Pilates on Ludlow

Pilates on Ludlow is by far the worst Pilates studio in NYC. I deeply regret not reading the reviews before coming here. Every single negative review is completely accurate. The staff is incredibly strict, with zero leniency or understanding, and they come across as cold and mean. They seem to have no interest in their clients’ well-being or comfort. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place at all costs. It’s truly a horrible experience, and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. Edit: Their response only reinforces my original point about the cold and unwelcoming attitude of the staff. Instead of addressing my concerns, they chose to focus on my late arrival, which I understand, but it doesn’t excuse their lack of empathy. It’s telling that they only respond to negative reviews with defensiveness and an attitude, while completely ignoring the positive ones. Clearly, they are more concerned about their image than their clients’ experiences. I stand by my original assessment: this studio is not worth your time or money. Save yourself the hassle and look elsewhere.

Great studio. Clean and bright with high quality equipment! Lots of great instructors. In particular, Saori is one of my favorite in the city! Her classes are always just the right level of challenging!

I just want to say how much I love Monica. I’ve tried for a really long time to find consistent, encouraging, and classically trained teachers in the city and Monica is all of that and more. I have tried 3 other teachers at this studio and they are all great and unique in their own ways. I have found a strong appreciation for Monica!!

I've been here for both Gabriel's and Saori's class. I've enjoyed them both. Classes are a maximum of 6 which is perfect and easy to follow! Environment is also kept very clean. They lock the doors when class is in session.

I have been going to pilates for years, and have tried a number of different studios, instructors etc. Pilates on Ludlow has weird energy (not in a good way), and is generally very sterile in every sense possible (the space, its layout, the woman who is usually at the front counter etc). I’ve heard Gabriel is a great instructor, I’ve never been able to try his class yet but of the 7 or 8 classes I’ve done at this studio, I’ve have only bad experiences. I never post a review nor a negative one about a small business but this is such an awful studio. Their energy is terrible but specifically, the instructor Rosaly is HORRIBLE. In terms of a work out, there literally isn’t one. Her routine or whatever she has you do is so dumb and just pointless. She gives off the sense that she’s judging everyone (not only in skill level but also beauty, weight, etc.). She makes comments about how everyone in the class should be able to do certain highly advanced moves because it’s an intermediate class, and then berates you when you get off balance. She gets angry at students when they don’t put the arm/hand loop thing back in a very specific position and she is really hostile. I think she’s a disgruntled former dancer and that’s why she has this bitter attitude and condescending behavior. Not to mention, she doesn’t even teach you anything at all or give you constructive criticism in terms of form etc. If this had at least been a good work out, I would have been fine and not posted this. But literally the fact that the workout was horrible and not challenging or hard at all (she also didn’t do any stretching at any point during or after the class - making me think she’s not trained in pilates correctly and probably just has some outdated dance training from her youth) and that she’s just straight up a terrible teacher and mean judgement woman - I had to say something. They should be giving refunds for those who took her class or had to endure an hour with her. You couldn’t pay me to ever go to her class again, and I hope to never have to go to this studio unless it’s to try a class with Gabriel.