from first step to mastery — BEGIN YOUR PILATES JOURNEY HERE
Preserving the Roots of the Method through the Romana Lineage.
LifeSpan Pilates is proud to be the only Romana's Pilates Training & Certification Center in New York City!
The studio is co-owned by Cynthia Shipley and Tasha Norman Jacobs.
Cynthia Shipley, is a senior master pilates teacher trainer and together they created the studio as a gathering space for clients, apprentices, and teachers in the tri-state area and strive to be an international hub for the Romana's Pilates community.
With private and group offerings in Pilates, adult gymnastics classes, and an extensive range of workshops, seminars, and certification opportunities, we hope to provide superior Pilates training as it was originally passed down by Joseph Pilates for generations to come.
Romana’s Pilates: Preserving A Living Lineage of the Original Method
In a world of fitness trends and weekend certifications, Lifespan Pilates NYC stands as a guardian of the source. As a Romana’s Pilates International training center, our lineage traces directly back to Joseph Pilates through his chosen protégé, Romana Kryzanowska.
We don't follow 'trends' because we teach the original work. Our instructors don't just 'lead a class'; they have completed a rigorous 600+ hour Apprenticeship—the most demanding in the industry. We are not a boutique studio; we are a training ground for the body and mind. When you train here, you aren't just doing Pilates; you are learning the true Method exactly as it was intended to be taught.
New to the studio?
We offer a special introductory package to help you explore our offerings. Join us for 2 private sessions + 1 group sessionfor only $299!