The Pilates Local

I came upon The Pilates Local after having my second child. I wish I had known about it earlier! Being a pilates enthusiast, I have been to many different studios throughout the city and nothing compares to The Local Pilates. It is such a warm, inviting and friendly envirmonemnt. Both Michele and Kristin, the owners, are seasoned pros! They are thoughtful to individual needs, gentle to their approach while still kicking your butt! They helped rehabilitate me after I broke my leg in June. I am forever grateful for their patience and expertise!

Great studio and instructors that genuinely care about the practice and ensuring you get form right. Working with my instructor, Heather, has been incredibly helpful in my postpartum recovery journey.

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.

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.

I am fairly new to Pilates and have tried several studios. Pilates Locale is the one studio that I've found where the instructors really care about the right form and "not losing the work". They teach classical Pilates. No loud music, no club scene atmosphere. Just detailed instructions, a watchful eye to form and a personal approach to your needs. It is indeed a neighborhood gem. Take classes here if you really want to learn Pilates the way Joseph Pilates would've wanted you to learn it.

Both Michele and Kristin are amazing Pilates instructors. Whenever I train with Michele, she encourages me to work on my form, push a little harder, dig a little deeper and get as much benefit as possible from the training I'm experiencing. I'm always a little sore the day after a session, but only in the best way possible. It's a wonderful studio for a Pilates experience.

Hands down one the best Pilates studios in NYC. If I could give 10 stars I would. A good size and impeccably clean random I know but you’d be surprised how many studios don’t keep tidy which is a huge pet peeve of mine ‍ Classes are kept on the smaller size 4 people for equipment class max so you always get the hands on individual training needed to expand your practice. Private sessions are individualized, personal and can take care of anything you got. I have never taken from a teacher there I didn’t absolutely love but special shout outs of course to owners Kristin and Michelle not only for being the best teachers in the city but for running such a wonderful shop. Talent runs deep here people!!

Love taking classes at The Pilates Local. Kristin and Michele are amazing and very experienced teachers! The studio is pleasant and beautiful and the equipment is new and top notch. Love every class I take there with them! Also the location is very convenient. Just off Union Square.

I've attended mat Pilates classes at The Pilates Local for a year. The teachers are very friendly and teach to all levels, so it's a good studio to get started if you've never done Pilates before. I like that the classes are small so you get personal attention and feedback. As a result, I've dropped a pant size and can touch my toes for the first time in a decade.