Hot Body Cool Mind—The Studio
is located in Center City Philadelphia just blocks from historic Rittenhouse Square …
Offering exceptional, inspiring, and transformative instruction in mind-body fitness!
Now you have access to the work that is charged with a vital energy which flows from the founder, Jennifer Kries, professional dancer, movement scientist, anatomist, long-time follower of the work of Joseph Pilates and devotee of eastern philosophy. The Studio offers the finest in Pilates private, semi-private and group instruction, featuring the specialized, state of the art equipment designed by Joseph Pilates, Vinyasa Yoga, inspired by the Ashtanga, Iyengar and Kundalini schools, and Waking Energy, Jennifer’s unique synthesis of energizing Chi-Gong, the 5 Tibetans and Yin Yoga.
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Group Classes
Group Classes are open to all levels and are reservation only.
Please call 24 hours in advance to register for a group class and if you cannot make it, call us to cancel: 646.660.4769
Pilates
The classical Mat work conditioning regime created by Joseph Pilates that builds unmatched core strength and enhances flexibility of body and mind. Learn to workout smarter, rather than harder; sculpt your body with the fewest repetitions and the greatest focus and control. The emphasis on "core muscles" (i.e.. abdominals, back extensors, shoulder stabilizers, and buttocks) can improve posture and reduce back pain. Other benefits range from increased muscle tone and flexibility, deepening of breathing patterns, enhanced body awareness, and increased efficiency of movement. We occasionally incorporate the “Pilates Toys”--- Magic Circle, Sculpting Series and PhysioBall in our group mat for added challenge and variety.
Yoga
Heating, stimulating, grounding, flexibility-enhancing vinyasa (flow style, Hatha) yoga incorporating influences from several schools: Ashtanga, Iyengar and Kundalini. Strengthen your entire body, as you expand your lung capacity and deepen your internal awareness. Practice asanas that integrate breath and movement, awareness and alignment, strength and flexibility as you learn to still your mind and create a deep sense of peace and calm.
Yin Yoga
Open and stimulate your body’s meridian system and increase your range of motion as you calm your mind with this deeply restorative and revitalizing class. Long-held stretching poses encourage your body’s deep connective tissues to literally melt, restoring youthful joint mobility and ease of movement. Liberate chronic holding patterns and restriction in the body and the mind for an unparalleled feeling of internal freedom and peace. Then conclude your practice and go even deeper into your inner world with a calming, centering meditation practice.
Waking Energy
The all-new age-defying, immune-boosting, revitalizing synthesis that combines Chi-Gong, the 5 Tibetans and Yin Yoga. Learn the seamless flow … Enliven and awaken your chi with soothing self-massage and spine mobilization exercises as you learn to access your own energy resources and harness the energy that surrounds you. Then move on to the “Rites of Rejuvenation,” the ancient longevity secret from Tibet and gather your energy with long-held, deeply relaxing stretching poses. Energize, harmonize and balance your body’s meridian and chakra systems for increased vitality and total well being.
Lengthen and strengthen all of the muscles of your body in a session that is tailored to suit your needs. Enhance your flexibility and build exceptional core strength utilizing highly specialized equipment designed by Joseph Pilates. Rehabilitate or strength train. Superlative pre and post-natal conditioning. Remarkably effective in the treatment of scoliosis and other physical injuries and imbalances. Working on the Pilates equipment is both empowering and inspiring and results are immediate!