“Venture from the known to the unknown.” – BKS Iyengar
“Venture from the known to the unknown.” – BKS Iyengar
Study with Miriam
Personalized Iyengar Yoga or Pilates sessions for individuals.
$175 per 55 minute session
$1700 for 10 sessions
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Pilates
Pilates is a series of movements developed in the late 1920s by legendary physical trainer Joseph Pilates. Using a padded floor mat and specially designed equipment, Pilates created over 500 exercises that stretch, strengthen and tone muscles while eliminating tension from your joints, all without adding bulk.
By focusing on the quality of each movement, Pilates increases your ability to move with control and precision. Positive results include stronger abdominals, greater flexibility, improved posture, increased energy and longer, leaner muscles. Pilates also relieves chronic aches including lower pack pain and stiff necks. In short, Pilates allows you to be in control of your body, instead of at its mercy.
Iyengar Yoga
Yoga in the Iyengar tradition emphasizes a balance between strength, flexibility and endurance. The method of study is orderly and progressive. It utilizes precision of movement and attention to subtle aspects of posture (asana) and breath (pranayama).
This system of yoga has a rich diversity of postures, many of which are accessed through the use of props. B.K.S. Iyengar pioneered the use of simple equipment such as blocks, mats and straps as well as more complex inventions such as “backbenders” and boxes designed for specific purposes. Props are used to help educate students about the nuances of the postures. They can also assist a student in achieving the benefits of yoga regardless of age and fitness levels.
In the Iyengar method of yoga, students are first taught the shapes of the poses and concentration is cultivated. Gradually, and with consistent practice, an awareness of the organic process of yoga develops. Actions which further refine the alignment of the poses are learned. At this point, the practice becomes more penetrating and inward looking. Students are guided towards increased self-awareness, and a state of meditation in action and joy in life occurs. This methodical process is at the heart of Iyengar Yoga.
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Joseph Pilates was born near Dusseldorf, Germany in 1880. A sickly child suffering from asthma, rickets and rheumatic fever, he was motivated at an early age to improve his condition. By the time he was 14, Joe had studied several disciplines of exercise, both Eastern and Western, and was modeling his exceptionally developed body for anatomy charts. He went on to become a gymnast, diver, boxer, bodybuilder and even a self-defense trainer at police schools and the Scotland Yard.
In 1914, Pilates toured England as a circus performer. With the onset of WWI, he was interned with other German nationals on the Isle of Man, where he took up teaching wrestling and self-defense. It was there that he began creating his method of original movements that would later be called Contrology.
In 1925 Pilates took a boat to America, meeting his future wife, Clara, on the way. They opened a gym at 939 Eighth Avenue in 1926, sharing a building with several dance studios and rehearsal halls. There, Joe became a friend and teacher to famous dancer/choreo-graphers George Balanchine, Martha Graham and others who realized the benefits of his work for their dancers and sent them to Joe for strengthening as well as for rehabilitation.
Pilates wrote several books sharing his method and also invented and patented a large number of Pilates apparatus. After his death in 1967 at the age of 83, the Pilates method has lived on through Pilates’ disciples, and a devoted worldwide following.
Testimonials
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I feel that Miriam has kept me stronger and more flexible. Going to her clean, comfortable studio is part of my routine. I always enjoy her company. I would unreservedly recommend Miriam to anyone.
M. Kasdan
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Miriam is professional, highly knowledgeable and completely focused on her client. Miriam has a great way about her and a great sense of humor. I look forward to learning from her each session.
J. Balash