Bradenton, Florida (941) 318-9140

The original method.

Classical Pilates in Bradenton, as Joseph Pilates taught it.

Begin with an introductory session
Fig. 1. The Reformer, in the studio on Manatee Avenue.
Springs hanging on the Cadillac at Blue Sage Pilates.

Susan Mayo teaches private Pilates lessons, duets and small groups on the Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and Barrel.

What makes it classical

Classical Pilates is the routine of exercises Joseph Pilates developed and practiced himself. Susan teaches the full system, with the Reformer as one part of it.

Read about the Method

New students begin with eight private sessions.

The first is an introductory session. Each of the next seven introduces one element of the Method. Then you join a small group at your level.

  1. Introductory session
  2. Foundations
  3. Breathing
  4. The Hollow
  5. Everything Everywhere All at Once
  6. The Order
  7. Physiology
  8. Lineage

Then a small group at your level.

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Groups meet at three levels.

Susan places each person in a group by movement level. Groups have up to four people.

  1. Foundational

    The Order, the exercises, the Hollow and the equipment, with breath and whole-body work introduced.

  2. Emerging

    Foundational, plus Everything Everywhere All at Once, correct breathing and the first advanced exercises.

  3. Seasoned

    Emerging, plus increased timing, the advanced exercises and transitions.

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A direct line to Joseph Pilates

  1. Joseph Pilates He developed the method he called Contrology and taught it in New York with his wife, Clara.
  2. Romana Kryzanowska His protégé, she inherited the Pilates Studio in New York.
  3. The Pilates Center, Boulder Romana helped build its teacher training program.
  4. Susan Mayo She trained through The Pilates Center and teaches in Bradenton.
Read the full history

GYMNASTIC APPARATUS · J. PILATES
PATENTED MAR. 15, 1927 · No. 1,621,477

Plate I. Joseph Pilates' patent for a gymnastic apparatus. Filed August 24, 1925. Patented March 15, 1927.

The parts, as the patent names them

  1. aTrack
  2. bSliding carriage
  3. cUpright
  4. dCord
  5. eWeight
  6. fPulley
  7. lWheels

Susan Mayo

Susan has been teaching for more than 15 years.

  • Graduate of The Pilates Center Bridge Program
  • Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT)
  • Master's in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, University of Florida

Blue Sage Pilates is the only Host Advisor location in Florida for The Pilates Center. Susan guides future teachers through its teaching program here in Bradenton.

Teacher trainingMore about Susan and the studio

Susan Mayo in her studio in Bradenton.

Workshops in 2027 and 2028

All workshops

  • Intelligent Musculation, with Kaile

    Thursday, March 25 to Saturday, March 27, 2027

    Request a place

  • The Practicum

    Weekends on the fundamentals of Classical Pilates, for teachers and students. It includes a mentoring session and a private session with Susan.

    Ask about the Practicum

  • Cognac 2028

    March 27 to 31, 2028

    Five days and four nights at Chais Monnet in Cognac, France.

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Visit the studio

The studio is a cottage at 2801 Manatee Ave W, between SouthState Bank and Sunmed. Park in the back and enter there. Lessons are by appointment.

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The Blue Sage Pilates cottage on Manatee Avenue, with its purple front door.