Pilates was created in the early 1900s by Joseph H. Pilates, with the notion that the mind and body should both be exercised during a workout. Pilates exercises focus on the core (transverses abdominis, pelvic floor, multifidi, diaphragm).  During this core workout, the mind is engaged. Balance, coordination and flexibility are key components to every movement. 

Pilates exercises use whole-body integration versus isometric isolation of muscle groups. It incorporates upper- and lower-body extremities to foster balanced muscle development with less stress or strain. 

Pilates teaches you how to isolate and precisely control your core muscles to help you gain functional strength. All levels of fitness are welcome and modifications and/or variations of exercises are taught when appropriate. 

 

• Learn how breathing can facilitate our movement(s) and also challenge our movement(s)
• Increase coordination, strength and mobility with efficient and flowing movements
• Find mental and spiritual rejuvenation
• Improve self-awareness and self-confidence
• Integration of mind, body and spirit
• Enhance your quality of life and well-being

• Reformers
• Ladder Barrel
• Trap Table
• Chairs
• Pilates Springboards

 

All of our studio equipment is created from Balance Body. 

“If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old; if it is completely flexible at 60, you are young.”  ~ Joseph Pilates

“The movement of the mind is reflected in the movement of the body and the movement of the body in the movement of the body in the movement of the mind. To move is to develop the strength of this dynamic relationship between the mind, body and the living synergy of one’s environment.” 
~ Dawn Strom

“Our body moves as our mind moves. The qualities of movement are a manifestation of how the mind is expressing through the body at any moment . . . movement can be a way to observe the expression of mind through the body, and it can be a way to effect changes in the body-mind relationship.”  ~ Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen

 

"In 10 sessions, you’ll feel the difference.
In 20 sessions, you’ll see the difference.
In 30 sessions, you’ll have a whole new body." ~ Joseph Pilates