Sana Vita Studio

I've been buying a monthly membership at Sana Vita since April of last year, and this is by far, the best place in town for reformer classes. All the instructors (love Pamela) are amazing and supportive; they know each person who comes in by name, as well as their unique physical limitations, strengths, and weaknesses. They always make classes both fun and challenging. They'll compliment you when they see you gain strength or coordination in an area, and give you helpful tips when you struggle. The pilates studio itself is always pristine. They have beautiful high-end equipment, with 3 reformers in the main room and 3 wall units for combination classes. The color scheme of the studio is calming and well done and it has a great vibe. I would recommend this studio to anyone who is serious about their health and wellness. more

II've been attending classes 3 days a week for a few weeks now and think my body has already changed. I've had a chance to experience several of the instructors. They're amazing and they care. Always scanning the room to observe what's happening and what adjustments need to be made so attendees get the most out of every class. I'm very thrilled at what's happening in this studio. I like the friendliness of the people, the small class sizes, and the comfortableness of the environment. I don't feel out-of-place at all. The workouts are fun and they usually go by fast, even though it's an hour long. I would recommend this to everyone! more

\r The classes at sana vita are small enough that you get individual attention. The instructors pay attention to you, especially if you are a newcomer to make sure you are getting the most out of your work out and performing all the steps correctly. Marilyn has a great way of explaining the exercises so that I always know how to position myself. I've only been to 4 classes so far but I feel like each instructor has their own routine and different levels of difficulty. The website for scheduling is very easy to use and you can book well in advance to ensure you get a spot at the time you want. more

I am very pleased with the classes I have tried at this studio. I started out with the 2 privates lessons with Marilyn which helped me get a good foundation for taking classes. I love the Sunday morning pilates mat class and the boot camp classes with Helena. I feel so energized when I am done. Top notch all the way! more

This place is great! I started working out at Sana Vita about 2 months ago and I love it. Friendly, professional, spotlessly clean and just plain fun. I have referred 3 other people to the studio and they all love it too. I would start out with the 2 private Sessons for $100 if you have never done pilates. By the way, you get a free class for every referral, just another benefit. more

I am 8 weeks pregnant and have been taking the prenatal yoga class for about 2 weeks. I feel that Teri, the instructor, understands women's bodies and how much they change during pregnancy. I appreciate being in the same room with other moms and the studio is very friendly. I feel so much better already! Highly recommend this place. more

This place is a real gem, just the right size, well equipped, clean, beautiful with a great vibe. But its the staff that makes the place. Owner Marilyn D'Andrea, not only knows pilates, yoga, etc, but also has a Masters Degree in Exercise Science and worked in Cardiac Rehab. She has such a deep knowledge of the body-beyond anyone else I have worked with, and creatively mixes techniques from multiple disciplines. She has helped me address longstanding limitations so that I can improve, and have a great time doing it. Personal and professional together! more

Absolutely love this place! I'm in the best shape of my life. Been taking private lessons and I have learned so much about what I was previously doing wrong. No more shoulder and neck pain! I am so grateful to the entire staff at sana vita studio. more

I have never been one to be consistent with exercise. Would get bored easily. Since taking classes at Sana Vita Studio I can say that I am addicted. Say good bye to my sedentary old ways...I am now a lean mean machine. I look forward to my classes and the staff will really motivate you. more

Wow..have been going to this studio for about 4 months. Had alot of back pain when I started and it is completely gone. I can now do the Pilates Boot Camp...this is honestly one of the best workouts I have ever had and I have tried everything. It is always great to see the owner's (Marilyn) interaction with the staff members that are there waiting for their classes to start, and clients leaving classes that ended. It seems like everyone knows each other and there is a good rapport/friendliness. Going to Sana Vita Studio was the best decision I've made in a long time. If you are suffering with chronic pain and feel like you've tried everything, you owe it to yourself to check out Marilyn's studio. I went in skeptical and came out feeling fantastic. more

I have been very pleased with my Pilates sessions at Sana Vita. I have explained to Marilyn how my knee gets stressed, and at times also gives me pain, as I squat. She designed a very effective exercise routine that appropriately progressed me through movements and position in which I needed to get stronger in order for the pain to abate. After a session I always feel more balanced and I also feel as if my movements have been corrected. I was especially impressed how Marilyn was attuned to small details as I performed the exercises. I am a personal trainer and a muscle activation technique specialists, and I know how small mechanical details can have a significant impact on results gained from exercise. For example, she noticed how my foot would rotate as I was performing squats on the reformer. She suggested some exercises that worked the muscles of my foot. After these exercises squatting felt more stable. Also Love Boot Camp Class. Pros: Professional and well informed more

What a difference this studio has made in my life. I am in the best shape of my life! I feel so comfortable in this space. Everyone is always upbeat and friendly. I love doing private lessons with Marilyn Glielmi. She was able to determine what was wrong with me immediately. I am now pain free....which feels great. I love Amy's mat classes also. She is tops. Pros: Awesome instructors more

Marilyn Glielmi is the best thing that ever happened to Pilates and yoga in Chicago. I love working out at Sana Vita. Marilyn is extremely knowledgeable and is a superb teacher, and the other instructors are top-notch. The space is always sparkling clean and the mood is always perfect--great music, great lighting--the best place imaginable to enhance your mind and body. Pros: Staff, facilities, ambience, attitude Cons: None! more

I began attending Sana Vita Studio in the last 30 days and am addicted to the mat and reformer classes?really to the instructors as they are fabulously trained and make my new Pilates work-out extraordinary. I have always been a gym fanatic, running 25-35 miles a week and doing weights three/four times a week; Pilates has allowed me to limited the harshness of running and has strengthen my entire body in ways in which all the gym time (running and weightlifting could never have done). The instructors, Marilyn and Amy, are so prepared and deliver specialized instruction to all their clients (looking at skills sets, weaknesses and strengths at an individual level) the classes feel like individual instruction because they are managed so well and by individuals who care (classes hold from 3-6 people so you can see that this team won?t overload the classes and do really make sure form and concepts are understood). I highly recommend San Vita Studio for the novices or experts in Pilates?..if I did not have a day job I would be at the studio three times a day as it is the best total body workout and will change your body in a matter of sessions! more

I am really not well adjusted enough to have taken pilates on my own initative, but after my wife dragged me to Sana Vita two years ago, I started going on a regular basis and I am a huge fan. Once I had 35 in the rear view mirror various body parts had decided not to cooperate with my master plan (ie. playing basketball, walking, working out, sitting in a chair comfortably, etc.). After only a couple of months of pilates under Master Guru Marilyn at Sana Vita, and her team, I no longer have any problems with my back or hip. Sana Vita is very clean, professionally managed, and the people are great. Parking can be a bit rough, but Sana Vita is worth it. more

For me, Pilates is the only thing that got my body to where I wanted it to be. I didn't know anything about it, so I tried Sana Vita studio. Prior to having a baby, I'd never even worked out a day in my life. After the baby, something had to be done. Six months after starting Pilates with the amazing instructors at Sana Vita, I had more confidence in a bathing suit than I'd ever had before. The instructors are attentive and care about their clients. They take the time to make sure you are in the correct position, and regardless of how many people are in a class (max 6), you feel like you are the only one. This is the best studio in the city...and it's the cleanest!!\r \r I highly recommend making a visit if you dread getting into a suit this summer. more

If you're looking for the best yoga, pilates, and overall workout instruction in the city, Sana Vita is the place. Marilyn and her team are top-notch when it comes to creating exercise programs for all levels, ages and body types. Their training approach combines expert knowledge in anatomy and physiology with a wide variety of techniques and modalities to create the perfect work-out, depending on your need. The studio space is warm and inviting and impeccably clean. You'll never want to take a class anywhere else after you've been to Sana Vita. Pros: Expert trainers, high level of knowledge and understanding more

""I have tried many different instructors to help me with my back pain and it seemed to get worse with every new experience. I began working with pilates & yoga instructor Marilyn, at Sana Vita and I was amazed at my improvement. I also love the group classes, especially the Gyrokinesis class."" Cindy Simon Pros: Friendly and professional more

\r \r Marilyn Glielmi- Sana Vita Studio - Private Pilates Instruction\r \r I have practiced yoga/Pilates for many years... The experiences that I have had working privately with Marilyn Glielmi at Sana Vita Studio, 1357 W Grand Ave. \r Chicago, IL 60622, have helped me to redefine my approach to any movement therapy. This is a must have experience for anyone participating in or considering exercise, Yoga or Pilates. This space itself is beautiful, very clean, and has the feeling of a home. This spot is a gem! There is also a very nice massage room, quiet and private - last time I was in I had a massage after my Pilates private, heaven! Pros: Ambience Cons: none really more