Pilates Studio M

My daughter went in today for a class with her Girl Scout troop and had an amazing time. She loved it! It was so fun watching her. Erin was their instructor and did an awesome job… by herself… with 13 seven year old girls! She was very careful and patient with the girls.
We would definitely love to come back… maybe mommy will try a class sometime, too!

As a beginner J taught me the basics pretty quickly. Over the past few months my pole dancing skills have drastically increased. Both me and my boyfriend are very pleased with my progress.

I was very shy and scared to start any kind of classes like these but I came to the right place! Every teacher here has been nothing but patient and helpful and welcoming to me. I’ve taken fly gym, pole, circus workouts, and summer camp and ALL classes helped my body strengthen. All classes taught me self confidence and grace while having a blast! The class would fly by because I didn’t even notice the time! Classes are on the smaller side which is great because you get lots of attention from the teachers. I would strongly encourage anybody despite your shape, size, ability, age, or race to come here for classes! :) Special thank you to Miss J and Miss Sandy !

I love this place! I have taken a bunch of different classes here, but I decided to be ambitious and sign up for Circus Bootcamp at the beginning of 2015 as part of my New Years resolution, and I am so glad I did! All of the classes are all fun and engaging, the staff are all welcoming, kind, positive and supportive. There is a great community feeling and the teachers are genuinely invested in seeing the students succeed and grow. I can’t recommend this place enough; I never thought I’d be able to do the things they’ve taught me to do there. It has completely changed the way I think about fitness and about what my body is capable of. The classes are very challenging but if you keep at it, it is incredibly rewarding! Working through your own hang ups and fears when it comes to some of the aerial tricks can be physically and emotionally exhausting, I wouldn’t have been able to do it without the incredibly kind and talented teachers here.

I’ve passed by this studio so many times walking around the Claremont Packing House but from the exterior I always thought that they only did ‘circus-​like’ activities. Luckily for me, Unilocal has brought me back here when I was researching for an aerial yoga studio nearby. Their website says that a reservation must be made prior, so you should go onto their website or the mind and body app to make your reservation.
This studio offers aerial yoga, pole dancing, circus workout, circus bootcamp, pilates, and fitness parties.
For my aerial yoga class, it was $ 25 for a drop in. Definitely on the pricey side, but they do limit the class size to less than 5 students to give each students a personalized experience and all the help they need.
The class instructor Nichoel came 5 minutes before the time for class to start. I came in and filled out the release forms while she set up the backroom for our class. She was still setting up by the time the class should have start, but it seemed like the other three students were regulars so they did not mind her lack of timeliness.
We started off with some stretches to warm up. I must admit doing yoga with the fabric on the ceiling allows for deeper stretches. I felt a really nice release on my upper back and my shoulders. Since I had told Nichoel that I primarily did Cardio Barre and some yoga in between, she was so sweet to integrate in some barre exercises for me during the work out too. The work out was so intense. It was definitely more rigorous than yoga on the floor. I can feel the strain on my upper arms already.
For any first timers, inversions look so fun and cool to do in pictures… but it is not as glamorous in real life. I think I am too much of a control freak to enjoy them. I am told that you will get used to it after about three classes, but I really don’t think I like letting go of control. I can’t say I’m a fan of hanging on the ceiling from my legs. It actually makes me feel quite dizzy and nauseous even though I don’t get motion sickness on planes, ships, swings or rides. But who knows… maybe I’ll get over it someday.
I definitely consider the aerial yoga class at this particular studio to be more like a physical workout and less of a spiritual workout that I prefer in my yoga practice. I would have liked to focus more on form. It was probably less difficult for me since I have a barre background to know that my standing leg should turn out, but the instructor was definitely not specific with her instruction. Also the studio is very lacking in ambiance. Their air conditioning unit is not the best and there are a lot of noises all around. From the little kids outside doing the kids aerial activities to the train passing by, it was far from a mentally relaxing experience.
I want to return with a friend so we can shamelessly take pictures of each other doing cool yoga poses mid air, but I am not in a rush to come back.

I am so glad I found a studio nearby that offers trapeze and lyra hoop. This place has very talented instructors and a great friendly atmosphere. I always leave feeling challenged yet accomplished. Jehan is awesome and encouraging.

Our class was really good. The instructor really helped us get a good work out which is what we wanted. We are adults but the kids in the class before us seemed to love it and had a good time. My only wish for improvement is that I was a little tired before I even got to the aerial portion of the workout. The situps and core workout beforehand got me too tired to fully enjoy the aerial part. I wanted more strength for the «fun» part of the workout. I am in fairly good shape too. I run at the gym twice a week. We had a lot of fun though for our Valentine’s day workout. Thanks so much!

Love this space! Affectionately known as «the circus studio at the Packing House» this is your one-​stop fun fitness and sexy strength destination in Claremont. Get off Unilocal and over to Studio M to register for a class today
Seriously! FlyGym is a great full-​body workout with the support of soft slings and added benefit of hands-​free inversion. Circus Workout will get you upside down in more creative ways, taking circuit training to a new level! Circus Stretch is a calmer class, and a fantastic complement to any physical activity you do with the rest of your week. If those classes don’t draw you in, there’s also pilates, pole, and silk classes!

I’ve attended two acro yoga workshops taught by Sonia Peltzer and Casey Stroud. I had a great time at both workshops and really enjoyed the studio. A fun place with great people. A few of the instructors participated in the first workshop and were really fun to work with. An extremely inviting environment even for someone who, at the time, knew nothing about yoga. We even had lunch together after the final class, very fun!

J is wonderful and so attentive to all her students in pole class. Even if we are all at different levels, she takes time to show us transitions and tricks that are applicable to what we can handle. I’ve learned so much at Pilates Studio M and regret not being able to make any of the performances.
I have also taken a few Fly Gym classes. It’s not the same as aerial yoga classes I’ve taken (less meditation, more reps), but it’s also a great time.
Please patronize this wonderful gem in Claremont; as far as I can tell all the instructors here are extremely talented and dedicated to their craft and their students.

LOVE this place! I am hooked on Fly Gym with Jehan. Friendly place, encouraging and great instruction. It’s an opportunity to do all those inversions without fear of falling or compressing your spine. My grandkids love the classes as well. You will so enjoy your time here and get stronger and more confident as well.

I first heard of Studio M through LivingSocial back in December. It’s now been several months and I keep coming back for more. It’s a great place to relax and have fun. My favorite classes are the Circus Workout with Samm and the Fly Gym with Nichoel. It took me three times, but I finally got on the trapeze while going to Circus Workout. It’s also a really good workout. Fly Gym makes me feel like a kid all over again and nothing beats laying in a «hammock» (Nichoel refers to it as cocoon, but I like to pretend I’m off in some beach) for the last few minutes of class. Also a very good all body workout. I wish I lived closer, so that I could go more often, but at least I have the weekends to go. Crossing fingers that they keep the weekend classes.

Ive always wanted to try a Pole Fitness class but can’t seem to find a local one. When I came across this studio I couldnt be any more excited. I convinced my friend to come with me and we had such a great time. The instructor J was really nice very helpful very patient. The vibe in the studio was friendly and welcoming. I ended up buying their package for more classes. ADDICTED!

By far the best place to go get your «Pilat,» on. There is nothing like a one on one with Maria. Be prepared to get addicted!

I got a groupon to try Aerial silks last year, just for something fun to do. Didn’t know I was going to fall in LOVE! Turns out, Its not that hard to hang from the ceiling! I had the time of my life up there! Didn’t realize i was working EVERY muscle in my body until the next day. I was pretty sore, but it was definitely a good thing! BEST workout EVER! And it was so fun and easy! All the girls in the class were welcoming and helpful, it wasn’t awkward at all. My teacher, Erynn is super sweet and and talented. Trying Aerial Yoga/​Fly gym soon!

Inspire your workout the way my husband did by buying me personal pilates sessions and some aerial silk classes. A great workout and so much more fun then running on the treadmill at some gym!

I can not stress enough how much I LOVE this studio! My trainer, Maria, always gives me an effective workout without ever being repetitive. I recently had a baby and I believe our prenatal sessions were just as challenging while still catering to my growing needs. I love that it’s not just Pilates or yoga but also circus classes as well as pole dancing lessons (both of which give you the best workout while being entertaining). Great staff and really fun environment!!! I’m a client for life…

Well, I overcame my fear. I’m a 42 yr old male. I swam in high school and college and since then, if I can’t find water, keeping fit is a bit of a challenge (I get bored). I tried Yoga for awhile but it didn’t give me what I wanted as far as results vs experience. At my wife’s behest, I tried Pilates (a mat class) at one facility and it wasn’t exactly mind blowing, so when a friend (my wifes) found this little gem in a cool locale in Claremont (I’m from LaVerne), I told my wife I’d give it one more go. WOW! I’m glad I did. Apprehensive at first, I signed up for a «private session» (sounds daunting). Not only was the instructor knowledgable and engrossing, she customized my workout according to the results i told her I wanted to achieve explain and patiently answered all my neurotic questions. I’m HOOKED. Embarrassingly, I get alot of lower back pain, so that was a big issue, and I just wanted to get my body toned and feeling somewhat healthy (again). Long story short (too late) I eagerly go to my 2 sessions a week (1 mat and 1 private), looking forward to not only the amazing atmosphere (its beautiful), but to the very CLEAR and fast results I I’m seeing and feeling. Always heard about Pilates and its benefits, but going here made me not only a lifer, I also drag my bud along and now HE“s addicted too. (heh heh). As far as the rates go. I almost feel like they don’t charge enough (shhh) but seriously. Very cool. A+! My instructor (Maria) is fast becoming a good friend! (the more I lose around my waist, the better friend she is) :)

Maria’s vision of fun and fitness presents a kaleidoscope of possibilities! Pilates, burlesque, yoga, pole dancing and circus arts– let the imagine run while firming and toning. I have taken Pilates off and on for three years, but after enrolling in Maria’s studio 6 months ago is when I really saw results! Mat classes will provide a full body workout but you’ll never get the same routine each week. Received a studio gift certificate for my birthday– pole dancing classes are so fun and my man is all smiles!!! The instructors are fantastic, energetic and all master teachers.