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IK Pilates Studios by Irina Karnaukh is tailored to those who like things tailored to them: sessions are private or duet, individualized to the client's physique. Teachings at IK Pilates focus on maintaining a "neutral spine" and Pilates enthusiasts will notice a departure from the more structurally rigid Classical approach created by Joseph Pilates. Other wellness services complement this highly individualized approach, and IK Pilates studio is also popular for Barre and its extensive pre- and postnatal offerings. This is a good studio for those looking for in-depth and ongoing guidance with a holistic approach. Owner Irina Karnaukh has been teaching Pilates for over five years and practicing it for over ten. Irina and the rest of her staff have all completed mat and apparatus trainings, along with many other certifications focused on health and wellness. The steady flow of regulars fills the appointment-only slots quickly, and reservations are recommended at least 24 hours in advance. I personally take the Pilates classes and they are amazing. The facilities are fantastic, clean and serene. It is pleasant to work out in a place without judgement. The classes are small and the instructors are patient and helpful. They push you to do your best but understand when it is too much.

Polestar Pilates student. Candidate Master of Sport in athletics (running). Participant of master classes and international fitness conventions. Over 15 years of training experience.

Master of Sports in rhythmic gymnastics. Graduate of Polestar Pilates International School. Over 23 years of experience in group and individual fitness training.

My career in fitness started a long time ago. I worked with many disciplines from aerobics and cycling to stretching and somatics, from gym training to TRX and functional systems. I became a sought-after group instructor and an experienced personal trainer. My coaching is built on a foundation of higher medical education and constantly reinforced with new knowledge, which helps me stay up to date with discoveries in health and fitness and to deeply understand processes in the body during movement or inactivity. I consider pilates a valuable universal system of training that is an essential base for building a healthy body and correct movement. In my work I combine pilates with other methods to make training more interesting and productive.

PhD, Associate Professor. Graduate of the Polestar Pilates school, with more than 10 years of experience in the Pilates system.