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As a classical Pilates studio, Inspire Movement is built for driven individuals who want to be challenged and transformed. Our teaching style is precise and exacting, eliciting more from clients than they thought possible.
Each session builds on the last. We follow a classical structure designed to progress your body systematically, deepening your strength, mobility, and awareness over time. You'll move with intention. You'll discover what your body is capable of. You'll leave feeling more yourself than when you walked in.
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At Inspire Movement, you'll feel powerful, capable, and unstoppable through intentional movement and authentic community.
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Beautiful things heard at the studio on a regular basis.
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"You're my favorite person right now. Seriously."
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"I'm stronger than ever."
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"Oh, this (the studio) is nice... I could come back here more."--This person traveled an hour to come to the studio and got lost for 20 minutes on top of that. Had a great experience in spite of it.
Why Choose Inspire Movement:
Classical Pilates in DUMBO, Brooklyn
At Inspire Movement, we offer an authentic Classical Pilates experience in DUMBO, Brooklyn, combining traditional Pilates equipment and principles with thoughtful, individualized instruction. Established in 2016, Inspire Movement brings more than a decade of teaching experience and a commitment to helping each client discover what Pilates can do for them.
Authentic Classical Pilates, Thoughtfully Taught
We are a truly classical Pilates studio, equipped with the full range of classical Pilates apparatus, including a rare piece of equipment known as the Guillotine. Much of our equipment is custom-made to reflect the standards of the original apparatus developed by Joseph Pilates.
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But honoring the classical method doesn't mean taking a one-size-fits-all approach. Our instructors know the system, understand its principles, and recognize that the most effective session is the one that serves the person in front of them. We respect the classical method while adapting our teaching to each client's needs, abilities, and goals.
​Experienced Instructors Who Never Stop Learning
Inspire Movement is led by Aubrey Kupstas, an instructor with more than 14 years of teaching experience throughout New York City. She is comprehensively certified in Classical Pilates through Power Pilates. Her additional certifications include Vinyasa Yoga, Gyrotonic, and Gyrokinesis. She has experience teaching in luxury gyms, corporate offices, and small boutique studios.
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Inspire Movement’s instructors’ commitments to learning extend beyond certification. We continue to study with respected teachers in the Pilates community, refine our own practice, and deepen our understanding of the method. We believe that thoughtful, ongoing education helps us offer clients more informed, effective, and engaging sessions.
​Pilates for Real People, at Every Stage
You don't need to be an experienced Pilates practitioner or a lifelong fitness enthusiast to get started. Our approach is built around meeting you where you are and helping you progress from there.
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One of our most meaningful client relationships began with a woman in her 60s who had never practiced Pilates and had little prior fitness experience. She continued working with her instructor for nearly two years and chose to follow that instructor to Inspire Movement, even with an hour-long commute to the studio. Her experience reflects what we value most: building trust, providing effective instruction, and helping clients develop a practice they want to maintain.
Find the Right Way to Begin
Whether you're new to Pilates or looking to deepen an established practice, Inspire Movement offers several ways to work with the method:
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Private Pilates sessions for individualized instruction.
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Duet Pilates sessions for two people sharing a session.
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Small-group Pilates equipment classes for guided practice in a group setting.
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Mat Pilates classes focused on the classical method.​
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Not sure where to start? Our most popular introduction is three private Pilates sessions for $360. This gives you the opportunity to work closely with an instructor, become familiar with the method, and decide how you would like to continue—whether through additional private sessions or group classes.
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If you're looking for a Pilates studio in DUMBO, Brooklyn, where classical tradition meets attentive, personal teaching, we invite you to experience Inspire Movement.