White House Pilates

I took a class from MARIEL and it was great! I had never used the reformer before so was a little nervous. She made it seem easy and did a great job of explaining how it works and how to get an effective workout from it. She was friendly, helpful and moved any my pace. She was also careful to ask about and modify for injuries. I had a good workout and will definitely take a class again from Mariel.

Having never tried pilates prior to my session with Mariel, I was nervous. That reformer is intimidating! However, Mariel immediately put me at ease, patiently explaining and demonstrating each exercise. She was encouraging and knowledgeable, which gave me confidence during the session.
My first session was a great experience and I hope to take more classes with Mariel in the future!

Mariel is amazing! Whether you’re a novice or advanced, she will make sure your experience is exactly what you need as an individual. She’s extremely knowledgeable, patient, positive and inspiring and she communicates exceptionally well so every movement is meaningful. I would be remiss not to add that she makes you feel like family! She’s the real deal — ask for Mariel!

Suzy is amazing!!! I have had the pleasure of working with Suzy both in private sessions and classes. She Got me back in shape and made me stronger than ever. She’s very professional makes sure your form is superb. She really knows how to get the best out of you. At any level you are, I highly recommend this studio and Suzy for either privates or classes.

I have been taking reformer Pilates with Mariel for about a month now and I love it. She is a great teacher. She is very upbeat and positive. She shows and explains the exercises — because I had never done Pilates before her class. I wanted to focus on my arms because I’m trying to get in shape for my wedding but also have an old arm injury so she is sensitive to that too.
The studio is also great — very bright and clean. There is a downstairs and separate upstairs but they are connected so you can hear the other class going on. I highly recommend taking a class here!

I tried Pilates for a the first time here as an alternative to volleyball injuries. I decided to do private instruction with Mariel so I could get the one on one attention and I had a great experience. She was extremely patient and did a great job of explaining the concepts and various positions. Mariel was not only very helpful in showing me minor adjustments and tips, but was also so fun to work out with! The studio is a bit on the smaller side, but great for private instruction or small classes which I love. You really get individual attention and help, without sacrificing availability of class times and sessions. I love doing pilates as a supplement to other workouts because it really helps you work on strengthening your core while still allowing you to work on flexibility. If you’re a beginner and interested in trying it out, I’d definitely recommend a session with Mariel!

OMG! I’ve discover my abs! Mariel is AMAZING! She guides you with such care, patience, dedication, knowledge, and love. You will be sore in places you didn’t know can get sore :) Will most definitely continue to sign up for her classes! If you haven’t tried Pilates start @ White House Pilates MB with the one and only MARIEL ;)

I finally took my first pilates class just a few months ago and was quickly hooked! I have been taking my classes with Sarah who is beyond helpful, patient, and sweet! I love coming to White House Pilates for a great workout.

I love White House Pilates. Caroline (the owner) runs a great group of studios, which focus on traditional pilates. I take a variety of classes as my schedule is constantly changing, and I love all the instructors, especially Eva, Sara, & Heather, and it’s a super treat to get a class with Caroline. They all take great care to make sure you are in alignment, getting the most from each exercise, getting stronger while lengthening.

This is the first real Pilates place that I tried.
Private instruction is good but the quality of instructors varies and I think it’s better to get a senior-​level instructor. The private instruction is expensive but I would recommend it if it’s your first time trying Pilates. The group classes are cheaper but it is difficult to get a spot sometimes with the good instructors.
I have heard that the beginning instructors are cheaper but they go to fast and are merely trying to get hours to complete their training.
Overall, I think the Pilates really helped me out with my back problems.

Great studio! Classes are perfectly sized so clients get to know instructors well and get good hands in assistance. I almost always go to Sara who is an amazing instructor. She is incredibly knowledgeable and takes the time and care to train clients at any and all levels. I spent a lot of time trying out various studios in the South Bay — White House Pilates is by far the best!

Since I have been coming to Whitehouse Pilates my body has become so much stronger, and definitely more definition. It is my new addition and cannot get enough of the classes. Not only are the instructors amazing (Eva, Amy and Heather!) but fellow Pilates mates are down to earth and friendly.
It has to be good to get me up most mornings to exercise at 6am!
Bravo!

I’ve been practicing pilates for over 5 years, and after my initial instructor whom I loved was no longer available, I tried so many different studios in the South Bay and could not find one I loved… Until I tried White House Pilates!
The instructors at White House are all about the classical method that I love, my usual instructors, Sara and Eva, are awesome and they really make my pilates hour a great workout! Sara was especially awesome during my pregnancy as she knew exactly what exercises were safe for me and baby, and still gave me a great workout!
The schedules are really flexible with lots of levels and instructors throughout MB, HB, and RB.
I highly recommend White House for all you classical pilates method lovers!

I’ve tried a handful of Pilate studios and White House is by far the best. All of the instructors are personable and very knowledgeable. It’s great for new or experienced Pilates students. Everyone there especially Caroline the owner is accommodating and helpful. I love that there are 3 locations which allows me to find a time and location that’s best for me.

I have been consistently attending Mat and Reformer classes at White House Pilates Manhattan Beach for about two and a half years. It has made a huge impact to my overall quality of life. Pilates is not only a great workout but provides an excellent means to relieve stress and relax. The instructors are White House Pilates are amazing, pushing you but supporting you at the same time. The studio is clean and well kept. The other class attendees are polite and friendly. I always look forward to class and cannot imagine going anywhere else.

I tried Pilates for the first time several years ago and absolutely love White House! I went to a couple of other studios before, but White House is the best! They have a great variety of classes and times and the teaching staff is outstanding.
Sara is one of my favorites because she is so friendly, knowledgeable and professional. She is always watching and making corrections which I feel is very important. I would highly recommend White House Pilates to anyone from beginners to advanced!!!
Stephanie K

I love this studio so much! It is one of the few traditional Pilates studios left in town. Sara is phenomenal! 100% a purist and will always custom the class to your needs! Shhhhh… It’s like getting therapy and a workout all in one, but don’t tell them I’m getting a total steal

I bought a Groupon to try out this studio and didn’t love it. I did four classes with two different instructors.
The studio is super tiny with spaces for only five reformers, so the classes are really small. Because of that you do get some personal attention which is ideal in a reformer pilates class, but honestly I didn’t get that much more attention than the 12-​person classes I have had elsewhere. I felt like given the class size they could’ve been better about that.
What really stands out is that they didn’t play music in the classes, which is kind of unusual, so you don’t feel as energized during the class and you can hear street traffic from Manhattan Beach Boulevard going by the whole time. I found it super irritating that one of the instructors was having an hour long personal conversation on more than one occasion with her friend who was attending the class. And that there was a breakout section upstairs where people were hanging out and having loud conversations during two of the classes. Maybe it would’ve been fine with some music to drown it out.
Also, I have used dozens of reformers over the years, and I can’t believe how impossible it was to switch the colored springs on these machines. Super difficult as you have to twist your hand at a weird angle to unhook and rehook. Usually these machines are pretty easy to work with.
I did like how they offer Tower classes. It was something different than the regular reformer classes I’ve done in the last three years.
I definitely prefer the Redondo Beach WHP location as well as the Club Pilates Manhattan Beach studio.

I’ve been practicing classical Pilates for about 10 years in several studios with many different teachers and found a great studio in the South Bay at White House Pilates.
I began here as a student for over a year, trying out the different classes and teachers before deciding to go into the instructor training program to deepen my understanding of the Pilates Method. Everyone at the studio is welcoming and does their best to give you a great overall workout while fine tuning your form.
The instructor program is very strong and grounded in true classical Pilates but doesn’t take everything so seriously that it is also a lot of fun! I’m having a blast teaching through the studio now as an apprentice. My clients are loving that they can work with me in privates for the same price as some classes to really understand the form and progress their practice to the next level.
White House Pilates is a unique studio with three locations, many levels and varieties of classes and instructors thanks to its training program and lots of sales and opportunities to make Pilates affordable! I’m so glad I tried it out.

I purchased another Groupon for Pilate’s reformer classes and so glad I did.
Upon purchasing my Groupon I was required to send an email to the studio in which I wanted to attend so they could set me up in the system. Being setup in the system is required because you have to preselect the class or classes you wish to attend due to the limited number of reformer beds. I dig the small class sizes simply because as a new student new to the art of Pilates it is important to receive that almost one on one training with your instructor.
I had no problems signing up for classes or finding classes that fit into my training schedule. I arrived for my first class early and doing so I was able to secure a parking space in the small lot provided for White House Pilates students.
Prior to starting class I was required to fill out some more paperwork which was easy and quick. After doing so the instructor explained the reformer machine and the color coding springs for the reformer machine. The instructor explained in great detail how the class works and what benefits I could expect to receive from taking Pilates. After the walkthrough I waited for other students to arrive and when they all had I was shocked again that I was the only guy attending class. This is shocking because I am a surfer that lives in the South Bay and I know plenty of fellow male surfers that benefit highly from the class instruction at White House Pilates.
The workout itself centers on every muscle in your body and truly focuses on the core and the ability to channel that core strength into balance which is very important in surfing and heck a lot of other activities.
I found the instruction as a new student to be right on the money. The class never moved at a pace where I felt lost, I was able to follow the simple instructions and hang with students who have obviously been attending a lot longer than I.
I worked up quite a sweat in the 55 – 60 minute class. After the class was over the instructor engaged s in conversation asking for feedback on how we think the class went and if our goals were met, I have to say mine were.
Before departing the studio you are required to wipe down your reformer machine with materials provided by the studio which seems right with it being your own sweat and all=)
I have said this in previous reviews that I started off my Pilate’s practice at a nontraditional Pilate’s studio that focused more on an aerobic workout while mixing Pilate’s into the mix and I have to say that type of class is more my speed. Do not get me wrong I really enjoyed my instruction here at White House Pilate’s but the traditional Pilate’s route is not something I am looking to explore. I am looking to explore more of the kind of workout which leaves your legs shaking afterwards.
Since my classes at WHP I have received several emails ‘blanket’ emails informing me of deals being offered at WHP, I have yet to act on them since I used all of my classes assigned to my Groupon purchase.
If you are looking for your traditional Pilate’s instruction without question you will find it here and I have to reemphasize the staff here is amazing!!!