Testimonials
I’m not only hooked on Pilates, I’m hooked on Harmony! The instructors are enthusiastic, skilled and attentive, and the environment is peaceful and serene.
– Jen
I can honestly say Pilates at Harmony has changed my life. I love the personalized attention I get in each class because I don’t have to worry about doing an exercise incorrectly. My core is so much stronger due to classes here that I no longer have back pain. I also feel stronger and leaner than I have in ten years!
– Morgan B.
Harmony Mind Body Fitness was an oasis of calm in the craziness of city life. The facility was warm and inviting and staff was friendly and professional. The instructor I had was able to clearly verbalize the essence of the exercises during her class and make appropriate modifications when needed. Thank you for a calming experience during my busy vacation.
– A. Wells, Physical Therapist/Pilates Instructor, San Francisco Bay Area
Pilates helped strengthen my lower back and taught me how to safely engage my abdominal muscles throughout my pregnancy. It has also helped me strengthen my pelvic floor muscles before and especially after pregnancy, which was essential and greatly beneficial.
– Nadeya, age 37
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in the spring of 2000, when I was 48. After my treatment, I wanted to find exercise classes that would help me regain strength and balance. When I discovered Pilates, Gyrokinesis® and Gyrotonic® classes, I realized the emphasis on form and core strength was perfect for my needs. All the teachers at Harmony have been very helpful, challenging me, yet always conscious of my concerns. And now that I’ve regained my strength, I’m able to explore other activities, such as kayaking and ballet classes. And last spring, I celebrated my five-year anniversary by completing the two-day Avon Walk. Harmony has been a significant part of my recovery.
– Irene, age 54
I have been participating in the Pilates program at Harmony for about 2 years. In that time, I have seen and felt positive changes in my body. Pilates has helped me gain strength, and flexibility in my body that wasn’t there before. I incorporate both mat and reformer into my regular workouts. Classes are in an intimate setting where you can still receive personal attention that challenges every workout. The staff at Harmony has made a positive difference in my workout routine!
– Laura
I am definitely pleased with how Pilates has changed my body shape, but I am amazed at how it has helped my stamina and endurance while running and spinning.
– Sarah, age 40
I have been a Harmony client for the past few years. After giving birth to my second child, I was looking for a complete exercise that offered muscle toning and strengthening. I was also looking for a workout that didn’t feel repetitive and boring. Pilates and the instructors at Harmony not only helped me to get rid of the baby weight, but now I am more toned and more flexible than I have ever been. Pilates has also helped to alleviate my chronic lower back pain caused by years of sitting at a desk for long stretches of time. Each of the instructors at Harmony is terrific at tailoring a workout to meet my individual needs. They are warm, encouraging and wonderful at making a challenging workout feel like fun! I would highly recommend Harmony to anyone looking for a fabulous pilates studio.
– Alyssa
I started Pilates, reluctantly, at the insistence of my wife. It will be good for you, she said. It builds core strength, I was told. I promised to give it a try. How hard could it be, I thought. You lay down for most of the exercises- just my speed. Light weights, few reps.
I arrogantly arrived for my first lesson. I was not prepared to talk about such intimate topics as my pelvic floor, sitz bones, or zipping up my abs. Regardless, I was ready for this “light” workout. Then Tara asked me to do a 100 count sustained crunch. My body shook; my stomach ached; I begged for mercy! The woman next to me did not even break a sweat. So much for easy.
Now five months later, “hundreds” are just part of the routine. I have the flexibility to touch my toes again. Slowly the “love handles” are disappearing. My stomach is flatter. My posture is better. I have more strength for playing the human jungle gym with my 5 and 8 year olds. I am hoping my new “core strength” will improve my golf game this summer.
I am no longer embarrassed when I tell friends that I am off to pilates class. If they continue to poke fun, I make them do a 100 count sustained crunch. Let’s see whose laughing then.
– Joe
Most of Harmony’s clients and instructors look young, beautiful, and perfect to us. We don’t look like them…yet! My husband (78) and I (71) are not only old but a trifle paunchy. But we love our instructors. They treat us kindly and professionally, with no patronization. They identify our “imperfections” and provide very specific exercises to make us limber and functional. I think my husband likes Harmony as much as golf…and that’s saying a mouthful. Thanks, Harmony!
– Marilou, age 71
I have been participating in Pilates for the past 3 years, but truly became dedicated to the routine during the past 18 months at Harmony. The variety of the classes and the wide range of times, have made it easy to incorporate Pilates into my life. The instructors are welcoming, caring and work with each client, to make a positive experience for all who participate. The instructors and clients are a diverse group that makes each experience unique, fun and interesting. The benefits of Pilates have snuck up on me. I found my balance, strength and flexibility improved, but most of all, Pilates at Harmony helps to keep me sane when work and my home life are busy.
– Suzanne, Age 52
Our health is a life-long endeavor that must be priority in our routines. Before discovering Pilates, I had been inconsistent with working out because it was not something I enjoyed. With a few introduction classes, I learned how well my body responds to the Pilates approach. Furthermore, the Harmony community creates a serene and accepting environment that encourages a commitment to well being. Stressful days at work are ceased after a session with one of Harmony’s diverse instructors. While I can attest to the inner peace I have found after a year and a half practicing, physically my body is strong, toned and ten pounds lighter! Rather than fretting about being in shape for a particular event, I am ready for any occasion, any time.
– Carly, age 24
I started going to Harmony three months after I had my first child. With their expert guidance and training, I quickly regained my strength and pre-baby body. I was hooked. I have continued being challenged by their trainers for two years, even throughout my second pregnancy. I can now say that I have never been more in-tuned with my body, nor have I enjoyed workouts more. I couldn’t recommend Harmony Mind Body Fitness more!
– Katie, age 29
Upon deciding to move to Chicago from the East Coast, my immediate thought was not ‘where will I live?’ – I wondered, ‘where will I find a Pilates studio that meets my high expectations?’ I have since found that in Harmony. The studio and staff are so welcoming, and the instructors are at the top of their game, which remains evident in each class I take. Spinal surgery several years ago added many challenges to my mobility and flexibility, but practicing Pilates at Harmony throughout the week builds not only my strength, but my confidence as well.
– Amy, age 30
I love my Xtend Barre® class! It’s a perfect compliment to Pilates because it challenges my stamina, strength and endurance. I definitely feel a difference in muscle tone and my family says I look slimmer – a win-win in my book!
– Tatiana, age 48
I love the way my body has changed since I’ve started taking the Xtend Barre® classes – especially my legs and shoulders. The class is a great complement to the private Pilates session and mat class that I take every week.
– Cathy, age 58
Xtend Barre® has energized my workout routine and has helped me increase the strength in my arms and back while improving my balance and coordination.
– Irene, age 59