Pilates 

• Please wear comfortable clothing that will allow movement. Yoga pants swim trunks for men.

• Try not to eat a large amount before class.

• Bring some water and be ready to stretch and strengthen your muscles.

• No heavy lotions, tanning lotions, or perfume. It could damage the equipment.

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Pilates is an exercise that is focused on improving flexibility, strength, length, and body awareness, without necessarily building bulk. This is a method of a series of controlled movements performed on a specially designed spring-resistant exercise apparatus (the Reformer, the Cadillac, or pilates chair) or on the floor (mat work), and the sessions are supervised by specially trained instructors, like Lana. Pilates is resistance exercise, not cardio, but it might make you sweat.

Pilates focuses on core muscle strength and spinal alignment. The core musculature is defined as the spine, abdomen, pelvis, hips, and supporting muscles. During a Pilates session, whether it's on the machines or the floor, Lana will guide you to focus deeply on your core muscles, your breath, and the quality (not quantity) of your movements. The objective is control of your mind, body, and spirit, something Joseph Pilates called Contrology. Come join us in a private or semi-private session. Multiple sessions can be purchased at once for a discount.

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Pilates is effective in reducing pain and improving function and quality of life. Exercises involve activation of deep, local stabilizing muscles. These exercises are considered neuromuscular re-education therapeutic exercise or therapeutic exercise. Goals become achieving optimal posture and balance in everyday movements. Many Pilates exercises simulate everyday activities which makes them perfect for injury rehab and prevention.  Please take note that there is an available restroom inside the residence next to the studio.