Mankind Pilates is a classical pilates studio located in the heart of Ridgewood, New Jersey. Dedicated to Joseph’s original vision, Mankind Pilates is completely equipped with Gratz™ apparatus, and led by founder, Kristin Mann.
Mankind Pilates is a classical pilates studio located in the heart of Ridgewood, New Jersey. Dedicated to Joseph’s original vision, Mankind Pilates is completely equipped with Gratz™ apparatus, and led by founder, Kristin Mann.
Joseph himself said: “The whole country, the whole world should be doing my exercises – they’d be happier!” No matter your physical ability, age, or gender, Pilates can be practiced by everyone for a healthier body. Whether you’re suffering from chronic pain, hoping to become stronger, leaner and more flexible or desiring to take your sport to the next level, Mankind Pilates will help you achieve your goals.
About The Studio
Located in Ridgewood, New Jersey, Mankind Pilates offers classical pilates with personalized instruction for students at every fitness level. The studio is equipped with a full suite of Gratz™ classical Pilates apparatus including Reformers, Wall Unit Towers, Arm Chair, Wunda Chairs, Pedi-Pole, Spine Correctors, Foot Correctors/Toe Correctors and Ladder Barrels. The studio’s environment is professional, motivating and supportive.
Mankind Pilates founder, Kristin Mann, has over twenty-five years of experience instructing students of all levels and continues to study with well-respected classical master instructors and other industry specialists. Always a student herself, Kristin is regimented about her own daily practice and continuous study with many first and second generation classical Instructors: Mejo Wiggin, Blossom Leilani Crawford, Sonje Mayo, and Pam DeJohn.
“The mind, when housed within a healthful body, possesses a glorious sense of power.”
~ Joseph Pilates
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Gratz™ is the original manufacturer of Pilates apparatus and the industry’s established source for authentic equipment since 1928. In collaboration with Romana Kryzanowska in the late 1960’s, the Gratz™ company was able to preserve the dimensions and proportions critical to the correct functions of the Pilates apparatus, maintaining Joseph Pilates’ original vision by fabricating apparatus with unerring craftsmanship and exacting specifications. as a classical pilates studio, mankind pilates only uses Gratz™ equipment to maintain strict standards and adherence to Joseph’s teachings.