Pilates on Purpose

The quality of the teaching and the culture Darci has created at her new location is amazing! Try one of her classes, you will not be disappointed. I have taken classes from Darci and Tina and each time I go I learn something new. Though there may be clients at different levels, Darci and Tina make the necessary adjustments so you feel you’ve gotten a good workout. It’s been less than a month and I already feel and see a difference. Thank you Darci and Tina!

After years and years of group exercise as a t a her and student, I am thrilled with the quality of the instruction and atmosphere provided by this studio. Enter the tranquil Spanish-​styled courtyard into a naturally-​lit, boutique studio to receive instruction with a maximum of 5 in a class. The instructors are highly experienced and deliver a well-​balanced work out. What a find!

Awesome Pilates Studio! Pilates On Purpose has a calm, beautiful atmosphere — High ceilings, wooden beams, beautiful light and music all contribute to a serene yet energetic vibe — Owner Darci, an expert in Pilates, teaches with compassion and insight — She seemed to intuitively know just what I needed to reduce my back pain — I feel amazing after my sessions with Darci — I will be a Pilates On Purpose client for life!

Darci is a pro! I have been searching for a great studio in Costa Mesa for months and have found my home. Darci has a deep understanding of the human body and is able to see any injuries or imbalances in your body without having to ask. She will lead you through a flow that truly makes you practice with purpose.

I absolutely love this place. Darci is fun and very attentive to detail. Top place!

If you are looking for intimate classes with special attention paid, Pilates on Purpose is the studio for you. Darci is an incredible instructor with an extensive background in rehab and Pilates. She has spent extra time showing me exercises I can do at home to help with my hip/​hamstring/​back ‘issues’ to help heal them. Tina and Monique are also really great instructors. Easy sign up process online and no frills. Normal people, normal Pilates studio! Check it out!

Updating my comments from June 2015. Still 5+ stars for both the studio and Darci. I’ve lost 20 pounds and buying clothes is soooooo much easier. I’m able to walk into any store and find stylish, modern, up to date clothes. Wearing a size 8 almost a 6! Come see Darci and let her get you moving.

Hands down, best Pilates studio in the OC!
I had the good fortune of discovering Pilates on Purpose through a Groupon. Darci Brawley (the founder & owner) is one of the most knowledgeable and interesting people with whom I’ve had the pleasure of meeting; she is extremely passionate about her craft and it shows in her business. Tina is an absolute joy and her classes are as challenging as they are fun.
The new location (in Plaza Serrano on 17^th Street, next to Greenleaf Chopshop) is a charming garden oasis that gives this studio the growth potential it deserves. I would highly recommend Pilates on Purpose, even if you’ve never taken a Pilates class. I’m really looking forward to the future of this incredible place!

This is a boutique very small class size facility. Darci not only explains the core reformer moves she makes subtle adjustments to your body and positioning that make all the difference in how you are performing the exercises. She really helps you visualize the movements and is extremely patient in her approach. The studio is expanding and offering new programs so well worth checking it out.

10-​stars also! Re-​started pilates after 7 – 8 years and found Pilates on Purpose studio. Darci is a fabulous teacher very patient and extremely knowledgeable. I was embarrassed and intimidated to attend a class but felt completely at ease in this studio. Darci took the extra time to give me several encouraging tips to help me with my weight loss and body toning journey.
The prices are affordable, the location and parking (in the back of the building) are awesome!
Thank you Pilates on Purpose!

10 STARS!!!
The OC is a mecca of fitness facilities & seekers… I have worked out at many gyms where I have «killed-​it!» Pilates on Purpose stands in stark contrast to all of the others. One of the OC’s best kept secrets, I have found Pilates On Purpose to be an oasis dedicated to body & mind transformation.
It is not hyperbole when I say that Darci at Pilates on Purpose has helped transform my life. Her consistent guidance and gently phrased suggestions helped me take an objective look at the choices I was making in order to conquer my lifelong struggle with weightloss and body image.
My workouts included a mix of cardio, strength training & pilates and were tailored to prevent exacerbating previous injuries.
Darci helped me achieve my goal weight which has enabled me to fill my closet full of the clothes I previously could only dream of wearing.
I found much more than a gym or a workout at Pilates on Purpose. I found a coach, cheerleader & friend as well as the life/​body I had only hoped I would have. I am forever grateful. She is absolutely priceless!

Darci and Tina are wonderful instructors. If your’e new to pilates like I was, they really help you master the moves and feel comfortable. They tailor workout outs to each person’s ability. They are also very knowledgeable about the practice. I would recommend them a hundred times over! Thanks ladies.

This pilates studio is so awesome. Darci, the instructor, and I believe owner is so good at what she does. The classes are very small so it’s like you’re getting a private lesson for the price of a group class. She pays close attention to her clients to make sure they have the right form, are breathing right, and is so attentive to knowing if a move hurts you. She has state of the art, new reformer machines, private little cubbies for all your belongings, and she’s so sweet. Love this place and I’ve been to quite a few pilates studios.

When choosing a pilates studio to commit to I was looking for a environment that fit my criteria. Emphasis needed to be on my posture, movements, alignment and breathing. I want to work as hard as I can during that hour session. I’m not interested in loud music or chatting I want the results I know pilates produces without injury, setbacks or crowds. Now on my 11^th private session with my instructor Tina I am back on track to have the physique I want. Another plus is if I want to change things up my instructor is versed in yoga. The studio also gives you the ability to go online and sign up for small group classes.

This is a great studio with a fabulous instructor. This is not just a Pilates studio, Darci tailored my workouts specifically for me. We do combination of things (weights, cardio, yoga, vibration) and my workout changes every week. I love that I can go in get a great workout and I don’t have to worry about my workout clothes (I wear real work out clothes no cute stuff) and I don’t feel intimidated or uncomfortable. Darci is wealth of knowledge (nutrition, physical therapy, fitness) and she is willing to share it all so you can reach your goals.

Have been going for years to Darci the owner of Pilates on Purpose. The personal attention really makes the difference. I have had low back issues in the past but now have become stronger form the core work that I have done at Pilates on Purpose. Darci the owner is very knowledgeable when it comes to sports injures and knows how to direct your body to strengthen it.