About The Way
The Way is a movement atelier founded by Marieva Malo, dedicated to the body as a primary medium for structural refinement. Moving beyond the traditional fitness narrative, the platform offers a curated approach to movement. By bridging clinical precision with the grace of Marieva's dance lineage, The Way focuses on the “Art of Articulation”—restoring the body's architectural integrity, elongating the frame, and grounding the nervous system. It is a daily ritual designed for longevity, purpose, and the pursuit of a long, intentional line.
The Body Artisan
Marieva Malo is a third-generation dancer, Movement Specialist, and founder of The Way. Based in Manhattan's Upper East Side, Marieva has evolved the traditional Pilates narrative into a sophisticated Movement Atelier—a sanctuary where the body is treated as the primary medium for structural refinement and artistic study.
Her methodology is defined by the high-craft approach of an Artisan, blending the grace of her dance lineage with the rigorous clinical foundation of the Erika Bloom Movement Medicine tradition. Specializing in structural integration and biomechanics, Marieva's work moves beyond fitness into a form of physical curation that restores symmetry, creates internal space, and elongates the frame.
After leading flagship instruction at local staples Forma and New York Pilates, Marieva established her private Upper East Side studio to serve a discerning global clientele—including cultural leaders, industry founders, and international icons. Through her private practice and digital platform, she offers an intellectual, high-precision approach to wellbeing that mirrors the “Quiet Luxury” and uncompromising standards of the world's most prestigious wellness destinations.