Snake & Twist: the pilates studio specializing in lagree in Paris

Subdued lighting, fluorescent neon lights: welcome to the new pilates studio from Snake&Twist, the studios created by pilates teacher Marcia Sengal. Popularized by Sébastien Lagree, the eponymous method requires the use of a Megareformer, a machine that works all the deep muscles of the body. The star class of the Snake&Twist studios, Lagree now attracts a large number of regulars to its various studios on rue Saint-Didier (two addresses in the 16th arrondissement) and rue Rodier (in the 9th arrondissement).

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After adding yoga to the range of disciplines on offer at the studios, Versa Climbing, a method of pedaling your whole body vertically, is now being taught. The idea? Engage all lower body muscles, build up arm muscles and strengthen abdominal muscles, all on a Versa Climber (as the machine is called), with a pop playlist playing at full volume. For a novelty, the Courcelles studio is the only one to offer Lagree and Versa classes, with around 25 minutes of each discipline in a single session, to work the whole body. This is what we tried out: accessible to beginners and advanced alike, the Lagree and Versa class is really top-notch for strengthening your abs, arms, buttocks and legs.

On-site, the studio has changing rooms where you can change before and after your session, with hairdryers, straighteners, shower gels, shampoo and other cosmetics. Expect to pay €50 per session, although packages of 5 to 20 classes are available at a more attractive rate (up to €35 per session).

If you're closer to the studio in the 9th arrondissement, you can enjoy classic 50-minute lagree classes with top-quality coaches. We were lucky enough to try out a session, and while they're accessible to beginners and advanced alike, you should know that lagree sessions at Snake&twist are demanding. The good news is that you'll improve quickly!