Six Keys Pilates of Manayunk and Philadelphia

This past Saturday I was in the presence of Sari and other instructors from around the world… literally. I am always moved by how much enthusiasm we, including Sari, all have for this awesome form of movement. We started the seminar with Advanced Mat and afterwards picked every exercise apart going over the in’s and [...]

Once again I have had the opportunity to enjoy an anatomy workshop with Lori Coleman-Brown, focusing on the “top of the flag pole”, the head, neck and shoulder girdle. This area can be delicate for some and assessing their range of motion is a must; from the top of the head to the shoulders. We [...]

Lately I have been hearing how people want to try pilates, but they don’t have the funds. Or, I am too old to start a new exercise program, I am not flexible enough. To me these are all excuses. Lets look at the first excuse… I don’t have the money to invest in my own [...]

Our mat class bundles include 10 mat classes, and are good for all of the mat classes offered at Six Keys Pilates. Packages are good for 6 months after purchase date. At Six Keys Pilates, a mat class has no more than 5 students at a time. Maintaining a small class allows the instructor to [...]

At Six Keys Pilates in Philadelphia, a private lesson is one-on-one. During a private lesson we use the Reformer, Cadillac and Ladder Barrel. The equipment will aid in learning how to resist your own body, build strength for the mat work and teach you how to create length. Designed to help you save time and [...]

At Six Keys Pilates in Philadelphia, a private lesson is one-on-one. During a private lesson we use the Reformer, Cadillac and Ladder Barrel. . The equipment will aid in learning how to resist your own body, build strength for the mat work and teach you how to create length.

The mat work is also known as the “heart and soul of Pilates”. At 6 Keys Pilates, a mat class has no more than 5 students  in at a time. Maintaining a small class allows the instructor to keep a watchful eye, which ensures you to get the most out of the workout. When practicing the [...]

This past Sunday, I had the pleasure of attending a St. Jude benefit at True Pilates New York. I was in the presence of Mari Winsor, Brooke Siler and of course Daria Pace and Sari. The day started with a donation to St. Jude (rush for the Cure) and proceeded into demonstrations on the Cadillac. [...]

These classes are open to everyone from the beginner student to the advanced student. The class will be tailored to suit those in attendance, and everyone will work based on their particular skills/knowledge.

Advanced students have a very strong knowledge of the pilates method and typically take 3 or more classes a week, along with private lessons. This individual can perform all of the basic and intermediate exercises and has no trouble lying on their stomach, side, kneeling, rolling over the head or holding the body off the [...]