Pilates

Mind-Body Exercise
Strengthening the Core
Lengthening the Body

Pronounced ''Pul-lat-tees,'' these core training exercises have gained popularity with both young and old, fit and not-so-fit, football players and dancers. Pilates is commonly used in a rehab setting. I can say with confidence that EVERYONE needs pilates. The goal is to strengthen the deep-down muscles that support the spine and pelvis. Not only that, but you also lengthen the body and improve posture. Pilates gives you the chance to feel much more grounded. Developing strong core muscles, including the front, back, and sides of your ''powerhouse'' can contribute to a better quality of life. By re-teaching the body to use core muscles, misalignments and weaknesses are corrected. The precise, controlled movements lead to greater strength, flexibility, and coordination.
The best way to start is by taking a mat basics course under the instruction of a qualified professional. Since pilates focuses more on quality than quantity, it’s important that you have someone there to critique your form.

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Mat Basics Classes: Focuses on the fundamental principles to be maintained through all of the Pilates exercies. Breathing and body awareness will be developed. Minimum of 4.

Mat Classes: are designed to teach participants how to train the body to move more efficiently by connecting the mind with the body.  Cues enable students to really strengthen the core, lengthen the body, and increase postural awareness.  Exercises are done standing, sitting, and lying on the mat (prone, supine, and side), and often include balls, light weights, rollers, bands, or Magic Circles.  A marvelous part of our Mat Classes is also finding the joy in movement.

Reformer Classes: involve learning to train the body using the Reformer, a versatile piece of equipment, which has a moveable carriage, straps, shoulder rests, a headrest, and a footbar.  These give the student something to push and pull against, providing more feedback to strengthen the core and lengthen the body.  The Reformer is a fascinating way to find more connections between the mind and body.