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The Willow was founded by Jennifer Shea in 2002 with the hlep of Gina Addeo. Jenna moved to Staten Island in December 2001 from East Hampton, NY where she worked full time as a Pilates/Dance teacher at the reknowned Gurneys Inn Resort and Spa. Following September 11, 2001, Jenna wanted to use her expertise to help heal victims of this tragedy but found that nowhere on Staten Island was a facility for her to find employment.

90-minute classes focus on postures, breath, meditation and deep relaxation. Classes are offered at both Bay Street Landing, located at 3 Victory Boulevard and at Historic Richmond Town, located at 441 Clarke Ave.

Yoga means “union” in Sanskrit and is a vital way to re-connect with ourselves and create unity of mind, body and spirit. The practice of pranyama (breathing), asanas (postures), savasana (relaxation) & meditation, improves concentration, flexibility, muscle tone, stamina and the immune system. <br> Yoga reduces stress and increases one’s sense of well-being. Through regualar yoga practice you begin to cultivate a relationship between the mind, body and breath. When you function from your center you are more calm, focused, and balanced approaching life from a grounded perspective.<br> Pilates can transform the way you look and feel. This series of controlled movements focuses on strengthening the center of the body: the abdomen, lower back, and buttocks, to support the spine and stabilize the body. Pilates can improve posture, flatten the stomach, and create more flexibility. http://lotusyogacentersi.com

The Owner/Director of PILATES STATEN ISLAND, Celeste Zopich, is a former dancer classically trained in ballet and Martha Graham technique. She studied and performed with The Clive Thompson Dance Company and also studied under the direction of Ms. Ellen Tharp of the Staten Island Ballet. It was her dance background that brought her to Pilates where she trained comprehensively in the STOTT™ Pilates Method and received her Certificate of Training for all levels of Pilates work. Celeste enhanced her training through work either private and in small workshop settings with Mary Bowen, Lolita San Miguel, Kathy Grant, and Ron Fletcher. Celeste holds the highest National Credential as a PMA - Gold Certified Teacher.

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Walk into Manhattan's alternative take on upscale fitness and you'll find yourself surrounded by 100-plus workout stations and over 10,000 pounds of iron. The facility runs Precor ellipticals, a full lineup of treadmills, and stationary bikes across its floor. Winter mornings get crowded with people seeking refuge from the cold in group sessions—spinning classes, yoga flows, pilates reformers, and kickboxing rounds all happening simultaneously. Personal trainers roam the cardio theater section where rows of equipment face screens. The locker rooms feel more like a spa than a gym, complete with complimentary towels and a juice bar where you can refuel post-workout. Between traditional strength work and specialty classes like tai chi, there's enough variety to keep any routine feeling fresh.

The Upper Eastside Studio is located on the corner of East 76th Street and 1st Avenue. The studio entrance is located on the northeast corner of East 76th Street and 1st Avenue above the 3 Star Diner. Follow the stairs up the first stairway to the second floor. Please note that the buzzer is outside the first door but opens the inner door.

Five Points Academy is a unique facility located in downtown New York City, on the border of Chinatown and Soho. We take our name from the historic and infamous neighborhood known as The Five Points, which was located just a few blocks away from our landmark building. <br> Five Points Academy is an independent, member-oriented semi-private club staffed with professional, experienced personal trainers, who recognize members by name. Fully equipped gym, yoga classes, state of the art cardio area, on site massage therapy, dedicated staff, amenities such as laundry service make Five Points Fitness the type of place that makes one actually look forward to training.

13,500 sq ft, 70+ personal trainers, Innovative cardio with individual TVs, Group fitness, DBG Pilates studio, Yoga, Steam rooms, Aveda, Sports massage, Core conditioning, Designed by Aero Studios and Convenient to Central Park.

ta is a way of life. It is positive. It is natural. It is healthy. It is authentic. It is a style of living that incorporates mind, body and spirit practices, such as meditation, yoga, and healthy eating, combined with the power of Thought and Expression to create a “whole” approach to life.

Located in Midtown Manhattan, opposite the New York Public Library, offering yoga classes in New York City for students of all levels of proficiency from beginners, and those with Special Needs, including prenatal yoga classes, to the most advanced students. Ashtanga yoga, Vinyasa yoga and Iyengar yoga classes available.

A Brooklyn Heights landmark, Yoga People has been honoring the transformative power of yoga for nearly a decade. Yoga People is committed to providing a nurturing atmosphere with seasoned instructors for both the beginner and the dedicated yogi.

Developing core strength, flexibility and improved lung capacity in order to tone, strengthen and improve posture. Private sessions are geared to the client’s specific needs and concerns and can be used to address chronic back and joint pains, pre- and post-natal strengthening, sciatica, scoliosis, and other physical imbalances. These sessions are also great for athletes in training and for those looking to get into shape while avoiding injury. THAI YOGA BODYWORK (Nuad Bo-Rarn) is an ancient healing art with origins in Ayurvedic yoga, Chinese medicine and Buddhist meditation. It combines passive stretching, joint mobilization, acupressure, soft tissue manipulation and energy meridian work to reduce stress and create balance throughout the body. Thai yoga is performed in comfortable clothing, barefoot, on a floor mat and is suitable for clients of all ages and abilities. Increase your range of motion and muscular strength, release constricted organs and muscles, and reduce stress while laying on your back!

Experience and explore the best of the Pilates Method and Somatic Movement Therapy under the guidance of Certified Instructor Tracie Matthews. Intuitive Motion Pilates distinguishes itself by offering personalized Pilates right in the heart of Carroll Gardens. The relationship between you and your practitioner begins with a personal assessment of your posture, muscular imbalances, and movement patterns. Each session is then customized to achieve your own fitness and wellness goals. Redefine your mind body connection with Intuitive Motion Pilates.

The first yoga center to offer Bikram Yoga in Brooklyn. Bikram Yoga Downtown NY opened its doors in January 2008. Bikram Yoga was developed by Bikram Choudhury and is based on the ancient form of hatha yoga. The yoga is performed in a heated room to allow for deeper and safer stretching. All instructors at the studio have been trained by Bikram Choudhury.

The Dance Studio of Park Slope is the original center for dance and fitness in Park Slope for both Children and Adults. In September we begin our 33rd year of business in this community, in our new home at 630 Sackett Street (between 3rd and 4th Avenues)! Our Grand Opening, October 1st, 2008 brought our students to this incredible new space that offers: large, state of the art dance floors - both floating and sprung, central air conditioning and heating, storefront access for ease with strollers, less street congestion for those who drive, public transportation 1 block away on both buses and subway, close to schools, simply put - new and better everything.

Your friends at the YogaSpot will help you chose a program from a variety of available Yoga classes for beginners or experienced students alike. <br> You will then enter the spacious studio and begin your journey masterfuly lead by friendly, certified instructors in a peaceful, relaxing, non-competitive and friendly environment. YogaSpot teachers are attentive to each individual, enhancing your unforgetable Yoga experience with a feel of a private session.

Yogasana Center is committed to helping its students find equilibrium in their lives through a meditative and disciplined physical practice of yoga in the Iyengar tradition. Yogasana teachers give students personal, individualized attention, using their years of knowledge and insight. The result is a road map of self-study, a how-to guide for developing a stronger, more flexible body, a calmer nervous system, a quieter mind, and a connection to one's true nature

Regular Dahn Yoga class includes stretching, breathing exercise and meditation. It is geared for all levels, easy for beginners to follow and challenging enough for the advanced practitioner. <br/> Are you living your life to the fullest or is the stress in your daily life affecting you emotionally? Rediscover your inner power, fulfillment, and holistic balance with the "Shim Sung" Heart Chakra workshop. For nearly twenty years, hundreds of thousands of people worldwide have taken advantage of the Shim Sung workshop to rediscover their true self. Shim Sung is a Korean phrase with deep meaning. It refers to the "root of one's heart." This workshop helps each individual connect with their core sense of being and understand their patterns of relating to others.

Divamukti™ is a Sanskrit word translating to Liberation Day, meaning the day on which you attain enlightenment of the soul. Divamukti™ is owned and operated by Jessie De La Rosa, a Jivamukti Yoga® Certified Instructor who recently won 4th place in ExerciseTV's 2008 Top Trainer Competition in the yoga instructor category. Placing him among the Top 5 Yoga Instructors in this national competition.

"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."

Nestled in Forest Hills, this Queens studio offers both mat and machine-based Pilates workouts rooted in Joe's original method. Whether you're training solo or joining a group class, you'll find instruction tailored to wherever you're starting from—beginners and experienced movers alike thrive here. The low-impact nature of the practice makes it surprisingly effective at boosting how you feel day-to-day, and many people discover it's particularly helpful when bouncing back from injuries affecting the back, shoulders, neck, or knees. The studio's approach builds body awareness and alignment in ways that actually stick with you, which naturally helps keep future injuries at bay. Winter's quieter pace makes it an ideal time to establish a consistent practice, with the warm, focused studio environment offering a perfect retreat from the cold. Visit spencerpilatesarts.com for class details.