About Pilates
What is Pilates?
Developed by its founder, Joseph H. Pilates in the early 20th century, Pilates is a unique and comprehensive fitness program. Its origins and influences lie in the various disciplines of yoga, dance, gymnastics, martial arts and weight training.
When practiced regularly, the system of exercises (there are over 500) creates a strong, toned, supple body, enhances awareness of postural alignment and stabilization, and aids in developing efficient movement patterns throughout the whole body.
Joseph Pilates encouraged uniform development in all of his students – the goal was not just change in musculature, it was an attempt to increase a person’s overall health, the quality of his or her life. Through breath and whole body commitment to increasing whole body health, Joseph Pilates aimed at assisting people in developing to the fullest extent of their physical, mental and spiritual potential.
Benefits of Pilates
Improved posture, strength & flexibility
Improved circulation and respiratory function
Improved body awareness, motor (neurological) patterning and balance
Improved endocrine (hormonal) system balance
Improved muscle length and tone (without adding bulk)
Improved ability to manage aches and pains
Who is Pilates Good For?
Everyone. Because we take an individualized approach to each client, we can help you start at whatever level you are at.
Equipment
As well as led classes, all of our equipment will be available and used in developing individualized programs for private sessions and mixed level groups.