Joseph Pilates created original pieces of equipment for his exercise system that he called “Contrology.” His studio in New York City had a workshop where he created his designs. Today, there are many different companies that now manufacture Pilates equipment.
The Pilates Movement uses equipment produced by Gratz Industries. Gratz Industries is one of the only manufacturers that produces equipment closest to the original designs. Pilates equipment is different than your typical gym equipment. The equipment has springs, leather straps, wooden and leather handles, and fuzzy foot straps. Through the use of springs, instead of weights, the equipment helps to show you where the muscles are and how they work within the movement. Performing a series of controlled movements that work against the resistance of springs is unlike using your average machine in a gym.

"Your journey begins the moment you walk through our doors. Fab Pilates is a Polestar certified studio. We uphold the highest quality of personal Pilates service and offer the most complete Pilates training available. We begin with a personalized Pilates assessment. This includes a complete health analysis that determines your fitness goals, history, and road to success. "

Simply Pilates is a fully equipped studio dedicated solely to the teaching of Pilates, allowing the focus of sessions to be on learning and mastering the principles of the work. This focus, along with small group class size, supports an effective, progressive, safe training program that provides results.

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"Area Yoga is a yoga studio in Brooklyn's Carroll Gardens that emphasizes the complete development of the individual. We offer hatha yoga classes in the vinyasa and Jivamukti traditions. All classes include the teachings of yoga philosophy, chanting and meditation."

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"When The Yoga Room opened its doors in June 2003 it was a small, one room, studio offering only Hot Yoga and a few Hot Vinyasa classes. Thanks to your ongoing support, today we are offering 50+ classes a week. We offer classes to all levels, from the absolute beginner to the experienced yogi. Our highly qualified, certified instructors can easily create an appropriate starting point for any student in any posture. We invite you to join The Yoga Room community while exploring your personal yoga path."

"Pretzel's Yoga & Pilates is dedicated to the study of Yoga and Pilates. The school was established in 1996 and is warm and welcoming. Sunlight streams down from overhead skylights, and neighborhood artists have added beauty to the studio. Parking is plentiful, classes are heated, and the teachers are friendly and experienced. Pretzel has been practicing Yoga for thirty years. Her instructional style is Vinyasa Flow, with an emphasis on strength, flexibility, and the breath."

Kim Curran received her Pilates Certification from the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), an international professional association for the Pilates Method and the national leader in the Pilates Movement.
Kims enthusiasm for fitness began early in life. As a child and teenager, she studied both dance and gymnastics. Her interest in health and fitness led her to attend nursing school and receive numerous fitness certifications. She has taught aerobics and spinning classes for years. She is also a certified Personal Trainer and has trained clients in both a gym and home environment for over 15 years. She has trained adults, children and clients with special needs and injuries as well as body builders preparing for figure and fitness shows.

"We intend to provide a friendly, positive environment for you to grow and develop as a yoga student. Mary Angela Buffo and Andrew Cohen started Ananda Yoga Center seven years ago with a vision of wellness for the community. While all our classes teach the physical aspects of yoga, it is our hope that our students learn greater self awareness and in the process become better, more loving people."

"Our Pilates studio in San Diego, is specialized in Pilates Reformer group classes. You will be using the Reformer Pilates Machine during the entire Pilates Session. It's a great value, since the group Pilates classses are more affordable then a private Pilates session, yet you will have plenty of attention since the number of students is limited to only 6 per class. Great diference in quality when compared to other places that charges about the same but have many more machines. SAVE BIG!!! You don’t need to take a Private Pilates class in order to get started. Our “Pilates Level 1-2”, “Pilates All Levels” or “Intro to Power Pilates” classes are designed for beginners and you will get plenty of instruction and attention as you save $$$. Private Pilates classes are also available upon request."

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OM yoga is a juicy blend of flowing yoga asanas informed by precise attention to alignment and supported by the relaxed wakefulness of Buddhist mindfulness meditation. The practice of OM yoga is a lively dance of awakening that leads to a deeper understanding of yourself and a more personal connection with your world.

"Prana Yoga Center, a Vinyasa Flow Yoga studio, offers a peaceful sanctuary in downtown La Jolla where beginning through advanced students come together to practice and experience the life changing benefits of Yoga. In Vinyasa Flow Yoga, asanas (postures) are connected by the breath in a flowing sequence to liberate prana, a Sanskrit name for 'breath' or 'life force.' Our approach to Yoga is non-dogmatic and eclectic. In addition to our invigorating trademark Vinyasa Flow classes, we also offer gentle Hatha, Anusara-Inspired™, Yin, Kundalini, Meditation, and Prenatal Yoga classes."

Miami Life Center has been elected the Best Yoga Studio of 2008 by the Miami New Times! Miami Life Center's urban retreat space is dedicated to the study of yoga, holistic health and consciousness is the ideal place to share a sense of your life's purpose and meaning. Joining the center's community ensures your access to daily yoga classes, world class life coaching, nutrition counseling and gifted healers as well as workshops, trainings and special events with international leaders in yoga and spirituality. More holistic than a "yoga only" center, Miami Life Center offers you the possibility of real transformation and inspiration for your daily life.

"The Harbor Bay Club is proud to offer Pilates Reformer training in both private and small group sessions with highly trained certified Pilates Instructors. Our Small Group Reformer classes provide an affordable way to gain the benefits of the work performed on the Pilates Reformer. With focused attention and guidance from our qualified instructors, Pilates provides a gentle, yet challenging way to strengthen and lengthen your body. Pilates Mat Classes are offered throughout the week and are free to members. Pilates Small Group Reformer classes are offered weekday mornings, afternoons and evenings for a fee and are open to members and non-members."

Mercury Fitness is a high performance Pilates center located in San Francisco.

Namaste and Welcome to your boutique-style yoga studio in Miami, Florida near Coconut Grove, the Roads, Coral Gables and Brickell.

"Opening COIL YOGA (an acronym for Conscious, Open, Integrated, Living) in the spring of 2002 has been the most rewarding decision I have ever made. The joy and love I am able to share and receive from the community of people at COIL YOGA is priceless. It was not an easy decision to leave the stability of my job at Community Medical Foundation and take a leap of faith to become a small business owner in Downtown Fresno. Thanks to that job at Community, I found the space that is now COIL YOGA. As soon as I saw the room, I knew I wanted it to be a Yoga studio. Shortly after that, I discovered the owner of the building was Arthur Dyson, a long-time friend of my late grandfather. One sign after another continued to "show up" and support my desire to take that exciting leap. In its infinite wisdom, the universe provided exactly what was needed so that my vision could become a reality ... one breath at a time ...one student at a time..."

The Healthy Habits family of studios provide fitness, nutrition, and motivation to our clients through personal and group training, healthy eating and living classes, group exercise classes, and healthy supplements, clothing, and food options.

"In Beverly Hills is known to be the most private Pilates studio in the Los Angeles area. Situated across the luxurious Peninsula Hotel, our studio caters to clientele from Brentwood, Century City, Bel Air to West Hollywood. Our fully equipped studio with Pilates and GYROTONIC® equipment enables our STOTT certified instructors the opportunity to design personalized workout programs to sculpt your body using various Pilates apparatus' and light weight training. We can get you results as if you were attending a boot camp and it's as much fun as taking pole dancing classes! To add some cardio to your routine, we have added Sculpting classes, which include 30 minutes of Spinning and 30 minutes of Mat Pilates, and to wind you down we have added yoga to our class selection! We can customize a health plan and fitness routine to suit every individual's goal and needs. Natural Pilates offers private Pilates and GYROTONIC® sessions, semi-private and group Pilates classes in Beverly Hills and home private sessions in Los Angeles area. We also specialize in Golf and Prenatal Pilates as well as offer Pilates teacher certification in the Los Angeles and Beverly Hills area."

"Beyond basic yoga classes and massage, Hilary adds further dimensions to all that she offers with an Ayurvedic and holistic approach. Benefit from Hilary's personal attention and become the catalyst of your own healing. Be it under the trees, in your home, or in the office, you can benefit from Hilary's integrated approach to your health as she inspires and empowers you to enjoy taking charge of your own health."

SMSP offers the #1 mma training program in miami florida. MMA, wrestling, grapling, jui jitsu, judo, muay thai, kickboxing, and much more.

Green Monkey gives you the tools to find balance in your life. Balance Living is finding a greater sense of harmony within yourself and with the world around you - and is available for everyone.

Il Movimento offers Pilates programs as well as several dance programs.

"Pilates of Eastlake is a brand new studio located in the Eastlake area of Chula Vista. It offers a wide range of classes and sessions, designed to fit every goal and budget. Our focus is to provide every student with a positive experience in reaching their goals. Whether you want to tone your body and lose weight, or find relief from back pain, you found the right place. We make exercise effective and fun! The focus of Pilates is in restoring the ideal curves of the spine while training the body to an ideal posture,resulting in toned, lean muscles while exercising and adjusting any postural or alignment issues."

"At Enhanced Health & Fitness (EHF), our well educated trainers are chosen for their knowledge and competency in the Pilates method, in addition to their various backgrounds in the fitness and wellness industry and their innate ability to teach people. Our primary goal is to make sure that you are getting the best results from your time spent with us. Using the Pilates method, we teach you how to move appropriately for an enhanced outcome of fitness & wellness. By using tools to increase biofeedback and providing proper imagery and cueing, we will enhance your kinesthetic awareness and increase movement efficiency."

The Pilates Place is a fully equipped Pilates studio located on Miami Beach, Florida, right in the heart of South Beach.
The Pilates Place offers a variety of both group and private Pilates classes.

Pinecrest Pilates Studio is located in sunny Miami Florida. We provide training, conditioning and workshops all in a small group setting. Pinecrest is dedicated to setting the standard in Pilates training and providing the ultimate in training to the entire Pilates community.