the ‘uncle joe’s’ difference

Uncle Joe’s Studio was established in the heart of New Orleans in late 2000 to introduce the late Joseph Pilates’ (affectionately known as ‘Uncle Joe’ to his clients and friends) method to Louisiana. It didn’t take long for Uncle Joe’s Pilates Studio to establish itself as the best place to train for those seeking Joe’s original program. In only a few years, Uncle Joe’s has helped to strengthen, lengthen, and center thousands of local and visiting clients.

Because of its enormous appeal, the Pilates method has inspired many variations to take advantage of its popularity.  Many of these stylized versions have watered down or added dubious variations to the original method - maybe with good intentions but without the guiding principles of Joe’s original system.  Rhythm, dynamics, energetic control, deep muscle work, balance, intelligent awareness - these are all hallmarks of the original Pilates Method.  Too many of the new versions are slow and passive, and worse, inadequately supervised.  Joseph Pilates was a strong, demanding, and vigorous man and his method reflected his personality.

At the center of all these watered-down or overdone new exercises is the traditional work of Joe Pilates.  Why?  Because time has proven it works!  Through changing exercise fads and attitudes about body shape and fitness, his method has proven to be reliable and effective.  Pilates’ teachings are being preserved  and passed on by his protégé, Romana Kryzanowska, her daughter Sari Mejia Santo, and her granddaughter Daria Pace.  As the Grandmaster of Pilates Instructors, Romana has dedicated her life to keeping Joe’s teachings alive and true to their original form.  Working from her daughter’s studio at the former Drago’s Gym in New York City, as well as her home studio in Texas, she has spread his work throughout the United States, South America, Europe, Australia, and Japan.

Now we are here in New Orleans to pass on Romana’s legacy to you!

OUR HISTORY

OUR TRAINING

THE GOLD STARDARD OF PILATES

We at Uncle Joe’s Studio are proud to say that we have all been trained in the original Pilates method by Romana Kryzanowska and hold teaching certifications signed by her and her daughter Sari. These certificates are a great honor, hard earned, but also a great responsibility.  We hold ourselves to the same high standards of teaching and preservation of Pilates as our New York mentors.  Through client instruction, teacher training, and continuing education, we hope to help further Romana’s work, both as her students and as her friends.