Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, @thenutritiontea

“I love that the classes are challenging to an individual level. For me, it's super important that an instructor takes all fitness levels and body capabilities into mind when conducting a class. I LOVE HPS BECAUSE IT NOT ONLY DOES THIS BUT ALSO DOESN’T USE TRIGGERING LANGUAGE SUCH AS SLIMMING OR TONING- IT FOCUSES ON ACTUAL FITNESS AND HEALTH.”

Founder: Holisticism, @holisticism

"As someone with a historically fraught relationship with exercise, I'm so glad Helen and HPS exist. In fact, her classes brought me back to group fitness after years of avoidance. HPS classes make me feel good —not in a punishing-my-body-for-its-insolence way or a "burn those calories off from brunch" vibe, which is the toxique fitness shiz that kept me out of the game for so long. Instead, Helen's classes are intelligent, and fun, and so well sequenced. SERIOUSLY, SHE’S LIKE THE MARIE KONDO OF PILATES— EVERY EXERCISE IS INTENTIONAL AND SPARKS JOY!”

Founder: The Socieaty, @no.food.rules

"As an intuitive eating dietitian, HELEN IS MY GO-TO RECOMMENDATION FOR INTUITIVE, JOYFUL, AND MINDFUL MOVEMENT! My community absolutely loves her body neutral approach and we all agree we feel much more connected with our bodies and souls coming out of one of her classes! I can't say enough positive things about this gal. Plus, her voice is like butter... it's sooo soothing and really allows you to feel like you're in a safe place!"

Yoga Instructor + Founder: This Curvy World @thiscurvyworld

"The thing I love most about Helen's classes is that they are accessible for everyone, no matter your size, shape or age. She is truly passionate about her offerings and it shows. I ALWAYS LEAVE FEELING CHALLENGED BUT NOT DEFEATED, STRONGER, AND MORE GROUNDED.”

Drummer: Matt + Kim + Multi-Disciplinary Artist @mattandkim @kimmakesshit

“Helen’s demeanor in class is calm and soothing but her workout will kick your ass in 100 different ways. I WILL SWEAT AND SWEAR THROUGHOUT THE CLASS BUT I ALWAYS COME BACK FOR MORE!”

Freckled Foodie + Friends, @freckledfoodie

“I absolutely love Helen’s workouts and am so grateful to have had them to lean on specifically during pre and postnatal. HER KNOWLEDGE OF THE HUMAN BODY, FOCUS ON FORM, AND DEDICATION TO CREATING A WELCOMING SPACE FOR ALL SHINES THROUGH WITH EVERY CLASS.”

Contemplative Guide + Founder: A Kind Rupture, @kiratrandhawaaa

“I ENJOY DOING PILATES WITH HELEN BECAUSE IT INVITES ME TO STAY GROUNDED, STABLE, AND STRONG WITHIN MY BODY-especially in times of difficulty. It strengthens my connection to intuitive eating and allows me to choose postures that radiate expansion.”

CPT + Writer: InStyle Magazine, Shape

"I have memberships to many online workouts, but I keep coming back to Helen's. I LOVE THAT THEY’RE FOCUSED ON STAYING PRESENT IN YOUR BODY…NOT TRYING TO CHANGE HOW YOU LOOK. Whenever I want to feel calm and refreshed after a workout, I open HPS."

Ballet X Dancer, @the_saaaav

"Since finding Helen’s classes online, I have a newfound love of Pilates! As a professional dancer, cross-training is so important to maintain strength & challenge the body in new & exciting ways, but HELEN’S CLASSES HAVE GONE ABOVE AND BEYOND WHAT I ORIGINALLY CAME FOR. I’ve done Pilates throughout the majority of my dancing life so I thought I’d be in for a typical mat flow. But, her classes are so much more! They set me up for a day full of strength, muscle coordination, trust in my body to accept challenges & learning how to navigate moments that feel physically overwhelming. Helen keeps her classes super motivated & I feel so strong after. Whether its a quick 15 minute class or even up to 30 minutes, my days feel so much brighter (& stronger) when I get to take her class!”

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, @nutritionsqueezed

I’VE BEEN TAKING CLASSES WITH HELEN SINCE 2016 AND I CAN’T IMAGINE EVER TAKING WITH ANOTHER INSTRUCTOR. She helped me feel strong and confident for my wedding; kept me sane, limber, and happy during my covid pregnancy; and is now helping me come back to my body postpartum through HPS. I love the variety of classes available and know I can always find one that fits exactly what my mind and body are craving that day. As a Registered Dietitian, I resonate so strongly with her intuitive movement approach and HPS is always my top recommendation for clients.

Writer, Chef, Cookbook Developer

‘It's a joy to feel a big increase in strength, introspective awareness and proprioception. MENTALLY, THE SUBTLE REFRAMING I’M EXPERIENCING IN MY DAILY LIFE IS SO PALPABLE, THANKS TO YOUR CUEING AND FRAMEWORK. It's starting to feel second nature to experience movement and rest in terms of how I want to feel and it’s a real gift.”

Writer, MyDomaine

“I recently stumbled upon Helen Phelan Studio, and I've been loving her classes so far. She's a pilates instructor with a body neutral and intuitive fitness style, meaning that you'll hear no talk of 'getting the perfect bikini body' or 'sculpting your thighs' here. Instead, you'll feel strong and practice mindfulness instead of body judgment. DON’T GET ME WRONG, CLASSES ARE STILL CHALLENGING, BUT IT’S THE ENVIRONMENT THAT HELEN CREATES THAT REALLY MAKES ME FEEL GOOD!”

Feel This Holistic Nutritionist , @karagriffincushman

“HPS HAS BEEN THE VIRTUAL PLATFORM I’VE BEEN DREAMING OF! I struggled to find a site and instructor who was anatomically knowledgeable and physically challenging while still providing adaptive content that honored my intuition and what my body needed in the moment. Regardless of the intensity, Helen always offers intentional cueing and movement that's helpful to any body no matter where they are in their Pilates journey. I feel fully supported using this platform and cannot recommend it enough!”

“Helen’s classes are so challenging and supportive at the same time and I'm learning and unlearning so much about my relationship to movement. In addition to being an amazing pilates workout, HPS has made me so much more attuned to the little and big ways toxic, judgy, fatphobic diet culture shows up in wellness. I REALLY DO NOTICE FEELING SO MUCH BETTER OFF THE MAT— PROBABLY HAS TO DO WITH HER THOUGHTFULNESS, FOCUS ON BODY AWARENESS, AND AMAZING CUES which are a great combo of creative imagery and ways to get hands-on and tactile to understand how your body responds. I could go on and on but really - Helen makes you feel so supported and motivated to take care of your body and listen to it. I had never had a teacher make you feel so supported about taking variations because bodies are different! I have no interest going back to my old gym! Yay!”

“I never really liked Pilates before Helen. Her classes are informative, challenging in all the right ways, and dare I say, fun! I started with HPS mostly because I appreciated Helen’s views on diet culture and body image, but have continued because I FEEL GREAT MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY AFTER THE WORKOUTS.”

“YOUR CLASSES HAVE GIFTED ME A RENEWED SENSE OF MYSELF. I love that they are manageable with a two month old baby, that they feel intuitive but also are alignment based, and that even the fact that I actually beg the baby to wake up now so I don’t have to do any more reps!”

“HELEN PHELAN STUDIO IS A COMPLETE GAME CHANGER WHEN IT COMES TO VIRTUAL WORKOUTS.. Not only is the platform super easy to use, Helen is an incredible instructor that takes a body-neutral approach (!!!) to well-being and fitness. I've been an avid pilates lover for years and Helen is the best instructor I've ever had. She's fun and kind, but tough when you need her to be. She also has an uncanny ability to give you perfect cues and corrections even through a camera! Recommend 10/10!”

“Helen is an incredible, motivating teacher, and creates a safe-happy zone for all. I struggled to find a good online class that was challenging enough for for my strength goals and informative and fun at the same time, but YOU JUST NEED TO TRY ONCE TO GET HOOKED!”

“I've really been enjoying the platform. One of the things I've missed most about in-studio classes are instructor cues and corrections. I've found the cues in your classes to be SO beneficial in feeling my body work specific muscles. I've taken some intense HIIT classes through the pandemic, pushing my body to it's limits with the hopes of "getting enough out of my workout". With HPS, it's amazing to feel a shift, and a full body invigoration.. without high impact activity. I’M SERIOUSLY SO RELIEVED TO HAVE DISCOVERED THIS ONLINE STUDIO. IT REALLY FEELS LIKE THE MISSING LINK! “

“Helen's classes are unique not only in content but in her no BS voice and attitude, in a world full of misinformed and unhealthy workout trends out to punish people and motivate through fear and shame. HELEN IS INCREDIBLY WELL-INFORMED, POSITIVE, DOWN TO EARTH, WELCOMING, NO-FRILLS, AND THOUGHTFUL!”

“Helen's classes have really helped me, both mentally and physically, get through the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. As someone who had never done pilates before (and has a back injury), I've felt so comfortable with Helen. SHE HAS MADE ME FEEL SAFE AND WELCOME, EVEN WHEN I’M STRUGGLING. I FEEL LIKE I’M GETT THE BEST AND SAFEST WORKOUT.”

“Helen has truly made me feel better in my body. Not only is she one of the most difficult teachers in NYC, she consistently offers tailored, thoughtful workouts that honestly leave me in stitches because her true calling is stand-up comedian. SHE FOCUSES ON LISTENING TO YOUR BODY AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WORKING OUT AND EATING. I cannot recommend enough. She will change your life.”

“HPS IS AMAZING- IT HAS TAUGHT ME SO MUCH. My hip flexors used to constantly get sore and I would just stretch, but I've started to notice a difference after focusing more on strengthening and my hip flexors bother me MUCH less now! I had no idea! Thank you so much!”