Real Pilates

I teach Pilates in Japan and joined Yumi’s class during my trip. It was my first time taking her lesson, and she guided every move with precision and rhythm. The experience was truly valuable for me — I’d love to come back and join her class again!

The teachers here are the absolute best. They know so much about Pilates and body mechanics and are incredible at personalizing workout to help you get the most out of it. My teacher coordinated with my physical therapist to tailor workouts to help with an injury—not just to make sure we didn’t do anything to make it worse, but to see what we could work on to speed up recovery. I have heard from friends who do Pilates in other cities that Real Pilates is considered the gold standard for training. Seriously great.

I had such a great experience at Real Pilates with Payton! I was in the city for a trip and decided to book a session, and I’m so glad I did. Payton is super knowledgeable, encouraging, and really made the session fit my goals and experience level. Whether you’re new to Pilates or just want to step up your practice, I can’t recommend this studio and Payton enough. Definitely a 10/10 experience!

Incredibly authentic to the art of Pilates!! Favorite Studio !! I am a Super Fan!! I originally studied pilates in the 1990s as a professional dancer I was fortunate to study with instructors that had studied with Joseph Pilates. So when I was looking for a studio in NYC - I had great expectations and Real Pilates is The Real Deal! This studio inspires me so much! I found this studio looking for a place to restore my body after being injured at my job. Physical therapy wasn't enough! I am so happy that I was able to train for a few months before having Neck Surgery- Disc replacement and I look forward to coming back to rebuild my body!! Every instructor brings a wealth of insight and techniques. Kisa is an amazing trainer that brings gentle strength to her sessions. I booked Kisa for privates sessions. I enjoyed how much I learned and how much my body was so happy after my sessions! Jen is also an incredible intuitive trainer that I look forward to her classes. The training program is stellar in itself and I look forward to working out with the new trainees! The receptionists are super sweet and helpful! I love that Real Pilates provides an oasis to all the New York City stress that affordable and fun loving. And they have studios around the world!!! go check out their website for more info!

If you’re on the fence, book with Payton! She made the class challenging but approachable, and her cues were so clear I never felt lost. She has the perfect balance of encouragement and push — I left feeling stronger, aligned, and energized. I’d recommend her to anyone looking for a great Pilates instructor. Can’t wait to take another class with her!