Avea Pilates - New York, New York

Ariana R.

This studio made me fall in love with Pilates! I have been going regularly for over a year, and the customer service is fabulous, the instructors are amazing, and the studio is beautiful. I've tried a few different spots around the city, and nothing compares to the quality of Avea. Reformer Pilates can be intimidating if you are new to it, and this is the place I bring all of my friends who are trying it for the first time because of how supportive the environment is.

E. A.

Great and accessible reformer Pilates studio in East Village! Each group class accommodates up to 8 students on the reformer machine (without the tower).

It can be a little confusing to find the studio, but the entrance is on East 7th Street. You have to ring for Avea and they’ll buzz you in. Walk up to the second floor!

They used to have large windows and a beautiful view but they’re going through some construction, so no views as of Oct 2023.

I’ve taken 20+ classes and my favorite instructor is Victoria, because she explains each movement and pushes us. I am so sore the next day.

Most of the students in the group classes are beginner or intermediate level. I’d say the typical crowd is a 20 or 30 something year old woman who wears a Target sports bra and has gone to 2-20 Pilates classes.

Nicholas A.

Avea Pilates is amazing!
I've been a big fan of movement/flow based exercises all my life.

This was my first experience with reformer. Thanks to the amazing space and staff; all of my trepidation vanished after my first class at Avea. I signed up for a monthly pass after my first lesson and never regretted it.

I am now a proud Pilates princess!

All of the spaces are great, light, airy vibes and clean. The entire staff is amazing. Everyone's classes are unique, accessible/adaptable for beginners, and challenging at all stages.

I spent a lot of time here rehabbing from a workplace sustained injury in my lower back. I have immense gratitude for everyone that instructed and shared the space with me during this challenging time.

Thank you to the owner/management Carrie and David.

Shoutout to all the amazing instructors who hosted me, in alphabetical order; there is no way I could play favorites 🙂

* Alaina, Angelina, Arianna, Ash, Carlton, Cassie, Emma G., Gabrielle, Gillian, Juri, Laura, Lorie, Nadia, and Pamela! *

All these ladies are amazing, strong, and knowledgable. Thank you all so much!

And this is only half the staff. I trust the rest of the staff, current roster and new hires, are amazing as well.

P.S. The author in me hates redundancy.
But...
Avea is AMAZING!

-Nicholas Alan; I live for leg-circles

Enga D.

My favorite pilates studio in NYC! Celia & Cassie’s classes are a MUST. Beginner friendly but challenging as well!!! Great environment and please take Celia & Cassie’s classes best IMO

Natasha B.

Ave A is my absolute favorite Pilates studio. Carrie is a phenomenal instructor- she is so knowledgeable and always asks what each student wants to focus on at the beginning of class. Since there are only 5 reformer machines, it feels very intimate like a private class and you get proper adjustments throughout which is amazing. The studio is so pretty, great light and a view of the park. I’d highly recommend anyone to try Ave A Pilates from beginners to advanced.

Jennifer L.

I’ve been a client at Avea for almost a year.  I am impressed with every aspect of Avea. All three studios are beautiful, and each instructor takes the time to get to know the individual student.  As a result, the instructors help nurture your growth and remember what you’re working on and/or any injuries you have from class to class.  One of my favorite instructors is Cassie, who pushes each student to reach their full potential, without asking anyone to do anything that makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe. Erica L is incredibly gentle yet tough, and provides a real mental escape during the class. Alaina is another tough instructor but one who brings a lot of mindfulness and a beautiful energy to her classes. Overall, every instructor has a unique and special teaching style.  The other class attendees bring a positive, warm energy and friendly attitude.  Carrie (the owner) has cultivated a beautiful, welcoming space.  It is a very non-judgmental environment.  As a woman in her early 50s, I have felt so supported and encouraged and the instructors at Avea have helped me already lose 25 lbs. in preparation for my wedding!

Lale T.

I recently moved to the East Village and have been trying all pilates studios within up to 20 minutes walking distance to find the best studio. If you want to skip all this work, you can go straight to Ave A Pilates, because they are the best! They have the newest equipment, the studio is very clean and bright, I love the big windows and most importantly the instructors are amazing. The instructors know what they are doing. They are very attentive to form, the instructions are super clear, they are very friendly - and I can feel that I am getting stronger after every class. If you want to spend two months going to a different studio every time, do that, but I can tell you that you will end up in Ave A!

Lauren T.

Ave A Pilates has become my go to Studio over the last year. They are constantly expanding and offer great instructors who give you a great workout. It’s a small boutique studio but it’s the perfect vibe for getting personal instruction. They offer express classes which are great if you are sneaking in a workout during the workday. Carrie, the owner, runs an awesome studio. They constantly offer discounts on packages which make it affordable to be a returning client. Be sure to give it a try!!