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. During college in Chicago, I danced at Joffrey Ballet School and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. 

It was at Hubbard Street in 2005 that 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 yoga practice, which included several years of 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 am approaching 100 Pilates classes at East River since finding the studio in January.

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 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