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Pilates • Barre • Yoga
Vitality Through Movement.
- Joseph Pilates
The Studio MX proudly serves the Bay of Banderas area, including Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta, Punto Mita, Sayulita, San Pancho, Bucerías, La Cruz Huanacaxtle, Marina, Vallarta, Mescales and more!
Our Practice
Find Your Practice
Reformer Pilates
Glide through low-impact, high-precision work on our Black Onyx Merrithew V2 Max Reformers. Build long, balanced strength while protecting your joints. Suitable from first-timers to seasoned practitioners.
Mat Pilates
Return to the foundation of the method. A focused floor-based class that develops core control, mobility, and breath. All levels welcome.
Barre
Ballet-inspired small movements with big results. Tone, lengthen, and lift in a graceful, music-driven class that feels as elegant as it is effective.
Yoga
From slow flow to restorative, our yoga classes meet you where you are. A quiet, light-filled space to reconnect with breath, body, and stillness.
Stretch
Slow, intentional opening of the body. Improve mobility, ease tension, and leave feeling lighter. The perfect companion to your harder training days.
Workshops and Certifications
Take your practice deeper with our Pilates teacher training and continuing-education workshops. Learn from experienced mentors in a supportive studio environment. We proudly offer certifications for Mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates, and Barre, in both level 1 and level 2.
Equipment Sales & Rentals
Pilates To Go
Perfect for bachelorette parties, wellness events, and retreats.
Our Nuevo Vallarta studio is equipped with Black Onyx Merrithew V2 Max Reformers, the highest-caliber reformers available, designed for precision, durability and a uniquely refined movement experience.
We rent equipment by the day, week, or month. Delivered to your Villa, Hotel or retreat.
Events
Healing. Joyful. Together.
Join us for sound baths, bachelorette parties, bridal showers, birthdays and private gatherings hosted in our Marina Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta studios. Every event is designed to leave you feeling grounded, connected and renewed.
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Premium grip socks, apparel and essentials designed for Pilates, yoga and barre. Preview samples and pick up your favorites at the front desk.
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Comfortable, fitted activewear that allows free movement. Grip socks are recommended for reformer and mat classes. We have pairs available at the studio.
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