Biography: Ferhat was born and raised in Türkiye and pursued a degree in sports during his college years. Kicking off his professional journey as a fitness instructor, he gradually advanced his expertise and eventually became a certified personal trainer. Along the way, Ferhat discovered Pilates and immediately fell in love with it. He undertook comprehensive training in POLESTAR PILATES, a renowned program renowned for its excellence and attention to detail. What to expect from class with Ferhat: With a unique fusion of contemporary Pilates techniques and weight training, his teaching approach focuses on enhancing strength, alignment, and self-confidence for the mind and body. Ferhat's mission is to motivate and empower you to reach your full potential, both inside and outside of class. Moreover, he is committed to assisting you in correcting any physical challenges or imbalances you may encounter, ensuring you achieve optimal performance and well-being.

Biography: Anjali, a Santa Fe, New Mexico native, ventured to New York City to pursue her dream of becoming a professional dancer. Under the tutelage of esteemed mentors Ray Kurshals and Kevin Bowen, she honed her skills and developed an unyielding passion for Pilates and the art of movement. However, fate had a different plan in store for Anjali when she underwent knee surgery, which temporarily halted her dancing aspirations. It was during this challenging time that she discovered the transformative power of pilates. The method not only aided in her recovery but also ignited a deep-rooted belief that pilates could benefit anyone, regardless of their fitness level or background. Anjali's unwavering passion for pilates extends beyond the physical aspects. She firmly believes in its healing potential, striving to empower individuals to develop a strong, stable, and healthy lifestyle. With a challenging, full body workout each class, her ultimate goal is to empower others to live healthy, balanced lives through pilates. What to expect from a class with Anjali: Experience a transformative pilates class with Anjali that offers a unique blend of contemporary and classical movements. With clear and precise cueing, Anjali guides you through a full-body workout, emphasizing proper form and alignment. Beginning with a short breathing exercise and warm-up and concluding with a relaxing stretching sequence, each class is designed to leave you feeling stronger, more stable, and beautifully stretched. Her focus on alignment and meticulous attention to detail ensures that each exercise is executed with precision and purpose. Despite her emphasis on correct form, Anjali remains adaptable and empathetic to the unique needs and injuries of her clients. She tailors her approach to suit individual circumstances, creating a safe and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Anjali's hands-on approach includes providing personalized physical corrections, ensuring you get the most out of every exercise. Elevate your fitness journey and join Anjali's class for a dynamic and rewarding experience.

Biography: Megumi (Meg) Iwama is a Southern California native born and raised in Orange County. Her movement studies began young with dance training at age 6 and graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a BFA in Dance Performance and BFA in Dance Choreography. Throughout her college training, she studied under ballet professor and Pilates Instructor Diane Diefenderfer, and received her classical Pilates certification in 2017 through Studio Du Corp in all apparatus. She currently resides in New York City where she is a professional dancer most recently performing for Company XIV in their annual "Nutcracker Rouge". Meg shares her passion in movement and fitness by spreading joy and healing through the Pilates method. What to expect from class with Meg: Anticipate a challenging full-body workout infused with her classical Pilates expertise and contemporary flair. You'll experience a deep burn, complemented by a sense of lengthening, leaving you feeling both strong and stretched out. She always keeps her classes new and exciting and you will never do the same class twice. Meg meticulously guides each student to their fullest potential, providing necessary modifications to ensure safety and injury prevention for all.

Biography: Emily Knieriem was born and raised in Omaha, NE and started her dancing journey at the age of 3. After dancing competitively for 10 years, she decided to take her education to the next level and graduated from The University of the Arts with a BFA in Dance in 2018. She made her way to NYC and has performed in a variety of works in film, music videos, live performances, and at venues such as Madison Square Garden and Terminal 5. Her passion for movement has informed her fitness career and led her to become a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Pre/Postnatal, and Pilates Full Apparatus Certified Instructor from the Kane School. She is passionate about the importance of cross-training and considers Pilates to be a transformative modality to share with others. What to expect from class with Emily: Emily’s background in dance and personal training informs how she incorporates aspects of strength into her reformer classes. Her contemporary spin on classical choreography creates a fun and dynamic flow that will leave you feeling more connected to your body. She believes that you don’t need to over-complicate exercises in order for them to be effective and that attention to detail informs how you can enhance your movement. Her anatomy knowledge helps her provide clear and concise cueing to safely guide you through class and engage with a deeper mind-body connection. The most important thing to her is that you leave class feeling better than when you came and that you embrace the challenge with a smile!

Biography: Hannah’s journey in the world of Pilates, spanning over 10 years of practice and teaching, has led to notable achievements including features in Women's Health Magazine, Cosmopolitan, HuffPost, and other global publications. Her dedication reflected in 10K+ hours of teaching Pilates to a diverse global clientele, including (Broadway) dancers, athletes, singers, models, pre- & post-natal, and special populations. Hannah completed five different Pilates teacher trainings in NYC, San Francisco, Thailand, and Vietnam, including her latest comprehensive 600-hour classical Pilates training in NYC. When not teaching, Hannah enjoys exploring the world through traveling and hiking with her toy poodle and creating content on her YouTube channel Moving Mango Pilates. Her sweet personality and commitment to her clients' strength and fitness goals embody her life's philosophy of empowerment through Pilates. What to expect from class with Hannah: A perfect blend of powerful, challenging classical Pilates techniques with a burning contemporary flow. Each session is designed to push your limits, combining time-honored exercises that emphasize precision and control with modern, dynamic movements. This unique approach not only builds strength and endurance but also enhances flexibility and coordination. You'll leave each class feeling invigorated and accomplished, with a stronger core and a deep sense of well-being.

Biography: While working grueling hours as a professional chef in Manhattan, Marjorie discovered Pilates as a way to incorporate movement into her daily life. After nearly a decade of practice, she transitioned from student to teacher, receiving her full mat and apparatus certification from Club Pilates. Marjorie loves the control and awareness Pilates has brought to her body and strives to help her clients find that same connection in her classes. What to expect from class with Marjorie: Her classes focus on improving alignment, core strength, and overall flexibility in a fun, dynamic, and creative way. She is passionate about helping people improve their connectivity and expand their own practices, whether it's their first time on a reformer or they've been practicing for years.

Biography: Rosalind (Roz) Hsu is a Taiwanese native based in New York City. She grew up training in several dance styles, and eventually moved to New York in 2019 to pursue dance professionally. While in New York, she experienced Reformer Pilates for the first time and has been hooked ever since. Her interest in Pilates and its movement philosophy led her to Holydog Pilates where she started as a student. Under the training and mentorship of Ferhat and Anjali, Roz has now transitioned to being a teacher at her favorite studio. What to expect from class with Roz: Experience a challenging workout with a contemporary flow that focuses on strength, alignment, flexibility, and coordination. Through clear cueing and personalized feedback, Roz strives to create an accessible and productive class environment. She hopes you leave class feeling stronger, more centered, and in tune with your mind-body connection.

Biography Originally from Long Island, Lauren grew up exploring a wide range of movement through dance, gymnastics, swimming, and skiing. While those early experiences built a strong foundation, weightlifting was what first sparked her passion for fitness. After a hamstring injury, she discovered Pilates and quickly realized it was the missing piece in her movement journey. After years of working at a desk as a fashion designer, Lauren sought a change. Pilates not only helped restore her posture and strength but also reignited her energy and love for movement. Certified through Gramercy Pilates NYC, Lauren is now dedicated to helping others build strength from the inside out. What to Expect from Class with Lauren Lauren’s classes focus on core stability, proper form, and mindful movement. With an encouraging, down-to-earth approach, she creates a supportive environment where clients can reconnect with their bodies. Expect a thoughtful, challenging, and fun class that leaves you feeling stronger, aligned, and energized.