About Pilates

 

Pilates is a slow paced and intentional method of exercise designed to mobilize, strengthen, and rebalance the body. Using safe progressions and a systematized approach, Pilates practitioners are able to move with greater control, precision, confidence, and awareness of their bodies.

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Over the past 75 years since it was popularized, the Pilates method has proven itself invaluable not only as a fitness endeavor, but also as an important adjunct to general health, professional sports training, and physical rehabilitation of all kinds.

 

Pilates teaches balance and control of the mind and the body, and that capacity spills over into other areas of one's life leading many to feel a deeper sense of self awareness, empowerment, reduced stress, and general well being as a result of the practice of Pilates.

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Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher

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A Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher uses the Pilates Method to create and implement safe and effective individualized programs to improve health and fitness through exercise and physical activity.

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The goal of a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher is to impart knowledge, skill, and confidence for clients to exercise successfully, for a lifetime. Using skillful and educated teaching, based on anatomy and biomechanics, a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher understands the deeper philosophy of the Pilates Method and leads their clients with intelligence, clarity and authenticity.

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An Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher has passed an accreditation process and competency exam that allows them the designation of Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher. They will teach with structure, purpose, and clear progressions.

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Benefits of Pilates practice:

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​Muscle rebalancing, strength and flexibility (particularly of the shoulder, abdomen, hip and back)

Increased lung capacity, better breathing function and circulation

Neuro-muscular coordination and nervous system regulation

Postural support and desk worker posture correction

Improvement in joint stability, mobility and durability

Better balance, proprioception, and spatial awareness

Dynamic core stability and core control

Greater body awareness / interoception

Integration of mind and body​​​​

Improvements in sports performance

Useful for injury prevention and rehabilitation

Rids the body of excess tension

Refines movement quality​

Graceful aging and overall well being

Injury aware movement

Life long practice of conditioning