Lauren Hill — Founder & Head Instructor
Built on
lived experience.
Lauren came to Pilates the way most women do. Through burnout. After years of high-intensity training that left her depleted rather than energised, she discovered reformer Pilates and felt, for the first time, like movement was something she could sustain. Not just physically. Emotionally too..
She trained under some of LA's most respected instructors, completed her comprehensive Pilates certification in 2016, and spent four years teaching at studios across West Hollywood and Silver Lake before opening Pila in 2021.
At Pila, Lauren has built the studio she always wanted to go to, where the atmosphere feels like a friend's apartment, the instruction is precise and kind, and you leave feeling better about yourself than when you arrived.
Certified
Comprehensive Pilates Certification, 2016
Experience
8+ years teaching in Los Angeles
Speciality
Post-natal rehab, injury recovery, beginners
Based in
Silver Lake, Los Angeles
The space
Tucked in a converted Silver Lake bungalow, Pila feels more like a retreat than a gym. Natural light, warm tones, and a silence that makes you slow down the moment you walk in.
The approach
No mirrors. No comparison. Just precise, attentive instruction that meets you exactly where you are, every single session.
The community
Six clients maximum means Lauren knows every name, every body, and every goal. The regulars look forward to seeing each other. That's not an accident. It's by design.
