The Spirit Of Contrology With Ana V. Fridman
Ana V. Fridman (https://www.instagram.com/_vilates/), owner of Puerto Rico’s first classical Pilates studio (https://www.pilatespr.com/), tells us how she came to understand what Joseph Pilates meant when he said, “Contrology is the complete coordination of mind, body and spirit.”
She talks about lineage, leveling up, studio ownership, self-practice, and more, and I know many fellow Contrology lovers will relate to this conversation!
Ana found Pilates as a young dancer in Pilates elder Lolita San Miguel’s ballet company.
After leaving the company, she became certified as a second-generation Pilates teacher with Lolita’s Legacy.
Her love of Pilates and curiosity to go deeper into the method took her to studios around the world, where she discovered "classical Pilates" and "contrology," and studied under both Romana Kryzanowska and Jay Grimes lineage programs.
As a former professional dancer, she brings fluidity, structure, and deep body awareness to her teaching. When she transitioned from performance to Pilates, she found a method that not only sustained her body, but enriched her life. Today, Ana Victoria teaches with clarity, care, and conviction, helping clients connect with their strength and vitality at every age.
Certifications:
Principles of Guidance certification with Miguel Silva, Uno Pilates School, Portugal
IRPA Argentina – Pilates Teacher Training
Lolita's Legacy – Pilates Certification
Booty Barre – Barre Instructor Certification