This isn't just exercise.
It's a practice.
Private Pilates sessions, small group reformer and Tower classes, strength training, and private events in North Baltimore — for every body, every level, every stage of life.
Book Your First Session"In 10 sessions you'll feel the difference. In 20 you'll see the difference. In 30 you'll have a new body."
— Joseph Pilates
You're in the right place if you're
Our classes and sessions are designed for real people — not just athletes or fitness enthusiasts. If any of these sound like you, we'd love to meet you.
- Brand new to reformer Pilates and not sure where to start — our Prep Series will get you ready
- Already have reformer experience and ready to jump straight into a group class
- Looking to build real strength using free weights and Pilates props — no reformer experience required
- Craving a metabolism-burning cardio and weights interval class that's low-impact but high-intensity — no experience required
- Recovering from an injury or surgery and need gentle, effective movement
- Pregnant or postpartum and looking for safe, expert-guided exercise
- Navigating perimenopause or menopause and want movement that works with your changing body
- An athlete looking to improve performance, flexibility, or prevent injury
- Someone who sits at a desk all day and wants to undo the damage
- Planning a bachelorette, birthday, corporate wellness day, or private group experience
- Simply ready to feel stronger, stand taller, and move with more ease
The foundations of your practice
Core Strength & Stability
Not just surface abs — the deep stabilizing muscles that support your spine, protect your joints, and power every movement you make.
Functional Strength & Muscle Tone
Our Sculpt, Strength & Balance class uses free weights and Pilates props to build real, lasting strength — no reformer experience needed.
Posture & Alignment
Reverse the effects of desk work, phone use, and daily habits. Pilates retrains your body to move the way it was designed to.
Injury Prevention & Rehab
Low-impact, joint-friendly, and widely used in physical therapy. One of the safest ways to build strength at any stage of recovery.
Prenatal & Postpartum Support
Our instructors are trained to modify for every trimester and support your recovery after birth — safely, effectively, and with genuine expertise.
Stress Relief & Mind-Body Connection
The breath-focused, mindful nature of Pilates calms the nervous system. Many clients find it as restorative mentally as it is physically.
Our classes & sessions
Private Sessions
Work one-on-one with an Embody instructor for programming tailored to your body, your history, and your goals. We use the Reformer, Tower, and other Pilates apparatus to build a practice that is entirely your own. Ideal for beginners, those recovering from injury or surgery, prenatal and postpartum clients, and anyone who wants focused, personalized attention.
Semi-Private Sessions
Train with one or two other clients on the Reformer and Tower for a more personal experience than a group class, at a more accessible price point than private. A great next step once you've completed your Pilates Prep Sessions.
Small Group Reformer & Tower Classes
A full-body Pilates class using the Reformer, Tower, and small props. We offer separate beginner/intermediate and advanced level classes so every client is working at the right challenge for their body and experience. No two classes are ever the same — each session is thoughtfully designed to build core strength, improve posture, increase flexibility, and deepen your practice.
Cardio Combo / Jump Board & Weights
A metabolism-burning interval class that combines low-impact cardio and strength training in one high-energy workout. Using the Reformer jump board, your heart rate climbs fast — then we intersperse weight training on and off the Reformer to keep it building. This joint-friendly format torches calories, builds full-body strength, supports bone density, and improves endurance, balance, and coordination. Expect a workout that leaves you sweaty, strong, and genuinely empowered.
No reformer experience required
Sculpt, Strength & Balance
Where Pilates precision meets powerful resistance training. This full-body workout combines heavier free weights and Pilates props to build strength, muscle tone, and endurance — all while staying rooted in Pilates principles of alignment, breath, and core control. Expect a sweaty session that challenges your entire body with purposeful strength training designed to improve posture, increase muscle mass, and support bone density. A powerful complement to your existing Pilates practice and a great way to add strength training to your wellness routine.
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Private Events & Group Experiences
Looking for a unique way to celebrate or connect? Embody is available for private group bookings — we host bachelorette parties and girls' nights out, birthday celebrations, corporate wellness events, and private group classes for friends and family. It's a genuinely fun, feel-good experience that leaves everyone standing a little taller.
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The Embody difference
No two classes are ever the same
Our instructors program every session intentionally — you won't be doing the same routine on repeat. Pilates is not just about choreography. Each class is thoughtfully designed to challenge your body in new ways, deepen your understanding of movement, and keep you genuinely engaged every time you walk in.
We actually teach you — not just talk you through it
There's a difference between cueing exercises and truly teaching them. At Embody, we care deeply about quality of movement. We explain the why behind each exercise so you understand how to use your body, get more out of every rep, and carry what you learn beyond the studio.
We know the core — really know it
Core work is at the heart of everything we do, but not in the way most people think. We train the deep stabilizing muscles that most workouts never reach — the ones that protect your spine, support your posture, and make every other movement in your life stronger and safer.
The Reformer and the Tower — both
Many studios only offer Reformer. At Embody, we also work on the Tower — a vertical spring-resistance apparatus that expands the range of exercises available to you, challenges the body in new planes of movement, and is a genuine differentiator in the depth of practice we can offer.
Small by design, personal by nature
Our class sizes are intentionally small. Your instructor knows your name, your history, and your goals — and adjusts in real time. You will never feel like a number here.
Wellness that goes beyond movement
Pilates at Embody lives alongside licensed counseling, menopause coaching, and wellness support — all under one roof. Because we believe the body and mind don't heal separately.
What you might be wondering
No experience needed. If you're new to reformer Pilates or would like a refresher, we ask that you start with our Pilates Prep Series — three private one-on-one sessions that introduce you to the equipment and build your foundation before joining a group class. If you already have reformer experience from another studio or instructor, you can book directly into a group class — if you aren't sure what level class to take, just reach out and we'll help.
Only if you're new to reformer Pilates or would like a refresher. If you already have reformer experience — whether from another studio, a previous practice, or working with a private instructor — you can jump straight into group classes. If you aren't sure what level class to take, just reach out and we'll help. The Prep Series is designed specifically for those who have never used reformer equipment before, or those returning after time away, so they feel confident and comfortable from day one.
Not necessarily — it depends on how quickly you pick things up. Most new clients benefit from all three sessions to build a solid foundation, but if your instructor feels you're ready after two, we'll credit the remaining session to your account to use toward group classes or privates. Our goal is to set you up for success, not to keep you in prep longer than you need to be.
Our studio is fully equipped with Reformers, Tower, Chair, and props. The Tower is one of our favorite pieces of equipment — it uses spring resistance to work the entire body in ways that beautifully complement reformer training. Your instructor will explain each piece, adjust it for your body, and guide you safely through every movement.
A metabolism-burning interval class that combines low-impact cardio and strength training in one high-energy workout. Using the Reformer jump board, your heart rate climbs fast — then we intersperse weight training on and off the Reformer to keep it building throughout the class. This joint-friendly format torches calories, builds full-body strength, supports bone density, and improves endurance, balance, and coordination. No reformer experience required — all levels welcome.
Where Pilates precision meets powerful resistance training. Sculpt, Strength & Balance combines heavier free weights and Pilates props to build strength, muscle tone, and endurance — rooted in Pilates principles of alignment, breath, and core control. No reformer experience required — a powerful complement to your existing Pilates practice and a great way to add strength training to your wellness routine.
After 30, we naturally begin losing muscle mass — and that process accelerates during perimenopause and menopause. Strength training helps preserve and rebuild muscle, protects bone density, supports metabolism, improves balance, and reduces injury risk. Our Sculpt, Strength & Balance class is specifically designed with these benefits in mind.
Yes! We love hosting private group experiences. We welcome bachelorette parties and girls' nights out, birthday celebrations, corporate wellness events, and private group classes for friends and family. It's a genuinely fun, memorable experience. Email us at info@embodybaltimore.com or call 410-617-8973 to start planning.
Yes — Pilates is one of the safest and most recommended forms of exercise during pregnancy. Our instructors are trained to modify for every trimester. Please let us know you're pregnant when you book so we can pair you with the right instructor and make appropriate modifications. We also offer postpartum sessions to help you rebuild core strength safely after delivery.
Yes — with proper guidance, Pilates is one of the best practices for managing back pain and recovering from many injuries. Please share any health history when you book so we can tailor your sessions. We recommend getting clearance from your doctor if you're recovering from surgery.
Most clients notice improved posture and core awareness within just a few sessions. Joseph Pilates said it best: "In 10 sessions you'll feel the difference, in 20 you'll see the difference, in 30 you'll have a new body."
Yes — private and semi-private sessions are available and are how we recommend most people start. Private sessions allow us to tailor every exercise to your body, your history, and your goals using the full range of equipment including the Reformer and Tower.
Ready to feel the difference?
The first step is simple. Book your first session and let's talk about where you are, what you're working toward, and how we can help you get there — whether that's on the Reformer, the Tower, in a strength class, or all three.
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