Karii Rurup

Karii brings a rare combination of athletic precision, artistic fluidity, and over three decades of teaching expertise to every session. With a background spanning competitive tennis and professional contemporary dance, her approach is both powerfully dynamic and exceptionally refined — balancing energy, control, and intelligent movement flow.

Since opening her private boutique studio in San Francisco in 2013, Karii has cultivated a highly personalized Pilates experience for clients ranging from professional athletes and performers to dedicated professionals and active parents seeking strength, longevity, and balance in their daily lives. Her method goes beyond traditional fitness, focusing not only on injury prevention and postural alignment, but on sustainable wellbeing and lifelong body maintenance. Whether you are beginning your Pilates journey or are an experienced student refining advanced repertoire such as Short Spine Stretch or one-legged plank variations, Karii meets you exactly where you are — and elevates your practice from there.

​Known for her meticulous eye, motivating presence, and deeply intuitive teaching style, Karii creates sessions that challenge, inspire, and deliver lasting results. Her philosophy is simple: begin. Once you commit to your body’s strength and longevity, consistency naturally follows.

For clients seeking sophisticated, dynamic Pilates instruction with precision, depth, and lasting transformation, Karii offers an unparalleled experience.