Pilates In The Heights

I have been working with Ana for 5 years. She and Chris are exceptionally professional and sensitive to the needs of each person’s body and injuries. Their understanding of the anatomy is second to none. They make adjustments and recommendations tailored to each client which is unique and makes for a personalized and really valuable experience. Ana helps me with pain management as well as toning, strengthening and awareness of posture. I can not recommend this studio enough. Anyone who I have recommended to join the Pilates in the heights family is equally thrilled. My hour of Pilates is the most important hour of my week. I am totally smitten.

I've been attending group pilates sessions twice a week for the past 10 years. My flexibility, strength and balance have improved enormously, and I no longer have knee pain going up & down stairs. Ana & Chris are wonderful, former ballet dancers, and they tailor the workout to my needs. It's fun & I also enjoy the other clients who attend. In summary, I love Pilates in the Heights!

Simply an amazing experience! I love their dedication and expertise on the body physiology.

Along came Pilates in the Heights. Over several years I have fallen in love with the Reformer and the Cadillac in this calm and at the same time energizing Pilates studio in Washington Heights. Ana and Chris know their stuff. As former ballet artists, they have studied and continue to research muscles and stance and how it effects your health and body. Even in small group classes (2-4 usually), you get individualized attention. The studio attracts Pilates novices and experienced patrons and it works seamlessly. When my schedule can't fit in the group class, I can often substitute a half-hour private class ($5 more) and get a great work out either way. To become stronger and more flexible, check out Pilates in the Heights - I am glad I did!!ufeff

This studio is welcoming to people of all ages, all degree of fitness, and all expectations and goals. It offers private or group classes (no more than 4 people in my experience), which allows for individual attention and guidance to each participant. Both instructors (Ana and Chris) take full advantage of this and customize the workout according to each person's bodily idiosyncrasies, abilities, and needs. All the while they gently, but methodically and continually, correct and challenge one to work against any ingrained and unbalanced ways of using one's body. Working in small groups I also noticed that they show extra awareness, care and responsiveness with people complaining of pain or discomfort (even minor ones like a headache). Beyond correction, they challenge one to constantly work towards greater strength, flexibility and body awareness. Ana and Chris (I have been working with both, but more frequently with Chris) keep the sessions challenging and fun by varying the types of exercises and gradually increasing their difficulty in a purposeful and pedagogical manner. They are both very knowledgeable not only about Pilates, but also about human anatomy and muscular physiology, as well as the common ways we wrongly use our bodies in daily life. They teach with method, involvement, and pleasure. After a few months of going to Pilates in the Heights I got rid of a mild, though nagging, back pain caused by too much sitting. Now I can sit for 8 hour straight with no pain at all. I feel that my body got stronger and more flexible and my posture greatly improved (no more slouching). I am also more aware of my body which allows me to correct my posture and gait throughout the day. Situated on the 9th floor, the studio is airy, clean, has great views of the entire downtown area and of the Hudson River, and wonderful light throughout the day. It has a very pleasant, relaxed, friendly, welcoming, and joyful atmosphere that matches Ana and Chris' nature, making one look forward for the next class. Highly recommended!