The Body Lab Pilates

07/14/2025

✨ New Look, Same Strong Core ✨
Our brand-new studio apparel has arrived—made to move with you. Whether you’re flowing through reformer or just grabbing coffee after class, we’ve got you covered.
🖤 Limited styles. Unlimited strength.
Available now in-studio!



07/07/2025

Instructor Spotlight ✨

Did you know that all of our instructors have a dance background? Meet, Cristina, our passionate Pilates instructor, and what drives her teaching philosophy!

“As a Pilates instructor, my focus is on helping people truly understand and feel what it means to be aligned and balanced in their bodies. I’m deeply passionate about guiding my clients in stacking their skeletal system to achieve optimal posture and movement patterns. My ability to see where the body is holding tension allows me to use Pilates to redirect that energy—especially to the core—so that every movement becomes more efficient and purposeful. I also believe in the powerful mind-body-soul connection. Our bodies are always reflecting what the spirit and mind are holding or releasing, and this is especially true during a Pilates session. Working with clients who have scoliosis is especially exciting for me. Every spine is unique, and it’s incredibly rewarding to watch someone with scoliosis move more freely and experience relief after a session. It’s these moments of transformation—when clients discover new mobility, strength, and less pain—that fuel my passion for Pilates. My ultimate goal is to help others better understand their bodies, strengthen their core, and feel better overall, while also fostering a deeper awareness of how their mind and spirit influence their physical state.”

07/03/2025

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Breathing in Pilates: It’s More Than Just Inhale/Exhale🌀

In Pilates, breath isn’t just background—it’s part of the work.

Joseph Pilates believed breath was the foundation of health. He famously called it “the internal shower”—a way to cleanse, oxygenate, and energize the body from the inside out.🫁

“Squeeze every atom of air from your lungs… this truly cleansing process actually accomplishes a thorough house cleaning for the lungs and bloodstream—a kind of internal shower.” — Joseph Pilates

But beyond the poetry, breath is also practical. It gives you:
🌬 Control — Coordinating breath with movement helps you stay focused and connected.
⚡️ Power — Exhaling from the center activates your powerhouse.
💫 Stamina — Breathing fully keeps you from tensing, forcing, or burning out.

You’ll often hear cues like “breathe into your ribs” or “exhale to deepen”—and they’re not just poetic. They’re guiding you to access your center, control your effort, and move with more precision.

So the next time you move through your Hundred or your Teaser, don’t just focus on the shape—listen to your breath.
It’s your inner rhythm, your strength amplifier, and your reset button.

06/06/2025

Client Snapshot Post! 📸😍

Recently, we asked one of our longtime clients, Dr. Robyn Young, a few questions about who she is, why she chooses to practice Pilates at our studio and how it has affected her body overall. Here’s what she had to say:

I am a dual board-certified integrative osteopathic physician, I specialize in treating complex musculoskeletal and autonomic conditions, especially hypermobility spectrum disorders. I blend evidence-based medicine with hands-on treatment at River of Life Osteopathic Center in Ocoee, FL, where I also serve as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine. Outside of work, I love spending time with my family, traveling, meditating, and discovering new music.

As an Osteopathic physician and busy mom of two, finding movement that supports both my body and my lifestyle is essential. After a severe back injury in 2021, I turned to —and never looked back. With Cristina and Dede’s expert guidance, Pilates became a pillar in my healing and fitness journey. Today, I’m stronger, more aligned, and in the best shape of my life at 40. 💪🧘‍♀️ From footwork on the reformer to dynamic core training, every session is intentional and empowering. Grateful for this space and the care I receive each week. 💫

Are you curious about Pilates and would like to start your journey with us? We would love to collaborate with you to create a personalized and effective workout program that is rooted in classical Pilates with a modern twist. We serve a wide range of individuals—including seniors, athletes, dancers, and those in pre/postnatal or rehab stages—drawing from deep experience in movement, kinesiology, therapy, and fitness to deliver results-driven, holistic sessions. Email us at PILATES.THEBODYLAB@GMAIL.COM to inquire!

If you’d like to learn more about Dr. Young’s services, feel free to contact River of Life Osteopathic Center by calling 407-574-2880.

05/04/2025

Join us for this weekly class via Zoom!

02/14/2025

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02/14/2025

We L-O-V-E our clients at The Body Lab!! 💕💕💪🏻

01/13/2025

Join us for Adult Advanced Contemporary on January 9 from 8-9 PM at Harwood Watson Dance Studios!

Class: $16
Preregister by 5 PM on January 9 – don't miss out! (Visit the link in bio to register)

Let’s kick off the new year with powerful movement and artistic expression. See you on the floor!

01/05/2025

Attention Certified Pilates instructors and teacher trainees! Join us at The Body Lab to explore the Pilates chair exercises. Bring your thoughts and questions and together let's look at how this remarkable apparatus can help progress and advance your clients practice. Workshop will be lead by Master Trainer Cynthia Badrack

02/14/2024

May we all love ourselves a little more today🩷

02/02/2024

Attention certified Pilates instructors and teacher trainees!! The Body Lab Pilates is hosting a workshop Feb. 10th lead by Master Trainer Cynthia Khoury Badrak. Cynthia is a true second generation Pilates professional trained in the authentic Method of Contrology created by Joseph Pilates. This workshop will be deconstructing the advanced Pilates exercises and taking a deeper dive into the anatomy, cues, alignment and all the aspects of learning and teaching to the advanced client. Space is limited!! February 10th 10-12:30 & 2-4:30 contact The Body Lab for fees and registration! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to further your education & teaching skills! This is the real deal! No watered down version, no fancy tricks. Pilates in its truest form!

01/30/2024

If you’re looking to get out in nature and for some self care, check out this fantastic retreat hosted by Therapy Uncensored.

Don't miss our Walk in the Woods Retreat! - https://mailchi.mp/846017c747b0/dont-miss-our-walk-in-the-woods-retreat