Pilates is an exercise system that dramatically transforms the way your body looks and feels by focusing on stretching and building strength with resistance.

Pilates is excellent for developing a strong “core” or center of the body, and it develops an evenly conditioned body. It elongates and strengthens muscles creating elasticity and joint mobility. No other exercise system is so gentle to your body while giving it a challenging workout with incredible results.

Siri Dharma Galliano is one of the leading Pilates trainers in North America and Europe, via her Live Art Pilates Studio in West Los Angeles. A renowned “New York Pilates” instructor with over 20 years of experience, she has trained actors on location in feature films such as “The Matrix 2,” “The Matrix 3,” “Batman,” and the “Kill Bill” films. In addition to her studio and film work, Ms. Galliano has traveled the world helping to sculpt the bodies of celebrity clients such as Madonna, Sting, Uma Thurman, Cameron Diaz, Carrie- Anne Moss and Jessica Lange.

Claases start at $10 a person for 55 minutes and range to $75 an hour for privates.