“Physical fitness is the attainment and maintenance of a uniformly developed body with a sound mind fully capable of naturally, easily, and satisfactorily performing our many and varied daily tasks with spontaneous zest and pleasure.”
— JOSEPH PILATES
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Strength Training
An Individualized Home Program
Brooklyn Embodied’s 1-on-1, customized strength training program meets you where you are to make a plan that fits your needs, your current fitness level, your schedule, and your lifestyle. Whether you’re coming back from an injury, recovering from delivering a baby, or approaching strength training for the very first time, your expert trainer Kristen creates a plan just for you.
Birthing Embodied: Doula Classes, Support and Education
Birth and Postpartum Care
Have the knowledge and education you need for you and your partner to navigate the birth experience on your own. Learn what to expect, how to prepare your body, and how to advocate for yourself and your choices. We’re here to help parents of newborns care for and bond with their babies while supporting birthing people as they heal from childbirth.
Control D Method
The Art of Diastasis Repair
Control D is about connection within the body, centering, control, quality of movement, breath, and gaining awareness of how we function daily.
Every single body is capable of change. It doesn’t matter how wide the gap, or if you are starting 3 months, 3 years, or 30 years postpartum. The body can heal, and the body can change.
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Postpartum Video Series
These videos guide you through gentle movements that can be done right after birth, throughout the first year, and beyond. You can download any video to your phone or laptop.
BROOKLYN EMBODIED PRESENTS
Beyond The Mat
A Podcast by Lisa Schoenholt
Welcome to the matfam! I am Lisa Schoenholt, the owner of Brooklyn Embodied Pilates and creator of the Control D method: The Art of Diastasis Repair. This mom centered podcast will talk about exercising during and after pregnancy, pregnancy and labor injuries that can happen and what you can do beforehand to minimize your risk of these injuries. I’ll have guests that are experts in various fields, birth stories will be shared, as well as having conversations about how to educate and empower women during different phases of their lives.