Marilee Papale, owner of Essence Pilates, coaches students Theresa Turok of Buffalo Grove (closest) and Tamarah Rosen of Bannockburn as they demonstrate pike exercises executed using a pilates chair.| Michelle LaVigne ~ Sun-Times Media

Marilee Papale, owner of Essence Pilates, coaches students Tamarah Rosen of Bannockburn (right) and Theresa Turok of Buffalo Grove as they demonstrate some of the various positions and exercises utilized in Pilates.| Michelle LaVigne ~ Sun-Times Media

Marilee Papale, owner of Essence Pilates, helps student Theresa Turok of Buffalo Grove on the pilates cadillac as she demonstrates an advanced level five position. | Michelle LaVigne ~ Sun-Times Media

Marilee Papale, owner of Essence Pilates, assists a student through a move on the tower.| Michelle LaVigne ~ Sun-Times Media

Essence Pilates owner Marilee Papale instructs student Tamarah Rosen of Bannockburn on positioning her body as she demonstrates different exercises that utilize the pilates tower.| Michelle LaVigne ~ Sun-Times Media

Marilee Papale, owner of Essence Pilates, coaches a student through her exercise inside the studio.| Michelle LaVigne ~ Sun-Times Media