PEOPLE

Grete Gryzwana, founder of True Pilates Pasadena, is a second generation Pilates instructor certified by Romana Kryzanowska, the protégé of Joseph Pilates. Selected for the prestigious teacher training program at the Pilates Studio of New York, Grete studied with Romana and Sari Mejia Pace. Since her certification in 1998, Grete has continued to study, practice, and teach the classical, Romana's Pilates Method. Professional and aspiring dancers, singers, athletes and numerous other individuals have relied on Grete’s expertise and experience to guide them toward optimum fitness through the Pilates Method.

Today, Grete continues her training with Trish Garland, Michael Levy, and Cynthia Lochard, and maintains her continuing education with other Romana’s Pilates master instructors.

Active for more than three decades in the dance world as a successful choreographer and teacher, Grete is the founder and artistic director of The Epiphany Dance Company, and teaches at The Wooden Floor.

All True Pilates Pasadena instructors are Romana certified, and active in continued training and education.

"In 1995, I started doing Pilates after a severe car accident. Although I was dancing professionally and competing as an equestrian at the time of my injuries, I was amazed at how quickly Pilates helped me recover, and I surpassed my pre-accident strength and fitness. This led me to pursue teacher training and certification with Romana. My plan was to integrate Pilates into the dance and fitness courses I was already teaching. As my apprenticeship began, I saw how the Pilates Method develops strong, flexible bodies in all walks of life, for a wide range of activities. Every client's strength, posture, focus, agility and flexibility improved. My plan shifted to sharing Pilates with all kinds of people. I've never looked back. Through the years I've had the privilege of guiding hundreds of individuals toward optimum fitness with Pilates. I continue to be inspired by the work, always learning and experiencing its benefits in new ways. With each new client, overtime, I see the genius of Joseph Pilates at work.” - Grete Gryzwana