Pilates Essence

This really is a wonderful Pilates studio with the best equipment. I personal train with Lana, and have been with her for about a year now. I have a few body issues, like most people out there. But I can tell you. . . she works with you within you own body limitations. So you don?t have to worry about injuring your self and can direct you attention on how wonderful you will start feeling and looking. more

I discovered this fabulous new studio while out dining at my favorite restaurant, La Tlapazola and immediately tried out one of the Monday night mat classes. For only $20, you get a great workout-I was sweating a lot! The location is easy to get to with ample parking, AC for the summer heat, and a very friendly staff. Highly recommended. Pros: great location, AC, bright, close to home more

I had no idea what I was in for when I walked into Pilates Essence! As an avid yogi and triathlete of many years, I never thought I could find a better workout, until I discovered pilates at this studio. Marie and Lana-the two people I met when I first walked in-were so friendly, very knowlegeable, and confident with their kick butt approach to teaching. When I came in one day with a very sore neck, I was afraid I wasn't up for such a challenging workout, but Lana taught me that day in such a way that I still got a great workout without at all irritating my neck and shoulders any further. If you have never tried Pilates, you MUST! And if you have, this studio is AWESOME! Pros: easy parking, flexible hours, great teachers more

Wow, not sure where to begin! I've been taking lessons with Lana Underwood at Pilates Essence for about a year now. I travel frequently to Los Angeles for work and have found pilates to be the calm in my weekly storm of activity. When in town, I generally head to the studio two or three days per week. The studio's cleanliness, modern equipment, competitive rates and professional staff are the best I've encountered...and I've experienced a lot of different studios. Lana is a total sweetheart and has tranistioned me nicely from a novice to intermediate/advanced student. I still have a long way to go! I recommend Pilates Essence to anyone on the Westside of Los Angeles, or to regular business travelers to LA like me! Pros: The staff, the studio, the results. Cons: I live in NY so I can't go as often as I'd like. more

I enjoy this studio for the well-trained instructors of classic NY-style Pilates. I never have any problems parking and the equipment is brand. I just cancelled my Equinox membership because there are no monthly fees to get on a reformer with an instructor in order to work on your powersource. more

I love pilates and have taken classes at many places so my expectations are really high. After my first private session with Marie, i was really impressed with her instruction and attention to detail! She really helps you get in tune with your body so that you understand what your doing with the result being a body that is healthy and tone! On top of that, the studio was very comfortable with great music! A definite find! more

I had been wanting to try Pilates for a long time and took a free intro session at my gym. I really liked it but the session rates were outrageous! So I held off for a while and was very excited to learn about a Pilates studio just blocks from my house. more

i recommend this studio for private training. marie really focuses her attention on you, and what more

I signed up for personal sessions as soon as I saw the studio in my neighborhood. Pros: Staff, location, classes, clean Cons: some restaurant traffic from neighboring businesses more

I took a class at Pilates Essence recently and was surprised at the attention I received and the level of instruction. I highly reccommend this studio especially for private training. The staff is friendly and willing to work with you on your goals. more

this place is great! it's cute, it's clean, it's professional, and it has great equipment! everyone here is so happy which is perfect when you have a bad day because you feed off their energy!...i do other workouts but the core was never my strongest point so i decided to try pilates...on my first day, i was amazed and so sexcited!!!...i felt 3 inches taller and leaner! my core is stronger now, i have less pain in my lower back from a stressful day at work, my posture is better and my arms are bottom are more toned! :) MARIE is awesome...very sweet and she will always respond to emails and your questions. they have a great clothing line as well! i recommend this place to my fellow fitness freaks :) trust me, you will love this place. a great find in the west l.a. area... Pros: great location, great staff, great equipment...great music while you work out more