The term ‘lineage’ often gets used in Pilates, but not always with clarity. In Romana’s Pilates International™, lineage is not branding. It’s pedagogy.

Discover the truth behind the most common myths about Romana’s Pilates. Learn why NYC students choose LifeSpan Pilates for authentic teacher-led training.

Discover the six principles of Romana’s Pilates—concentration, centering, control, breathing, precision, and flow. Learn how LifeSpan Pilates in Midtown Manhattan brings them to life in every class.

At LifeSpan Pilates, we often hear: “I feel different after just a few sessions.” By the end of your first month, those changes become real.

Support your Romana’s Pilates practice between classes with posture, breath, and alignment tips. Learn how NYC students sustain progress at LifeSpan Pilates.

Every Romana’s Pilates journey at LifeSpan begins with a handful of movements that build the body from the inside out. These exercises aren’t “beginners-only.” They are foundational for every student and teacher.

If you’ve been searching for Pilates in New York City, you’ve likely come across all kinds of offerings: contemporary fusion, mat classes, classical Pilates, reformer workouts, and more. The Pilates world can be confusing for anyone trying to understand what’s authentic and what’s been adapted.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to become a Pilates instructor—not through a weekend workshop or hybrid program, but through a full-bodied, lineage-based training—this is your behind-the-scenes look.

Romana’s Pilates instructors and students from across the globe are coming together to connect, refine their craft, and uphold the legacy of Joseph Pilates and Romana Kryzanowska.

If you've been researching Pilates studios, you’ve probably seen a lot of labels—"classical," "contemporary," "fusion," and more. It’s easy to feel confused or even misled.

This August, master Pilates instructors from across the globe are gathering in New York City. Not just to teach—but to honor a woman whose name and method changed lives: Romana Kryzanowska.

At Lifespan Pilates, we teach the original method developed by Joseph Pilates, preserved and passed on through Romana Kryzanowska, his protégé. In Romana’s Pilates™, we don’t see shaking as a failure. We see it as a breakthrough.

If you’re new to Pilates—or new to the way we teach it at Lifespan—you might be wondering what to expect from a session. Spoiler: it’s not random, it’s not trendy, and it’s definitely not a playlist-driven flow.

We don’t use Gratz apparatus for aesthetic or nostalgia.

We use it because it was made with the method, for the method – and that matters.

We get a lot of great questions from new clients and future instructors. Here are five of the most common ones—and honest answers from our studio team.

If you are thinking about becoming a Pilates Instructor, there is one question you need to ask first:
Are you learning the actual method – or a version of it?

Romana Kryzanowska didn’t set out to become the heir to a movement method that would span generations. But when she first stepped into Joseph Pilate’s studio as a young ballet dancer recovering from injury, something clicked. Her dedication, intuition, and strength caught Joe’s attention - and she never looked back.

When people ask what kind of Pilates we teach at Lifespan, I often pause before answering. That’s because it’s not really about being “Classical” or Contemporary.” It’s about teaching a refined method called Contrology - the name Joseph Pilates gave to his method. But not many people know the origin story.

Pilates can be a great way to start getting fit. While doing this exercise, studies have shown that out of your first 10 sessions, 9 will bring positive effects on average. However, one of the factors on the success of your pilates sessions is the frequency with which you do it.