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Welcome to Era Pilates! We’re excited to have you experience authentic Classical Pilates with us. Here are answers to a few frequently asked questions before your first visit.

What Is Classical Pilates?

Classical Pilates follows the original system created by Joseph Pilates. At Era Pilates, we teach on traditional apparatus—including the Reformer, Cadillac, Tower, Chairs, Barrels, and Mat—to provide a complete, whole-body workout.

We are not a reformer-only or trend-based fitness studio. Our instructors are comprehensively certified through programs requiring at least 600 hours of education, observation, practice teaching, and testing. Every session is rooted in the principles, exercises, and full-system approach developed by Joseph Pilates.

Schedule

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Your First Visit to Era Pilates

Not Sure Where to Start?

Here is our recommendations:

Best first step: New to Pilates apparatus → Initial Private — $49
New but would like a private session with a friend? → Intro semi private $40/each
Previous Pilates apparatus experience, looking for group → Two Apparatus Classes — $59
Looking for an affordable introduction, classical mat → First Mat Class — $15
Are you Prenatal or postpartum? → Prenatal/Postpartum Private Intro Session
Interested in becoming a classical pilates instructor? → Explore Teacher Training

View our privates and semi private availability here or check out our class schedule.

Still unsure? Contact us, and we’ll be happy to help you choose the best place to begin.

Simply complete our qualification form. Once approved, you'll receive your LMN (Letter of Medical Necessity). With your LMN, payments made to Era Pilates may be reimbursed through your HSA/FSA, allowing you to save up to 30% by using your pre-tax dollars. Please note that there is a $20 LMN fee. Each LMN is valid for one year.
Choose a private for personalized instruction, an apparatus class for a small-group workout using Pilates equipment, or a mat class for an affordable, equipment-free introduction to Classical Pilates.
During your 55-minute Initial Private, your instructor will discuss your goals, assess your movement, and introduce you to the Pilates apparatus through a personalized workout.
No—you do not need to be fit or flexible before starting because Pilates is designed to help you build strength, mobility, and confidence from your current level.
With your permission, your instructor may use appropriate hands-on guidance to help you better understand alignment, positioning, and movement.
Preregistration is required, booking closes two hours before class, and cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance to avoid being charged.
We recommend a private session. Our instructors can adapt exercises to accommodate many injuries and limitations, and we recommend starting with an Initial Private so we can learn your needs and create a safe, personalized approach. Please reach out to mary@erapilates.com to address any specific concerns.