First Pilates Class Made Simple
at Emory
A team of trainers who have coached thousands of beginners.
Two videos. You'll know what to expect.
90 seconds each. Watch one, watch both.
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Meet The Reformer
Footbar, carriage, springs, straps. Every piece, plain English. After this, the machine goes from intimidating to obvious.
What a first class feels like
Cues, modifications, music, vibe. By the end you'll have already done half the class in your head.
The things first-timers actually worry about.
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Two-Class Trial at Emory
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The Signature Reformer II - Emory
INTERMEDIATE · WITH TONIANN MONACO
Intermediate repertoire, layering, balance work.
Intensity: Moderate to High (can flex).
Who it's for: Movers with a solid Level I foundation. Faster pace, richer sequencing.
Toniann Monaco makes class hard but fun, with useful modifications, jokes and genuinely great energy.
MEET TONIANN- Level
- INTERMEDIATE
- Prereq
- 5+ Level I classes
- Studio
- Emory
The Signature Tower I - Emory
TOWER · WITH MINJI SUH
Full-body spring resistance and standing work on the Tower.
Intensity: Moderate (equal to Reformer Level 1.5).
Who it's for: Comfortable with the Tower after your Intro.
Minji Suh makes class hard but fun, with useful modifications, jokes and genuinely great energy.
MEET MINJI- Level
- TOWER
- Prereq
- Intro to Tower recommended (equal to Reformer Level 1.5)
- Studio
- Emory
The Signature Reformer I - Emory
BEGINNER · WITH MINJI SUH
Foundational work.
Intensity: Low to Moderate (can flex up or down).
Who it's for: New to Pilates or fine-tuning form. Level I is not easier, just slower paced with progressions offered so you control the dial.
Minji Suh makes class hard but fun, with useful modifications, jokes and genuinely great energy.
MEET MINJI- Level
- BEGINNER
- Prereq
- Open to everyone. Intro recommended for first-timers, not required.
- Studio
- Emory
Glutes & Abs Tower II - Emory
INTERMEDIATE · WITH TONIANN MONACO
Targeted core and lower body work on the Tower.
Intensity: Moderate.
Who it's for: Tower Glutes & Abs is a Level I class.
Toniann Monaco makes class hard but fun, with useful modifications, jokes and genuinely great energy.
MEET TONIANN- Level
- INTERMEDIATE
- Prereq
- 10+ Tower Level I classes
- Studio
- Emory
The Signature Reformer III - Emory
ADVANCED · WITH MINJI SUH
Level 3 Reformer is our most advanced group class, built for clients who have put in substantial time at Level 2 and are ready for the full repertoire at speed.
Intensity Level: High
Prerequisites to book: 15 or more Level 2 classes plus 5 or more Level 1 classes, or 20 or more Level 2 classes The work is dense and technical. You will move through complex sequences with minimal setup time, hold positions longer, and transition faster than you do at Level 2.
Expect advanced spring work, unsupported balance, and choreography that assumes you already know the fundamentals cold. You should be comfortable finding your own form without cueing, and confident modifying on the fly when you need to.
Level 2 classes: Signature Reformer II, Signature Reformer 1.5, Arms & Thighs Reformer II, Glutes & Abs Reformer II, Reformer Sculpt II, Jumpboard, Reformer HIIT
Level 1 classes: Signature Reformer I, Intro to Reformer, Glutes & Abs Reformer I, Reformer Sculpt I, Reformer for Seniors, Lengthen & Stretch Reformer, Prenatal Pilates, Mom Club Private sessions count toward your total at double the level you are currently taking. Classes taken at other studios may count, please reach out to desk to verify.
Your class count is tracked automatically and access opens as soon as you meet it. We do not allow clients at any stage of pregnancy in this class.
Not sure which level fits? Email questions@thestudiopilates.com before booking and we will point you to the right class.
Minji Suh makes class hard but fun, with useful modifications, jokes and genuinely great energy.
MEET MINJI- Level
- ADVANCED
- Prereq
- Either 5+ Level I and 15+ Level II, or 20+ Level II classes
- Studio
- Emory
The Signature Tower I - Emory
TOWER · WITH TONIANN MONACO
Full-body spring resistance and standing work on the Tower.
Intensity: Moderate (equal to Reformer Level 1.5).
Who it's for: Comfortable with the Tower after your Intro.
Toniann Monaco makes class hard but fun, with useful modifications, jokes and genuinely great energy.
MEET TONIANN- Level
- TOWER
- Prereq
- Intro to Tower recommended (equal to Reformer Level 1.5)
- Studio
- Emory
The Signature Reformer II - Emory
INTERMEDIATE · WITH MADELYN CLARE
Intermediate repertoire, layering, balance work.
Intensity: Moderate to High (can flex).
Who it's for: Movers with a solid Level I foundation. Faster pace, richer sequencing.
Madelyn Clare makes class hard but fun, with useful modifications, jokes and genuinely great energy.
MEET MADELYN- Level
- INTERMEDIATE
- Prereq
- 5+ Level I classes
- Studio
- Emory
Tower for Seniors - Emory
TOWER · WITH TONIANN MONACO
Beginner-friendly reformer or tower work with modifications throughout.
Intensity: Low.
Who it's for: Age 60+ or anyone wanting a slower, supported pace. Semi-private.
Toniann Monaco makes class hard but fun, with useful modifications, jokes and genuinely great energy.
MEET TONIANN- Level
- TOWER
- Prereq
- No prerequisites
- Studio
- Emory
The Signature Reformer 1.5 - Emory
INTERMEDIATE · WITH TONIANN MONACO
Transition into Level II with Level II repertoire at a slower pace.
Intensity: Moderate.
Who it's for: Comfortable in Level I and ready to layer in Level II material.
Toniann Monaco makes class hard but fun, with useful modifications, jokes and genuinely great energy.
MEET TONIANN- Level
- INTERMEDIATE
- Prereq
- 5+ Level I classes
- Studio
- Emory
The Signature Tower II - Emory
INTERMEDIATE · WITH MADELYN CLARE
Advanced Tower flow, fewer pauses, complex sequencing.
Intensity: High.
Who it's for: Movers with 10+ Tower Level I classes done.
Madelyn Clare makes class hard but fun, with useful modifications, jokes and genuinely great energy.
MEET MADELYN- Level
- INTERMEDIATE
- Prereq
- 10+ Tower Level I classes
- Studio
- Emory
Reformer Sculpt II - Emory
INTERMEDIATE · WITH MADELYN CLARE
Reformer sculpt with weights, props, and reps at Level II pace.
Intensity: Moderate to High.
Who it's for: Level II movers wanting a sweatier session with sculpt tools.
Madelyn Clare makes class hard but fun, with useful modifications, jokes and genuinely great energy.
MEET MADELYN- Level
- INTERMEDIATE
- Prereq
- 5+ Level I classes
- Studio
- Emory
Lengthen & Stretch Tower - Emory
TOWER · WITH TONIANN MONACO
Gentle exercises and stretches for flexibility and spinal mobility.
Intensity: Low.
Who it's for: A Level I recovery class. Great complement to harder days.
Toniann Monaco makes class hard but fun, with useful modifications, jokes and genuinely great energy.
MEET TONIANN- Level
- TOWER
- Prereq
- Open to everyone. Intro recommended for first-timers.
- Studio
- Emory
The Signature Reformer I - Emory
BEGINNER · WITH MADELYN CLARE
Foundational work.
Intensity: Low to Moderate (can flex up or down).
Who it's for: New to Pilates or fine-tuning form. Level I is not easier, just slower paced with progressions offered so you control the dial.
Madelyn Clare makes class hard but fun, with useful modifications, jokes and genuinely great energy.
MEET MADELYN- Level
- BEGINNER
- Prereq
- Open to everyone. Intro recommended for first-timers, not required.
- Studio
- Emory
The Signature Reformer II - Emory
INTERMEDIATE · WITH MADELYN CLARE
Intermediate repertoire, layering, balance work.
Intensity: Moderate to High (can flex).
Who it's for: Movers with a solid Level I foundation. Faster pace, richer sequencing.
Madelyn Clare makes class hard but fun, with useful modifications, jokes and genuinely great energy.
MEET MADELYN- Level
- INTERMEDIATE
- Prereq
- 5+ Level I classes
- Studio
- Emory
Not sure which class fits? We love matchmaking.
Two quick quizzes. Your top instructor matches get a "Filter Schedule" button. One click and the schedule above narrows to their classes.
Two quick quizzes.
Two quizzes to help you figure out your level or match to an instructor that fits your workout style. Like dad jokes? We have that.
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Find the class level that matches where your body is today.
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Instructor Vibe Match
Match to the instructor whose teaching style fits how you like to move.
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Match to the instructor whose teaching style fits how you like to move.
Write into us to bypass level restrictions.
If you've practiced on a true Reformer elsewhere, you can request a Level 2 waiver and bypass the standard prerequisite.
✓ Counts as Reformer experience: classical or contemporary Reformer work at any studio teaching Joseph Pilates' repertoire.
✗ Doesn't count: Megaformer studios (BodyRok, Stellar Bodies, Jet Set, SolidCore, etc.). Different machine, different repertoire, different muscle patterning.
Standard path: 5 Level 1 classes on your account unlocks Level 2 automatically. Want it sooner? Email or text the front desk and we'll review.
Why people keep coming back.
"Walked in not knowing what a reformer was. By class 2 I felt like I'd been doing this forever."
"Was terrified to try Pilates. Madelyn made me feel so at ease. I'm officially obsessed."
What makes us, us.
Two short videos on the room, the trainers, and why our movers keep coming back week after week.
What makes us different
How we treat people, why we sweat the small stuff, what makes the studio feel like a home and not a gym.
Why people stay
What it feels like to be part of The Studio — and why the people who try us once tend to never leave.
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You've seen the class, met the trainers, matched your level. Lock it in.
See new client specialsYour first class at Emory Village.
Finding us
Our Emory studio is at 1583 N Decatur Road in Emory Village. It is around the corner from the Emory University campus and the CDC, which puts it within a short drive or walk for people who live or work in Druid Hills, Decatur, Emory Village, Virginia-Highland, Morningside-Lenox Park, Lake Claire, Candler Park, and Toco Hills.
Parking at Emory Village
Free on-site parking at the Emory Village studio, no meter and no permit needed. If you have not been to Emory Village before, allow yourself a few extra minutes on your first visit so you can find the lot and get oriented before class.
Inside the studio
The Emory studio is a full Pilates studio: Reformers, Tower units, a Cadillac, a Wunda chair, and a ladder barrel. That range of equipment lets us teach group Reformer plus Tower classes, semiprivate work, and private sessions all in the same building.
Who you might see teach
The Emory team is a mix of long-tenured and newer instructors, each certified through a comprehensive Pilates program. Every instructor on the schedule is comprehensively certified (600 hours or more), and several hold the NPCT (Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher) credential. See the full team at Emory Village.
What to bring on day one
- Grippy socks, mandatory on the Reformer. If you forget, we sell them at the front desk.
- A water bottle. There is a filtered station at the studio.
- Fitted clothes you can move in. Nothing too loose, no zippers on the back (they catch on the carriage).
- Ten extra minutes on day one. A front-desk instructor will walk you around the Reformer and answer questions before class starts.
Getting to Emory Village
The studio is on N Decatur Road in Emory Village.
- Coming from the Emory University campus or the CDC, you are heading a short distance west on N Decatur Road.
- Coming from Decatur, you are heading east on the same road.
- Coming from Virginia-Highland or Morningside, you are heading east through the neighborhoods to reach N Decatur Road.
- Coming from Buckhead or points north, plan for a slightly longer drive through midtown or the surface streets.
Who takes class here
The Emory studio serves the Emory University area (students, faculty, staff, and neighbors), plus everyone from first-time movers to physical-therapy referrals, prenatal and postpartum members, and clients cross-training for other sports. Beginners are the norm on this schedule, not the exception.
Why members pick Emory Village
The Emory studio is one of the few full-service Pilates studios inside the Emory University area. That matters if you want group Reformer classes, semiprivate sessions, and private training all in one place without driving across town. If you live or work in Druid Hills, Decatur, Emory Village, or the adjacent neighborhoods, this is your closest option.
