Pilates Center of Maine founder, Tnde van Voorst (the "u" sound is similar to that of "push"), is certified in Authentic Pilates and has over 25 years experience in the fitness industry. The Pilates Center of Maine focuses on teaching the Authentic Pilates Method, a system of exercises designed to improve flexibility and strength through a total body workout.
Authentic Pilates follows the methods created by Joseph Pilates and is a series of controlled movements engaging your body and mind, performed on specifically designed exercise apparatus and supervised by extensively trained Pilates teachers. In 2011, the Pilates center of Maine was certified as a Teacher Training Host Center, which brings students from all over New England for their own Pilates certification or instructor workshops.
Authentic Pilates follows the methods created by Joseph Pilates and is a series of controlled movements engaging your body and mind, performed on specifically designed exercise apparatus and supervised by extensively trained Pilates teachers. In 2011, the Pilates center of Maine was certified as a Teacher Training Host Center, which brings students from all over New England for their own Pilates certification or instructor workshops.
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On the mat, an individual's body weight provides resistance against gravity, making the workout challenging. The multiple levels of Mat workouts - Basic, Intermediate, Advanced - provide continuity and expansion of Pilates exercises. A Pilates student must be in full control of their body, rather than relying on the assistance or support of the springs and cables of Pilates apparatus.
If you are interested in strengthening your core, decreasing chronic pain or ailments, and improving your mobility, please join us at the Pilates Center of Maine! Pilates Center of Maine is located in a beautiful light-filled studio at 59B India St., 2nd floor in Portland, ME. Stairs are at the front of the building.
Check our schedule for current online (via Zoom), in-person private, and in-person semi-private sessions. Payment allows for access to any Zoom Pilates Mat Classes. Payments can be made via Venmo (@tunder_csoboth), or check payable to the Pilates Center of Maine. Mailing address: 59 India Street, Portland, ME 04101.
Semi-private Training, Reformer and Tower Combo classes - 4 people - are now available in studio. Private sessions are also available both in studio and online. To register, please contact Tnde via phone 207.450.6257 or email at tunde.csoboth@gmail.com. Detailed pricing can be found on our pricing page.
Reviews (9)
Laura Graves
Jan 29, 2017
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10 years ago I decided I wanted abs for my 40th birthday, so I took a class with Tunde. Now I've got a relationship with someone who understands how to challenge my body, heal my body and educate me about my body. Tunde has a deep understanding of many athletic disciplines and is a wizard at pulling all her knowledge together to make for a unique Power Pilates experience. She can even individualize her instruction in a group mat class. I am never bored, both my mind and body work hard in her class and... I've got abs!
Melinda Molin
Dec 03, 2016
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I was severely deconditioned and overweight trying to recover from chemotherapy when a friend gave me a gift certificate to Pilates Center of Maine. In addition I have significant asymmetry and balance issues from leg length discrepancy. Tunde met me where I was, thoughtfully developed an individualized program, and her explanations enabled a novice to safely and satisfyingly progress during both individual and group instruction. Her classs are always challenging, fun and safe. The equipment is in good repair and the studio is clean. After one and a half years I am stronger and more flexible than
Tracy St Pierre
Oct 30, 2016
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I recommend Pilates Center of Maine. Pilates was suggested by my doctor after surgery for a herniated disk. My mother-in-law, a long-term client, brought me to class one evening. Since then, I have discovered that Tünde (the founder) has an incredible depth of knowledge of Pilates and human anatomy. She understands what I had been through and encourages me to work at my pace. I’m making fantastic progress – I feel an improvement in my core and my back is great!
Osgood Baldwin
Aug 12, 2016
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Tunde is an incredible instructor and has done amazing things for taking care of my spine, making me stronger, and giving me my power core. Pilates is such great exercise but with chronic injuries, I need someone who can be flexible, modify the sets, and meet me where I'm at physically. Tunde does that and more!
Margaret Broucek
Aug 12, 2016
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In 2008 I met Tünde at a fitness club and enjoyed taking her Pilates'
classes. A few years later I followed her to her private studio for
further work, where I am delighting in three classes a week. Her attention to detail is remarkable, each person in class benefits. Now,
at the age of 85, I have never felt better and stronger.
classes. A few years later I followed her to her private studio for
further work, where I am delighting in three classes a week. Her attention to detail is remarkable, each person in class benefits. Now,
at the age of 85, I have never felt better and stronger.
Mark Kiefner
Jul 13, 2016
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I have been taking classes with Tunde for several years. She is an amazing teacher: knowledgeable, precise, aware of each student, and always bringing the class to a new level. I am not very flexible and she helpfully works around my limits. Best of all, I am pain free and able to do more than ever.
Maryann Carroll
Jul 12, 2016
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I have been doing Pilates with Tunde for the past 5 years. Before starting with Tunde, I woke up to daily pain in my hips, neck and shoulders. I now wake up pain free. It is a commitment. I go to class at least once a week and try to go 2X per week. I have also remained injury free during this time as well. Tunde meets people where they are at and everyone is welcomed and made to feel like this is their place regardless of fitness level. I have referred numerous people to Tunde and all have had similar results to mine. In addition to my own wonderful experience with Pilates and Tunde, both of my
Andrew White
Jun 29, 2016
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I've been taking Pilates (both private and classes) with Tunde for over ten years. She is an amazing instructor and will push you in positive ways. Tundes' deep knowledge of the Pilates process and philosophy, coupled with her familiarity with anatomy and physical therapy puts her heads above the rest of Portland instructors. And she has a wicked sense of humor.
Gale Tureff
Jun 02, 2016
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I have been a client of Tunde's for 12 years. While other exercise regimens have come and gone, my loyalty to Pilates and my work with Tunde has been (and will continue to be) a necessary constant in my life. Pilates is Tunde's business, her profession and her passion. She is extremely knowledgeable and an excellent teacher. Simply stated, she is the best.
