Marina Kaydanova
After falling in love with pilates through classes and workshops, Marina left the corporate world.
She opened the first BK Pilates studio in Brooklyn, NY in 2012. Today, she is able to pursue her passion full time, teaching the life-changing practice of pilates.
Julia Davis
Julia, a Raleigh local and entrepreneur, has been a long-time student and teacher of pilates and yoga in addition to her successful career in real estate and hospitality.
Julia is Basi Mat and Balanced Body Mat + Reformer certified.
Founders' Story
Julia first met Marina a decade ago…
while taking classes at a BK Pilates NYC studio. Their instructor-student relationship developed into a friendship.
During their time in NYC, the two frequently dreamed and talked about “when they left NYC…” and Marina said “when you move back to Raleigh, let’s open a BK Pilates studio!”
Founders’ Story
Years and Many Cities Later…
Julia took Marina up on the offer when she moved back to Raleigh a few years ago. They are thrilled to bring mind-body connection to Raleigh at their first location in Rockway.