Pilates

At JCC Rockland, our certified Pilates instructors help you build strength, improve flexibility, and deepen body awareness.

Whether you’re looking to improve posture, strengthen your core, recover from an injury, or simply move with greater ease and confidence, our team will guide you every step of the way.

We teach both classical and contemporary Pilates methods inspired by the principles of Joseph Pilates to create a personalized, effective experience.

Invest in your wellness—and discover the Pilates practice that’s right for you.

What is Pilates?

The Origins of Pilates
Pilates was developed in the early 20th century by German physical trainer Joseph Pilates and his wife Clara. While Joseph created the foundation of the method, Clara refined the exercises and teaching style, shaping how Pilates is practiced today.

Originally designed for rehabilitation, Pilates has evolved into one of the most respected movement systems in the world—helping people move pain-free, recover from injury, and build balanced, powerful bodies.

The Core Principles of Pilates
Joseph Pilates built his work around three guiding ideas: breath, whole-body health, and whole-body commitment. His students later distilled these into six key principles that continue to define the method:

Concentration: Focus fully on each movement
Control: Move with precision and purpose
Centering: Engage the “powerhouse” of the core
Flow: Maintain smooth, continuous transitions
Precision: Align the body with care and accuracy
Breath: Use the breath to support and energize movement

This mind-body connection is what makes Pilates so effective and transformative.

Riley Family Pilates Studio

Pilates Offerings at the JCC

Mat Pilates Classes
These classes are performed on a mat using your own body weight and small equipment such as balls, rings, and light weights. Classes are offered most days of the week, and accommodate a variety of fitness levels. Classes are listed on our Group Exercise Class Schedule, and are part of Premium JCC Membership.

Small Group Pilates Reformer Classes
Experience Pilates as it was intended, on the reformer. Reformers incorporate a system of springs and pulleys that allow your body to move through a full range of motion. Because all movements come from building a stable and strong core, this is a full-body, high-intensity workout that is easy on your joints.

Classes are offered in ongoing 4-week sessions. Drop-ins permitted for select classes based on availability. Open to all levels, including those new to the Pilates reformer.

Private Pilates Training in the JCC’s Riley Family Pilates Studio
Make the commitment and invest in your long-term health and fitness goals. Packages are designed to help you commit to your plan training, maximize results, and maintain long-term success. We recommend meeting with your Pilates Coach 1-2 times a week.

Our private studio includes reformers, a Cadillac, chair, barrel, tower bar, and other equipment to help you strengthen, lengthen, and align.

Pilates Packages

Fit Start Package
Private Sessions
Private Duets

Deeply discounted, First-time Introductory Package

3, 60-minute sessions – $189

60 MINUTE SESSIONS – Focused, full-length training
5 Sessions – $455
10 Sessions – $850
20 Sessions – $1,600

30 MINUTE SESSIONS – Efficient and effective
5 Sessions – $295
10 Sessions – $550
20 Sessions – $1,035

Train with a partner, friend, or family member in a semi-private setting. Duet sessions combine personalized instruction with the motivation of working out together.

Like private sessions, duets use the full range of studio equipment. Your coach tailors exercises to both participants’ goals and fitness levels.

Duet packages offer great value while maintaining personalized attention.

60 MINUTE SESSIONS (price for each participant)
5-pack, $310
10-pack, $530
20-pack, $960

Note: Pricing starts December 1, 2025

For more information about any of our Pilates offerings, contact Sophia Attebery at sophiaa@jccrockland.org, 845.362.4400, ext.566

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Overall Goal

Enhance Joint Mobility and Ease Pain Improve Posture and Balance Build Muscle Enhance Athletic Performance

Are you a JCC Rockland Fitness Member?

Interested in trying Pilates? Schedule a complimentary 30-minute demo session. Contact Sophia Attebery at sophiaa@jccrockland.org or 845.362.4400 ext. 566.