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MOVE MINDFULLY
Align your body for optimal health and fluidity
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FEEL EMPOWERED
Access your power from the inside out
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BE GRATEFUL
Stand taller and love yourself more
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Welcome to Grateful Pilates

A customized private or group movement program designed to help you elongate your muscles, improve your posture, enhance your image and unleash the unique essence of you.

My Story

Maxine Sherman

Founder, Grateful Pilates
Former Principal Dancer
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre
and The Martha Graham Compan
y

 

About

We are born with a body
that is loaned to us for life.

 

Approach

Martha Graham famously said,
“the body never lies, and,
there’s only one of you.”

 

My Toolbox

My toolbox includes a range of techniques including Pilates, Gyrotonic®, Etone® series, Yoga, Kinetic Awareness, Melt Method, Feldenkrais and more. Special populations are ensured intelligent exercises
designed specifically for you.

Testimonials

“Maxine expertly evaluates and
understands how I move and
how that affects my strength
and health…”

Dr. Lori Walsh
Psychologist, PsyD

“Maxine’s expertise in the biomechanics of dance together with her wit and compassion make her a masterful teacher…”

Beddy LoBalbo
Licensed Massage Therapist

“After a lifetime of lifting weights, running, and other ‘guy’ exercise, working with Maxine has been a revelation…”

JT Rogers
Award Winning Playwright

 

 

Visit Me

I’d love for you to visit me at my studio in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY.
Please contact me for more information or to schedule an appointment.