Perfect Posture Pilates

Varvara is GREAT! I joined when it newly opened and took advantage of all the specials — what a great value! One thing is my class was never cancelled even if others did and it was just me, the class was kept on Unlike other studios in astoria (zend). Cynthia is quirky and gets the burn going. Studio is immaculate and walking distance from my apt. so i cant ask for anything more! i asked for a g.c. for christmas here love it!

I’d already practiced pilates with Varvara at another studio and knew she was an excellent instructor. So when she opened her own studio near my home, I was happy to try it out recently.
I took the Perfect Booty & Arms class w/​Cynthia Xavier and it was excellent. Within minutes I was sweating and soon I was feeling the burn. The class was an all-​over body sculpting workout. What I liked is that Cynthia kept the pace just right — not too fast or slow, with enough rest breaks to suit all of us.
I also liked the fact that even though I’ve been working out for a long time, I learned some new
moves with resistance bands that I plan to try on my own. She also did some great squat and lunge combinations with weights I want to incorporate into my gym workouts.
The studio is beautiful and clean and Varvara’s created a very welcoming atmosphere. This is a welcome addition to this part of Astoria, as most studios and gyms tend to be a trek from our area.

I have a couple injuries and the instructor was so accommodating and helpful. She didn’t try to push me to do anything, as some instructors do. I had such a great experience.

August 2014 I hurt my lower back, L4 & L5 herniated disc. I went to physical therapy for a few months and the exercises seemed to irritate my back not alleviate any of the pain and symptoms. The physical therapist actually suggested that I start doing pilates.
I have been taking classes with Varvara the proprietor of Perfect Posture Pilates for 6 weeks and I have already noticed a change. My first session she evaluated my posture and the areas that needed strengthening, pinpointing my deficits correctly. She then quickly adapts the program to meet my needs for the day and as a whole. Varvara is constantly aware of my movements and correcting me to make sure that I am getting the full benefit of the exercises. I can feel myself getting stronger with each session. I rarely have pain in my lower back and hips anymore. As an added benefit my posture is slowly improving which I found is extremely connected to why I had pain and issues in the first place. Varvara is a very personable, vibrant and caring trainer. I highly recommend her for people of all ages and abilities.

i do Pilates with Vavara twice a week and she is the the best… I went from not being able to bend over to touch my toes to a bendable Barbie. She works out all the muscles in your body to make them long and lean. Your posture will improve immensely as will your mood after her class. She is a true professional and a great Pilates instructor.

I recently started taking Pilates classes at Perfect Posture Pilates with Varvara Kalinin, and I found that her expertise, knowledge, and professionalism about the needs of all aspects of the human body far exceeded any other Pilates or fitness instructor that I have experienced. Varvara is very patient and precise in teaching the movements. She models, guides and assists as needed to ensure that exercises are done effectively, and provides the support and expertise to help build confidence, strength and flexibility. Exercises are individually tailored to meet my needs in a sequential manner and increased in complexity as my own skills improve.
Additionally, Varvara supplements Pilates movements with her knowledge of Thai massage and gyrotronic when needed to improve mobility and to ease tightness. She uses fantastic props and excellent equipment to maximize comfort and posture alignment. I look forward to each class and leave exhilarated, refreshed and confident about my own growth in fitness.

Who would of thought that exercise would be so much fun and exhilarating. Varvara is very knowledgeable and informative. She doesn’t just go through the motions. She focuses on the whole person, is highly experienced and knows what she is talking about. I feel great and have recommended her to many of my friends. I am forever hooked.