The Pilates Method of Body Conditioning focuses on core muscle groups, known as "the powerhouse" - the abdomen, lower back, and buttocks. Pilates works to stabilize the inner core muscles by aligning and strengthening the body.
Joseph Pilates, a German fitness trainer (who had earned a living as a boxer, circus performer and self-defense trainer), came to the United States in the 1920's and set up the first studio in New York, where he was discovered by George Balanchine and Martha Graham. Soon, dancers, actors and athletes were practicing the technique. It is now one of the most popular forms of exercise and conditioning. Many sufferers of back pain as well as conditions such as Fibromyalgia and MS have benefited from these exercises. Read about the benefits of Pilates and some of our own client success stories!
How do I do this work?
The Pilates Method of Body Conditioning utilizes special equipment and mats. Pilates exercises are designed to uniformly develop muscles through the use of five special pieces of equipment and a padded mat. Once you learn the Pilates principles, however, you will be able to apply them to whatever you do in movement, from dancing, yoga, sports or even daily routine movements such as lifting, bending and sitting. You will find yourself becoming more self-aware of your core and how you move.
Pilates In Motion, instruction is provided by certified instructors Ann Law, Bobbi Moister, Lauren Worley Knauth, and Joanna Duble. These sessions are either on a one-on-one basis privates), duos or trios, or in very small groups of no more than 5, (Mat classes). Because of the small student-teacher ratio, you can begin Pilates exercises at your own fitness level. Your instructor will design a session that will cater to your particular needs. These exercises are not jarring to the joints and we have many ways of modifying the work to fit any injury that you might have, to adapt to your current fitness level and to change as you grow!