BK Pilates - Raleigh

Meet Valerie!
You probably already know and love her as one of our incredible instructors, but what you may not know is the journey that brought her here.
After experiencing chronic back pain and undergoing spinal surgery, Valerie had to rebuild her relationship with movement from the ground up. Through patience, persistence, education, and Pilates, she found her way back to doing the things she loves - and now helps others do the same.
Join us for this special 3-part series as Valerie shares her story, the lessons she learned along the way, and the movement practices that helped her return to living fully, moving freely, and ultimately teaching others.
Whether you’re navigating back pain, recovering from an injury, or simply curious about how movement can support your body, this series is for you.
We can’t wait to learn from her. ✨
PilatesForBackPain

RED out the reformer ❤️🖤

meet our winner, 😍 bringing the energy, the style, and the good vibes to class tonight. thanks to everyone who joined in + showed up in red & black with us!!

community > everything. ❤️

Advanced movement is rarely the loudest in the room.

It’s not just about flexibility, tricks, speed, or making an exercise look “hard.” In fact that’s rarely what we see consistently.

The most advanced students usually move with:
– precision
– breath awareness
– control
– adaptability
– flow
– patience
– deep understanding of their body

They know how to refine instead of intensify.

They can slow down.
They can adjust.
They can connect.
They understand that going deeper doesn’t always mean making something more extreme - sometimes it means becoming more present inside of it.

That’s the difference between performing movement and understanding movement. So we know it’s really clicking when we see that a student shifts from choreography into connectedness.

And that’s where Pilates truly starts to change your body and mind 🩵

This Memorial Day, we honor those who gave everything in service to our country. ❤️

Today also serves as a reminder to slow down, move with gratitude, and spend time with the people who matter most. Whether you’re traveling, resting, or joining us in the studio, we hope you take a moment to care for both your body and mind this weekend 🩵

Here’s to strength, community, and remembering what truly matters. 🇺🇸

your first Pilates class might humble you a little 😅

the shakes, the core burn, trying to figure out springs + breathing at the same time… completely normal.

Pilates challenges strength, control, coordination, and focus in a way most workouts don’t and somehow that’s what keeps people coming back for more. 🤝

If you’ve been thinking about trying your first class in Raleigh, this is your sign!!! 🩷

Your questions, answered clearly! Parking Instructions for BK Pilates Raleigh:

Park in The Row at Rockway retail parking garage, which offers free 2-hour parking. The garage entrance is located off S Saunders St.

Once parked, register your vehicle by scanning the QR code posted in the garage. You’ll receive 2 hours free parking, with hourly charges applying after that.

Then take a short walk to the studio and enjoy class!
We can’t wait to see you! Hope this helps 😍🫶

Such a fun morning celebrating Mother’s Day with rooftop movement led by our amazing instructor, , followed by a matcha bar by a tasty . 🍵

Then we headed into ’s Botox, Brunch & Bubbles event — the perfect way to continue celebrating the women and mothers in our community. ✨

Events like this are such a reminder that Pilates in our city is about so much more than movement. It’s about supporting local businesses, meeting new people and creating space to slow down and take care of yourself.

So grateful to be part of a community that shows up for one another in such meaningful ways. 🤍