The PILATES Room & ANTIGRAVITY Studio

Thank you to all who make the Pilates Room & Antigravity studio possible.  There are a lot of reasons why it is a great resource center for all around fun, health, and super good vibes.  So far I have only gone to the Fascial Refresh class with Chimene but I have plans to try the Floating meditation class, the Tai chi class, yoga class and bungee class (probably lots more too).  

The Fascial Refresh is like getting a re-introduction to your body's inner structure and world by a seasoned and loving guide (aka Chimene) -- it's an exploration of how we feel, how our body works, with so much care and compassion rolled into it. You will be guided as to how to maximally receive the benefits of each movement from the smallest joint in your foot to your overall musculo-skeletal-energetic structures.

And it's fun.  The location is wonderful, on the edge of Fall Creek, close to Ithaca Falls, a restaurant, with easy access by foot, bike or car. There is so much offered at the center that I won't try to express it all (their website does that) but I'm definitely glad I have finally made it over there and plan to spend a lot of time exploring and increasing my health under the care of all the wonderful instructors there.  

Plus, fresh water, great teas, and so much more......you'll be glad you checked it out once you do!

I went to the Fascial Refresh class, and I am 100% convinced that anyone who has an iota of stress in their life should make this class a priority. It helped me be more aware of my breathing, how my body was at rest, and then after the class, to bring you back to those 2 things and becoming aware of how the different stretches and exercises, made a difference. I have never been to a class where I could notice the difference immediately before.  The teacher was open and joyful. She explained things without judgment if you got it wrong. The atmosphere was one of fun. We were making jokes with people we had never met before.  The gym was clean and organized. Plus it smelled wonderful! Not like a gym at all!! Signed up for the recurring class, and now I can't wait to try the Bungee and Ariel classes too

I am a local, born & raised& over the years I have tried many yoga studios& exercise groups. When I walked in yesterday for my first rebound class, I could not have felt more welcome or comfortable; everyone was kind& supportive & wonderful. The facilities are clean& comfortable & simply beautiful. The flight class I tried today was super fun, I had no idea how to do anything, but I felt like a circ de sole acrobat & it was just great. Thank you for the space you have provided, the diverse classes& in general for being awesome people.

The teachers are really great, welcoming, friendly and knowledgable.  Dropping in and trying things out is easy and I haven't been disappointed by any of the classes I've tired.  I got the 10 class pass after my first class and love it's flexibility and affordability.

What a lovely space! Very professional and friendly! Had a great time and will certainly be back!

Great Barre Class! Pace was slow but exercises were effective which made the perfect combination. Instructor was super helpful and came around class to correct form which is always much appreciated. Trial membership is worth a shot to try out the different types of classes and find your preferences. A great hidden gem in Ithaca!

I’m so glad the studio has 1 week trial membership, so I tried it a few lessons before purchasing monthly membership! Love the intimate atmosphere and professional instructors! Had so much doing different cardio classes, barre, hiit etc!

I had a consult with Chimene to figure out some hamstring and heel pain that I've been having while running. She did a great job of testing various muscles to see which were working properly and, more importantly, which were essentially offline. The problem she identified and the associated exercises she gave me have helped a great deal with the hamstring pain. The remaining question is to see if the heel pain resolves over time now that the hamstring tightness shouldn't be triggering it.

My first class at the studio - OULA - was lots of fun! It was a great dance-workout and a nice change from others like Zumba or CIZE. The instructor was very high energy, the music was great, and it's a beautiful studio space.

Last night I tried the Tai Chi class with Maurice.  It was great!  He's an excellent teacher -- knowledgeable, welcoming, great at explaining, patient and calm, funny.  I felt so relaxed afterwards.  Signing up for more right now... :)