Twist Pilates and Fitness LLC

Studio Spotlight ✨ Artist Paul Cunningham

Throughout Twist, you’ll find vibrant, dimensional canvases by artist .dc — each piece bringing color, movement, and energy into our three studio spaces.

Paul and Twist owner Ryan Hodgkinson have been training together for over a decade, continuing weekly TRX and Pilates sessions via Zoom since Paul’s 2023 move to Rhode Island.

Paul began his journey in 3D art at the Corcoran School of Art here in Washington, D.C., and his abstract, colorful work felt like a natural fit for the studio.

Paul’s art and our approach to Pilates share so much in common: movement, rhythm, control, balance, and intention. Each element is layered with purpose to create something dynamic, harmonious, and deeply connected.

We love how Paul’s work helps bring the Twist experience to life. ✨

🌸✨ SPRING CHALLENGE: PILATES BINGO ✨🌸

Ready to move and win free ? Starting tomorrow, 4/10, join our Spring challenge and play your way through Pilates Bingo with us (ends 4/30).

Here’s how it works:
💖 Pick up your bingo card before or after class
✨ Complete a square + ask your teacher for a stamp
🎉 Every bingo = 1 raffle entry to win 2 months of Unlimited Pilates
🗓️ Drop your completed card at the studio by May 4th to enter

Each class counts as one square ✨

Bring a friend, cheer each other on, and let’s see who wins free Pilates 👀✨

Introducing our newest class: Pilates for DC Students! 📚✏️🤸‍♀️ $25 student price

Held on Fridays at 3pm, this class is an all-levels class intended for DC college & university students, and is taught by an apprentice-level teacher who is student at GW.

Class will include a warm-up and accessible flow that can be adopted to all fitness levels. Student email/ID required!

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Teacher spotlight: Meet Hannah

If you know her, you love her (until you’re holding teaser 😉).

Hannah started teaching at Twist Pilates last fall and brings an energetic, methodical approach to her classes. She is a Vida Pilates Comprehensively Certified Pilates Teacher and is known at Twist for her challenging but approachable Tower classes – where she integrates the best of the Pilates mat work with the equipment for a mindful, full-body practice.

Get to know Hannah:

🌀 How did you begin practicing Pilates?

I found Pilates in 2019 after I dislocated my knee. The physical therapist I was seeing recommended I try out a class. I went, it was hard, but I fell in love. I continued going back because it was an approachable challenge, and I loved how I felt during and after the class was over.

🌀 Why do you teach?

I love Pilates, and when I love something I have to pursue it full steam ahead. I am passionate about finding creative ways to help someone build a fundamental or progress in an exercise. It’s important to bring Pilates to anyone I come across in a way that is welcoming, approachable, and helps them learn as much information about their body as possible.

🌀 How would you describe your teaching style in three words?

Sharp, technical, and comedic.

🌀 What’s your favorite artist to have on your class playlists?

Beyoncé, Zara Larsson, and Stevie Wonder.

🌀 What is the best local place for a coffee after class?

“Pilates develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind and elevates the spirit.” - Joesph Pilates

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT ✨

Meet Cassidy 👏

🌀Why do you love Pilates?

Pilates has made a huge difference in my back problems. I feel so much better.

🌀 What’s your favorite part about Twist?

I love the small class sizes and personalized instruction I get every time. And everyone is really nice!

🌀 What’s the best spot for a coffee after class?

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Come for the Pilates and stay for the…

✨Community
✨Serene studio
✨Outer & inner strength
✨Feet in straps

Why do you keep coming back to Pilates?

Is this what they meant when they said Joesph Pilates drew inspiration from the movement of cats? 🐈

We’re kidding! But it’s true: Joesph Pilates observed how cats stretched and controlled their spine throughout movement, and believed that their regular stretching helped them maintain their agility. His original mat work was intended to provide the same spinal mobility, strength, and control for the human body!

Name something that goes better together than Pilates and a smoothie on a summer day… we’ll wait! ☀️🤸‍♀️🍉💪😎

We’re celebrating summer (and the end of the heat wave) with a giveaway with our favorite Dupont Circle neighbor. TWO winners will get one week of unlimited Pilates classes at Pilates + a $50 gift card to ✨

To enter:

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😎Tag 2 friends in the comments and share what you’re most looking forward to this summer

🔂Share this post to your IG Story for an extra entry

(Closes Monday, 6/30; Winners announced Tuesday, 7/1)

Happy 🌈
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Reaching towards the holiday weekend like 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️🙋

*All classes are ON this weekend and Monday*

Complement your Pilates practice with massage therapy at Twist Pilates!

We’re excited to partner with Massage by Hope to offer massage therapy in our studio on Saturdays and Sundays.

What to expect? Experience the benefits of a full-body massage, which relieves muscle pain and tension, reduces stress, and promotes deep relaxation. Hope will discuss your needs and customize the massage to your body, integrating aromatherapy, face/head/neck massage, myoyfascial releases, reflexology and CBD oil (optional) depending on what you need that day.

60-minute massages are $125 and longer 90-minute massages are $175.

To celebrate Mother’s Day, get 10% off when you buy a massage From 5/9 – 6/30 (because moms and dads deserve more than one day of celebration)! 🌸💐🤰💕💆‍♀️