At Logan Square Pilates + Core, 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 + Core 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 $32.50/month (75% discount) or $65/month (50% discount). Our Community Memberships are a three-month commitment with the option to request a renewal. Discounted memberships are limited based on fund availability.
Due to limited resources and to ensure fairness, we ask for community members to be especially diligent with committing to the classes they book. If a community member late cancels or misses their appointment a total of three (3) times over the course of the three-month membership, the membership will be immediately terminated and the individual will not be eligible to re-apply for 90 days after termination.
*Update: Applications are available again!! Please follow the link below to go to our community membership form.
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.
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!