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Bar Ashkenazi

Mat Pilates St. Pete

The method starts on the mat.

Mat Pilates in St. Pete, Tampa, and Clearwater, one-on-one or in a small group. You don't need to bring anything.

Mat Pilates St. Pete: a side-supported balance on the floor with one arm and one leg lifted.
Moving through a floor exercise with one leg lifted high, in window light.

Your session

Mat sessions, one-on-one or in a small group

The base of the method is on the mat. It suits everyone, and because it needs no equipment, you can keep practicing anywhere and at any time, even on vacation.

  • One-on-one or small group sessions.
  • A plan adapted to your level.
  • Close attention to alignment, breathing, and control.
  • A practice you can take anywhere.

Why the mat

The mat in the Classical method

  1. The base of the method

    The Classical method is built on the mat. It's where the work starts.

  2. For everyone

    Mat work suits every level and needs no equipment.

  3. Anywhere, any time

    Once you know the work, you can practice wherever you are, including on vacation.

What you need for a mat session

Nothing. You don't need to bring anything, and you don't need any experience.

Lying on a mat with both legs lifted during a floor exercise.

Sessions in St. Pete, Tampa, and Clearwater

In-person sessions are available across St. Pete (St. Petersburg), Tampa, and Clearwater.

Lifted on straight arms on the Reformer, legs reaching forward, in a sunlit studio.
A long plank on the Reformer with one leg lifted.

Hi, I'm Bar.

I'm a Classical Pilates instructor and educator based in St. Petersburg, Florida.

For me, Pilates has always been about more than completing an exercise.

It's about understanding movement, developing control, and discovering the connections that make the method so powerful.

My approach combines years of teaching experience with a deep interest in anatomy, biomechanics, and the original Classical Pilates system.

Whether you're beginning your Pilates journey or you're an instructor looking to deepen your knowledge, my goal is to help you understand not only how to move, but why.

Connection. Precision. Energy.

Real people. Real experiences.

Messages from clients, in their own words.

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Bar is my absolute favorite trainer i have ever had. She not only prioritizes form, but makes sure you utilize every muscle needed. I am so happy I found her and she is never getting rid of me. She took the time to get to know me and my body to know what my specific goals were. I leave every session feeling so refreshed, stretched and strong. I can't wait to continue with her and be the strongest version of myself. She makes me want to be better!

Ready to start?

Choose your path, answer three short questions, and Bar will personally follow up with you.