Making YOU a priority since 2012
BK stands for Be Kind: kind to your body, and kind to each other. We opened our first studio in South Brooklyn in 2012 with a simple mission, to help people feel stronger, more connected, and at home in their bodies. Today we’re a woman-owned Pilates community with five studios across New York City, and in 2026 we came home, opening our largest studio yet in Sheepshead Bay. Our classes are thoughtful and welcoming, led by instructors who meet you where you are, with challenge, support, and encouragement in every session.
Marina Kaydanova, BK Pilates Founder
Marina found Pilates while working in the corporate world. She started taking classes several times a week, fell in love with it, and felt the difference in her body and her mood. In 2012 she opened the first BK Pilates studio in South Brooklyn to share that feeling with others.
“I feel stronger and happier. Now I know I have finally found something truly transformational,” she says.
2012: The first BK Pilates studio opens in South Brooklyn
Today: Five studios across New York City
2026: We come home. Our largest studio opens in Sheepshead Bay
Why Pilates?
In Marina’s words: I’ve tried many workouts, but Pilates has always been my go-to, and a lifelong commitment. It’s a well-rounded system that complements everything else I do. Whether I’m hiking, running a marathon, or skiing, Pilates is my core.
"Pilates is the complete coordination of body, mind, and spirit."
~ Joseph Pilates
Our studios are designed around you, with Balanced Body Allegro 2 reformers and a welcoming atmosphere that builds confidence in every session.