"I’ve been attending classes and private
sessions at The Pilates Room for the past couple of years. I find all
of the teachers incredibly professional and experienced. Every class
or session I attend the teacher is fully engaged in the process and
100% committed to my development. The small class sizes ensure that
teachers are always able to provide individual feedback while maintaining
pace for the rest of the class. The intimate setting of the studio
is the perfect answer for anyone who is turned off by the typical (impersonal)
gym environment. The best thing about the studio is the incredible
devotion and encouragement of The Pilates Room staff – they make every
experience a great one."
Cathy Quain - (snowboarder & surfer)
"I absolutely love The Pilates Room & Yoga
Lounge! I have been a dancer my whole life and was looking for a way
to increase my flexibility and tone up without looking bulky. I had
always wanted to do Pilates but couldn't find a studio. I signed up
for a private Pilates session and was instantly hooked! I have been
coming to The Pilates Room & Yoga Lounge for 2 1/2 years now and
went from a size 6 to a 4! I get compliments on my toned arms
all the time....I love it and I love this studio!
Lisa Swain
"I moved here from the U.K just over three years ago,
and had never done Pilates before! I vowed when I moved here, I would
give it a try, as I had heard so much of the benefits from doing Pilates.
I passed The Yoga Lounge several times, and finally summoned up the courage
to go in and talk to someone. I found Shelley there. Shelley is one of
the owners, and she was so friendly and encouraging, that she gave me
the confidence to book a session with her later that week. On my first
lesson, I was very nervous, having never done Pilates before, but she
put me so at ease, and was very encouraging. The hour passed so quickly,
I loved it. I was hooked! I have been going every week since, and feel
my shape and posture has changed for the better, and I am SO much stronger!
I have on occasions, had sessions with other teachers at The Yoga Lounge,
and have found them all so friendly. I'm so glad I plucked up the courage
to go in that day!"
Ann - (aged 41, from the United Kingdom)
"My jeans finally fit differently! Even after
my big breakfast they feel great and I feel toned! Woohoo! Now I try
not to go overboard on Turkey Day! Have a great one!"
J, Cathy
"Since beginning work several years ago
on the gyrotonic machine at The Pilates Room in Hermosa Beach I have
experienced a notable increase in flexibility and strength, better posture
and a happier outlook. Thanks to Karen Zinser for her excellent instruction
and her uncanny ability to always know exactly what type of exercises
I need each day.The Pilates Room is the perfect combination of specialized
fitness training and a warm encouraging environment. I highly recommend
it!"
Liz Myers
"Bearing in mind that I have no motivation for exercise, and am about as flexible as a railway tie, I called Shelley prior to signing on, to make sure she understood that I needed to a) see a difference in six weeks (school reunion) and b) be hooked, or that would be the end of my Pilates career. It took two weeks for her to work her magic, and two years later, I'm still turning up twice weekly to drive her crazy.. She and the rest of the team at The Pilates Room and Yoga Lounge are a diverse, joyful group of people, whose down-to-earth, welcoming attitudes are backed by a huge dedication and commitment to excellent quality, individually focused movement training. One initial phone call, and they have changed my approach to exercise forever - it doesn't get any better than this!"
Rachel Yates