Best Pilates For Pregnant Women Minneapolis Near Me

4worldlovers: Invented by Joseph Pilates in the early twentieth century, the Pilates Method has been helping all walks of life correct postural deviations, shape long lean muscles and uniformly develop the body as a whole. By strengthening the body’s core muscles – muscles in the abdominals, pelvis, spine and hips – Pilates helps to alleviate decompression in the joints, promote a deeper level of body awareness and create a balanced range of movement. From athletes to knee surgery patients, Pilates helps build inner strength so that every workout is more effective and everyday movement is easier.

Many students practice Pilates in its purest form on the Mat while others prefer the use of equipment such as the Reformer, Cadillac or Chair. At The Studio, we firmly believe in making this method, and the use of its equipment, available to everyBODY – not just the ones who can afford private sessions. Ask about our Sliding Scale availability or book a class and experience how Pilates will change the way you move through every step of your life.

Or contact M with questions or to set up a group Pilates classes with friends.

When all of your muscles are properly developed you will…perform your work with minimum effort and maximum pleasure. -Joseph Pilates

Take a ride with The Studio by M and you’re sure to leave sweaty and grinning from ear to ear. Our approach to cycling is to have fun, sing loud, and pedal (safely) to the beat of your own drum. Emphasis on form and in M’s words “dorky dance parties.” All levels welcomed and encouraged.


The Stuidio by M’s Barre method incorporates fundamental principles of yoga, Pilates, isometrics, cardio, strength training, and basic ballet barre work. By utilizing a ballet barre as a prop for stability and focusing on basic functional movement, this method will torch calories and build strength without putting undue strain on bones and joints.


We believe that the more challenging the class the more fun it should be. We strive to create a Studio and classes that provide the opportunity for students to get to know each other, support each other, and create a greater sense of community and environment for growth. Private sessions allow for focus on form and to get in deep to repertoire – with plenty of laughs and dorky dance moves.


Pranassage is a creative synthesis of bodywork and yoga that produces deep relaxation to nurture the body and mind. The recipient is passive. The therapist manipulates the recipient through a series of full body movements which stretch, massage, and nurture your body. This work opens up the flow of blocked energy, stimulating circulation to nourish the muscles and bones.

Beneficial for everyone from athletes looking to “unwind” muscle fatigue, gain greater joint mobility, and flexibility, as well as the busy professional looking to learn how to let go, relax, and get out of their head and into their body. Group or one on one sessions are always an awakening experience for both new and experienced yoga practitioners.

Pranassage is done on the floor on comfortable mats and blankets. The receiver should come in long pants (sweats/yoga pants) and a long sleeve shirt.

Or contact M to set up a semi-private or group class with friends.

At The Studio, we have a deep-rooted passion and desire to move, grow, play, and explore any modality that helps to bring out your inner BADASS. Focusing on education of proper alignment, deep stabilizer and spinal strengthening, and uniformly developing the body as a whole, we guide you to find the strength and connection to yourself so that every workout is more effective and pain-free.

4worldlovers: “After having babies, I no longer have aches and pains thanks to STPPS. I’ve learned more things about my body and how it works.”

DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE FITNESS PLAN THAT IS AS UNIQUE AS YOU ARE

At STTPS you will experience a safe place that is designed to help you feel more grounded in your body, have more awareness to guide yourself into better health, and to pass that along to future generations.

Pilates training at STTPS is like a 101 course all about you with focus on feel-good exercises unique to your body

Hi, I am Natalie Lepkowski, the director of St Paul Pilates Studio.

Over the past 20 years, my diverse teaching experience has taught me that physical impact matters. There are good stressors and bad stressors in life, and I ultimately realized that exercise was starting to become a bad stressor for some of those around me, including myself.

Now I know better, and I want to share that information with all my students. Movement heals, and I’ve experienced it firsthand with Pilates-based movement. I’ve seen my students experience the same benefits, whether it be increased range of motion after surgery, proper abdominal function after a baby, or newfound strength after a rough period in life when personal health wasn’t a priority.

I know my fellow instructors at STTPS feel the same. Our team is here to offer you a safe space and guide you in moving toward your health and fitness goals.

“I haven’t missed a day of work since I started seeing Natalie and doing Pilates 5 years ago. She was like the user’s manual I never got with my human body. She pushed me just the right amount and not too much. Pilates has a gracefulness to it that makes it easier to do than most other fitness classes I have taken.” – G.H.

STPPS has an open floor plan with about 1,400 square feet of space. With its high ceilings and large, square shape, the studio has plenty of room for various types of Pilates apparatus (Reformer, Cadillac, Tower, Ladder/Barrel, Chair and more).

The entryway has floor-to-ceiling windows that let in calming natural light. There’s a comfy sitting area as you walk in, and we invite you to sit back, take off your shoes, and enjoy a few minutes of personal time before or after a session or class. Cubbies are provided for storing your belongings. Water and towels are free of charge.

STPPS is located near Hidden Falls Park in the Highland Park neighborhood of St. Paul. It’s not far from the old Ford plant site and about a half-mile south of the “Highland Village” shops. River Road and the Mighty Mississippi River are located just a few blocks west of the studio. River Road also has a bike and walking path for those who prefer to use alternate transportation. The studio is located on Cleveland Avenue, which is a city bus route.

STPPS is nestled in between two other women-owned businesses (Seven Spokes Bike Shop and Healing Motion Therapy). STPPS is a proud sponsor of the Seven Spokes Women’s Racing Team.

4worldlovers:

Danielle Linneweber established Purposeful Pilates with the goal of introducing pilates to people of all ages, body types and physical abilities. Clients at Purposeful Pilates range in age from 20 to 80. Some are athletes and some had never worked out before they entered the pilates studio. But no matter what, the instructors at Purposeful Pilates help them learn how to move with ease thanks to the purposeful exercises of the pilates method.

You can choose from private sessions and small group classes (maximum of six people) at the new studio at 708 N. 1st Street in the North Loop in Downtown Minneapolis. Purposeful Pilates is in the same building as Acme Comedy Company. It's the only pilates studio in the North Loop, and it opened in October 2021! Check out the video below and take a quick tour of the studio.

All new clients must schedule an initial consultation with us so that we can determine if privates or classes are the best fit for your needs and goals. Want to know more about the benefits of pilates and what to expect in your initial consultation? Click here to watch a video and learn more!

4worldlovers:
We are a small, fully-equipped STOTT PILATES, TRX and Bodywork studio. Each of our trainers is a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor. We are one of a few studios in Minnesota to also offer YAMUNA Body Rolling.

We are unique in our approach to teaching, combining movement and bodywork modalities to fit any level and any body. We center our work in the belief that our bodies are full of possibility and innate knowing.

We offer in-person and remote options for Pilates mat classes, reformer classes, TRX classes, YAMUNA Body Rolling, private and semi-private instruction including prenatal and postnatal Pilates, athletic conditioning as well as rehabilitative Pilates.

We are not a membership or drop-in based studio. We promote consistency and community which allows us to know you and you us.

We have some of the most experienced, talented and dedicated certified practitioners in the Twin Cities.

4worldlovers:
Pilates Underground is not a gym or a fitness studio; we are a small band of well trained, highly experienced body mechanics and consultants whose aim is to subvert the physical status quo in order to help engineer smarter, better bodies. We primarily use Pilates, but we don’t limit ourselves to a single method or pathway in our quest to help you navigate your best life in your best body.

Join Vicki Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. for quite possibly the best hour of your week… all of the unique, stretchy goodness that the Reformer has to offer, and more!

Looking to take your Pilates practice to the next level? Join us as we move through the advanced classical repertoire. We will move at a brisk and intentional pace, so a well-established Pilates practice is required! Register for all, register for one—it’s up to you, all classes are drop-in:

We invite you to experience our beautiful, sunny studio in Uptown Minneapolis. We have top of the line Peak Pilates Reformers, Towers, Cadillac, Wunda Chair and accessories. In addition to individually tailored Private and Duo Sessions, we offer:

4worldlovers: Are you curious and open to discovering the strengths you already hold within yourself?

Let’s connect! Together, we will unleash your strengths to propel you from where you stand today to your optimal health and well-being in the days ahead.