Pilates for every kind of body

Pilates and strength sessions that blend classical technique with modern movement science. Built on over 20 years of teaching, rooted in anatomy, and designed entirely around you.

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At The Crane, we blend classical and contemporary Pilates with strength training, drawing from somatic breath work, balance, HIIT, alignment, yoga, and dance. Every program is designed around the individual.

Meet our Instructors

  • Close-up of a Sarah Percival with short black hair, smiling, wearing a black sleeveless shirt.

    Sarah Percival

    Owner, Master Instructor

  • Sarah Ford, a woman with long, wavy brown hair smiling at the camera, wearing a gray zip-up jacket over a black top, standing against a plain light-colored background.

    Sarah Ford

    Expert Instructor

  • Jody, a woman with blonde, wavy hair and blue eyes, wearing a black top, stands against a gray wall.

    Jody

    Expert Instructor

  • "If you're in luck, you've met Sarah Beth Percival. In the 30+ years I've been practicing pilates, Sarah is hands down one of the best instructors I've had the good fortune to work with. She works with each person as a separate individual and creates a program tailored for your strengths and weaknesses, taking advantage of the strengths to build on the weaker areas. She is a talented, creative, and wonderful person as well as a teacher. Do yourself a favor and take a session. You won't regret it."

    —Robin

  • "I have had the privilege of working with Sarah Beth at Percival Pilates in Great Barrington. Sarah took this sorry body and worked on strengthening my muscles and increasing my flexibility. My running improved with fewer injuries. There was also an improvement in my mobility moving around the house and garden. Sarah has an amazing knowledge of physiology and its application to movement. I miss her sessions as well as her company."

    —Cheryl

  • "For the past five years, I have had the immense pleasure and joy of taking Pilates lessons with Sarah Percival. For me, the incredibly positive experience of taking regular sessions with a teacher as deeply-experienced, thoughtful, and dedicated as Sarah has been both a real joy and a physically transformative journey for me. Simply put, I’m now stronger, more flexible, and move more freely and comfortably in my everyday life thanks to Sarah’s devoted and keenly-observant instruction."

    —Rick

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Each session runs 50 minutes and can be booked online in advance through our Services & Booking page. We recommend reserving your spot early, as availability can fill up quickly.

  • We offer both in-person and virtual sessions. If you prefer to train from home, we're happy to meet you over Zoom at a time that works for you.

  • Please wear comfortable clothing you can move freely in, and bring water and grippy socks if you have them. Everything else you'll need is provided.

  • In most cases, yes, and Pilates is often an ideal choice for managing injury or chronic pain. Please share the details of your condition before your first session so we can tailor your program safely. We're also glad to coordinate with your physical therapist or physician when helpful.

  • We ask for at least 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule. Cancellations made with less notice are charged the full session fee. Arrivals more than 15 minutes late will forfeit the session, and the full fee will apply.

  • Yes. Pilates is excellent preparation for childbirth, and once you've been cleared by your doctor postpartum, it's a wonderful way to rebuild strength and support the physical demands of parenting.

  • Payment is due on the day of your session. Session packages begin on the date of purchase and expire one year later unless otherwise noted. Please note that all sales are final.

  • If you're the only participant registered, we may cancel or reschedule the class. In that case, you won't be charged.

Visit us at The Crane Pilates, where every body is welcome.

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