Pilates and yoga studio serving the Irvington and Alameda neighborhoods in Northeast Portland for 10+ years.

Studio Classes

Reformer

The reformer is a Pilates machine based on a system of pulleys and springs that offers all the benefits of Pilates including overall strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance. The reformer is very versatile piece of equipment that can challenge the athlete and at the same time can be an excellent tool for rehabilitation. Group classes and private sessions. Learn more…

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Springwall

The springwall (also known as the “half Cadillac”) provides spring resistance to the arms and legs to challenge the core, tone muscles, and improve mind-body coordination. Following a warm-up using balls, stretch-bands, and other props, the instructor will lead students in a series of springwall exercises tailored to meet individual needs. Learn more…

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Bones and Balance

This osteoporosis safe Pilates class is designed for people who would like to increase their bone density and improve their balance. With the help of props such as stretch-bands, fitness circles, balls and light weights students will perform Pilates exercise lying down on the mat, sitting and standing. Learn more…

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Grace Pilates Method®

Created by Begin Pilates founder, Maria Mankin, the Grace Pilates Method® is a gentle Pilates class on her invention, the Begin Chair™. This class is recommended for people with limited mobility. Learn more…

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Yoga for the Inflexible Person

This hour-long class for everybody will focus on simple yoga asanas (poses) to increase mobility and flexibility and calm the mind in a gentle hour-long practice. We modify the poses with chairs and yoga props such as bolsters, blocks, and straps to help support the different needs of each individual body. Learn more…

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New Client Special

Our New Client Special is one introductory private session for $59. If you are starting pilates to address a more complex physical issue, you may want to do an introductory session with one of our Master Instructors for $70 (additional private lessons would be at the instructor's normal rate). During your session you will get acquainted with the equipment we use, and the instructor can direct you to a class that best suits you, or set up more private sessions. You’re also welcome to join a group class without completing an intro session.

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What People Are Saying

  • Thanks to Maria & Danny Mankin, I have begun to love my core! Classes are well constructed, innovative and fun. By taking the Grace Pilates Method classes, I have learned not only to identify my core but also to use it to improve my mobility. I have become stronger and more confident in taking the stairs and getting up and off the floor, and best of all, my clothes fit better…

    — Ellen B.

  • I love Begin Pilates! The instructors are very attentive and supportive. I find the small class sizes perfect and not intimidating. It is quickly becoming my home away from home.

    — Jaimee N.

  • My core strength and my legs have always been weak. After only a couple of months of the Grace Pilates Method® I built up my core and I feel so much stronger. I was never able to get up from the floor without someone helping me and now I can do it all on my own. My balance has also improved. I tripped one day and I was surprised that my core kicked in and I stopped myself from falling. This has been the best investment I have made in a long time.

    — Yolanda S.

  • When a friend told me about the Grace Pilates Method@ class I never expected to see such positive results in such a short time! I have regained better balance, engaged muscles that were close to being dormant, and actually now I feel more limber, energetic and positive about my body.

    — Sharon C.

  • I’ve been attending Yoga for the Inflexible Guy for the last month at this studio for the last month and I’m hooked. The instructor and classmates have been very welcoming to someone who has never really done yoga before. I’m already feeling my body becoming more capable. After only a class or two I already had more awareness of how I’m carrying my body and I’m more present at home. This class makes me feel good while I do it, but then carries over into the evening and even the next day.

    — Adam D.

  • Great spot for the Sabin/Irvington neighborhood! They have a bunch of different classes at various times to accommodate anyone.

    — Sara O.

  • Yoga for the Inflexible Guy is a fantastic way to BEGIN limbering up. I have been attending this class for seven months and have graduated from being completely Inflexible to just being inflexible. In addition, Danny (instructor) has a great sense of humor and the class is loads of fun while benefiting my body and mind.

    — Ted G.

  • Since I started the Grace Pilates Method® at Begin Pilates, I have improved in these skills: getting up from a sitting position; getting in and out of a car; climbing and going down stairs; I am also noticing some improvement in balance and walking and I am more aware of my posture and keep working to improve it.

    — Mary Anne Y.