The story of Keana began in 1999, when Kay, a freelance dancer, was introduced to the Pilates method by a ballet dancer friend in New York. Intrigued, she explored the practice at the only Pilates studio in Paris at the time. Captivated by its benefits, she used Pilates to expand her dance skills and enhance her performance. However, a dance injury forced her to stop all physical activity for six months. Through Pilates, she fully recovered, reinforcing her commitment to the method.
Between 2000 and 2002, Kay traveled between Paris and New York to train with Romana Kryzanowska, an iconic figure in Pilates and a direct disciple of Joseph Pilates. Edouard and Anna, inspired by Kay’s energy and passion, joined her to bring their vision to life: opening a Pilates studio in Paris. In 2004, despite limited financial resources, they managed to raise the necessary funds and found a charming apartment at 11 rue du Chevalier de Saint-Georges to establish their first studio. Their unique, innovative, and quality-driven project quickly became a reference in Pilates instruction.
In 2017, Keana expanded with the opening of a second studio, "I Love Pilates by Keana," in Paris’s 7th arrondissement. Edouard took charge of logistics for both studios, while Kay ensured the excellence of teaching and the creation of a nurturing environment. Today, Keana is recognized as one of the oldest Pilates studios in France, with a multicultural team and a prestigious clientele. Constantly adapting the method to diverse body types, Keana continues to refine this movement art with a blend of precision, adaptability, and self-care.
