Business Details
8 Years
experience
Your Premier Pilates Experience in East Village
Founded in 2018, Flying Squirrel Studios has established itself as East Village's premier Pilates destination. Our boutique studio combines traditional Pilates methodology with innovative elements from aerial arts and martial arts, creating dynamic workouts tailored to individual needs. With a team of expert instructors, including owner Dani who brings decades of anatomical expertise and therapeutic knowledge, we prioritize personalized attention in intimate class settings.Our mission is to create a healing, inspiring space where clients of all skill levels achieve measurable improvements in strength, flexibility, and overall well-being. We maintain rigorous professional standards while fostering a welcoming environment that values both technical precision and joyful movement.
Services
Pilates Classes
Private Sessions
Aerial Pilates
Martial Arts Integration
Virtual Classes
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized Pilates instruction with expert instructors
- Small class sizes ensure individualized attention
- Combines traditional Pilates with aerial and martial arts for unique workouts
- Experienced instructors with deep anatomical knowledge
- Convenient East Village location with flexible scheduling
What people say
Incredible teacher
Personalized attention
Healing space
Measurable improvements
Creative workouts
Services
Pilates Classes
Our small-group Pilates classes (max 5 participants) focus on technical precision and individual progress. Instructors provide hands-on corrections while incorporating creative movement patterns. Clients develop core strength, improve posture, and enhance body awareness through carefully structured sequences that balance challenge with accessibility for all fitness levels.
Private Sessions
Personalized Pilates instruction tailored to individual goals and physical needs. Ideal for injury recovery, advanced practitioners, or those seeking focused attention. Sessions utilize specialized equipment to address specific mobility issues while building functional strength through customized exercise programs developed by experienced instructors.
Aerial Pilates
Innovative Pilates integration using aerial silks and suspension equipment. Combines traditional mat work with anti-gravity movements to improve flexibility and spatial awareness. Challenges core stability while creating fun, dynamic workouts that develop upper body strength and improve joint mobility through controlled, three-dimensional motion patterns.
Martial Arts Integration
Unique Pilates approach incorporating martial arts principles for enhanced body mechanics. Focuses on rotational power development, balance training, and dynamic transitions. Builds functional strength applicable to daily activities while improving coordination through movement patterns that emphasize kinetic chain efficiency and proprioceptive awareness.
Virtual Classes
Live-streamed Pilates sessions maintaining the same quality as in-studio classes. Instructors provide real-time feedback through virtual platforms while preserving personalized attention. Features modified exercises for home practice spaces without specialized equipment, ensuring continued progress through structured programs accessible from any location.
People
Danielle
Owner & Lead Instructor
Certified Pilates instructor with 15+ years of experience combining classical Pilates with aerial arts. Specializes in therapeutic applications and movement rehabilitation. Creates welcoming, inclusive classes that emphasize anatomical precision while maintaining joyful exploration of physical capabilities.
Questions
What makes Flying Squirrel's Pilates classes unique?
We combine traditional Pilates with aerial arts and martial arts elements, creating dynamic workouts that build strength while maintaining technical precision in a welcoming environment.
Are private Pilates sessions available?
Yes, we offer one-on-one sessions tailored to individual goals, including injury recovery, advanced training, or personalized attention using specialized equipment.
What class sizes can I expect?
Group classes maintain a strict 5-person maximum to ensure individualized attention and proper form correction from instructors during each 50-minute session.
Do you offer virtual Pilates options?
Yes, we provide live-streamed classes with real-time instructor feedback, featuring modified exercises for home practice spaces without requiring specialized equipment.
What experience level is appropriate for classes?
All levels welcome - instructors adapt exercises for beginners while challenging experienced practitioners through progressive movement patterns and equipment variations.
How do I schedule a class?
Book through our website or contact us directly via phone. Walk-ins accepted pending availability in our East Village studio with flexible scheduling options.
