Vida Pilates UC

I LOVE this studio. Very nice decor & amazing instructors (Summer Twist is AMAZING). Easy parking, perfect difficulty, and a welcoming environment. I’ve been to Pilates studios all over SD, Bay Area, and paris… and this is still one of my favs🩷

Working with Paula Cohen has been an incredible experience. She brings a rare combination of deep expertise, intuitive teaching, and genuine care to every Pilates session. From day one, Paula made me feel supported and challenged in all the right ways. Her ability to tailor each session to my individual needs — whether it’s strengthening, stretching, or rehabilitating — has made a huge difference in my body and mindset. Since starting Pilates with Paula, I’ve noticed major improvements in my posture, core strength, flexibility, and overall body awareness. Beyond the physical transformation, I always leave her sessions feeling more grounded and energized. Paula creates a space where you feel seen, encouraged, and empowered — whether you’re a beginner or an experienced mover. She’s an exceptional instructor, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. Paula is amazing!

My absolute favorite Pilates studio in SD! I don’t live close so I don’t make it too often (please open a location in OB or Point Loma!) but I go out of my way because this studio is gorgeous and more importantly the instructors are the best! The classes are challenging but you never feel like you’re in a boot camp or lagree class.

I am picky about my Pilates and the one time I’ve come in here I really loved the vibe of the place and the teacher, the pace, all of it, I enjoyed! I will be back!! I liked the decoration a lot!!

Very chill studio. The people are friendly and I had a great experience there. I did candlelight pilates with Summer and it was wonderful! We started with meditation and flow into a warm up and then a typical pilates routine.