Studio News

Vintage Pilates
​Grad Camp

Jay Grimes, Sandy Shimoda and Vintage Pilates international alumni filled Bodywork & Pilates Maui studio for 3 glorious days of continuing education and fellowship. This is a VP video of our daily Open Studio workout, it's a beautiful example of autonomy, similar to the way it was in Joe Pilates original 'Contrology' studio in NYC, where all students were expected to workout independently.

Open Studio classes? What are they and who can participate? 

Independence builds confidence, improves focus and students acquire a better understanding of Pilates, so I strive to set the same example of autonomy, offering Open Studio time in addition to Private lessons. After a few Privates you should be able to join the Open Studio, where you'll have the opportunity to take control of your workout and still receive personalized attention from the teacher who goes around the room assisting each person as needed. Working out independently is the heart & soul and ultimate goal of every student, new or seasoned, at Bodywork & Pilates. 
Prerequisite:   Your utmost focus takes precedence over your skill level so this class is OPEN TO ALL LEVELS. However, participants must know enough Reformer and/or Mat exercises to keep moving independently during class as well as know the safety and set up of Gratz equipment.

Teachers Study Group

1st Wednesday of every month @ 11am
The only way to become a good teacher is to get the work in your own body. There's no other way.  ~ Jay Grimes
Are you a dedicated teacher serious about advancing your personal practice and teaching skills? Come join a community of Pilates teachers in a supportive environment for a sweaty 1 hour workout followed by a half hour discussion. Deepen your work with hands on guidance from a highly trained teacher, learn new skills, topics vary from technique, exercise/apparatus review, body mechanics, teaching approaches, concepts, question & answer.