At Logan Square Pilates, we believe that Pilates is truly for everybody.
We’ve launched the LSQP Equity in Wellness Fund to make Pilates and wellness accessible to all members of our community. Starting in June 2021, 3% of gross sales from all new services and products sold at LSQP go directly towards creating equitable opportunities for Black, Latinx/Hispanic, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, and other historically marginalized community members to engage in Pilates and wellness at LSQP and within the broader ecosystem.
Within the Logan Square Pilates Studio
Our Goal:
Make it more affordable for marginalized community members to take Pilates, Barre, and Yoga classes at LSQP.
How We Are Addressing It:
Deeply discounted memberships for Black, Latinx/Hispanic, Indigenous, LGBTQIA+ people
If you identify with one of the above groups or are a member of another community that has been historically marginalized by the Pilates and wellness industry, we invite you to request a Community Membership. The LSQP Community Membership includes 4 in-studio classes per month with your choice of a mix of Equipment and Floor classes + 24/7 access to our virtual LSQP Studio classes - available at your choice of $22/month (80% discount) or $55/month (50% discount).
*Update: Unfortunately, we are unable to accept additional applications for Community Memberships at this time. We will reopen the application as soon as we can support it.
Within the Pilates Industry
Our Goal:
Support Black, Latinx/Hispanic, Indigenous, LGBTQIA+, and other historically marginalized community members in becoming certified Pilates instructors.
How We Are Addressing It:
Providing scholarships for Pilates teacher training programs
LSQP will provide monetary scholarships to Black, Latinx/Hispanic, Indigenous, and LGBTQIA+ individuals to participate in comprehensive Pilates teacher training programs.
Providing mentorship hours and space for new instructors to gain experience
Training/newly trained scholarship recipients and other new Pilates instructors from marginalized communities can request mentorship support, apprentice teaching, and complete observation hours at LSQP.
Interested in joining the Pilates teacher training program? Click here to submit your application!
Follow the link below to apply for the teacher in training scholarship
Beyond, Within the Broader Wellness Industry
Our Goal:
Partner with, donate to, purchase from, and promote wellness organizations led by Black, Latinx/Hispanic, Indigenous, LGBTQIA+, and other leaders from historically marginalized communities.
How We Are Addressing It:
Supporting marginalized community-led wellness initiatives such as Reclamation Ventures, Women Unite!, etc.
LSQP will continue to support marginalized community-led wellness initiatives through donation classes, in-kind donations for raffles, direct donations, social media amplification of fundraisers, and more. We are always looking to connect with organizations advancing equity in wellness in Chicago and beyond - use the form below to share your ideas with us!