Real Pilates®

Real Pilates, which reviewers call Control Studios, is a classical Pilates studio in the Greenway and Upper Kirby area of Houston. Members describe a teaching philosophy built on muscle control and proper form and breathing, an open-plan space and small classes where the instructor can give each person attention. A Pilates 101 class is recommended as the starting point, and private sessions are praised for correcting form. Reviewers say the equipment is plentiful and well maintained, and one member values an apprentice programme that makes private lessons cheaper. Long-time members, one for six years, describe a calm, welcoming space. One reviewer found the mat class held on only five machines, and noted that the open floor plan means you can hear everything.

• Classical Pilates with focus on form
• Small classes with individual attention
• Knowledgeable, attentive instructors
• Well-maintained equipment
• Pilates 101 and private sessions

• Mat class can outgrow the five machines
• Open floor plan lets you hear everything

• Kelly M.November 2025

  Control Studios is more than a beautiful space, it’s a great place to develop your Pilates and movement practice! I love their teaching philosophy and for the level of instruction to build muscle control and strength, it can’t be beat. Fiona in particular is a great instructor who worked with me on my individual goals. If you’re looking to find a curated Pilates experience in Houston and Montrose, Control is a great option.

• NatalieSeptember 2025

  Very cute place with a great concept. Its a completely open floorplan, so you can see and hear everything thats going on during your session/lesson. I was there for mat pilates and unfortunately they didn't have enough machines, so I was the only one on the ground. Would definitely suggest capping the amount of people that joins the mat class at 5 (there's only 5 machines), if youre going to be having the class on the machines. I liked that there are several options for membership/classes, so the pricing varies greatly. There are options to have classes with instructors on different levels ranging from "auditioning" to very experienced and the prices will vary on that as well.

• Selina M.September 2025

  we enjoyed it I’ll recommended 👍🏻

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