NYC's Premier Romana's Pilates Studio & Teacher Training Center

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Welcome to Lifespan Pilates.

Stretch. Strength. Control.

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Deepen Your Practice With LifeSpan Pilates

Whether you're looking to commit to regular in-person classes, prefer the flexibility of online sessions, or desire the personalized attention of private sessions, we have a package tailored just for you. Our packages are designed to provide you with the ultimate flexibility and convenience, allowing you to choose the option that best fits your schedule and lifestyle.

Founded by Tasha Norman and Cynthia Rowley, Lifespan Pilates is the only certification center for Romana's Pilates in New York City. Romana, who trained Tasha and Cynthia, is the protege of Joseph Pilates and has been acknowledged by the most famous instructors as being their teacher, mentor and steward for the true Pilates method.

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Our Signature Offerings

Pilates Mat Classes

Pilates Mat Classes
Pilates Mat classes are about strength, stretch, and control. Each movement in Pilates includes a component of strength, stretch, and control which is fitness conditioning at its best.
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Group Reformer Classes

Group Reformer Classes
Group Reformer classes utilize the Reformer machine to add a layer of resistance to classic Pilates movements. This helps to build additional control, strength, and flexibility.
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Adult Gymnastics Classes

Adult Gymnastics Classes
Adult Gentle Gymnastics can introduce or reintroduce you to gymnastic skills and fun taught at your skill level. Classes are small with supportive and nurturing supervision.
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Stretch, Flexibility & Mobility

Stretch, Flexibility & Mobility
Stretch, Flexibility & Mobility Class is personalized for every individual and includes assisted stretching. This class is designed to release joint restrictions, and increase your range of motion safely.
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Private Sessions

Private Sessions
Private one-on-one pilates sessions are tailored to your individual goals and requirements. So whether you’re working with an injury or simply need to take things at your own pace, private sessions are the best way to meet your unique needs.
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Get Certified To Teach Romana’s Pilates

The Romana’s Pilates Training program is a specialized program that is closely administered and monitored by authorized Romana’s Pilates Level Instructors. Candidates must be at an intermediate Pilates level and pass the initial assessment to determine acceptance into the program.

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"Cynthia is the best instructor I am so fortunate to be working with her. She keeps pilates, real, with her expertise, knowledge and precision."
— Bernadette Napolitano
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"Great energy! Was feeling down before the lesson and after I felt 100% better 🩷 I love Lifespan Pilates. 🔝🔝🔝"
— Leslie Lieber
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"Lifespan Pilates is everything you would want in a Pilates studio. Expert instruction, warm and smart teachers and meticulously clean space. I highly recommend it! ⭐️"
— Marta Cuervo-Ostro
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"One of the best Pilates classes in NYC!!! You feel that every muscle is working! The instructors are great and super kind!!❤️"
— Carolina Mejias
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"With her concise cuing and knowledge of the work Cynthia always manages to squeeze that little extra out of her student’s body. I thoroughly enjoy taking class with her and only wish I could do it more often."
— Swan Lyon
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“Great energy and wonderful instructors and apprentices!!”
— Brenna Hosang
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“Cynthia focus on power house and precision, and this is the real Pilates”
— Valerie Gayraud
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“Everyone is friendly and it's a great place to work out. I love this place.”
— Ha Kyung Seo
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“Very enjoyable. Highly recommended. A must in your life.”
— Jose Rodriguez
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“Super, sweaty and precise intermediate mat class with Cynthia! Thank you!”
— Riina Marttinen
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“Tasha's explanations, hands-on and verbal corrections and suggestions encouraged me to work farther than I thought I could, while avoiding injury. She is a wonderful, welcoming, and knowledgeable instructor who clearly loves teaching. I got a great deal out of this session that I can incorporate into my workouts. She's a delight to work with.”
—Karen Gershenhorn