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Yoga
Experience one-on-one attention from one of our experienced yoga instructors in our private studio. The personal guidance of our private and semi-private yoga sessions will allow you to deepen and progress your practice, whether taken as your sole practice or in conjunction with our group yoga classes. back to top ^

Meditation
Experience a deeper level of relaxation in a one-on-one guided meditation session with one of our experts. Meditation helps to improve body luster, general health and concentration. Among its many health benefits are an enhanced immune system, a decreased respiratory and heart rate, and an increase in blood flow and serotonin levels. back to top ^

Surrender + Center
Combines yogic breathing exercises with assisted stretches and yoga asanas followed by guided meditation. Re-centers your inner focus while gently opening the body to allow the practice of meditation to both relax and rejuvenate you. back to top ^

conditioning

Cardio In Central Park
Can't get motivated? Schedule an appointment with one of our cardiovascular trainers to walk or jog with you in central park. It's not just about weight control; walking and jogging improve cardiovascular health and increase bone density. Session begins and ends with appropriate stretches. back to top ^

Pilates Mat
Lengthens, strengthens, and aligns the entire body while focusing on a deep engagement of the core muscles. A traditional mat class with the added Erika Bloom “plus” of focus on correct body mechanics, coordinated breath, a centered mind-body connection, and personalized corrections. back to top ^

The Pilates Ball Workout
Add the ball to your Pilates mat routine, increasing your mind/body awareness, core strength, balance and flexibility as you perform the work on an unstable base of support. Because of this instability, the Pilates Ball Workout targets more muscle groups for a challenging, but fun, workout. back to top ^

Feldenkrais through Pilates
The Feldenkrais Method is combined with the classical movements of Pilates to refine your muscle actions and enhance the results of your Pilates routine or your current fitness practice. back to top ^

Stretch
Active stretches that target the various muscles of the body. Get deeper and stretch more efficiently in a guided session. An important addition to any wellness routine. back to top ^

Custom Group Classes
Join up to 5 friends for a Custom Group Class in Pilates, Yoga, Stretch, Surrender + Center, or Meditation.

bodywork

Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle yet effective whole body approach to wellness. It influences the central nervous system, brain and spinal column and can affect very deep and primary patterns. After listening through the hands to reveal the body's subtle rhythms and any patterns of inertia or congestion the practitioner uses subtle palpatory skills to help facilitate healing and balance. back to top^

Thai Yoga Massage
A traditional massage of Thailand, this treatment is experienced wearing loose fitting clothing on a soft mat on the floor. The practitioners body weight is used to create assisted yoga asanas and stretches, while simultaneously applying gentle pressure to shiatsu points.  Mobilizes joints, loosens muscles, releases tension, and rebalances the body. back to top ^

Relflexology
Reflexology is an ancient, natural technique to restore proper circulation of blood, balance emotions, and remove blockages throughout the body. A session addresses the hands and feet where nerve endings are located and every organ and body part in the human body is mirrored. Clients find overall relaxation and rejuvenation in this powerful healing therapy. back to top ^

Feldenkrais through Touch
Improve your capability to function in your daily life by learning how to move with less effort. One of our expert Feldenkrais Method practitioners will direct you in how to organize your body through gentle touch and guided movement. The result is more expanded physical motor patterns to function with a greater range of ease and skill. back to top ^

BodyAlign
A unique system developed by Erika Bloom that combines hands-on therapies with precisely targeted exercises. Hands-on work includes fascia release, gentle spinal manipulation, and joint mobilization to release the restrictions in the body. Exercises are specifically designed for each person to re-pattern the neuromuscular system, teaching the body to maintain the alignment learned so that you don't just exercise with correct form, you also walk, move, and live taller, straighter, and free of body aches and pains. back to top ^

Shiatsu
A traditional Japanese massage, this treatment is experienced wearing loose fitting clothing on a soft mat on the floor or massage table. The practitioners use finger pressure to focus on precise body points to restore the proper flow of qi. Experience its calming affect on an overactive sympathetic nervous system resulting in improved circulation, relief of stiff muscles, and alleviated stress. back to top ^

family

Mommy and Me Pilates
Enjoy exercise with your infant! Pilates will help new mothers rejuvenate and tone their post pregnancy bodies. Moms will learn fundamental Pilates exercises that will gently restore core strength, pelvic floor, postural alignment and balance while helping the baby to improve motor and social skills. back to top ^

Prenatal Pilates and Yoga
Exercise during pregnancy has been shown to reduce discomfort, ease the challenges of labor, and shorten post-partum recovery time. Our experienced instructors will lead you through pregnancy specific exercises to help you stay toned, stretched, and centered during your second and third trimesters. Doctor's approval required. back to top ^

Yoga for Fertility
For women who are on a journey toward trying to have a baby and are experiencing difficulty or are looking to enhance and support their pregnancy. Be guided by our fertility experts in asana specifically designed to increase blood flow to the abdominal organs and broaden the pelvis to support healthy life energy there. This mild practice will help reduce stress and bodily tension and create space in the body for new life to develop and grow. Doctor’s approval required. back to top ^

Postnatal Pilates and Yoga
Congratulations on the birth of your baby! Now it is time to get your body looking and feeling fit again. Postnatal Pilates or Yoga is designed to help you strengthen your pelvic floor, abdominal and deep postural muscles, and to help you regain your pre-pregnancy fitness and energy. Specific emphasis is placed on improving body mechanics, proper posture and lifting techniques so you can return to your little one refreshed and recharged. back to top ^

And Baby Makes Two
Being a mother is a busy job and often means sacrificing our personal needs for those of our children. Bring your child along for mommy's “me” time and join other mothers in working out with private or duet Pilates, BodyAlign, or Yoga sessions while babysitting is provided in our group exercise room. back to top ^

Pilates and Yoga Cross-Training for Teen Athletes
From ballet to basketball, teen athletes learn to improve performance, reduce the risk of injury and quicken recovery rate with exercises that increase balance, flexibility, power and stamina. back to top ^

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