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# Mongoose Bodyworks: Mongoose Bodyworks is a Pilates Studio and Movement Center in SoHo, NYC dedicated to providing personalized, focused sessions in a serene setting.

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## Posts
- [Foot Function Series: The Rigid Supination Pattern – part one](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/foot-function-series-the-rigid-supination-pattern-part-one/): A foot that stays excessively rigid may feel stable, but that stability often comes at a cost. Supination refers to the foot locking into a narrower, shorter shape so it can function like a lever to propel the body forward. During gait, this rigidity is important. The elastic recoil of the foot, along with the swing of the opposite leg, helps create external rotation through the stance leg and drives the body into a stable push-off.
- [Why Private Pilates in SoHo Delivers Deeper Results](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/blog-private-pilates-soho-benefits/): At Mongoose Bodyworks, we’re often asked what makes private Pilates sessions different — and why so many of our clients choose one-on-one instruction over group classes. Below, our instructors answer some of the most common questions about personalized Pilates and what to expect in our SoHo studio.
- [Pilates for a Bulging Disc: Safe, Gentle Relief in SoHo NYC](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/pilates-for-bulging-disc/): Living with a bulging disc can be frustrating, painful, and limiting. If you’ve been told to avoid high-impact workouts or worry about injuring yourself further, you might be wondering what safe movement options are available. At Mongoose Bodyworks, our boutique Pilates studio in SoHo, NYC, we specialize in mindful, gentle approaches that help clients with bulging discs build strength, reduce pain, and regain confidence in their bodies.
- [Why Mongoose Bodyworks Is One of the Best Pilates Studios in NYC](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/best-pilates-nyc-soho/): If you’re searching for the best Pilates in NYC, you’re likely overwhelmed by options. From trendy mega-gyms to high-intensity mat classes, the city is full of fitness experiences—but not all Pilates is created equal. At Mongoose Bodyworks, we offer something different: a boutique, mindful approach that focuses on alignment, breath, and body awareness.
- [Small Studio, Big Impact: The Benefits of One on One Pilates Instruction in SoHo](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/benefits-of-one-on-one-pilates-instruction-in-soho/): In a city that moves as fast as New York, finding space—both physical and mental—for wellness can feel like a luxury. At Mongoose Bodyworks, our boutique Pilates studio in SoHo offers something rare in the fitness world: truly personalized, one on one Pilates instruction that meets you exactly where you are.
- [Pilates for Posture: How NYC Professionals Are Finding Relief in SoHo](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/pilates-for-posture-how-nyc-professionals-are-finding-relief-in-soho/): In the fast-paced world of New York City, many professionals spend long hours hunched over laptops or seated at desks—often at the expense of their posture and overall well-being. If you're one of the many feeling the effects of poor alignment, tight shoulders, or chronic back discomfort, we may be the solution you're looking for. Our focus on pilates for posture at our boutique studio Mongoose Bodyworks offers personalized support to help you move and feel better. Discover how pilates for posture can transform your daily life.
- [Powerful Results: Restore and Rejoice with Pilates Soho](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/soho-2/): Mongoose Bodyworks – Pilates Soho NYC offers private, duet and group pilates in a quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Our personalized sessions center your mind and body , and leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized. We work with clients of all levels creating customized programs for your unique needs.
- [Pilates for low back pain in Soho NYC ](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/pilates-for-low-back-pain-in-soho-nyc/): Low back health is primary to creating a happy and healthy body. If you have low back troubles read on…
- [Empower Your Pregnancy: The Transformative Power of Pre-Natal Pilates](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/benefits-pre-natal-pilates-in-soho-nyc/): Mongoose Bodyworks is an excellent choice for women who are looking for a safe and effective way to exercise during pregnancy.
- [Align Your Spine: An introduction to Pilates for Scoliosis Management](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/align-your-spine-an-introduction-to-pilates-for-scoliosis-management/): Custom Pilates session that target the spinal curves, improves alignment and bring much needed relief.
- [Pilates Studio in Soho near me](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/pilates-near-me/): Welcome to Mongoose Bodyworks! Your destination for a personalized Pilates experience in the heart of Soho, NYC. Our studio is designed to ensure you get
- [The Marvelous Multifidus – A Small Yet Mighty Muscle](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/the-multifidus-muscle/): While it may seem mysterious and elusive, the multifidus, a spiky shaped muscle in your back, is integral to spine stability. Multifidi provide muscular support to the spine, which enables us to stand upright, or not fall over as we bend forward. When the multifidus is weak or atrophied, it often results in lower back pain. Instructing students on how to locate and use this muscle correctly is a difficult task for teachers to convey. But any frustration in the teaching process is a flash in the pan when a student makes the connection and is well on their way to relief from back pain. 
- [Pilates for Diastasis: Healing Post-partum](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/pilates-for-diastasis-healing-post-partum/): Keywords: Pilates for Diastasis
- [Pilates and Scoliosis: a testimonial](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/pilates-and-scoliosis-a-testimonial/): Almost 2 years ago I needed big time help for both my left hip and my spine.  I was 9 months past a hip replacement that brought my mild scoliosis into the severe category.  I was in chronic pain, functioning poorly after a lifetime of active exercising.  Three top doctors agreed that spine surgery was necessary.  At that low point, I learned about Halle through a physical therapist.  Halle, she said, was in her view the top Pilates practitioner in the city.  And she had the expertise for complicated hip/spine issues.  The only issue was getting into her because she is in such high demand!  Thankfully, she worked me in for weekly sessions.
- [My Time with Kathy Grant](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/my-time-with-kathy-grant/): Kathy Grant was my first Pilates teacher. If it wasn't for her I don't think I would have pursued a career in Pilates. So when Blossom Leilani Crawford asked me to contribute to her site "KathyGrantPilates.com" , I was thrilled to oblige. If you'd like to learn more about Kathy I would like to encourage you to visit Blossom's site, it is filled with wonderful stories and anecdotes about Kathy. Following is my story.
- [Virtual Private Pilates- Taking it Virtual](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/virtual-private-pilates-taking-it-virtual/): But there is something you can do in the safety of your own home that will bring you some relief and a bit of normalcy, along with a neutral spine! While private sessions at our sweet Pilates studio in Soho are on hiatus, the lovely and talented instructors at Mongoose Bodyworks can meet you online for virtual private Pilates. The intimacy of our studio space has fostered many long-term friendships and working relationships, formed from weekly sessions, where we focus together to create better body awareness, strength, and flexibility. For the foreseeable future, we can continue with the progress we’ve made in the studio, and maintain our Pilates bodies, by simply taking it online. The innovative genius of Joseph Pilates’ exercises, and all the extras our instructors have to offer, clearly translates to fun, well-crafted, and individualized virtual private Pilates sessions. Also, constructive movement at home is essential to manage stress, strengthens immunity, and keeps us sane.
- [FASCIA and pilates](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/fascia-and-pilates/): Fascia is a fibrous type of connective tissue in the human body that preserves physical shape by enclosing discrete elements such as organs and muscles. It exists throughout the entire body. In fact, the deepest layer encloses every single cell!
- [Pilates and Pelvic Floor Health](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/pilates-and-pelvic-floor/): People embark on a pilates journey for many reasons. Some are wanting to heal from an injury , others to simply improve their general level of strength and fitness. But did you know that Pilates can improve your pelvic floor health too?
- [Breathing for Core Optimization and Wellbeing](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/breathing-for-core-optimization-and-wellbeing/): Dear Readers,
- [What to Look for in a Pilates Instructor](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/what-to-look-for-in-a-pilates-instructor/): Learning Pilates is a rewarding journey that requires the dedication of both the student and the instructor. Learning Pilates is challenging, but it is a challenge that pays off in more ways than one.  Pilates can teach you stamina, strength, flexibility, confidence, and equanimity.
- [What Makes Pilates Unique Among Movement Systems?](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/what-makes-pilates-unique-among-movement-systems/): When you think about it, it's no wonder that so many Americans are unfit. A lot of advertising touts the perfect body and we're always seeing fit models prancing about on the screen, implying that we should all look like them. We may want to work hard for a little while in the hope that maybe one day we can, but that's not very good long-term motivation. We also work long hours and sit for long periods of time, settling on fast food and other nutritional compromises. We get disconnected from who we are and how our bodies work.
- [What Does Pilates Do to Your Body?](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/what-does-pilates-do-to-your-body/): If you're looking for a method of exercise that is both challenging and rewarding and will improve your overall physical fitness, Pilates is the method for you. Pilates can help you develop a more toned and lean appearance and become both stronger and more flexible. 
- [Things to Know Before You Take Pilates Classes](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/things-to-know-before-you-take-pilates-classes/): The Girl Scout Motto, "Be Prepared," definitely applies to those taking a Pilates class for the first time. If you've got some idea what you'll be doing in class and what to expect afterwards, you'll be ready to reap the benefits that Pilates exercise has for you.
- [Is Reformer Pilates Good for Back Pain?](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/is-reformer-pilates-good-for-back-pain/): The reformer is an exercise apparatus that was designed by the founder of the Pilates Method, Joseph Pilates. A reformer uses a set of springs to create a unique kind of resistance against which the exerciser can work to organize strength in their core muscles, along with good alignment and improved joint flexibility. 
- [The Pilates Reformer – a Low-Impact Workout](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/pilates-reformer-machine-a-low-impact-workout/): Many people who are seeking a new fitness regime are concerned about the potential damage high-impact exercises, such as running, can have on their joints. At the same time, they may also be concerned that a low-impact workout may not really do the job. If you're looking for an effective low-impact workout, you should definitely give Pilates reformer a try.
- [Can Pilates help with Anxiety?](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/is-pilates-good-for-anxiety/): The modern world is fast-moving and filled with technology, unrealistic demands, and every day stresses. Everyone feels some anxiety from time to time, but when we let anxiety take charge, our sense of reality gets distorted and we cannot function well at home or at work. Our thoughts can become like a speeding train, and it can take what feels like a Herculean effort to get our minds under control again. With its focus on breathing, concentrating, and staying in the present moment, Pilates takes us off of the speeding train. At Mongoose Bodyworks, our skilled Pilates instructors can help you reclaim your mental focus.
- [Is Pilates Better Than Yoga?](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/is-pilates-better-than-yoga/): Many people who want to choose an exercise regime may ask the question: is Pilates better than yoga? Of course either may be of benefit and the answer depends on your goals . In any case, however, theteacher makes all the difference.
- [Is Pilates a Good Way to Lose Weight?](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/is-pilates-a-good-way-to-lose-weight/): Those who want to lose weight quickly may decide to use methods like low-carb diets, weight loss supplements, or even prescription medications. Pilates is about much more than simply losing weight. Pilates helps you condition, tone, and strengthen your entire body so that anything you do – from simple everyday activities to rigorous exercise routines – is done more efficiently and bears more fruit.
- [How Pilates can boost running performance](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/how-pilates-can-boost-running-performance/): Outdoor running is a great way to stay fit. Running can calm the mind, strengthen the heart and lungs, and help with losing weight and keeping it off.
- [Achieving a Happier Body and Mind with Pilates](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/achieving-a-happier-body-and-mind-with-pilates/): Pilates is a comprehensive form of exercise that combines the knowledge of several disciplines, including martial arts, yoga, and gymnastics. Pilates develops mental focus and concentration, often requiring that movements are precise, controlled and fluid.
- [Pelvic Floor Health in NYC](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/pelvic-floor-health-in-nyc/): COREY SILBERT IS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST AND CO-OWNER OF "BEYOND BASICS" , A CLINIC THAT SPECIALIZES IN ALL CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE PELVIC FLOOR IN MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN. WE LOVE THIS AT MONGOOSE BODYWORKS, AS SO MUCH OF OUR PILATES CORE WORK IS RELATED TO THE PELVIC FLOOR.
- [Pilates After Total Hip Replacement](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/pilates-after-total-hip-replacement/): The are over 200,000 hip replacements a year with the majority being performed on people between the ages of 50-80. Hip replacements are recommended to relieve pain and decreased mobility in the hip often due to arthritis and other degenerative processes .
- [The Connection Between Low Back Pain and Weak Gluteals: Part 2](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/low-back-pain-and-weak-gluteals/): If your hip flexors are short your gluteus maximus can become inhibited and weak.
- [Top Pilates Instructors in NYC](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/top-pilates-instructors-in-nyc/): With so many Pilates Studios popping up how do you know which one is best for you? And how do you know which ones have the top Pilates instructors in NYC.
- [Low back pain and Pilates](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/low-back-pain-and-pilates/): Clinical studies have shown that a majority of low back pain can be traced to weak and inhibited gluteal muscles . There are three gluteal muscles that make up the side and back of the hip and pelvic region: gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. The following blog describes how a dysfunctional gluteus medius can specifically contribute to low back pain.
- [Searching for an Enriching Pilates Studio in New York City?](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/searching-for-an-enriching-pilates-studio-in-new-york-city/): Your body is the only one you will ever have. It needs proper nourishment and exercise. Pilates is a wonderful way to strengthen your body, relieve stress, and help you achieve optimal balance and harmony. Proudly helping New Yorkers reach optimal health for over two decades, Mongoose Bodyworks offers a wide range of Pilates classes that will challenge and nourish your mind, body and spirit.
- [Seeking Enriching Pilates Classes in New York City?](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/pilates-classes-in-nyc/): When it comes to choosing Pilates classes in New York City, the choices are seemingly endless. Nestled in the heart of Soho, Mongoose Bodyworks is a facility that offers a wide range of Pilates classes. Whether you’re a beginner or a “proficient Pilates professional,” Mongoose Bodyworks has the perfect Pilates experience for you. Choose to take a one-on-one Pilates class a few times a week after work, or sign up for the duet Pilates experience. Mongoose Bodyworks also offers the Reformer Trio, which is a Pilates experience with a maximum of three students.
- [Strengthening the Gluteals 101](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/strengthening-glutes-pilates/): Keeping your gluteal muscles ( butt muscles) strong is an important element to creating healthy full body motions such as climbing stairs, getting out of a chair and most athletic activities. This short sequence will give you a great starting point to creating strong and limber gluteal muscles.
- [A Holistic Approach to Wellbeing](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/therapeutic-pilates-nyc/): It’s no surprise that Pilates is on the rise – with a focus on efficient movement and core awareness, there’s a lot to love about this mind body fitness program. At the same time, Naturopathic medicine – a holistic and natural approach to healing – has become a welcome health alternative for many.
- [Pilates and Physical Therapy](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/pilates-and-physical-therapy/):  Pilates and physical therapy. Two separate disciplines with different objectives, right?
- [Best pilates in NYC hands down…](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/best-pilates-in-nyc-hands-down/): Best pilates in NYC hands down. Halle runs an amazing, friendly, and comfortable shop with all the bells and whistles (even flower arrangements in the studio) and I have been seeing serious results. I go twice a week and my quality of life has significantly improved. I highly recommend Mongoose Bodyworks and am so thankful to have met my instructor who pushes me and keeps me in top shape. A++
- [Pilates and Acupuncture](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/pilates-and-acupuncture-nyc-soho/):  In recent years, holistic approaches to health have all seen a surge in popularity – and with good reason. More than just placebo effect, practices like acupuncture promise to have a measurable impact.
- [BACK PAIN RELIEF IN SOHO NYC](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/back-pain-relief-in-soho-nyc/): Back pain whether because of injury or just improper posture can seriously interfere with a person’s quality of life. A herniated disk is a surprisingly common and challenging condition where one or more disks are pressing and thereby irritating nearby nerves. More and more doctors are prescribing therapeutic Pilates to manage this type of discomfort. Sometimes a person may not necessarily feel pain, but such a condition still needs to be improved before it gets worse, as it is degenerative in nature.
- [Reformer Pilates in Soho NYC](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/reformer-pilates-in-soho-nyc/): Joseph Pilates on Reformer
- [Piriformis Syndrome and Sciatica- Part 1](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/sciatica-pilates-nyc/): This article is addressed to movement instructors but is also intended to be helpful to anyone seeking information about piriformis syndrome and sciatica.
- [Pilates and Scoliosis in Soho NYC](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/pilates-and-scoliosis-in-soho-nyc/): Scoliosis is a medical condition involving sideways curvatures of the spine.  When looking at the spine from behind a scoliotic spine makes either an “S” or “C” shape instead of a straight vertical line. Scoliosis usually begins in adolescence but may also develop in adulthood. A diagnosis can be  confirmed by an X-ray that demonstrates lateral deviations of ten degrees or more. However, even smaller non-scoliotic curvatures  may be a source of physical discomfort.
- [Wonderful Instructors](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/wonderful-instructors/): I have done two Pilates sessions here (in Miami) and you really cannot compare with Mongoose. You guys have something really special there! Everyone is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and are wonderful instructors.
- [Looking to Become a Fitness Instructor?](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/looking-to-become-a-fitness-instructor/): Looking to Become a Fitness Instructor?
Advances in modern medicine and increased knowledge in nutrition and health have created new jobs and expanded the need for existing ones. Among the many opportunities in the health sector is an increasing need for fitness instructors beyond those at standard gyms. Pilates is an exercise program that focuses on more than just working out and gaining muscle. It certainly has those elements but it incorporates more core training, physical therapy and aspects of yoga as well.
Successful Pilates teacher training in NYC involves studying the necessary knowledge and practical application. The Balanced Body University offers such a program with a certification upon completion. It teaches more than just the moves but how to “see” the human body as it goes through the motion of Pilates exercises and the impact they are having on particular muscle groups. It provides the knowledge for trainers to be able to determine if a particular move is being done correctly so as to benefit the client without aggravating any injuries they might have. In addition to having the knowledge themselves, the Pilates teacher training provides the tools to explain this knowledge to the clients.
At Pilates studios, such as the Mongoose Bodyworks, instructors are handpicked to go a step further and provide an overall wellness factor to every client. After receiving the initial certification, continuing education courses are also available online. These are available through the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) and the Balanced Body University (BBU), as well as other fitness organizations.
Becoming a Pilates fitness is more involved than just taking a class online, it requires extensive knowledge of the human anatomy, people skills and a certain intuition that allows the instructor to see whether an exercise is being carried out correctly. If it is not, adjustments need to be made for the clients to get the full benefit.
Mongoose Bodyworks offers a Pilates program that provides overall wellness of body and mind. Located in NYC. Phone number 212-431-8377.
- [Relieving Symptoms of Spinal Stenosis](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/relieving-symptoms-of-spinal-stenosis/): Relieving Symptoms of Spinal Stenosis
Pilates is one way to relieve the pain and discomfort associated with spinal stenosis. A one on one training session can be individualized to focus on lessening the compression of nerves in the lower back which is often associated with lumbar stenosis and can produce symptoms of sciatica. Unlike many other exercise programs out there Pilates is not restricted to a fitness level or an age group. Any person, in any physical condition can simply sign up and attend a session. That is because the clients learn how to use their own body to create resistance and build muscle strength.
When starting an exercise regimen as a type of physical therapy, a person should take care and choose a respectable Pilates Studio out of the many located in NYC. Mongoose Bodyworks has been in business since 1999 and has a list of handpicked trainers with years of experience. The studio is stocked with all the various Pilates equipment necessary to conduct quality training sessions. There is also plenty of floor space to conduct all the floor-based body conditioning movements that help with physical ailments such as stenosis.
It’s important to have a tranquil and focused setting where the client and the trainer can really connect and work together to achieve a successful training session. Whether the client has a specific goal they want to reach or have begun a Pilates program to help with their spinal stenosis, a good instructor will work to help them accomplish it. A standard session is about an hour long attended twice a week and that is sufficient for many people to get in shape and reduce, if not eliminate any lower back pain they had prior to starting a Pilates program in NYC.
Mongoose Bodyworks offers a Pilates program that provides overall wellness of body and mind. Located in NYC. Phone number 212-431-8377.
- [Safe Exercise](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/safe-exercise/): Safe Exercise
Pregnancy can be an exciting time in a female’s life, it can also be confusing, especially during a first pregnancy. Everyone usually has an opinion as to what’s best for the offspring, and many times with enough advice, it will start to contradict itself. This is especially true when it comes to the amount of physical exertion the mother-to-be should exert. Some advice to minimize such activity to a slow-paced walk and nothing more while others say that even a moderate workout with lifting and some straining will stand to benefit the fetus. Living in NYC, there are many options to choose from if a female decides to take on exercise during pregnancy.
Pilates has been approved by many gynecologists to be a safe form of exercise for their patients. The controlled environment, close supervision and lack of abrupt movements are the main attributes for this specific type of physical activity for pregnant women. The Pilates studios in NYC focus on core exercise that strengthen the abdomen and back. When started early on in the pregnancy, the stronger muscles could possibly make the final delivery easier.
The recovery of the mother’s physical body can be accelerated through regular exercise prior to giving birth. If the female’s body is already in shape, then returning it back after birth will be easier. A Pilates program can be tailored to focus on the individual client, in this case every conditioning move that the pregnant woman performs is to benefit her and her offspring. Any exercises that may unnecessarily strain or stress either one is avoided.
In addition to performing the exercise, Pilates promotes a mind – body connection that stays with the clients long after they are done with the session.
Mongoose Bodyworks offers a Pilates program that provides overall wellness of body and mind. Located in NYC. Phone number 212-431-8377.

## Pages
- [Registration Form](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/registration-form/)
- [ONLINE PILATES SOHO SCHEDULER](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/contact/): See prices
- [Education](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/education/): Our Continuing Education Program is a cornerstone of the Mongoose Bodyworks offering. Halle’s command of interdisciplinary bodywork is unparalleled. She is a second-generation master teacher who studied under the two greatest protégées of Joseph Pilates himself, Kathy Grant and Romana Kryzanowska.
- [About](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/about/): Pilates is a rejuvenating practice that immeasurably improves posture and alignment by conditioning the body and bringing awareness to the core (the deep abdominal and back muscles). Pilates’ unique ability to activate the body’s supportive musculature, dynamically stabilizes the spinal column and pelvis structure, helping clients to alleviate physical discomfort and improve functional movement. Clients experience improved strength, posture, and quality of life.
- [Blog](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/blog/): For the Somatically Curious
- [Home](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/): Mongoose Bodyworks is a Pilates Studio in SoHo, New York City dedicated to providing personalized private Pilates sessions in a serene, approachable setting. Whether you seek to build your existing fitness practice, relieve chronic pain, or simply to move better within your body, our expert instructors are trained to address all manner of physical conditions.
- [Services](https://mongoosebodyworks.com/pilates-services/): We are thrilled to offer new clients the exciting introductory package of three private sessions, with the instructor of their choosing at the expert and senior level. All sessions feature Pilates equipment, mat work, and carefully chosen props for well-rounded, focused instruction.