Frequently Asked Questions

A minimum of 24 hours notice is required to cancel or reschedule without charge. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before your session are charged 50%. Cancellations made less than 12 hours before, same-day cancellations, and no-shows are charged in full.

You can reach Annie through the contact form on the Book page. For general inquiries, email directly at anniebargetpilates@gmail.com. Annie typically responds within 24 hours.

Your first session is a full 55-minute private session built around getting to know your body, your history, and your goals. Annie will introduce you to the method and the apparatus at your pace.

Yes. New clients receive a reduced rate on their first session — $85 in-studio, $65 virtual. One time only.

Annie teaches in the Flatiron District, New York City. Exact studio details are shared upon booking confirmation.

Session packs are available in 4-session increments for both in-studio and virtual. Packages are handled directly with Annie — reach out through the contact form to get started.

Annie teaches the classical Pilates method — the original system developed by Joseph Pilates, taught in the order and with the intention he designed it. Sessions are private and entirely individualized, using the full apparatus, with a focus on precision, technique, and real progression over time.

Pilates is a full-body movement system developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century. It focuses on building strength, mobility, and control through precise, intentional movement — targeting the deep stabilizing muscles of the body rather than surface-level muscle groups alone.

Classical Pilates uses a series of exercises performed on the mat and on specialized apparatus — the reformer, Cadillac, chair, ladder barrel, and more. Each piece of equipment uses springs for resistance, creating a system that can be adapted to any body and any level while maintaining consistent principles: precision, control, breath, and flow.

Unlike a general gym workout, Pilates builds strength from the inside out — improving posture, alignment, and body awareness in a way that carries into everyday life.

Joseph Pilates was a German-born physical trainer who developed the movement system now known as Pilates in the early 20th century. He called it "Contrology" — the study of control over the body and mind through movement.

Pilates moved to New York City in the 1920s and opened a studio on Eighth Avenue, where he trained dancers, athletes, and performers. His method was built on the belief that physical and mental health are deeply connected, and that a strong, well-aligned body is the foundation for both.

He designed the full apparatus — the reformer, Cadillac, chair, ladder barrel, and more — each piece built to support and challenge the body in specific ways. The classical method taught today follows the original system he created, in the order and with the intention he designed it.