From the moment you step into the West Hollywood Pilates, you feel a sense of calm. I have been working with Yonatan for the past 9 months and in that time, my body moves with more ease and much less pain. What I truly love about Yonatan's approach is the whole person focus that begins with the breath. He offers creative, playful sessions that keeps the body and the mind guessing. His approach is inquisitive and kind, empowering you to reach just beyond your limit.
Private Pilates in West Hollywood
Built Entirely Around You
One-on-one classical Pilates in West Hollywood.
No group classes, no crowds. For the full hour the studio is yours, and every session is built around your body and how it's actually showing up that day.
What Our Customers Say
It’s no secret that I love Pilates, and some of my favorite afternoons end with legs-in-straps. Discover the exclusive allure of a private Pilates sanctuary nestled steps from Melrose. This isn’t just a workout; it’s a bespoke fitness experience, carefully designed for the discerning Pilates lover seeking a bespoke private session. Craving a serious toning session? Check. Want a restorative session to lengthen and release? Check again. Local tip: pair it with a sound healing or Reiki session (or both!) for a serious reset from a stressful week. Oh wait, is that just me?
I’ve been doing Pilates here for a little bit over a year, and my body has completely transformed. I finally have the posture I’ve always wanted, core strength and coordination through the roof, someone recently complemented me on my six pack!!!I’ve never been athletic or even played any sports. In fact, I dealt with horrible asthma for most of my life and thought I would never be able to exercise or be physically fit in the way I am now. Yonatan has been the most amazing coach and has helped me grow in ways I didn’t know were possible. He is always introducing new things and changing up our routine, which keeps me engaged and looking forward to moving. I never thought I’d actually enjoy working out but now I’ll never stop. Doing Pilates with him is more than just a workout. I feel like it’s somatic therapy. I moved through some really hard stuff this year and the consistency of my Pilates practice has helped me sustain all of the ups and downs life has thrown on my way. The best part is all of the things I can do now with grace and ease. Sure, the results in the mirror are great, but my day-to-day life and relationship to my body are so much better and that’s what counts the most.
I’ve been doing pilates with Yonatan for almost a year now and I am truly transformed. I went in with little knowledge of pilates, only knowing I needed to find something to help improve my fitness and get me back on track to a healthier lifestyle. He uniquely crafts each class and intuitively picks up on what my body needs. I’ve grown in strength mentally and physically, and look forward to my sessions as the best way to start my week.
Before Pilates, I honestly thought certain things were just part of aging, like feeling more tired, having aches and pains, losing strength, or accepting that there were things my body just couldn’t do anymore. What surprised me most is realizing there actually is a solution, and it doesn’t come from punishment or extremes. It comes from consistent, enjoyable movement and learning how to properly support your body. Pilates has been truly life-changing for me. It’s the first thing I’ve ever stayed this consistent with because I genuinely look forward to every class. I leave feeling stronger, more energized, more connected to my body, and honestly younger in the way I move and feel. I’ve noticed my body doing things I didn’t think it could do anymore, and it’s changed the way I think about aging completely. It’s not just about fitness or appearance, it’s about quality of life, strength, posture, mobility, and having a strong core that supports your back and your everyday movement. What also makes this place so special is the instructor. Yonatan is incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and truly listen to your body and your individual needs. Every workout feels personalized, supportive, and encouraging no matter your fitness level or experience. Truly Grateful for West Hollywood Pilates.
Working with West Hollywood Pilates has been unbelievably valuable to me. Yonatan has worked with me to define a movement process which fully meets my needs as I age. He is very understanding and knows how to work with me to allow me to achieve my full physical and mental potential. I completely and highly recommend West Hollywood Pilates to everyone who wants to improve themselves and their life.
We wrote a book. It’s yours.
The Classical Pilates Companion: 55 pages on the method as it was actually built. It comes with the letter we send on Tuesdays.
01 — CONTROLOGY
One-on-One Classical Pilates in West Hollywood
At West Hollywood Pilates, one-on-one is the whole point. For 55 minutes one teacher stays with you, blending classical Pilates with guided breath and functional movement. We work with what your body is doing that day, so you build real strength and better posture without ever pushing into pain.
Classical Pilates means we work in the tradition Joseph Pilates actually built: the full apparatus, worked in the order the method intends, with attention on how you move rather than how hard you can go. It's built for a body that feels good to live in for years, not a quick burn.
Our studio sits on N Highland Ave in the Hollywood and Melrose area of Los Angeles, a block from the West Hollywood border. Clients come to us from across central LA for a full, unhurried hour with a teacher who knows their body and remembers exactly where they left off. If you've been searching for private Pilates near you, you're probably only a short drive away. We regularly teach clients from Melrose, Beverly Grove, Hancock Park, Larchmont, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the surrounding neighborhoods.
02 — THE APPARATUS
The Apparatus
Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Arm Chair, Ped-o-Pul, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector - the full classical line, and a teacher who knows what each piece is for.
“It’s truly a hidden sanctuary in the middle of the city where I can focus on my body and exactly what it needs.”
NICOLE
Meet Your Private Pilates Teachers
Co-founder & teacher
Jaime Elkayam
Functional Movement Coach and Reiki Master with 15+ years guiding hundreds of clients back to strength, mobility, and focus. A former athlete herself, she blends energy medicine and movement into a practice that meets you with both compassion and precision.
Co-founder & teacher
Yonatan Elkayam
Yonatan trained under Carrie Samper, who was certified by Romana Kryzanowska, Joseph Pilates' own protégée. Carrie went on to build the teacher training program Equinox now runs nationwide, and Yonatan earned that certification in 2019. It is a short line back to Joe, and it shows up in how exact the work is.
He teaches the way he makes music, shaped to your body's rhythm on the day. No "no pain, no gain." Just careful work that builds a body you live well in.
Visit the Studio in Los Angeles
717 N Highland Ave STE 6
Los Angeles, CA 90038