"I'm not only hooked on Pilates, I'm hooked on Harmony! The instructors are enthusiastic, skilled and attentive, and the environment is peaceful and serene." - Jen

"Harmony Mind Body Fitness was an oasis of calm in the craziness of city life. The facility was warm and inviting and staff was friendly and professional. The instructor I had was able to clearly verbalize the essence of the exercises during her class and make appropriate modifications when needed. Thank you for a calming experience during my busy vacation." - A. Wells, Physical Therapist/Pilates Instructor, San Francisco Bay Area

“Pilates helped strengthen my lower back and taught me how to safely engage my abdominal muscles throughout my pregnancy. It has also helped me strengthen my pelvic floor muscles before and especially after pregnancy, which was essential and greatly beneficial.”
- Nadeya, age 37

“I was diagnosed with breast cancer in the spring of 2000, when I was 48. After my treatment, I wanted to find exercise classes that would help me regain strength and balance. When I discovered Pilates, Gyrokinesis® and Gyrotonic® classes, I realized the emphasis on form and core strength was perfect for my needs. All the teachers at Harmony have been very helpful, challenging me, yet always conscious of my concerns. And now that I've regained my strength, I'm able to explore other activities, such as kayaking and ballet classes. And last spring, I celebrated my five-year anniversary by completing the two-day Avon Walk. Harmony has been a significant part of my recovery.”
- Irene, age 54

“I have been participating in the Pilates program at Harmony for about 2 years. In that time, I have seen and felt positive changes in my body. Pilates has helped me gain strength, and flexibility in my body that wasn't there before. I incorporate both mat and reformer into my regular workouts. Classes are in an intimate setting where you can still receive personal attention that challenges every workout. The staff at Harmony has made a positive difference in my workout routine!”
- Laura, age 32

“I am definitely pleased with how Pilates has changed my body shape, but I am amazed at how it has helped my stamina and endurance while running and spinning.” - Sarah, age 40

“I had never taken Pilates when I started taking classes at Harmony 2-1/2 years ago. Laura and the other teachers made it so easy to get started. They are all wonderful to work with. Pilates is the first type of exercise that I can honestly say that I look forward to doing. My body has changed for the positive and I feel so strong – from the inside out. The atmosphere at Harmony is warm and inviting. For anyone who is looking for a great Pilates studio, Harmony is the one!!” - Cathy, age 53

"I have been a Harmony client for the past few years. After giving birth to my second child, I was looking for a complete exercise that offered muscle toning and strengthening. I was also looking for a workout that didn't feel repetitive and boring. Pilates and the instructors at Harmony not only helped me to get rid of the baby weight, but now I am more toned and more flexible than I have ever been. Pilates has also helped to alleviate my chronic lower back pain caused by years of sitting at a desk for long stretches of time. Each of the instructors at Harmony is terrific at tailoring a workout to meet my individual needs. They are warm, encouraging and wonderful at making a challenging workout feel like fun! I would highly recommend Harmony to anyone looking for a fabulous pilates studio." - Alyssa

"I started pilates, reluctantly, at the insistence of my wife. It will be good for you, she said. It builds core strength, I was told. I promised to give it a try. How hard could it be, I thought. You lay down for most of the exercises- just my speed. Light weights, few reps.

I arrogantly arrived for my first lesson. I was not prepared to talk about such intimate topics as my pelvic floor, sitz bones, or zipping up my abs. Regardless, I was ready for this "light" workout. Then Tara asked me to do a 100 count sustained crunch. My body shook; my stomach ached; I begged for mercy! The woman next to me did not even break a sweat. So much for easy.

Now five months later, "hundreds" are just part of the routine. I have the flexibility to touch my toes again. Slowly the "love handles" are disappearing. My stomach is flatter. My posture is better. I have more strength for playing the human jungle gym with my 5 and 8 year olds. I am hoping my new "core strength" will improve my golf game this summer.

I am no longer embarrassed when I tell friends that I am off to pilates class. If they continue to poke fun, I make them do a 100 count sustained crunch. Let's see whose laughing then." - Joe

"I was never the kid who said gym was their favorite class. In particular, anytime they asked us to lay on the floor and lift your feet off the ground I could never understand these abdominal muscles we were supposed to use. From the time I was 15 I suffered from a pinched nerve in my neck that flared anytime there was tension.

I have been doing Pilates for about a year and a half now. It's been bad for my massage therapist - I go now for a treat, not for unfreezing my shoulder. I cannot believe this core strength - attained after 40 and never before!! The real test was a week-long business trip to Europe - sleeping on planes and trains and lugging my computer around - and my back never froze." - Kate