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 Pilates Chicago is internationally recognized by the Pilates Method Alliance as meeting the highest standards of Pilates training. We offer Private, Semi-private, and Group Pilates sessions with extensively trained instructors. We also offer apprenticeship-based instructor training.
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Don't Miss Mary Bowen in July for a special workshop on maintaining your posture at a computer desk. Private Sessions are also available! Read More
Joseph H. Pilates developed this exercise regimen as part of his concept of physical fitness, hygiene, and overall health. He suffered as a sickly child and with determination and innovation, he used exercise, which he referred to as CONTROLOGY, as a means to optimum health.
Joseph Pilates was inspired by the slow, controlled movements of animals in the wild. His exercises promote flexibility, support, and complete body tone.
German-born Pilates was placed in an internment camp in England during WWI and began practicing his "matwork" to maintain health for himself and his fellow prisoners. He was then moved to a military hospital where he invented one of the first forms of physical therapy. By attaching springs and straps to hospital beds, he enabled wounded soldiers to keep their muscles strong and lithe. He followed up his work in Germany, helping many arthritic patients before he and his wife, Clara -a nurse, moved to New York and founded a studio in the 1920s.
Mr. Pilates never lived to see the tremendous success of his lifelong work. Joseph and Clara worked tirelessly in their small New York studio until his death in 1967. It wasn't until decades later that his system, nurtured through the years by a small number of his students, blossomed into the well-known, respected form of exercise that he dreamed it would be. Pilates Chicago is proud to carry on the legacy of this remarkable couple.
For more information about the Pilates Method Alliance (not-for-profit) organization visit www.pilatesmethodalliance.org.
PILATES TO THE PEOPLE
FREE COMMUNITY PILATES or YOGA CLASSES every SUNDAY at 5:30
Pilates Chicago is committed to a healthy, flourishing environment. The integral step in our quest for health and happiness is to do what we can to make our community strong, vibrant, and fit-in body, mind, and spirit. This open level class will be taught by one of Pilates Chicago's apprentices or staff members! Click here to view our class schedule
Studio Introductory Pack---$110 ($64 savings)
(One-time purchase/person) - 3 month expiration
2 Privates
1 Group Equipment
1 Group Mat Class
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OUR SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER - 1 time purchase/person - 3 month expiration
3 Intro Private Sessions - $99
3 Intro Semi-Private (for 2 people) - $150
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“Working with Pilates Chicago changed my life and the lives of countless numbers of friends and coworkers. I’ve worked with Jen and Matt and Susan for more than six years and have planned my travel, business location and lifestyle around access to them on a regular basis as they have made that much of a difference to my life.” -Trish L
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