Pune : India's foremost Pilates expert and
celebrity fitness instructor, Yasmin Karachiwala, has inaugurated her new
studio, Yasmin Karachiwala Body Image (YKBI),
in Pune. Opened in partnership with Muscle Bar, a calisthenics gym, the studio
brings together two complementary approaches to strength, mobility, and mindful
movement under one roof.
With over three decades of experience, Yasmin Karachiwala
has played a defining role in shaping India's contemporary fitness landscape.
Recognized as the country's first BASI-certified Pilates instructor, she has
trained some of India's most celebrated personalities, including Alia Bhatt,
Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone, Ananya Panday, and Hrithik Roshan. She is also
the author of acclaimed fitness titles such as The Perfect 10: 10-Minute
Workouts You Can Do Anywhere and co-author of Sculpt and Shape: The Pilates
Way.
“We are delighted to partner with Muscle Bar to bring
YKBI to Pune and make Pilates more accessible to the community in this city.
What makes it so effective is its versatility. It can benefit everyone from
children to senior citizens, from desk-job professionals to homemakers and
elite athletes,” said Yasmin Karachiwala at the launch. “Pilates is
not about how much you can do, but how well you can move. It builds strength
with control, improves mobility and creates a deeper understanding of your
body. I have seen how the right Pilates practice can transform the way we train
and recover.”
“When we started Musclebar in 2019, our focus was
building an Open air gym with calisthenics and functional fitness as prime
focus. Over the years, our vision has evolved into a space where people can
find different forms of training and recovery patterns. Pilates was a very
natural addition to that vision, and partnering with Yasmin Karachiwala’s Body
Image allows us to bring it to Sopanbaug with the right expertise and
experience. For us, this launch is another step towards building a complete
fitness ecosystem for everyone, regardless of their age, fitness level or
preferred way of training,” said Murtaza Fakhruddin Nasir, Co-founder of
Musclebar and Musclebar sports club at the launch.
Yasmin Karachiwala's Body Image Pune studio offers a wide range of classes,
including mat, reformer, chair, tower, mixed equipment, and small equipment
sessions, recommended based on what will benefit each client most. The studio
is equipped with Reformers, Chairs, and Towers, along with small equipment
such as magic circles, strength straps, power pods, and booty bands.
To welcome new members, YKBI Pune is offering an exclusive
introductory package: a single session for Rs 999, 4 sessions for Rs 2,999
(valid for 10 days), or 7 sessions for Rs 4,999 (valid for 20 days).
The partnership with Muscle Bar gives Pune's fitness
community a space where Pilates and calisthenics complement each other, helping
members build strength, control, and body awareness. With YKBI, Pune, it's time
to move, breathe, and embrace a stronger, more balanced you.
Address: H.No. 6, Tara Baug, Sr. No. 65, 112-2, Sopan Baug, Ghorpadi,
Pune, Maharashtra 411001
Timings: Monday to Saturday, 7 am to 8 pm
For membership enquiries, contact: 8657737578