due to the covid-19 pandemic, the in-person classes listed below are suspended until further notice. please check out the online private and class sessions for other options.
Group Classes:
Pilates Reformer (limit 4 people in a class)
As the most popular Pilates equipment, the reformer is a favorite for its ability to give you a safe and effective workout. Regular conditioning and weight lifting exercises often can feel jarring and compressing, but this equipment allows one to glide and strengthen in an elongated way that decompresses and loosens joints. You will leave class with an invigorating workout that makes you feel taller and more centered.
For those new to Pilates, a private session(s) are highly recommended for both safety and knowledge of how to use the equipment.
As the most popular Pilates equipment, the reformer is a favorite for its ability to give you a safe and effective workout. Regular conditioning and weight lifting exercises often can feel jarring and compressing, but this equipment allows one to glide and strengthen in an elongated way that decompresses and loosens joints. You will leave class with an invigorating workout that makes you feel taller and more centered.
For those new to Pilates, a private session(s) are highly recommended for both safety and knowledge of how to use the equipment.
Pilates Mat/Springs (limit 10 people in a class)
Most "core" strengthening workouts stem off the original work of Joseph Pilates. However, these core exercises were meant to be performed mindfully with specific technique that is so often ignored by regular trainers. To get the most of your core exercises, one must know how to perform them correctly. This class will train you how to correctly perform both popular mat core exercises but also challenge you with unique new exercises.
There is also the added benefit of using the springboard equipment. This equipment allows one to utilize spring resistance to increase the impact of your workout. With the small class size offered (limited to 8 people) you will get individual attention so that you can continue to improve upon your technique. The great part of mat class is you can take your knowledge and practice at home to continue building your stability and strength.
Most "core" strengthening workouts stem off the original work of Joseph Pilates. However, these core exercises were meant to be performed mindfully with specific technique that is so often ignored by regular trainers. To get the most of your core exercises, one must know how to perform them correctly. This class will train you how to correctly perform both popular mat core exercises but also challenge you with unique new exercises.
There is also the added benefit of using the springboard equipment. This equipment allows one to utilize spring resistance to increase the impact of your workout. With the small class size offered (limited to 8 people) you will get individual attention so that you can continue to improve upon your technique. The great part of mat class is you can take your knowledge and practice at home to continue building your stability and strength.
Equipment Pilates or Mat Pilates?
A common question when deciding which class to take is "should I take a reformer class or a mat class?". The answer is the annoying "it depends." Usually in private sessions I do a variation of both depending on one's goals and needs for learning a new movement. When suggesting a type of class, generally, I suggest equipment/reformer classes first. Here are some considerations:
Difficulty:
Contrary to instinct, equipment (reformer) Pilates classes are often easier than mat classes. The goal for the Pilates equipment is not to make a movement harder with resistance but to make it easier buy helping guide a movement by giving the proper proprioceptive input (sensory input to the brain that helps distinguish how one should move safely) needed for good form and technique.
Getting up and down off the floor:
One barrier to mat class is the ability to easily get up and down off the floor. With the reformer classes, this is not a problem as it is a couple feet off the floor.
Desire to practice Pilates at home:
Most people do not have Pilates equipment at home but if one wants to incorporate a Pilates practice at home a mat class is helpful to get familiar with the mat type exercises.
Cost:
Mat classes are half the cost of reformer classes at $20.
A common question when deciding which class to take is "should I take a reformer class or a mat class?". The answer is the annoying "it depends." Usually in private sessions I do a variation of both depending on one's goals and needs for learning a new movement. When suggesting a type of class, generally, I suggest equipment/reformer classes first. Here are some considerations:
Difficulty:
Contrary to instinct, equipment (reformer) Pilates classes are often easier than mat classes. The goal for the Pilates equipment is not to make a movement harder with resistance but to make it easier buy helping guide a movement by giving the proper proprioceptive input (sensory input to the brain that helps distinguish how one should move safely) needed for good form and technique.
Getting up and down off the floor:
One barrier to mat class is the ability to easily get up and down off the floor. With the reformer classes, this is not a problem as it is a couple feet off the floor.
Desire to practice Pilates at home:
Most people do not have Pilates equipment at home but if one wants to incorporate a Pilates practice at home a mat class is helpful to get familiar with the mat type exercises.
Cost:
Mat classes are half the cost of reformer classes at $20.
CoreAlign (limit 3 people in a class)
The CoreAlign is actually not a classical Pilates equipment but glides like one. Built by a physical therapist is allows one to challenge your flexibility and core strength standing up in the position that most us need stability the most. It is great for improving upright posture, balance and functional movement. It has tremendous versatility with its two plates that glide like mini-Pilates Reformers, but they can also be moved to the back of the equipment or placed side by side for even more core strengthening options. It is a great tool to transitioning your core training from laying on a floor or on a piece of equiptment to a dynamic stance position.
CURRENTLY THERE ARE NO COREALIGN CLASSES OFFERED. PLEASE REQUEST IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.
The CoreAlign is actually not a classical Pilates equipment but glides like one. Built by a physical therapist is allows one to challenge your flexibility and core strength standing up in the position that most us need stability the most. It is great for improving upright posture, balance and functional movement. It has tremendous versatility with its two plates that glide like mini-Pilates Reformers, but they can also be moved to the back of the equipment or placed side by side for even more core strengthening options. It is a great tool to transitioning your core training from laying on a floor or on a piece of equiptment to a dynamic stance position.
CURRENTLY THERE ARE NO COREALIGN CLASSES OFFERED. PLEASE REQUEST IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.