Darien Pilates

Claudia, JoAnne and the whole team are amazing! I’ve been going for over two years and keep coming back feeling stronger and leaner. I started just after I had my son and they got me back into fighting shape (probably better). If you’re thinking about trying Pilates, this is the place to do it!

I have participated in mat classes at Darien Pilates for many years. Claudia and her staff are all exceptionally professional and knowledgeable. They challenge participants while at the same time tailoring the class to each individual's ability and limitations; always very careful to teach participants the safe technique for his/her particular strengths and weaknesses. The studio is beautiful, well-equipped and easy to access from I95 and to park. I highly recommend Darien Pilates!

Darien Pilates provides expert guidance, creative challenges, and tremendous support for new and experienced practitioners of Pilates. The bright, clean, beautiful studio and state of the art equipment bring out the best in all of us -- and the teachers each have their unique way of inspiring one more rep and taking on new abilities.

The instructors are very professional. I always have confidence that their knowledge of Pilates is deep and they believe in it. But what sets them apart is their sincere wish to see you succeed and improve. It's an individual focus on each participant. My Pilates experience is
like working with friends to meet my fitness goals.

Claudia King's studio, Darien Pilates is an amazing place. The studio is vibrant and bright with wall to wall windows. The instructors are ALL wonderful and eager to help their clients reach their goals. This is the only studio for me. If anyone is thinking about doing Pilates, this is the place to go!

Recently, took a mat class at Darien Pilates. The modern studio was clean and had a calming vibe. I was offered a bottled water and a towel upon arrival. The class started on time and there were five participants, which allowed ample space for all. The other athletes were pleasant and friendly. The instructor was knowledgeable and approachable. She challenged me as she modeled different modifications for each exercise. The exercises were designed to stabilize and strengthen my core, while increasing flexibility. The hour-long, small group class moved along fluidly and the instructor was positive as she coached me through the motions to get the most out of each movement. I found myself staring out of the large, bright windows as I felt my flexibility increase with each small muscle movement. About midway through, the participants used light weights to complete a standing series of movements. I left the class feeling energized for the day and happy to have found such a great place to workout.

I look forward to taking a Pilates Reformer session in the near future.

To aid in recovery from spine surgery in 2007 I became a regular client at Darien Pilates and continue to this day. Claudia and her instructors tailor the exercises to my specific needs/aches and overall well being. I can't imagine where I would be without my 2x weekly Pilates sessions.

The trainers at Darien Pilates are fabulous. I have been doing pilates for over ten years. I started with mat classes and gradually started to prefer individual training. I am only in the area for part of the year, so I train in two other places for the rest of the year. Over the past six or seven years, I have worked with several different trainers: three or four in this area, two in California and three on Nantucket. While I've enjoyed them all, Claudia, Joanne and Dana are superior to any of the others. They pay attention to the most minute adjustments and movements and make certain I am using the muscles I should be. None of the other instructors have been quite so attentive and aware. Whenever I am in the area, Claudia makes an effort to schedule an appointment for me and I have always been squeezed in.

Pilates training with a personal touch. After a year and a half, I am stronger and more aware of every part of my body. Thanks to Darien Pilates.

Understated and far from all franchises. The attention to detail and technical approach to body dynamics make this the place to go for serious athletes and people who either want to top their game or come back from an injury.

Martin is a wonderful, patient, knowledgeable, and professional Pilates instructor. I love it here!

Simply amazing