About
BASI™ Pilates
Established in 1989 by world-renowned Pilates Educator, Rael Isacowitz, BASI has been a leader in top-tier Pilates education for 35 years and counting.
BASI (Body Arts and Science International) is dedicated to remaining true to art, to science, and, most importantly, true to Joseph and Clara Pilates.
With a reputation for innovation and academic excellence, BASI strives to provide the most comprehensive Pilates education experience and educational resources available.
After more than 35 years in the industry, one thing has become certain: BASI is not just about Pilates. BASI has become just as much about people and serving as a force for positive change in the global community.
Mission Statement
The mission of BASI is to create and maintain professional standards for the teaching of the Pilates method and to preserve and perpetuate the gift of Pilates by educating teachers of the highest caliber.
“In a world with far, far too much suffering, BASI is a beacon of light. BASI is a safe haven for all, no matter who you are, where you are from. BASI is warmth. BASI is compassion. BASI is love . . . BASI is for everyone, every religion, every culture, wherever you’re from, that is what BASI is.”
— Rael Isacowitz
