Welcome to Breathe Pilates & Fitness
Explore Our Studio
Breathe Pilates & Fitness is more than just a Pilates studio; it's a space where classical and contemporary Pilates techniques meet a welcoming, joyous and inspiring atmosphere. Our space is thoughtfully designed to motivate and support you in your journey toward moving better, getting stronger and feeling great!
About Me
Leslie Caney Berni
Owner, Breathe Pilates & Fitness
PMA-certified Pilates instructor, barre teacher and certified personal trainer
Leslie Caney Berni is the owner of Breathe Pilates & Fitness studio in Stamford, Connecticut, where she leads customized private, semi-private, and group Pilates mat and apparatus sessions. With humor and expertise, she has led thousands of classes in Pilates, barre, functional training, and more, ranging in size from 2 to 200, across numerous studios throughout the New York metropolitan area. A Pilates Method Alliance certified Pilates instructor and nationally certified personal trainer since 2013, she is passionate about helping people find their strength inside and out. Leslie continues to deepen her knowledge through ongoing continuing education classes and workshops, exploring emerging approaches to Pilates and exercise science research. Her mission is to help others look great and feel even better!
Leslie is also an award-winning former magazine editor, writer, and Reiki Master. In her free time, she loves to hike, ski, practice yoga, write, explore mind/body work, and savor quality time with her husband, three children, and friends.
CERTIFICATIONS
Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) Certified Instructor
Pilates Mat and Full Apparatus (Balanced Body Comprehensive Certification)
ACE (American Council on Exercise) Certified Personal Trainer
Additional advanced training in Pre- and Post-Natal Fitness and (ACE)
Total Barre (Stott Pilates)
BootyBarre Plus Certified Instructor
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED from the American Red Cross
and the American Heart Association
Training For Warriors DVRT (Dynamic Variable Resistance Training) / Sandbags
TRX Suspension Training
Movement-Based Exercise (ACE)
Reiki Master
​
EQUIPMENT
-
All Pilates Apparatus (Reformer, Chairs, Tower, Cadillac, Barrels)
-
Ped-O-Pull
-
Magic Circle
-
Kettle bells
-
Boxing mitts and gloves
-
Resistance bands and tubes
-
Sandbags
-
Heavy ropes
-
Medicine balls
-
Bosu
-
Free weights
-
Barbells
-
Body weight
-
Cable machines
-
TRX, Rip Trainer
-
Valslides
-
Lots more!
​
leslie.s.berni@gmail.com; 203-253-1794
_edited.jpg)
