Discover the Pilates Angel Method
A mindful movement practice designed to strengthen, lengthen, and align the body from the inside out.
Rooted in classical Pilates and integrated with modern functional training, Pilates Angel focuses on Joseph Pilates’ Classical Principles as well as on posture, balance and releasing stress on your joints.
Private and semi-private sessions are available for all levels.
PilatesAngel is a private neighborhood studio, located in the heart of Hermosa Beach Our space features a light, bright, and beachy ambiance, designed to bring peace and clarity to your body and mind. With ocean views, vaulted ceilings, and state-of-the-art Peak equipment, our studio offers the perfect setting to deepen your Pilates practice.
We offer a range of private, semi-private, and small group Pilates sessions, including mat, reformer, and jump board classes — all tailored to meet your unique fitness needs. Whether you're looking for a high-intensity workout, a rehabilitative class, or a relaxing stretch, we can accommodate your goals in a warm and intimate environment.
At PilatesAngel, we take pride in offering the best Pilates training, guided by Angel Maffei, who is classically trained and certified by the world-renowned The Pilates Center in Boulder, Colorado.
PilatesAngel is designed to offer a full Pilates experience, with reformers, Cadillac/trap tables, high/low chairs, barrels, and more to help clients achieve their desired results. Our carefully chosen equipment is designed to support the body in ways that ensure maximum effectiveness — from core strengthening to posture improvement and muscle lengthening.
Movement is essential for optimal physical and emotional health.
Joseph Pilates said, “Not only is health a normal condition, but it is our duty not only to attain it but to maintain it.”
Angel lives this wellness philosophy and believes that the path to health should be enjoyable and empowering. She will create a personal exercise program that becomes the highlight of your day. You’ll find our space filled with natural light, fresh ocean air, and a peaceful environment designed to relax both the mind and body.
Your workout program will reflect your scheduling needs and personal goals — enhancing strength, posture, flexibility, and overall well-being.
The mat work is the original movement system Joseph Pilates created and is just as effective as work on the equipment — and can be done anytime, anywhere.
The Pilates Method is a system of exercises that build strength while lengthening the muscles. Movements are low-impact and joint-friendly, focusing on:
When practiced consistently, Pilates supports a uniformly developed body by activating smaller stabilizing muscles and improving overall balance and alignment.
Joseph Pilates stated:
“Physical fitness is the attainment and maintenance of a uniformly developed body with a sound mind, fully capable of naturally, easily and satisfactorily performing our many and varied daily tasks with spontaneous zest and pleasure.”
Instructor Bio: Angel Maffei
Angel is a Massachusetts native that describes herself as a “diehard fitness enthusiast”. Angel has been active throughout her life in the fields of martial arts, kickboxing, cycling, aerobics, yoga and more.
In 1990 she moved to southern California and became certified as a personal trainer and spinning instructor. She taught classes while she continued her higher education studying Spanish both abroad and in California. Angel worked after that as a Medical office manager in Marina Del Rey for many years. During that time she realized that the busy pace and stress of the corporate world was not for her, though she had the good fortune of being introduced to a whole world of Holistic medicine & practices while working with incredible Board Certified Internists who also incorporated Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, massage, ayurveda & transcendental meditation.
Angel began taking Pilates privately and was loving it more than anything she had ever done before. To her, this became the “end all, be all”. It was a discipline that was not only physically demanding, but mentally challenging as well. This seemed to be the perfect fit.
Angel received her certification to teach Pilates through the acclaimed ‘Pilates Center’ in Boulder Colorado in 2001. She is a PMA certified instructor and continues her Pilates studies through continuing education as well as her devout practice of yoga. Angel opened The Center…by the sea in September of 2008. She has owned & operated PILATESANGEL in Hermosa Beach subsequently for over 12 years. Angel graduated from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition In 2020 as an integrative nutrition health coach.
She believes that through these methods she can help clients to become better in tune with their bodies on all levels and to promote better overall balance and well-being.
PRIVATE SESSIONS
This 55 minute session is one on one and focuses on specific needs of the individual client. An instructor is able to customize the sessions towards whatever your needs-whether a rigorous sweaty hour or rehabilitating an injury and anything in between.
$625 – 5 Sessions
$1200 – 10 Sessions
SEMI-PRIVATE SESSIONS
Two clients of similar ability are paired together to enjoy a fast paced workout whether it be mat work, reformer work or jump board. Can be taught slow or fast depending on needs of the clients.
(2 in a class required)
$60 each
$550 each – 10 semi-privates
SMALL GROUP CLASSES
Offered at a variety of levels, all classes whether beginner, intermediate or advanced will move through a series of exercises and they will each be linked together with Pilates transitions.
$480 – 10 classes
$900 – 20 classes
(Most group classes require former knowledge of the repertoire. It is suggested that participants have a minimum of 5 private pilates lessons prior to attending a group class)
*No refunds on any and all purchases.*
*ALL purchases expire after 6 months.*
-Joseph H Pilates-