FALL INWARD: THE SEASONAL GUIDE TO YOGA AND PILATES IN NYC
Contributor - Lindsey Friel | Lifestyle Consultant • 10/23/25
There’s a particular kind of settling that defines fall. As the seasons shift, our bodies follow their own rhythm — drawing inward, seeking comfort in the familiar while bracing against the whirlwind of change. New routines. New schedules. New lists.
And yet, in all that anticipated newness, we tend to fall out of rhythm — an unconscious rebuttal to the body’s own circadian pull. A quiet disconnect settles between mind and body, pushing us toward the surface of things — into constant motion, into surmounting noise, away from ourselves.
This season, we urge you to do the opposite: intentionally slow the clock of the year, rewind the rhythm, and soften the pace. Overwhelming? Of course. So start small.
Settle into your body, in and out. Explore our trusted studios in and around New York City for Pilates and yoga — spaces made for stilling. Spaces made for strengthening. Spaces made for breathing. In and out.
New York Pilates
Reformer Pilates
New York Pilates feels less like a workout and more like a scene. Inside the whitewashed studios, reformers hum as if they’re part of the city’s rhythm, bodies moving to a beat that’s somewhere between techno and transcendence. The cult-favorite Abs Arms Ass™ class delivers on its promise to burn and tone. It may just be the most New York kind of wellness, where performance art is draped in activewear.
The in and out: refined, classic, elevated.
Claudia Matles Yoga & Pilates
In-home Yoga and Pilates
With over two decades of experience, Claudia brings a refined, intuitive approach to movement. Known for her work with high-profile clients in L.A. and the Hamptons, she balances discretion with depth — tailoring each session to meet the body where it is and guide it forward. Now based in Santa Monica, she continues to teach across the Palisades, Beverly Hills, Bel-Air, and Brentwood, and has a dedicated team in New York, offering a practice that’s equal parts precision and presence.
The in and out: tailored, personal, mindful.
VAURA Pilates
Reformer Pilates
VAURA stands out in the scene of buttoned-up studios. Under their neon light and pulsing sound, reformer precision meets athletic intensity, turning movement into something electric. It’s less about burning out and more about tuning in — the kind of class that leaves you charged, clear, and energized.
The in and out: buzzy, energizing, dynamic.
Erika Bloom Wellness
Private Pilates and Yoga
Erika Bloom redefines wellness as an act of awareness. Her method fuses movement, mindfulness, and functional anatomy to retrain the body — not just for strength, but for presence. Each practice feels less like a workout and more like a conversation with yourself: gentle, intelligent, and deeply restorative. It’s movement as medicine, designed to realign how you stand, breathe, and exist in your own body.
The in and out: modern, customized, comprehensive.
Humming Puppy Yoga New York City
Yoga and Sound Bath
Humming Puppy redefines the yoga studio experience through sound. Each class takes place within the Hum — a bespoke soundscape blending digital and organic frequencies that mirror the Earth’s natural vibration. Designed to steady the mind and focus the senses, the environment supports traditional movement, breathwork, and meditation practices. The result is an immersive, science-backed approach to yoga that leaves you centered, alert, and deeply calm.
The in and out: immersive, provocative, experiential.
New Vibe Yoga
Ashtanga Yoga
New Vibe feels more like a restorative retreat than a city studio. Their focus, Ashtanga Yoga, is discipline wrapped in ritual — a set sequence practiced again and again until the body begins to remember what the mind forgets. In this studio, the rhythm of breath meets the flicker of a fireplace, turning repetition into something almost meditative. Each pose builds strength, focus, and quiet clarity.
The in and out: warm, meditative, restorative.
SKY TING YOGA
Heated Yoga and Mat Pilates
Born in Chinatown and steeped in downtown cool, SKY TING is where yoga meets art, design, and community. Founded by Krissy Jones, the studio (and its streaming counterpart, SKY TING TV) turns wellness into a creative practice — accessible yet playful. Whether in a sunlit class or halfway across the world on retreat, SKY TING is less about strict poses and more about connection: to your body, your people, and the moment you’re in.
The in and out: artistic, effortless, chic.
Contributor — Lindsey Friel | Lifestyle Consultant
Originally from Pennsylvania, studied hospitality at Boston University but learned the most by wandering through the nooks and crannies of the industry itself. I spent time writing for small publications, highlighting lifestyle and hospitality through storytelling — my favorite medium. Admittedly, my love of the field has grown into an insatiable curiosity: always chasing the newest and coolest, the biggest and smallest, the in-betweens and overlooked. Now based in New York City, I remain enamored with the endless ways people gather, connect, and create experiences that stay with you long after you leave.
