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  • Aug 2024

    Ara Pilates + Movement is a woman-founded Pilates studio located in Indian Wells, California. The studio offers group classes and individualized sessions, aiming to guide individuals towards a more balanced body and mind through movement. Ara's practice is rooted in classical ballet, emphasizing thoughtful transitions, mind-focused movement, and a contemporary approach to teaching Pilates. The studio boasts a welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff and instructors. Clients appreciate the variety of classes, including beginner-friendly options with modifications for different levels. Ara caters to a diverse clientele, with a range of ages, body types, and abilities attending classes. The studio is highly recommended for its welcoming environment, knowledgeable instructors, and effective, engaging workouts.

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Marlys Yvonne is a former Professional Dancer, Certified Pilates Instructor, and Studio Owner. Her training as a Classical Ballet Dancer helped to mold the Ara practice - focusing on thoughtful transitions, mind-focused movement and an educated, contemporary approach to teaching Pilates. She has trained NFL players, pre-Olympic swimmers, professional ballet dancers, elite tennis pros, and everyday people. We are a woman-founded, boutique Pilates Studio located in Indian Wells, CA (Palm Springs area). A space for movement, community, + connection. Our mission is to guide you in your discovery a more balanced body and mind through group classes and individualized sessions - because when you find movement you love, you find movement for life.

Hours

Monday: 7AM - 7:30PM
Tuesday: 7AM - 7:30PM
Wednesday: 7AM - 7:30PM
Thursday: 7AM - 7:30PM
Friday: 7AM - 4PM
Saturday: 8AM - 1:30PM
Sunday: 9 - 11:30AM

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1:1 sessions available wheelchair accessible accepts credit cards street parking, private lot parking women-owned gender-neutral restrooms open to all bike parking