Figue Madera Pilates
Figue Madera Pilates is a studio in Northridge with classes in Pilates and reformer Pilates. About 48 classes a week with 6 facilitators, busiest on Wednesdays and Tuesdays. Most classes start in the morning.
- Open early: Classes before 8 on 5 days a week.
49 classes this weekPlus workshops and retreats
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The feel
Compared with the rest of Los Angeles, Figue Madera Pilates leans toward Pilates 2.7×, Reformer 2.1× and Ether 1.9×.
How Figue Madera Pilates feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of Los AngelesWho leads here
Evelyn57 classes in two weeksMelissa11 classes in two weeksAshley8 classes in two weeksAva8 classes in two weeksJinni8 classes in two weeksPreet4 classes in two weeks
Who leads what, and whenPrices and booking
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Prices, memberships and good to knowHow to book, what to bring, getting thereAbout Figue Madera Pilates
Figue Madera Pilates sits on Reseda Boulevard in Northridge, and its schedule is built around Pilates on the reformer. Most classes run in the morning, and the mix runs from beginner foundations to advanced reformer work alongside mat sessions and gentle stretch. The studio is a steady place to start a Pilates practice in the San Fernando Valley.
It suits you if
- you want reformer Pilates in the morning
- you are starting Pilates from the foundations up
- you prefer 45-minute sessions in a local neighborhood studio
At a glance
49classes this week
6facilitators
Read more about Figue Madera PilatesPilates on the reformer and mat, How the week runs
Pilates on the reformer and mat
Pilates is the heart of this studio, and nearly every class is built around it. About a third of the schedule is reformer work, with classes labeled for beginners, intermediate students and advanced practitioners. Mat Pilates, restorative stretch and mobility classes make up the rest, so a practice can shift from strength to recovery across the week.
Class names tell you the focus. Beginner foundations and all levels classes suit someone new to the method, while intermediate and advanced reformer classes ask for more control and familiarity with the equipment.
How the week runs
Mornings carry most of the week here. More than half of the classes fall before noon, and the busiest start times are 8:30am, 9:30am, 10:30am and 11:30am. Evenings are less crowded, with about a third of classes in the late afternoon and evening, and the latest class starts at 8:30pm.
The earliest start is 6:30am, which makes the studio workable before a commute. Weekend classes are a smaller part of the schedule, about a fifth of the total.
Figue Madera Pilates: questions and answers
Is Figue Madera Pilates good for beginners?
Yes. Figue Madera Pilates at 9545 Reseda Blvd in Northridge offers beginner foundations on the reformer, and a first class is one of the most common types on the schedule. Facilitators here lead classes for every level, so a newcomer can start with a beginner foundations class and move up when ready.
When do most people practice here?
Most classes run in the morning, with more than half of the week falling before noon. The earliest class starts at 6:30am and the latest at 8:30pm. Mid-morning starts at 8:30am, 9:30am, 10:30am and 11:30am are among the busiest times, and Monday, Wednesday and Thursday are the days when most people practice.
What kinds of classes does the studio teach?
Almost everything offered is Pilates, and about a third of the classes are on the reformer. Mat Pilates, restorative stretch and mobility sessions also appear on the schedule, as well as classes built for particular goals like abs and seat work. Experienced practitioners will find intermediate and advanced reformer classes alongside the foundations work.
How long are the classes?
Classes usually run 45 minutes. The studio also offers a shorter 30-minute intro class for local residents in Northridge, which is a gentle way to see the space before committing to a longer session.
Who leads the classes?
Figue Madera Pilates is one of a handful of studios in the Northridge area, and about ten facilitators lead its classes, with Evelyn, Melissa, Ashley, Ava, Jinni, Preet and Daniela teaching the most. The studio's own website, figuemadera.com, lists the current schedule and the classes on offer.