Testimonials

Yoga Journal features The Pilates and Yoga Center of St. Louis in its yogic tour of the city:
Students in yoga, Pilates, and other movement classes benefit from the wisdom of experienced teachers at this spacious four-room studio in the heart of the trendy University City Loop. The owner, Karen Prechtl, has been involved in dance and fitness for more than 25 years, and along with her colleagues, offers classes in Ashtanga, Kripalu, and Kundalini Yoga as well as massage.

– Aimee Dowl, Yoga Journal

I've been taking a weekly reformer class for almost a year, and find it combines coaching, personal training, and physical therapy. The class is fun and a wonderful workout, with lots of nice stretching incorporated. I really appreciate the core and back-strengthening benefits and find the Pilates Center a friendly place as well."

- Barb Eichorn

"The Pilates & Yoga Center of St. Louis has been a nice oasis of calm for my health and wellness for years. I went through three pregnancies here practicing yoga during pregnancy, with Pilates and yoga afterwards. It really helped me get back into shape and gave me the stress relief I needed while starting a business venture of my own."

- Natalie Hodge MD, Founder and CEO of Personal Pediatrics, Inc.

"I have been receiving Pilates lessons from the Pilates and Yoga Center of St. Louis for the past four years. These lessons have been extremely helpful for my lower back pain and my over-all well-being. I am a Clinical Psychologist and over the past four years I have referred more than 10 people for stress reduction, achievement of appropriate body image, weight loss and physical strengthening. Clients with depression, anxiety and eating disorder problems have benefited from repeated visits to the Center."

- R. L, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist

"At age 64 I met with Karen Prechtl at the suggestion of a friend who knew that given my age, health story (heart attack in my late 40's, diabetes), and stress level, that Pilates might be of great benefit. Now 3 years later I am a regular twice-a-week Pilates student. All the instructors have been attentive, smart, careful and encouraging. They have helped me reach a level of fitness that is still amazing to me. My weight, heart rate, diabetes control and energy levels are all on target, making my doctors and me exceptionally happy. Also the program has improved my balance, reduced my stress level and increased my level of confidence in my physical abilities. Karen has stayed involved in my progress and sets a professional yet personal tone for the studio that is consistently warm and friendly. Trying this Pilates remains one of the best decisions I have made in recent years."

- Jerome Pratter, Attorney at Law

"I came to the Pilates & Yoga Center of St. Louis a year ago needing an alternative to my previous exercise routines, which were leaving me injured routinely. I never expected to find such amazing people and such a refuge. I have had a difficult year and through it all, the Center has become a haven for peace, relaxation, and focused exercise. Oh, how I love Pilates!"

— Lea Anne DeRigne

"My mom and I would like to thank all of you for your kindness and everything you do! We so enjoy coming over to the Center and feeling so incredible afterwards."

— Eileen Westfall

"The Pilates Center is always like an oasis whenever I come there."

— Mary Pat Blake