u/trust_divine_timing

I started pilates last year and have gone to 10 different studios. I categorize CP and most recent studios as 'sculpt' pilates fitness/strength x pilates reformer.

I've only had 2 instructors that were teaching me pilates via the classical order. Can you believe I only learned about the 'hundred' 6 months in...

My question is, are there 'graded' style studios? that teach you pilates from A to Z and you progress... like when my kids take karate for example and move up belt levels? I think this would be awesome!!! Thoughts anyone? Hard to get a consistent spot in my local studio and the other studio just does random sculpt on a reformer.

Re sculpt, I enjoy this for the fitness aspect and like that CP is consistent atleast. My local studios have no consistency.

My friend is opening a studio and she wants to ensure it doesn't feel like a boutique. She's also not going for the 'hot princess pilates' vibe. She wants a place that is welcoming, not intimidating but also doesn't look clinical. Any help/ suggestions? So not pilates princess, not elite fancy, not clinical.... maybe more club pilates but more aesthetic than CP. We both started at CP because it didn't feel intimidating. Looking to target moms, real life busy people... more lulu than Alo, more old navy/Gap/H&M shopper in terms of vibe. Thanks!