“Pilates is designed to give you suppleness, natural grace, and skill that will be unmistakably reflected in the way you walk, in the way you play, and in the way you work.”

-Joseph H. Pilates

The Pilates Method is an approach in mind & body integration that was created by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s. The fundamental principles focus on balance, concentration, control, centered awareness, fluid movements, and breathe. Pilates enhances a core strength that increases flexibility, coordination and spacial awareness. The repertoire is performed as a mat class or on specialized equipment utilizing springs for resistance. Pilates will develop and enhance stamina, posture, alignment & core strength for everyone.

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Pilates is famous for creating long, lean, fit bodies. There are many ways that doing Pilates supports weight loss and a trimmer appearance:

• Exercise burns calories. How many calories you burn depends on your body type and your level of exertion.
• Creating lean muscle mass, as Pilates does, is one of the best ways to increase your calorie-burning potential.
• Pilates helps with increasing range of motion (ROM), and flexability.
• One of the best ways to look and feel better is to improve your posture. Pilates creates a leaner look by emphasizing both length and good alignment.
• Pilates promotes deep and efficient respiration, which is essential for calorie burning and stress management.
• Engaging in an exercise program, like Pilates, promotes self-esteem and heightened lifestyle consciousness. Both are associated with weight loss.

Pilates is an enlivening workout that can help sustain energy levels throughout your day. 

No! Anyone can start Pilates and any level. It will be catered to meet you where you are. In fact, we like when clients find us and are just beginning their journey in Pilates. Then we can teach them the language of Pilates from the beginning.

Mat classes really focus on core work and require you to support your body and are very challenging. Pilates equipment (such as a Reformer or EXO Chair) gives you a frame to work within that is often more helpful than mat but can be more challenging when springs are added or taken away. Working on the equipment can also target and work on specific areas of your body very efficiently.

It is a consultation with a Private Pilates Instructor and also a workout. During the intro private sessions, the instructor will assess your specific body needs and personal goals and begin to teach you the fundamentals of Pilates. Because it is new, you will be working slowly and it is a great challenge. You’re going to love it and your instructor will recommend what the next best step is for you such as more privates, mat classes or group reformer, etc.

Both are fantastic workouts in their own right and compliment each other. Mat is challenging because you are on your own and have to control and challenge your body with just that, your body and mind. Reformer is a great workout because you have the machine to support you and also the added weight with springs to really work on specific areas of your body and challenge it. People like them for different reasons and it is ultimately personal preference. Doing both is the traditional way of practicing Pilates.

We recommend doing the Initial Private even if you have done Pilates before so you can brush up on your Pilates, get a great deal and do a Private with a teacher who will guide you to the right class for your level. If you really would rather jump right into mat then you can, however it is not recommended.

The ideal practice of Pilates is 3 times per week. However, you need to take into consideration – time, finances, stress level and burning out. We suggest starting with one session and adding more sessions when you can. You can also try a Mat or Group Reformer class, providing you are approved to do so. You will see results quickly if you do more sessions each week.

Everything you do in Pilates is supported from the core (deep transverse abdominals, pelvic floor, spinal muscles and diaphragm make up the core). Pilates also focuses on breath, balance, flexibility, coordination, control, stamina, toning, posture and overall health. Pilates strengthens the entire body, from the feet all the way up to the neck.

Yes we have a growing number of male clients (And a male instructor!). And they take all of our classes!

Yes, Pilates is highly effective for back issues! Pilates is able to help in back pain treatment mainly in two ways.

The first is by the strengthening your muscles and making them more flexible, while the second is through improving your posture. Pilates enables your joints and muscles to become stronger and more flexible. By doing so, you will be able to make them tough enough to withstand the strain and other stresses that happen as you are doing your regular activities. When your muscles are stronger, they can withstand injury better. When the muscles are more flexible, you have less risk of straining them when you move your body into awkward positions. In this regard, Pilates would really help you in your back pain treatment.

Having stronger and more flexible muscles would definitely help in preventing back pain from occurring again. One of the leading causes of back pain is poor posture. Poor posture, whether while standing or sitting, can contribute to the unnecessary strain in the muscles that would eventually make them feel pain.

 A person who does the Pilates exercises would be able to improve their posture because of the movements and training that they do. The exercises would make it easier for the person to stand straight, not slouch, and avoid other poor positions that contribute to the back pain.

Yes, depending on what type of surgery. We do require a medical release from your doctor. Once you have received clearance, an instructor will then be able to work with you to begin strengthening and getting you back to your best self!

We can also work together with your physical therapist to aid in treatment, if you are currently in Physical Therapy. 

We recommend you take privates when you are pregnant. Your body is going through so many changes and many adjustments will have to be made that only a private session can allow for.