Developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920’s, the Pilates method uses a whole-body approach to gaining strength and improving function by accessing your deepest core and stabilizing muscles. The exercises focus on alignment, precision, breath, balance, concentration and flow as a foundation for building strength and flexibility throughout the whole body. Pilates helps gain control of the body through all ranges of motion and is a safe and effective way to tone and strengthen when performed correctly with appropriate modifications.
Pilates Mat Classes
Mindful Movement offers mat based Pilates group classes where exercises are performed using your body weight and gravity for resistance. Mat classes may also incorporate the use of small props including foam rollers, stability balls, magic circles, resistance bands, arcs, hand weights, small balls and more. Class size is limited to 10 participants per class.
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Pilates Equipment Classes
All the springs, bars, and wheels might seem a little overwhelming at first. However, Pilates equipment classes may provide a challenging strength and endurance workout using the resistance of the springs to either assist the body into optimal alignment and success, or to resist the body to increase the challenge. Mindful Movement offers group Pilates classes using Balanced Body® studio reformers, studio Towers and Exo chairs. Class size is limited to 6 participants per class. View our class schedule and register for classes.
