my daily life. I highly recommend Mongoose

Halle Clarke is a singular talent. She’s a gifted teacher, a caring healer, and a true master in the arts of Pilates, and interdisciplinary bodywork. My work with Halle and the other Mongoose instructors has been so effective that my physique transformed in just a matter of months, and my relationship to my self also shifted dramatically. Halle’s tremendous insight, skill, and generosity as a teacher elevates Mongoose Bodyworks for above any other studio I’ve ever encountered. I am especially grateful for Halle’s support this last year all the way through my pandemic pregnancy. Post partum recovery is also no joke. The Mongoose Bodyworks team has been by my side every step of the way to coax my body back into alignment, wake up my abs, and nurture my return back to myself. Thank you Halle!