Cynthia is an excellent teacher. Her cues are clear, and help me to deepen my work from start to finish. I love the simplicity of her language; it gets right to the heart of the matter and I always learn so much from her teaching.

Lifespan Pilates is an amazing classical Pilates studio. Cynthia is an incredible teacher, great hands-on spotting, addresses each persons strengths and weaknesses, overall wonderful experience for any student or teacher of classical Pilates. Very inspiring to be around apprentice teachers who are learning while you train. Beautiful large studio space too filled with Gratz apparatus! Highly recommended.

Instructors are amazing! If you want to learn original classic pilates, this is an absolute right place you should come! I feel like I am pretty sure that this is the best classic pilates studio in the world. Strongly recommend to come and enjoy!!

I love training with Ian at Lifespan. This studio is New York’s finest classical Pilates studio. My body has changed rapidly working with Ian - his attention to detail and deep knowledge of the method is astounding !

Cynthia is such a experienced and patient teacher, also with the nicest voice teaching pilates. Love her style.

I love going to Lifespan. All the instructors are great, Cynthia is awesome, Leeju is wonderful, Nancy-Jean is great. The classes are so good and my body feels simply amazing and stronger after every session. Whatever type of body have the instructors will challenge and guide you to the best of your ability and with consistency of continual attendance your body will transform. That's how I always feel and much more. Love it there !

Cynthia is a fantastic teacher! Her attention to detail made all the difference. She guided me through the very familiar exercises but made them feel new and different in my body. I highly recommend this class!

Cynthia Shipley is simply one of the finest Pilates Instructors working today. If you're serious about understanding and experiencing the Pilates Method I strongly recommend taking one of her classes. She has a keen eye, a deep understanding the Pilates system, and vocal cues that bring out the best work in her students.

The training ground for Romana’s Pilates teachers, apprentices and clients from all over the world. Whether you train with the master teacher, a certified teacher or an apprentice, you know you are training with the very best, whatever your level or physical ability. Quality and consistency in the true pilates method in a beautiful airy midtown studio.

Tasha's explanations, hands-on and verbal corrections and suggestions encouraged me to work farther than I thought I could, while avoiding injury. She is a wonderful, welcoming, and knowledgeable instructor who clearly loves teaching. I got a great deal out of this session that I can incorporate into my workouts. She's a delight to work with.

All the teachers are wonderful! Cynthia is extraordinary!! I always love Ian’s mat classes, he’s a wonderful teacher! Leeju always gives me just what I need in my lessons! Jeanne will help you succeed throughout your Pilates progress! I love lifespan :)

With her concise cuing and knowledge of the work Cynthia always manages to squeeze that little extra out of her student’s body. I thoroughly enjoy taking class with her and only wish I could do it more often.

I’ve been taking private lessons and mat classes with Ian and it’s been incredible. Every session is challenging but rewarding, and I see the difference in my body and posture. Will be coming back for more!

I have been taking classes with Ian for a couple months and he is amazing. He really knows how yo make the workout fun and challenging😻.The space is also lovely and very welcoming.