Kinespirit Riverside Gyrotonic & Pilates Studio
5 classes in the next two weeks with 5 facilitators.
5 classes this weekPlus workshops and retreats
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Coming up
Sunday 1 November
The feel
Compared with the rest of New York, Kinespirit Riverside Gyrotonic & Pilates Studio leans toward Pilates 2.1× and Core and pelvic floor 1.7×.
How Kinespirit Riverside Gyrotonic & Pilates Studio feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of New YorkWho leads here
Karen Musey3 classes in two weeksChrista Thiesing2 classes in two weeksJen Edwards2 classes in two weeksRJ Carrier2 classes in two weeksDorrie Garland1 class in two weeks
Who leads what, and whenPrices and booking
Each class links straight to Kinespirit Riverside Gyrotonic & Pilates Studio’s own booking page, so the full price goes to the studio and its facilitators.
Prices, memberships and good to knowHow to book, what to bring, getting thereAbout Kinespirit Riverside Gyrotonic & Pilates Studio
kinespirit Riverside Gyrotonic & Pilates Studio sits on West 85th Street in the Upper West Side, where gyrotonic and Pilates have a steady, unhurried rhythm. The studio describes its work as a blend of group classes, duets and private sessions, all built around movement that is radiant, flowing and focused. Most of the week's practice happens in the morning and at midday, and weekends carry most of the schedule.
It suits you if
- you prefer morning or weekend practice
- you want small-group reformer work
- you are looking for individual attention in a group
At a glance
5classes this week
5facilitators
Read more about Kinespirit Riverside Gyrotonic & Pilates StudioWhat is practiced here, When and how classes run
What is practiced here
The studio's core is Pilates, most of it on the reformer, a spring-resistance apparatus that asks the whole body to connect through the core. Alongside these sit core and pelvic floor sessions, mobility and stretch classes, and the gyrotonic tower classes, which are offered at several levels.
The classes are also layered by experience. Many are marked for experienced practitioners, while the level 1/2 reformer classes give a gentler entry point for someone new to the work.
When and how classes run
Most classes take place in the morning and around midday, with starts between 10am and 4pm across the week. Sunday is the busiest day, and nearly all of the classes fall on weekends. The most common start times are 10am, 10:30am, 11:30am and noon.
The classes are generally an hour long, and the studio's private sessions, duets and bodywork are offered alongside them.
Kinespirit Riverside Gyrotonic & Pilates Studio: questions and answers
When do most people practice here?
Most classes at kinespirit run in the morning and around midday, with the earliest starts at 10am and the latest at 4pm. Sunday is the busiest day, and nearly all classes fall on weekends.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes, the classes are grouped by level, from level 1/2 through level 2 and up to level 2/3 and the Juilliard Scholarship class. A newcomer can look for the level 1/2 reformer classes, which are small-group sessions of about an hour.
What kinds of classes are offered?
Most of the classes are Pilates, with a good share of them on the reformer. Core and pelvic floor work, and mobility and stretch sessions, also appear regularly, and the gyrotonic tower classes form a separate strand alongside them.
Who leads the classes?
Karen Musey, Jen Edwards, RJ Carrier, Christa Thiesing and Dorrie Garland lead the most classes. The studio has about ten facilitators in total, and its website describes the teachers as experienced and attentive to each person, even in group settings.
How long are the classes?
Classes at this studio are about an hour long. Private sessions, duets and bodywork are also part of what the studio offers, according to its website.