ABOUT GRND.

A Note from the Founder

When I first started Pilates, I didn’t see myself represented. The spaces felt exclusive, the approach didn’t feel accessible, and I often felt like I didn’t belong. But I knew the power of Pilates, the strength, the control, the way it transforms you inside and out.

So I created what I needed.

In 2021, during the pandemic, I was furloughed from my job. Pilates kept me sane during a time of so much uncertainty it truly saved me. That’s when I decided to get certified and share the magic of this practice.

Almost immediately, I began teaching virtually, building a small but dedicated community that showed me just how needed this was. What began as a necessity in a moment of uncertainty quickly became a passion and a calling.

GRND was born out of that season of resilience. I wanted to build a practice that was powerful but welcoming, rooted in Joseph Pilates’ timeless method but designed for everybody, every background, and every story.

What started as me creating space for myself has grown into a community of thousands—and now, our first studio in Atlanta, Georgia. GRND is more than a workout. It’s proof that you belong here.

With strength,

Jharde Johnson
Founder, GRND Pilates