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ALINE YOUR SPINE (AND MIND) WITH ALINE
PILATES
By Bailey Beckett
“Strength
for Life.”
It’s
not
just
a Macaleer, a former dancer who discovered the clients achieve this through five distinct
or practice at 12-years old. “We have an incredibly principles: centering, control, precision, breath
marketing gimmick diverse group of clients from all walks of life and flow. “Pilates helps you to learn how
but
catchphrase
mission and ages, from teens to seniors, and our hope to engage certain muscle groups that may
statement for Carey
a
is that we can open their eyes to a sustainable not be firing so the body works evenly and
Macaleer, the founder of Aline Pilates, the US’s Pilates program that will exist outside of our systematically helping to improve balance,
most tailored experience. A haven for the most studio walls. We aim to give them a roadmap for flexibility and deep core strength,” she says.
seasoned practitioners, fitness enthusiasts and keeping their bodies’ strong over their entire life. “Pilates can be done with no machines and on a
those just looking for a life change, the NY-based As teachers we all work hard to keep synergy for mat or on Pilates apparatus.
Aline Pilates provides the most expert, seasoned the student.”
training for a bursting clientele. And an essential
Aline Pilates boasts a diverse clientele that
part of that is giving clients the tools to maintain Discovered by Joseph Pilates during the eve spans the entire New York market.
their well-being, including physical strength, of the 20th century, Pilates has proven to be a health and peace of mind. resilient practice that emphasizes alignment Aline Pilates offers a full menu of sessions,
and breathing while developing a strong core
“We have a firm belief that by introducing Pilates (abdominals, hips, and low back) and improving
into people’s everyday routines, they will become coordination and balance. Macaleer and her
stronger both mentally and physically,” says highly experienced, passionate trainers help
including tower, reformer and chair-mat based
classes, as well as a highly tailored “Wellness
Hour” which combines many techniques to
help her clients achieve desired results. The
studio has also gained prominence for its pre