Pilates At The Ranch

I had my first ever Pilates experience with Natalie last week. Being a bodyworker and yoga instructor, I’ve always been curious to give it a try and experience the similarities and differences. Natalie is an expert teacher. She has a strong attention to detail when giving instructions and gauging my strength and flexibility when guiding me in the movements. I’d like to continue exploring Pilates because it seemed to work parts of my body that I don’t always access in my yoga practice. The studio was hard to find at first, but once I walked in I felt very comfortable and relaxed. Super clean space with great energy. I’m looking forward to coming back and sending over some referrals!

I’ve taken a bunch of private lessons from Natalie, the owner of Pilates at the Ranch. The studio is cozy and quiet (tucked upstairs in the back of the Del Rayo Village shopping center), and the atmosphere is friendly and inviting. Natalie is an excellent instructor as well as a nice person to spend an hour with. Her manner is positive and encouraging in an upbeat but calm way, and she keeps the workouts interesting and challenging with lots of variety. Because correct form is so important in Pilates, I’m a big believer in private lessons; in group classes it’s difficult for the instructor to make sure everyone is doing every exercise properly. Also, private instruction is the best way to optimize a workout around any physical limitations or conditions. Recently I had a torn plantar plate ligament, and Natalie designed several custom workouts for me that protected my foot while also providing really good exercise. The other trainers who teach there and the other clients I’ve been around all seem very nice as well, and some of the clients have been working out at Pilates at the Ranch for ten years!

If you are looking for a Top Notch Pilates Private Class. This is it!