The Pearl Pilates & Yoga | The Bronx, NY

The Pearl is an amazing place to do yoga. Took my first class today and I will be back. The staff is friendly and welcoming and very inclusive. A gem in the heart of City Island that’s not to be missed! Try it!

Posted on: September 14, 2025

I really wanted to love The Pearl. The studio itself is absolutely beautiful, the energy is calming, and the staff are warm and welcoming. It’s also super close to home, which makes it incredibly convenient. That said, after trying three different classes (Pilates MATLAB, Vinyasa Yoga Sculpt, and most recently the Pilates Reformer), I haven’t found any of them to be particularly challenging. In today’s Reformer class, for example, we did maybe two or three exercises that felt slightly challenging, but we didn’t do enough reps of them to really feel the work. It felt like we were trying to fit too many exercises into a short 45-minute window instead of focusing on doing fewer movements with more depth and intensity. As someone who typically sweats a lot and enjoys pushing myself, I didn’t break a sweat and didn’t really feel like I got a true workout. It felt more like a stretch and mobility class, which definitely has its place, but I came in looking for something more challenging. This is coming from someone who does Pilates at other studios where there’s usually more weight work and muscle engagement. I even asked if there were any classes that offered more strength or intensity and was told there’s a mat Pilates class with added weight work that rotates every three weeks. I might give that one a shot, but I’ll admit I’m feeling a bit disappointed. I love the space, the community, and the vibe, but I’m still looking for that workout that leaves me feeling like I actually trained.

Posted on: June 26, 2025

This studio helps me channel my inner Mermaid. I'm a Founding Member and am so happy to have The Pearl in my life, Wendy the owner is adorable, and all of the instructors are wonderful. I love to shimmy in my belly dance class. The Yoga and Pilates classes helped me overcome a knee injury. Keep up the great work. You're a gem in City Island and to the Bronx.

Posted on: October 10, 2025

The Pearl has been a godsend to City Island and me personally. I never did yoga or Pilates before, but now I visit regularly for both. I can feel it everyday when I walk down the avenue: improved posture, core strength, and calm. I particularly recommend slow flow with Joanne, sunset yoga on the waterfront with Amy, and reformer with Luna!

Posted on: November 07, 2025

Amazing little "pearl" of a studio on city island. Every class has been great 👍 and the studio has a very peaceful and calming atmosphere. Clean and bright with really nice creative touches.

Posted on: May 25, 2024