What is Pilates?
Pilates is a unique approach to movement and well-being developed in the 1920’s by Joseph Pilates. It was originally coined “Contrology” and blended gymnastics, yoga, boxing and martial arts.
In a Pilates class you can expect to creatively strengthen muscles of the trunk, hips and shoulders; tone arms and legs, increase joint mobility and muscle flexibility, improve posture, balance and muscular endurance. Exercises may be done standing, sitting, kneeling and lying on your front, back or side. Your whole body is taken through multiple planes of movement – rotation, bending forward, back or to the side. By moving with precision and control and slowing down common movement patterns, you will build better movement awareness and improve neural pathways between your brain and muscles.
The unique nature of Pilates is that it is challenging yet gentle, will strengthen as well as lengthen muscles, will give stability where needed while easing restrictions, will build muscular endurance and efficiency. By inviting your mind to focus inward on the subtleties of your breath, posture and alignment, each class will leave you feeling both invigorated and calm.
In a Pilates class you can expect to creatively strengthen muscles of the trunk, hips and shoulders; tone arms and legs, increase joint mobility and muscle flexibility, improve posture, balance and muscular endurance. Exercises may be done standing, sitting, kneeling and lying on your front, back or side. Your whole body is taken through multiple planes of movement – rotation, bending forward, back or to the side. By moving with precision and control and slowing down common movement patterns, you will build better movement awareness and improve neural pathways between your brain and muscles.
The unique nature of Pilates is that it is challenging yet gentle, will strengthen as well as lengthen muscles, will give stability where needed while easing restrictions, will build muscular endurance and efficiency. By inviting your mind to focus inward on the subtleties of your breath, posture and alignment, each class will leave you feeling both invigorated and calm.