Private
One-on-one · just you and your instructor
Fully customized workouts, goal-setting and motivation. The most effective way to get the most out of every session.
$100per class · $950 for 10
Established 2015 · Pasadena, CA
Pasadena's #1 traditional Pilates studio.
Rooted in the original teachings of Joseph Pilates: private sessions, intimate group classes, physical therapy, massage and nutrition, all under one roof.
Welcome to P/oP
A studio built on the original method and on community.
Voted Pasadena's #1 Pilates studio since opening our doors in 2015, Pilates of Pasadena is one of the few traditional studios in the area focused on the original teachings of Joseph Pilates. Our goals are longevity, functionality and overall wellness, whether you're an athlete, cross-training, or staying healthy through every stage of life.
We work with the full range of Pilates apparatus, including reformer, cadillac, wunda chair, barrels and spine correctors, and blend in contemporary tools like the Oov, balls, bands and weights when they serve the work. We're the only studio in Pasadena with instructors trained in the Oov method.
Our instructors are comprehensively certified through BASI, Stott, Polestar and Balanced Body, and experienced with osteoporosis, scoliosis, pre- and post-op joint replacement, post-physical-therapy work, back issues and more.
"Over the years I've seen so many friendships formed at P/oP, which always warms my heart." Maria Jimenez-Tierney, Founder
Personal attention, always
No music blasting in dark rooms. Every session, whether private or group, is taught with individual attention tailored to your body and level.
Truly a family
Our clients and instructors have organically formed a warm, diverse community. Friendships form here. That's the point.
Beyond Pilates
Physical therapy, sports massage, nutrition coaching, monthly sound baths and continuing-education workshops, all in the studio.
Sessions & Pricing
Find the session that fits you.
All appointments are booked directly with an instructor. Email us or call/text 626-765-6500 and we'll match you with the right fit. Sessions are 55 minutes.
Private training
Personalized instruction at every experience level
Private training
Personalized instruction at every experience level
Master Private
One-on-one · with 15+ year instructors
Private training with our most experienced teachers, each bringing over fifteen years of Pilates instruction to every session.
$105per class · $1,000 for 10
Junior Instructors
Reduced rate · Sheetal, Michelle and Robert
Fully certified new instructors offer thoughtful, detail-oriented privates at a reduced rate, making this a great option if you're new, returning, or working with specific conditions.
$60per class · $600 for 10
Train together
Share a session without losing personal attention
Train together
Share a session without losing personal attention
Duet
2 people · bring a partner, or we'll find one
Perfect for couples and workout buddies who want to train together. No partner? No problem; we'll pair you up.
$70per class · $650 for 10
Trio
3 people · tailored to each person
A fun, affordable way to experience Pilates. Every workout is tailored to each individual's level within the group.
$55per class · $500 for 10
Semi-Private
4 people · experienced clients · led by Maria
For clients with 5+ years of ongoing practice who know the flow and work independently while keeping up with the class.
$50per class · $450 for 10
Group classes
Reformer, mat and monthly restorative experiences
Group classes
Reformer, mat and monthly restorative experiences
Group Reformer
6 people max · experienced clients
The best-known Pilates apparatus. Spring resistance builds core strength, postural alignment, coordination and power. A beginners class or the Intro package is a prerequisite.
$40per class · $350 for 10
Mat Class
Zoom weekly · in-person monthly
Traditional mat repertoire with props and a fresh challenge every time; no two classes are ever the same. Taught by Mirko: Zoom Tuesdays 9:30am, in-studio one Sunday a month.
$25Zoom · $30 in-person
Sound Bath
Monthly · third Saturday at 6:00pm · with Lara
Bring a blanket and let the stress of life melt away with the meditative sounds of singing crystal bowls.
Monthlycontact us to reserve
Not sure which option fits? Tell us a little about yourself and we'll point you in the right direction.
Book or Ask a QuestionWeekly Schedule
Group classes, all week long.
Group reformer classes are capped at six. New to the studio? Get in touch with the instructor before signing up for a reformer class.
Monday
6:00 pm
Group Reformerwith Mirko
Tuesday
9:30 am
Mat, Live on Zoomwith Mirko
Wednesday
6:00 pm
Group Reformerwith Justin
Thursday
6:00 pm
Group Reformerwith Mirko
Saturday
1:00 pm
Group Reformerwith Cindy
Beyond the Reformer
Physical therapy, massage & nutrition.
Complete wellness under one roof, with in-studio and virtual options available.
Physical Therapy
Dr. Sue Breland, MPT, DPT, OCS · Nishati Physical Therapy
Manual therapist specializing in sports medicine, board certified in Orthopedics. Sue has treated athletes from the 49ers, LA Kings, UCLA and Cirque du Soleil, as well as patients from pediatrics through geriatrics. Services include pelvic floor PT, prenatal wellness, cupping, lymphatic massage, guided mindfulness and more. We do not accept insurance. Please check with your provider about reimbursement.
Massage Therapy
Michelle Vidal · Certified Massage & Stretch Therapist
The Massage: Swedish-based with deep-tissue techniques; cupping or gua sha included on request. The Sports Massage: targeted soft-tissue work for recovery and performance. The Stretch: assisted Fascial Stretch Therapy to decompress joints and improve mobility. Monthly package rates available.
Nutrition Coaching
Mirko Turla · Precision Nutrition Coach L1 & L2
Custom-tailored nutrition programs without fads or calorie counting: sustainable habits, building a plate, managing stress-eating, boosting energy and focus. One-on-one, duet and group coaching includes a free 30-minute phone consultation to start.
Our Stories
Meet the P/oP family.
Every instructor here has completed a comprehensive certification from a leading school, including BASI, Stott, Polestar or Balanced Body. Reach any of them directly to book.
Maria Jimenez-Tierney
Founder
Teaching since 2001, Maria opened P/oP to honor the traditional teachings of Joseph Pilates. She discovered the method while studying sculpture in New York. "I felt as though I was dancing on a machine."
Raised on ballet folklórico, ballet, jazz and African dance, Pilates felt like a natural fit. After her own osteoporosis diagnosis, she now specializes in Pilates for osteoporosis and the maturing body, weaving weights into sessions for resistance training. Her classes are lively spaces where adults of all ages connect, move and grow. After three decades, she can still be caught dancing around her kitchen.
Contact Maria
Mirko Turla
Instructor · Polestar Master Trainer
From the Italian Alps with 20+ years in health and fitness across London, Sydney, Hong Kong and Singapore. PMA®-CPT certified and a Polestar Master Trainer who has run certification courses across Asia and now Southern California.
Mirko works with everyone from working professionals to pre/post-natal women closing a diastasis recti to retired baby boomers maintaining functionality. He's also taught aerobics, aqua fitness, kickboxing, TRX, strength training and indoor cycling, and is a certified Precision Nutrition Coach (L1 & L2) offering one-on-one and group coaching.
Contact Mirko
Lisa Deines
Instructor · Polestar
Lisa's Pilates journey began with her own scoliosis and the massive body-mind shift she felt through training. After 20 years in fashion, she found her true passion in helping others.
A former competitive soccer player with a deep love of community and creative expression through movement, Lisa helps clients get out of the head and into the body, working from the inside out toward mobility, stability and strength. To Lisa, Pilates is play time.
Contact Lisa
Kiana Fotoohi
Instructor · Polestar, NCPT
A lifelong mover with a BFA in Dance Performance from Rutgers, Kiana is nationally certified with 500 hours of Polestar training emphasizing rehabilitation for spinal pathologies and injuries.
After teaching privates in New York City, Kiana returned to her hometown of Pasadena, where she's worked with a vast range of clients, from pre/post-natal clients to those with scoliosis, sciatica, herniated discs, rotator cuff tears and more. She guides each person to leave with more self-confidence and self-awareness.
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Lesley Elliott
Instructor · BASI, PTA
A licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with 17 years of experience, Lesley holds degrees in Health & Wellness and Physical Therapy, and completed her comprehensive training with BASI.
A torn ACL and the aggressive rehab that followed gave her a rare mix of sympathy and empathy for other people's pain. Her goal: help clients improve muscle imbalances, foster body awareness and build strength through patience and precision, always judgment-free.
Contact Lesley
Lara Scheunemann
Instructor · BASI · Sound Bath
Years of dance left Lara with back and knee injuries, and Pilates healed them. BASI-certified, she's also a Reiki Master and self-defense instructor with over 12 years of teaching and healing.
Lara teaches everyone from healthy athletes to elderly clients with severe handicaps, using her deep knowledge of how the body moves to help clients walk a bit straighter and live with a lot less pain. She also leads our monthly Sound Bath, every third Saturday.
Contact Lara
Justin Blanchard
Instructor · Ron Fletcher Program
Trained by Pilates elder Ron Fletcher in one of the country's most rigorous programs, Justin brings 10+ years of teaching and a gift for making movement safe, challenging and fun.
Justin grew up immersed in the method; his mother still runs a Pilates studio out of his childhood home in Texas. An alumnus of NYU Tisch (BFA) and Brown (MFA), he's taught in New York, Boston and Los Angeles, and lives in Altadena with his wife, son and miniature schnauzer.
Contact Justin
Jacquelyn Thropay
Instructor · Polestar
Pasadena-raised and Polestar-trained right here at P/oP, Jacquelyn found Pilates through her own recovery from an early disc injury, viewing the practice as a path of renewal and resilience.
With 10+ years of personal practice and a background supporting healthcare clinics, her teaching centers on a compassionate mind-body approach for beginners, older adults and those navigating health complexities. A lifelong singer and musician with a B.A. in Philosophy from USC, she's currently exploring the therapeutic role of voice in Pilates.
Contact Jacquelyn
Cindy Ricalde
Instructor · Balanced Body
A former professional dancer with 30+ years in performing arts and movement education, Cindy is comprehensively certified through Balanced Body and teaches ballet at Los Angeles High School for the Arts.
She's integrated Pilates into the high-school PE curriculum, realizing Joseph Pilates' own vision of the method in schools. Her supportive, encouraging style helps clients move with greater ease, efficiency and vitality in daily life and athletics alike.
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Sheetal Dhanapal
Junior Instructor · Polestar
Raised on tennis, soccer and Bharatanatyam classical Indian dance, Sheetal found Pilates through a wellness recommendation for endometriosis, and it transformed her life.
Certified through Polestar right here at P/oP under Mirko's guidance, she offers sessions at a reduced rate while building experience, treating each session as a collaboration between client and teacher. Off the mat she's a neighborhood dog-sitter, youth tennis instructor and frequent picnic-goer.
Contact Sheetal
Michelle Vidal
Junior Instructor · BASI · Massage Therapist
A licensed PTA since 2015, Michelle is also a certified Massage and Stretch Therapist through the National Holistic Institute; mobility and movement are her keys to wellness.
Her mission is preventative and restorative care for stressed, overworked muscles: relaxation and stretching techniques that decompress stiffness, improve flexibility and sustain physical well-being. She teaches Pilates at a reduced junior rate and offers full massage services in the studio.
Contact Michelle
Robert Mann
Junior Instructor · Polestar
Raised in Boulder with deep training in Tibetan Buddhism, Robert embodies a "spacious mind / healthy mind" philosophy. A 20-year yoga practitioner, he is now certified through Polestar.
His holistic approach emphasizes physical strength and flexibility while nurturing mental calm and clarity, blending meditation, art and weight training into a whole-person practice. He teaches at a reduced junior rate.
Contact Robert
Dr. Sue Breland
Physical Therapist · MPT, DPT, OCS
UCLA-educated with Master's and Doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy, Sue is a manual therapist specializing in sports medicine, board certified in Orthopedics and certified in Aquatic PT.
She's treated athletes across football (49ers, UCLA), hockey (LA Kings), soccer, MMA, beach volleyball, Cirque du Soleil dancers and more, along with pediatric through geriatric patients with orthopedic and neurologic conditions. In the capoeira community she earned the nickname "curadora," meaning healer.
Contact Sue
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Life at the studio.
Studio Policies
A few house rules.
Please arrive on time. Your class begins at the appointment time and ends 55 minutes after the hour.
24-hour notice required for cancellations or changes; late cancellations are subject to full charge. No refunds on class purchases.
No shoes on the studio floor. Pilates is practiced in bare feet or socks. Wipes are available if needed.
The studio is a shared open space and sound carries, so please keep conversation levels mindful and phones silenced (calls outside).
Children are welcome but must remain quietly in the changing area, never on the studio floor or near equipment. Headphones for their devices, please.
If wearing shorts, undergarment legging-style shorts are required.
We keep a peaceful, neutral environment. No political clothing or conversations in the studio, please.
Complete Intake Form & Waiver ↗
New clients: please complete the intake form and waiver of liability before your first session.
Visit Us
Come find us on Arroyo Parkway.
Studio
990 S Arroyo Parkway, Unit 2
Pasadena, California 91105
Hours
Monday – Saturday · 7:00am – 8:00pm
Get in Touch
Parking
- Limited spaces in the complex lot; street parking is available if full.
- Arroyo Parkway: 2-hour street parking, 10am–3pm.
- All-day parking on Raymond Ave (one street west), Glen Arm St, and the east side of Marengo St.
Join the Team
We accept resumes from comprehensively certified instructors (Polestar, BASI, Stott or Balanced Body preferred, 500+ hours). Send yours to info@pilatesofpasadena.com with subject "Pilates Instructor".