Pilates is social

It is for everyone, regardless of age, gender, or current fitness level.
It has longevity! Practice and reap the benefits at any stage of life.

Join our community of passionate Pilates enthusiasts and practice with us.

Pilates studio in Manhattan, NY, NY
 
History of Pilates - Joseph Pilates instructing

INSPIRE.  CONNECT. TRANSFORM.

Our talented instructors are classically trained in the original method as created by Joseph Pilates and comprehensively certified to teach Pilates on all apparatus.

Whether your goal is to get toned for a wedding or event, strengthen your core, increase athletic performance, rehabilitate from an injury, or improve posture and flexibility, we apply the method in a serene and supportive environment to help you reach it.  Our aim is for you to leave the studio feeling stronger, longer, and invigorated!

CLASSICAL PILATES IS…

….a method of exercise created by Joseph Pilates in the 1930s in NYC that focuses on the art of control, “Contrology”, and precise movements. There is an order to the exercises that delivers flexion, extension, and rotational movements in sequences that make the most sense for the body to perform effectively. The exercises can be performed on the Mat, Reformer, Tower, Cadillac, Chair and other pieces of equipment.

It delivers low impact workouts designed to:

  • Increase muscle strength and tone, particularly of the abdominal muscles

  • Improve concentration, alignment, posture, balance and flexibility

  • Create awareness with a mind/body connection

  • Develop all muscle groups uniformly

  • Connect breath to movement

  • Rehabilitate or prevent injuries related to muscle imbalances

  • Promote a long and lean appearance

 
“Contrology develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the spirit.”
— Joseph Pilates