THE STUDIO
After 7 years of studying Ashtanga yoga and Pilates, Joey McLaughlin founded symmetry pilates and yoga studio to provide the area with a complete resource for individualized Pilates and yoga instruction as well as the combination of both. Based in West Chester, PA, symmetry is a studio where the focus is not solely on the body, but also the mind and the spirit.

Symmetry represents Ms. McLaughlin's vision to create a comprehensive facility for Pilates and yoga instruction and overall body conditioning.

The studio features a full range of Pilates equipment and techniques based on the 80-year work of Joseph Pilates. There are several Pilates pieces of equipment, used alone or in combination to specifically address the client’s physical needs. Each piece of equipment permits over a dozen different types of exercises; several that work to strengthen the spine and abdominal muscles. The exercises assist and facilitate the body’s understanding of correct and functional movement patterns. The machines utilize spring resistance, which simulate normal muscle physiology integrating muscle synergies in concentric and eccentric ways: increasing strength, flexibility, coordination and vertebral articulation in a dynamic and functional balanced progression. Each client works independently with an instructor and their program is designed for specifically for them and their appropriate physical level.

The main piece of equipment is the Reformer. It is a padded, bed-like platform with a base that slides on a track. A variety of bar, pulley and strap attachments enable clients to execute up to 500, no-impact, total body exercises: lying down, sitting, kneeling or standing.

Additional Pilates equipment includes the Cadillac, the Chair and the Barrel. These machines increase the range of exercises done in the Pilates workout and allow instructors and clients to pinpoint specific muscle groups for intensive no-impact work.

All Pilates classes and private instruction are done under the careful eye of an experienced, certified Pilates instructors and can be done in a group, semi-private or private classes.
In addition to the equipment room, symmetry features a large mat room for Pilates mat work and Ashtanga yoga/Power yoga instruction. Classes are held daily, throughout the day in both Pilates and various styles of Yoga.

It is the combination of Pilates and Ashtanga yoga that expresses the true vision and reason for symmetry.

Symmetry pilates and yoga studio features customized, individual fitness and body conditioning as well as group mat classes.

3 Reformers

3 Wall Units

1 Cadillac

1 High Barrel

1 Wunda Chair

numerous pilates balls, balance sticks, rings and mats.

*all equipment by Balanced Body