East River Pilates · S 1st
East River Pilates on S 1st is a Pilates studio in Williamsburg, New York. Classes split between reformer and mat Pilates, with an emphasis on core, glutes and arms, balance and functional movement. Most are open to all levels, while an advanced reformer class is kept for experienced practitioners, and a reformer class welcomes prenatal and postnatal clients. A cardio jumpboard class and a mat class that pairs interval training with Pilates add a more dynamic pace. Grippy socks are required for reformer classes. Most classes run in the morning, with a good share on weekends.
- Open early: Classes before 8 on 5 days a week.
39 classes this weekPlus workshops and retreats
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Schedule, events and newsEast River Pilates · S 1st in your Sunday digest
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The feel
Compared with the rest of New York, East River Pilates · S 1st leans toward Mat Pilates 15×, Core and pelvic floor 3.3× and Strong 1.5×.
How East River Pilates · S 1st feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of New YorkWho leads here
Becca S.10 classes in two weeksShane A.10 classes in two weeksJet J.8 classes in two weeksCansu A.6 classes in two weeksKate D.6 classes in two weeksLydia S.6 classes in two weeks
All 16 facilitatorsPrices and booking
Each class links straight to East River Pilates’s own booking page, so the full price goes to the studio and its facilitators.
Prices, memberships and good to knowHow to book, what to bring, getting thereAbout East River Pilates · S 1st
East River Pilates on S 1st sits on a quiet stretch of South 1st Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The studio runs reformer and mat Pilates with a steady focus on core, glutes and arms, balance and everyday movement. Its schedule leans toward mornings and weekends, which makes it easy to fit a practice in before the day gets busy.
It suits you if
- you prefer mornings or weekend practice
- you want reformer work with a focus on core and balance
- you are pregnant, postpartum or returning to movement
At a glance
39classes this week
16facilitators
Read more about East River Pilates · S 1stWhat the classes focus on, Working the day around a practice
What the classes focus on
Reformer classes make up a large part of the schedule, alongside mat Pilates. The core, glutes and arms class appears in both formats and was built around the requests clients make most often. Other classes lean into balance, hips, joints and mobility, while a cardio class combines interval training with Pilates conditioning for a faster pace.
The mobility and release reformer class uses the reformer together with massage balls for a slower, restorative session.
Working the day around a practice
Morning sessions are the heart of the timetable, with start times clustered between 8am and 11am. Weekends hold a noticeable share of classes as well. Evening and midday options are fewer but still present, with the latest starts around 8pm.
Classes run 50 minutes on the whole, so most visits fit comfortably into a lunch hour or before work. The studio's website lists the full timetable and lets you book directly.
East River Pilates · S 1st: questions and answers
When do most people practice at East River Pilates on S 1st?
Most classes at this studio run in the morning, and a good share fall on weekends. Wednesday, Friday and Monday are the busiest days, and the most common start times are around 8am to 11am.
Do I need to bring anything to a class?
Grippy socks are required for reformer classes, and the studio encourages them. Mat classes don't need them.
Is this studio good for beginners?
Most classes are open to all levels. The Reformer Advanced class is only for experienced practitioners. If you are new to Pilates or to the reformer, the studio recommends starting with its other class types to build a foundation.
Are there classes for pregnant or postpartum clients?
Yes. One reformer class is open to prenatal and postnatal clients, and it is designed to meet people where they are, whether they are preparing for birth or recovering after it.
How long are the classes?
Most classes run 50 minutes. The studio also offers a 60-minute practice teaching session, which is only for students of its SPRING Movement Teacher Training program.
What kinds of classes are most common here?
Core, glutes and arms is one of the studio's signature themes, offered on both the reformer and the mat. Balance, core and pelvic floor work, and functional movement also run through much of the schedule.