Do you need a giant space and a dozen or more machines to open a profitable, well-regarded reformer Pilates studio? The belief that success in this industry depends entirely on scale is still very common. Reality, though, points in a completely different direction. We v...
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Small groups, great results, and Japanese calm. Interview with Ania and Patrycja from Pilates Flow Wrocław.
“Does a studio with 4-5 reformers make financial sense?” Instead of theorizing, we headed to Wrocław. We visited Pilates Flow studio and talked about it with owner Anna Szczerba and trainer Patrycja Wyrzyńska. The girls set up their studio with 4 Allegro 2 r...
INTERVIEW: FemiWell – Movement and Medicine in One Place. A Conversation with Anna Koelner
Wrocław’s FemiWell isn’t just another Pilates studio. It’s a space created by a woman for women, where modern training on Allegro 2 reformers combines with comprehensive medical care. We talk about the difficult renovation beginnings, blending the worl...
Pilates on the theatre stage. Why does ballet need reformers? An interview with Patrycja Brodek
Classical dance is associated with lightness, fluidity, and beauty. But behind that facade lie extreme strain, asymmetrical work, and movements in ranges inaccessible to the average person. How do you protect an artist’s body from injury when anatomy takes a back ...
Medicine and Pilates Underwater – Interview with Julia Rudnicka from The Recipe Pilates & Yoga Studio
Medicine, graphic design, and… her own Pilates studio in Wrocław. Sounds like a plan for three different lives, but Julia Rudnicka managed to squeeze it all into one. And with quite the result! Her studio “The Recipe Pilates & Yoga” just turned one year ...
From Mont Blanc to the Pilates Studio – Interview with Marta Dubrow from Re:forma Pilates & Yoga Studio
Marta Dubrow connects two extreme worlds: the adrenaline-filled television production during soccer matches and the precise movement in Pilates and yoga. Her Warsaw studio Re:forma pilates & yoga was created out of the need for recovery from stress and fieldwork. Th...
How to Choose a Name for Your Pilates Studio?
To create the perfect name, focus on a short, 2-3 word phrase that is easy to remember, evokes positive associations with movement (e.g., balance, strength, flexibility), and stands out in the local market. Always ensure that your new studio name...
Dialogue with the Body – Interview with Balanced Body Educator Anna Tytus from at Studio Warsaw
Our interviewee was Anna Tytus – an educator at the prestigious Balanced Body school, a former dancer, teacher, and mentor to many instructors. Anna shared with us with remarkable attentiveness how dance and injuries shaped her path, why there is no single way in moveme...
Lykke Health Concept: café, physiotherapy, and Pilates on Reformers [interview]
Can specialized knowledge in urogynaecological physiotherapy, a passion for modern Pilates, and a love for stimulating teas come together in one place? The story of Ola and Piotr, creators of Krakow's Lykke Health Concept, shows that the most unconventional business vis...
Pilates and Profits: Debunking Myths About Pilates Instructor Earnings – Part 2
Did you miss part 1? Read it here. Studio owners! This section is for you. Too often, studio owners only pay themselves for the hours they teach. However, this can be very problematic when building a team. If your team needs clients,...
