Inspira
Inspira is a studio in Park Slope with classes in Pilates. About 11 classes a week with 7 facilitators, busiest on Thursdays and Tuesdays. Most classes start in the morning.
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The feel
Compared with the rest of New York, Inspira leans toward Pilates 2.4×, Solar plexus 1.7× and Fire 1.6×.
How Inspira feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of New YorkWho leads here
Georgette Massarella6 classes in two weeksAshley Ayers4 classes in two weeksHannah Kearney4 classes in two weeksAshley Cruz2 classes in two weeksHannah Dillenbeck2 classes in two weeksLynne Balliette2 classes in two weeks
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Prices, memberships and good to knowHow to book, what to bring, getting thereAbout Inspira
Inspira is a Pilates studio in Park Slope, Brooklyn, where most of the practice takes place on the reformer. Classes lean toward the morning and run through to the evening, and the studio is set up for both group work and one-on-one sessions with its facilitators. The line up is focused on Pilates, so the studio suits people who want a steady, familiar practice close to home.
It suits you if
- you prefer morning practice
- you are starting Pilates for the first time
- you want reformer work in a small group
At a glance
11classes this week
7facilitators
Read more about InspiraWhat the studio offers, How the week runs, Who leads the classes
What the studio offers
Pilates is the heart of Inspira. Nearly all of its classes are Pilates, and most are open to all levels. A fifth are set up for someone taking a first class ever, so there is a clear path in for newcomers.
The main classes include Open Level Pilates, which runs at 60 minutes, and Beginner Pilates, at 50 minutes. Private sessions are also available for anyone who wants individual attention.
How the week runs
Most classes fall in the morning, with a good share before 9am, and starts are most common at 8am, 10am and 11am. Evening classes make up about a fifth of the timetable, with the latest start at 7pm. Thursday, Tuesday and Saturday are the busiest days.
The weekend also carries a fifth of the classes, so it is possible to practice on either side of the working week.
Who leads the classes
Inspira has about ten facilitators, and a handful of them lead most of the classes. Georgette Massarella, Ashley Ayers, Hannah Kearney, Hannah Dillenbeck, Lynne Balliette, Samantha Meryhew and Ashley Cruz are the names that appear most often.
Classes are taught in English, and the studio offers no class pass system, so each class is booked as it is.
Inspira: questions and answers
What kind of Pilates does Inspira teach?
Inspira teaches Pilates in Park Slope, with reformer classes and private sessions as its main offerings. Most of its classes are open to all levels, and a fifth are set up for people taking their first class ever.
When do most people practice at Inspira?
Inspira's classes are mostly in the morning, with a noticeable number before 9am. Starts most often fall at 8am, 10am, 11am and 7pm, with the latest start at 7pm. Thursday, Tuesday and Saturday are its busiest days.
Is Inspira a good place to start with Pilates?
Yes. Beginner Pilates runs at 50 minutes, and a fifth of the classes are set up for a first class ever. Open Level Pilates, at 60 minutes, is the other example class, and most classes are for all levels.
Who leads the classes at Inspira?
Georgette Massarella, Ashley Ayers, Hannah Kearney, Hannah Dillenbeck, Lynne Balliette, Samantha Meryhew and Ashley Cruz lead the most classes. The studio has about ten facilitators in total.
Where is Inspira and what is the space like?
Inspira is in Park Slope and offers a small set of Pilates classes at a handful of studios across the neighborhood. The space is set up for reformer work and one-on-one sessions.