Stella Cook

…regulars. Classes only have 8 reformers so you receive individualized feedback on your form and personalized encouragement and cheerleading! I highly recommend Stella’s P.E. class, Sarah’s jump board class, and both Stella and Sarah’s mat classes. Taking these classes 2-3 times a week has completely transformed my fitness level and is extremely reasonably priced given their mon…

Base Moves is THE place for Pilates in Durham and the Triangle. I’ve been taking classes at Base for just over a year and I have never felt this strong and confident in what my body can do. I was always intimidated to take group fitness classes, but the women at Base have built a safe and supportive

…so a bit of a learning design/pedagogy nerd. One thing that really stands out is how strong and distinct each instructor’s teaching style is. All three (Sarah, Stella, Adeline) strike a rare balance of honoring their students’ comfort “edges” while making astute, intuitive nudges when they notice you can challenge yourself a little more deeply. Most of my classes have been with…

Movement hasn’t been easy for me lately. But at Base, it finally feels like something I get to do—not something I have to fight through. I first tried Base a year or two ago after my acupuncturist insisted I try a class with Sarah. I took a handful of mat classes with her and liked them. But I had j