Huntington’s First Hot Pilates Studio Opens New Year’s Day

HUNTINGTON, NY — Long Island’s fitness scene is getting a New Year’s Day addition. Hot Pilates Huntington — the first studio in the 11743 area dedicated almost entirely to Hot Pilates — will officially open on January 1, with soft-opening pop-up classes scheduled from December 16–31.

The mother–daughter-owned studio is located at 1155B East Jericho Turnpike, next to Starbucks.

Hot Pilates Huntington will offer a fully mat-based, equipment-free Hot Pilates method in a heated room, designed to be accessible for all levels. The space fits up to 40 students and will host more than 40 classes per week, including Hot Pilates, Mat Pilates, and Yoga Sculpt.

A Mother–Daughter Wellness Team

The studio is owned by Karina Blackstone, who also runs Hot Yoga 4 You – Rockville Centre, a wellness center that has served Long Island for 22 years. When Hot Pilates was added to the Rockville Centre schedule, it quickly became one of its most requested and best-attended classes. Blackstone said consistent feedback from Suffolk residents sparked the idea for a second, Hot-Pilates-focused location.

While some studios offer Hot Pilates as part of a broader yoga lineup, Hot Pilates Huntington will be the first in the area dedicated primarily to the method.

Karina’s daughter, 17-year-old Lily Blackstone, is co-owner and one of the studio’s instructors. Lily’s connection to Hot Pilates began as part of her recovery from extensive injuries — including four bulging discs and a torn meniscus — suffered during a serious car accident in high school. She had also faced earlier joint complications after a late-detected Lyme disease diagnosis at age 12.

The low-impact, controlled, mat-based format allowed her to rebuild strength safely during physical therapy. She became a certified Hot Pilates instructor at 16 and has since taught numerous pop-up classes. She’ll teach four days a week at the new Huntington studio.

“Our Hot Yoga 4 You community in Rockville Centre embraced Hot Pilates from the moment we introduced it,” Karina said. “It became one of our most popular classes, and we kept hearing the same request — ‘Please bring this to Suffolk County.’ Hot Pilates Huntington was created in direct response to that demand. We’re thrilled to bring a dedicated Hot Pilates space to Huntington and to continue expanding our wellness community.”

Soft Opening Giveaway

To celebrate its launch, Hot Pilates Huntington is offering a community promotion: anyone who attends a soft-opening class between Dec. 16–31 and leaves a Google or Yelp review will receive one free future class.

Media, influencers, and community members are welcome to attend soft-opening sessions, schedule interviews, or preview the studio ahead of its official New Year’s Day opening.