Better Posture Pilates Formerly Sana Vita Studio

Better Posture Pilates Formerly Sana Vita Studio Find your 'Healthy Life' at Better Posture Pilates🌿🪷

West Loop's Pilates 💪 & Yoga 🧘 studio since 2004. This is so very appreciated!

Sana Vita Studio (now transitioned to Better Posture Pilates) is open for in-studio, on-demand video classes and private sessions! We would like to say thank you to all our customers for your continued support and encouragement. You may purchase Live Streamed single class or class package and In-Studio single class or class package/private sessions. We have the world's best instructors! We are nestled between the hot West Loop and East Village neighborhoods. People in Chicago searching for Pilates and Yoga private lessons and group classes have discovered a true gem, with proven results. Owner Marilyn D'Andrea originally opened Sana Vita Studio Pilates and Yoga in June 2004. We have created a beautifully serene and unintimidating environment for providing high quality bodywork for people of all ages and physical condition. Are you tired of exercise programs that just don’t work? Give us 55 minutes 2x per week and we'll give you the health & fitness level you have always wanted. It's never too late to get in shape for life. And, most importantly, people who exercise simply live longer than people who don't. We offer sustainable exercise for pain-free health and longevity. We want every client to leave feeling satisfied and proud of what you’ve accomplished. It’s not just about what you do in the studio; it’s about how you live your life. Visit our website to see pricing and monthly schedules then join us today! It’s never too late to get in shape!

03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day from Better Posture Pilates!

As a woman-owned business, we greatly appreciate every woman that has ever been a part of and/or suppprted Better Posture Pilates. Without you, there would be no us!💜

Happy International Women's Day from Better Posture Pilates!💜
03/08/2026

Happy International Women's Day from Better Posture Pilates!💜

03/02/2026

Stronger core. Better alignment. Real results.💜

If you’re in or near the West Town—your neighborhood Pilates studio is here.

At Better Posture Pilates, we focus on intentional movement, personalized instruction, and helping you leave every class feeling taller and stronger than when you walked in.

Ready to improve your posture and elevate your routine?
Book your first class today!💫

03/02/2026

There’s debate over whether Mat Pilates or Reformer Pilates is better, but do you know the difference between them? Mat Pilates uses body weight on a floor mat to build core strength, flexibility, and control.

Because Reformer Pilates involves a machine with springs, straps, and a sliding carriage to provide added resistance or assistance, this intensifies muscle toning, accelerates strength gains, and supports rehabilitation.

Both are beneficial, it’s really your preference!

B-I-N-G-O...Posture & Play is here!🥳Starting today, Better Posture Pilates is playing bingo all month long! Ready to mov...
03/01/2026

B-I-N-G-O...Posture & Play is here!🥳

Starting today, Better Posture Pilates is playing bingo all month long! Ready to move, connect, and win?

Here’s how it works:
💜 Download or print out your Bingo card
💜 Complete the activities in each square
💜 Get every square verified by staff
💜 Complete a row by March 31st, 2026 to be a potential grand prize winner!

Click the link below to download your Bingo card & start playing! https://www.canva.com/design/DAHCfwhoLPk/KY0-0JNsJt7u9P7heP_3RA/view?utm_content=DAHCfwhoLPk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h6113063d2c

Simple self-compassion practices+Self-Compassion Break: When you notice pain or self-criticism, pause and ask yourself, ...
02/28/2026

Simple self-compassion practices
+Self-Compassion Break: When you notice pain or self-criticism, pause and ask yourself, ("is this suffering” or "Am I feeling inadequate”). Try to remind yourself that others experience this too, and say a kind phrase to yourself (“May I be kind to myself”).
+Write a compassionate letter: Write to yourself as a supportive friend would, describing the situation, your feelings, and words of comfort and perspective.
+Mindful awareness: Take 1–5 minutes to notice sensations, thoughts, and emotions without judging or trying to change them.
+Change self-talk: When you hear harsh inner criticism, reframe it into supportive, realistic language as you would offer to a friend.
+Mirror exercise: Look in the mirror, identify what feels hard, and silently offer yourself an emphatic sentence (“I know this is painful I’m here for you”).
+Body-based practices: Progressive relaxation or a brief self-soothing gesture (placing a hand over your heart, gentle breathing and meditation) can reduce stress and awaken compassion.

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1357 W Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL
60642

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 9pm
Tuesday 6am - 9pm
Wednesday 6am - 9pm
Thursday 6am - 9pm
Friday 6am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 6am - 9pm

Telephone

(773)3868831

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When it comes to leading a good life, going through the motions simply isn’t enough. Those who achieve great things rarely do it alone -- they enlist a support team to help them succeed. At Sana Vita Studio Pilates and Yoga, we help our clients let go of stress, listen to their bodies, and completely re-think the way they move to get to the root of chronic pain, resulting from poor posture and alignment. If you don't have a process, a practice for moving from where you are to where you want to be, you are not likely to succeed. Our instructors call upon their diverse expertise in Yoga, Pilates, Yamuna Body Rolling, and Bodhi Suspension to promote tangible results. In our small group classes and individual sessions, we provide friendly, personalized instruction so you get the most out of every exercise. We also offer lifestyle advice to nurture wellness beyond the studio. We have many exciting and healthy exercise trends to teach you and you can look forward to an exercise experience which will be educational, challenging, and oh-so rewarding. The path to pain-free living starts here -- join us to put your best foot forward today.