WHAT IS PlLATES? Pilates is a strength exercise technique begun by Joseph Pilates over seventy years ago. Mr. Pilates. discovered through mat exercises and a series of machines how to strengthen the core torso muscles or as he called it the 'Power House'. This strength training builds longer stronger muscles rather than bulk. About Meridith Meridith Johnson, was a professional dancer for over 15 years which is where she first leamed about the Pilates technique. As an American Council on Exercise, certified Instructor and Personal Trainer she again became interested in the technique. She has been studying for over 9 years, with Pitates certified instructor Amy McDowel1 in Franklin Lakes, at TRIBECA BODYWORKS, in New York City, and is currently mat certified by POWER PILATE'S also in New York City. About Dianne Dianne Young is a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique, AmSAT, teaching at the American Center for the Alexander Technique since 1987. She is also a certified Pilates Mat Instructor, CranioSacral Therapist and Spiritual Counselor/Energy healer. About Jane Jane Daniel is a Registered Dietitian and a Registered Pharmacist. She is currently a nutrition consultant with Rutgers University Cooperative Extension. Jane offers interactive group sessions and individual coaching to help people become nutritionally savvy. Jane's website: http://www.nutrition-on-the-go.com. About Kendra Kendra Thyne holds a BFA in Ballet from the University of the Arts and danced professionally for several years with Oakland Ballet and Winifred R. Harris' Between lines in Los Angeles. She began studying Pilates in 1990 with such Master teachers as Elizabeth Larkham and Michele Larsson. She received her Pilates certification in 1996 with Marie-Jose Blom-Lawrence at Long Beach Dance Conditioning. Most recently, Kendra has been teaching Pilates in Hoboken, NJ. She furthers her education by attending workshops on both coasts. Location The, FITNESS LOFT is located in, THE MILL, 697 Valley Street 2nd FL. in Maplewood, NJ. We are just off of Millburn Ave. on the corner of Pierson Rd. Parking is in the rear of the building. Click here for more details. Price List All sessions are an hour in length. Single Session: $60 Ten Sessions: $550 Pilates mat classes taught by Meridith Monday at 6 pm & 8 pm Tuesday at 11 am Wednesday at 9 am $20 per class - space limited Kendra's sessions: M W F: 6 am and 7am Private clients; T Th: 6:30am Group Mat Classes; W 8:30 pm Group Mat Class Price list for Kendra's sessions $70 per hour Single Private Session $650 Ten Pack Private Sessions $80 Four Pack Mat Classes. Contact info Phone: 201-513-4118 Email: Meridith Johnson: meridith125@comcast.net Diane Young: dianeyoung@bodymindbalance.net Jane Daniel: Jane.Daniel@comcast.net Kendra Thyne: thynelife@earthlink.net 201-315-7946