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NITZIA TYLERvia Google

over 1 year ago

I am in my 40s, Never-Ever have I been an athlete and would go as far as frequently instructing my Mother to sign excuse letters to my gym teachers as to why I was forbidden to participate in any activity that would involve me perspiring...i.e., I have never been a devoted cult member of the Fitness Realm nor had I the structure or self-discipline to consistently perform left to my own devices. Not that I cared terribly much even when I had an Overlord as a personal trainer directly in front of me. Thankfully, Carla & the young yet extremely knowledgeable & skilled Sadie ARE NOT Pressure-Cooking, onerous Pilates instructors. They are effortlessly warmly inviting, serene, capable, gentle-speaking guiders of untapped health, strength and overall well-being. ... not only architects of the body's potential feats but demolishers of ones own mental defeat. Many body maneuvers may appear challenging, especially from the outside looking in. The Trainers of Saint Pete Pilates earn your trust by physically supporting your frame at struggling moments. Teaching by cautiously correcting and aligning your posture {within your individualized range} through varying techniques. They customize & cultivate each client’s experience and continually modify movements throughout sessions so that achievement is visible and notable from within. I am a shopper not a buyer and after weeks of scouring the internet the FAIREST, most competitively priced studio then [20 months ago] and I can confidently state still now Saint Pete Pilates. Centrally and conveniently located to Pasadena, North & South St Petersburg and Downtown in a safe, well-traveled area. Saint Pete Pilates have transformed my ankle's range, overall reduced the fat within my legs & upper thighs, providing me with more muscle strength. I can raise to the balls of my feet and keep posture for an extended period affording me the near Cirque du Soleil superpower of meandering the grocery market's aisles in my 4 to 5 inch high heels at least twice a week. ~It's late in the day. Sun is on the horizon. Had better grasp its fleeting energy to transform...if in your life the Moon has already risen causing the tides to ebb & flow, ride their 🌊waves to uplift you to anew.

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Cynthia Hoffmanvia Google

over 1 year ago

Carla is an amazing instructor! She takes time to learn your goals, concerns and problem areas. She encouraged me to try new things and gave me the confidence I needed to do them. She is incredibly knowledgeable on a variety of pilates-based moves. When I was having knee issues and a particular move might be inflammatory, she was great to offer alternatives that worked to achieve my goal. Highly recommend!

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Kristie Bvia Google

over 1 year ago

Sadie and Carla are amazing instructors, and truly make you feel comfortable and at ease during workouts. I personally get very subconscious during workouts, and I’ve never felt judged or discriminated against by either of them. They are always welcoming and incredibly knowledgeable instructors. I personally drive almost 30 min away from where I live just to go to their studio, and I have a different Pilates studio across the street from me! I’ve now been a Pilates person for nearly 3 years, and it’s definitely because of them!

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Sarah Falkvia Google

over 1 year ago

Highly recommend! I had never done Pilates before my first class, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Carla is patient, thorough, and I soon felt at ease. I've been going to Pilates for almost a year now, and I love it. The studio is very clean, too! If you are looking for a classical Pilates studio, this is the spot.

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Carey Klausvia Google

over 1 year ago

I HIGHLY recommend this studio. Carla is beyond knowledgeable about not only general Pilates at all levels, but very cognizant of pre-existing injuries as well. Her years of study, teaching and participating in the classical method of Pilates shows through when you are a student of hers. I have previous knee surgeries along with a wide pelvis and she repeatedly gave me the gentle corrections to make the necessary adjustments for both of those to keep me from injury and to ensure I had a productive and challenging workout. The studio is absolutely beautiful, with a lot of light and openness, clean, and well managed. Sadie & the other instructors are friendly, knowledgeable and extremely helpful as well. I thought so highly of Carla's teaching skills that I decided to go through instructor training with her as well. It was a challenging training but she conducted it with the utmost professionalism. Whether you are interested in the vast benefits of Pilates as a student or becoming an instructor, I would recommend you doing that at St Pete Pilates.