We are Aurora?s first and only fully equipped traditional Pilates studio. We offer group reformer, tower, and mat classes and private sessions on the original apparatus that the founder, Joseph H Pilates, designed. If you are looking to start your Pilates journey, look no further than Pilates by Rina. We are the real deal. We teach Pilates as Joe intended! We provide an authentic Pilates experience while training with us and you will have access to all of the apparatus that Joe created. You can enjoy the more common pieces of apparatus such as the Reformer and the Cadillac, and the not so readily available pieces such as the Guillotine, the Wunda Chair, the Arm Chair, the Electric Chair, the Resister, the Ped-o-pul, the Archival Ped-o-pul and all the other fun and challenging pieces that Joe created. Come in and give us a try. Pilates is truly a workout that can be tailored to all fitness levels. At Pilates by Rina, we teach the body in front of us And we welcome everyBODY!

Pilates is defined as a system of exercises using special apparatus, designed to improve physical strength, flexibility, and posture, and enhance mental awareness. The founder of Pilates, Joseph H Pilates, believed that the ?modern? lifestyle, bad posture, and inefficient breathing lay at the roots of poor health. He called his original method Contrology, the art and science of control. Today the more common term for Contrology is Pilates. In the words of Joseph H Pilates ?I must be right. Never an aspirin. Never injured a day in my life. The whole country, the whole world, should be doing my exercises. They?d be happier.? Benefits of Pilates The health benefits of Pilates include: Weight loss Improved flexibility Improved posture Improved physical strength and balance Prevention of musculoskeletal injuries Improved concentration Stronger core Improved awareness more... See more text