My first time at teacher-less pilates: There is a soothing quality to the digital instructor's voice, like an early childhood educator or a cult leader'

"The lesson is beamed from TVs dotted around the room; there are eight reformer machines all up and, unlike a traditional studio, no mirrors."

"Classes here average out to between $5 and $11 while other, human-led studios can cost anywhere from $15 to $35 a class, depending on the length and frequency of membership."

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