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The Live Art Pilates Studio offers private and semi-private classes with top-notch certified instructors using the finest, full range of Pilates equipment. Located at the foot of Beverly Hills, experience Pilates while overlooking palm trees and mountaintops from every window in a relaxed environment.

Siri Dharma, the Founder and Director, combines personal service with the effective techniques of the classic New York Pilates Method of Physical Conditioning. Each student is analyzed and treated at their individual level of fitness and ability.

Come experience the difference…

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"You are the boss," (Sting)

"Siri Dharma's no nonsense teachings have put me on the road to Pilates Perfection." (Chef Eddie J. Caraeff, Newsroom Restaurant)

"You have had a profound influence on me and I thank you for taking the last 15 months and committing to me. You have a great gift. You make me laugh and have given me a great butt. I thank God every day for you." (Carrie-Anne Moss, The Matrix Reloaded & The Matrix Revolutions)

"What a breathe of fresh air to have you come over to teach us. I cannot thank you enough. I have not stopped hearing your name and have had nothing but praises, not only about your teaching but your ease with which you seemed to connect with our teachers." (Teacher Training Program, London Body Control Pilates)

What is Pilates?

Pilates is an exercise system that dramatically transforms the way your body looks and feels by focusing on stretching and building strength with resistance.

Pilates is excellent for developing a strong "core" or center of the body, and it develops an evenly conditioned body. It elongates and strengthens muscles creating elasticity and joint mobility. No other exercise system is so gentle to your body while giving it a challenging workout with incredible results.

Who Was Joseph Pilates?
Joseph H. Pilates is the Founder of the Pilates Technique. Born in Germany in 1880, he had a life long interest in body conditioning due to suffering from asthma, rickets and other diseases during his youth. As a frail child determined to become stronger, he later grew to become accomplished skier, diver, gymnast and boxer.

In 1912, Joseph was interned in England during World War I and he became a nurse. During this time, he designed exercise apparatus for immobilized patients by attaching springs to hospital beds. This system formed the foundation for his style of body conditioning. In 1926, he opened up his first Pilates Studio in New York City and by the 60's his clients included famous clients such as The New York Ballet and Martha Graham's Modern dance Company.

 

 

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