OUR PHILOSOPHY
Pilates has exploded from a niche rehabilitation practice into one of the fastest‑growing fitness trends. “Pilates inspired” workouts have popped up everywhere across the world. It’s a workout we have all heard of, yet few understand its— WHY?
Originally developed as "Contrology" during WWI by Joseph Pilates as a post‑war rehabilitation method to rebuild bedridden soldiers back to health and later popularized in the NYC dance community for injury prevention and recovery, Pilates was always intended to build resilient, efficient bodies that move well in life and sport.
At Body Chalet, Pilates is so much more than a trendy workout. It’s a tried and true system of low impact, functional movement which is both strengthening and restorative, when done with proper alignment.
We prioritize quality over quantity. You only get as much benefit as your form allows, so we emphasize precise technique, mindful breathing, and progressive challenge to build durable strength, mobility, and stability which unlocks real performance and longevity.
Our philosophy is simple: Pilates should be a form focused, athletic challenge without losing its core principles— breath, concentration, centering, precision, and flow.
CONTEMPORARY PILATES
Joseph designed what we know today as Classical Pilates, a more rigid framework, which inlays the fundamentals. Over the years classical has become the foundation for more contemporary movement.
At Body Chalet we choose Contemporary Pilates, because it honors classical principles while giving us the flexibility to apply creative variations, thoughtful modifications, and intentional progressions — informed by modern biomechanics and the myofascial network — to optimize movement efficiency, reduce injury risk, and meet each athlete’s sport, goals, and injury history.
We stay rooted in the classics while adapting exercises to the individual athlete, so they can perform at levels they never knew possible and sustain that performance for years to come.
“Change happens through movement and movement heals.”
— Joeseph Pilates
Not like the others.
COMMUNITY DRIVEN
Body Chalet is born & raised Steamboat Springs, just like its founder. Community is everything to us.
INSTRUCTOR OWNED
Pilates happens to be the hot, new trend, but it is our passion and skill.
ATHLETE FOCUSED
Taught by athletes, for athletes— of all disciples, across levels, in every stage of the journey.
AT HOME IN THE MOUNTAINS
Body Chalet is more than a pilates studio, it is a community deeply interwoven in the culture of skiing and alpine pursuits.
Our founder and head instructor, Kristina Steinberg is Steamboat Springs born & raised, growing up as an alpine ski racer and dancer. With a pilates instructor mother and Olympic ski coach father, pilates has always been an incredible cross-training for her injury prevention and athletic success from a young age.
Fast forward, she was brought to New York City for university where she obtained her undergrad and pilates certifications, teaching between the city and the Hamptons. Although fabulous, her love for the mountains and skiing drew her back home to cultivate a community of athletes who share this love.
At Body Chalet, we encourage each other to challenge the limits of our strength while honoring the body’s need for recovery. Whether you were drawn to pilates for injury rehab, spinal therapy, sports cross-training, physical aesthetics, or to find out what all the hype is about— Welcome to Body Chalet.
