Why Pilates?

EPOC

Experience the lasting benefits of EPOC (Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption) after a 232 Pilates session. You can go about your day feeling energized and refreshed, rather than completely depleted.

EPOC refers to the elevated rate of oxygen and calorie consumption that continues even after your workout has ended. It’s the gift that keeps on giving for days following a Pilates workout that focuses on intention and precision. 

Progress

232 Pilates offers personalized attention, customized sessions, and faster progress compared to a group class, making it ideal for beginners & advanced students. Private sessions provide a solid understanding of fundamentals, building confidence and correct habits.

We provide access to specialized equipment like the Reformer/ Tower, Ladder Barrel, and Wunda Chair, which can help build strength more safely and achieve fitness goals efficiently.

Results

“After 10 sessions you will notice a difference, after 20 sessions other people will notice a difference, after 30 sessions you'll have a whole new body.”

This quote by Joseph Pilates, sometimes called the 10-20-30 rule, emphasizes that consistent practice leads to transformative changes. The idea of a new body isn't about changing size, but about achieving strength, enhanced physical and mental clarity, and a deeper connection to one's body.

Our Story

In September 2025, I founded 232 Pilates, a private studio on N 5th St. in Williamsburg, Brooklyn that focuses on one-on-one Pilates sessions while also offering a shared space for fellow teachers. As a 1:1 Pilates instructor, I create sessions that flow with enjoyment and purpose, drawing from my background in Dance, Pilates, and Yoga.

At 232 Pilates I meet students where they are—whether strengthening, recovering from injury, seeking meditative movement, or exploring active aging—while challenging them in a supportive way.

My love of movement was shaped early on by my Ukrainian immigrant mother, whose marathon training and twilight tennis matches instilled in me a lifelong appreciation for health & movement. 

From the age of 15 through 28, I trained in the Vaganova Ballet Method at Loyola University. During college in Chicago, I danced at Joffrey Ballet School and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. 

It was at Hubbard Street in 2005 when I took my very first Pilates class—at the time Pilates was still a relatively niche practice, so this was a unique experience for me that was transformative and unforgettable. Since then, Pilates has been a constant in my life. I’ve practiced on the Mat for many years, picking up Reformer & Cadillac in 2018. 

I also draw from my long-standing Iyengar yoga practice since the age of 16, which included teaching yoga in New Orleans under training and mentorship of Bruno Teyssandier. While my ballet days are behind me, Pilates and yoga continue to travel with me wherever I go. Recently, I’ve deepened my yoga training with over 100 classes at Modo (now Frya) and nearly 100 Pilates classes at East River.

Alongside my commitment to Pilates and yoga, I spent the first half of my career working in the nonprofit arts sector, raising money to support artists, galleries & museums. Today, I remain closely connected to the arts as a freelancer, collector and supporter, while channeling my professional focus into Pilates.

As a teacher, I am passionate about giving back—helping students find strength, resilience, and restoration in movement. I aim to inspire people of all backgrounds and stages of life to embrace Pilates as a sustainable, long-term journey toward health and well-being.

—Diana Muchmore

CERTIFICATIONS

  • SPRING. Pilates Comprehensive Certification
    Anatomy | Mat Pilates | Reformer and Jumpboard

  • Cadillac, Chair, and Barrels | Prenatal and Postnatal

  • Master of Fine Arts MFA | Bachelor of Fine Arts BFA