Atwill Pilates - Santa Barbara, California

Steve H.

I recommend Atwill Pilates.
I am a first time beginner Pilates student and chose to focus on learning the intermediate Classical Mat Pilates sequence. Both Colleen and Nicole have been teaching me and I like and respect their teaching style. Classes I have taken include; privates 1 on 1, duets with my wife and mat group instructions, approximately 6 people in the group.
The studio room environment is beautiful, Spanish revival style architecture, beautiful garden view windows and good looking modern Gratz apparatus.

Katrina S.

I moved to SB and found Atwill Pilates in 2020. Since then I’ve had the opportunity to train with many of their wonderful classical instructors - Colleen (owner), Beverly, Marlene, Nicole, and Marie! They all bring a level of excellence, encouragement, sense of humor, and occasional side-eye that I respect and value! 😉

At Atwill Pilates I enjoy a combination of small group classes (mat & reformer), privates and duet training sessions. I love the group classes for the camaraderie and practice, and the privates and duets for skill development.

Aside from the wonderful instructors, the studio itself is a beautiful, bright and welcoming space. And the entire studio is outfitted with Gratz equipment.

I travel the world and try different Pilates studios everywhere I go and Atwill Pilates remains a favorite. 🥇

Big thanks to everyone at Atwill Pilates! 😍

Parking tip: Park across the street in lot 9 behind the Lobero. First 75 minutes is free.

Dora L.

Lovely studio in Santa Barbara. Comfortable, light-filled space with talented instructors. It is clear that they know what they are doing and they work to get the best out of every client. I’ve always left my sessions feeling strong and accomplished. I would recommend it to anyone seeking a Classical studio in SB.

Maya J.

I feel so lucky to have discovered Atwill pilates. The space is a beautiful, calm oasis with highly qualified instructors and highly motivated students. Colleen is an absolutely INCREDIBLE and gifted teacher whose mastery of her field and deep wisdom of the body allows for her to communicate with her students through worlds, demonstration and and hands on adjustments how to deeply access muscle groups in a balanced and harmonious way to build strength. If you’ve ever had a pilates instructor who tells you exactly when you need to put more pressure on a specific toe and the exercises become one thousand times more intense you know what I’m talking about! I love that they have ALL the equipment - from the Cadillac to the electric chair to the foot corrector, and they will utilize it all to give you the best workout! Although I appreciate fast-paced group cardio pilates, often form is sacrificed in those classes which can lead to injury. This can be a wonderful replacement for or supplement to those type of classes. Atwill is all about control and technique and proper form for strength and longevity. Lucky you if you chose to workout at Atwill ❤️

Bianca M.

As a Pilates Instructor we also practice amongst other teachers not only to enhance our level of practice but also to tune up our bodies through the lenses of other teachers. Having taken session at Atwill Pilates has been such an uplifting experience, all teachers carries the knowledge of the classical method, I should say the true Pilates method. Aside from always feeling amazing afterwards. When choosing a Pilates practice, you are far better choosing quality vs quantity. Despite how many sessions one can take a week, one great quality session a week will transform your body far more than a few with equipments of less quality or teachers under trained. Atwill Pilates in SB is the place to go !

Dr. L. D.

Atwill is the best. All the instructors are excellent and Colleen has created a warm, inviting atmosphere which is truly a joy to be in. 10 out of 10 would recommend to anyone interested in pilates from beginner to advanced.

Melissa L.

Atwill is the best pilates studio in Santa Barbara. Colleen, the owner, is amazing! Her and her staff are very knowledgable and welcoming. I highly recommend private or group sessions at Atwill.

Katie K.

I love Atwill Pilates! I’ve worked with several of their teachers and they are all great! Definitely the best classical Pilates studio in the area. I typically do privates but they also have classes a few times a week that are very small and you still get a good amount of attention from the teacher.