Joseph Pilates believed in an ideal world where anyone could practice his method 30 minutes a day no matter what. Through this practice he was certain the work would bring vitality, joy and zest to their lives. Nowadays it sometimes seems that our popularized Pilates has become exclusive and inevitably tied to wealth and vanity – a far cry from what it truly is.
Physical fitness is the first requisite to happiness. – Joseph Pilates
Pilates as a true practice can be done anywhere and by anyone. Whether you enjoy private sessions or the flow and convenience of classes, Pilates is meant to be practiced continuously and for a lifetime.
We tell our students that a 2-3 time a week practice is ideal for progress and that no matter how you practice just practicing is the key.
How we help you practice and stay on track with your goals:
- Introductory Sessions: We encourage each student to have an individual evaluation to look closely at their short-term and long-term goals as well as their current physical conditioning.
- Working With a Teacher: We highly recommend at least 5-10 private sessions to help students establish firm footing in the Pilates Method so that their practice is strong from the beginning.
- Homework! We give students “Home Practice” homework from day one, even in classes.
- Self Practice: We have multiple ways for students to practice in the studio or at home including:
- Studio Membership: With a studio Self Practice Membership students have unlimited monthly access to the studio to work on their own customized equipment programs. See our Self Practice page.
- Audio Recordings: This brand new offering is a fantastic way to take your Pilates with you!We offer a monthly audio subscription for students who want new programs all the time to keep them motivated and interested.We also offer individually customized audio recordings for more established students (with 20 or more private sessions under their belt) who want to have a program tailored and recorded in MP3 format for home or in-studio practice. Learn more about this on our Self Practice page.
With any combination of these things, students will consistently have the tools at hand to see major improvements in their strength, balance and overall health and fitness.
Pilates as a lifelong practice will not only alleviate pain, dullness or general dis-ease, but be the foundation for prevention as your body changes through the years!
Full Fitness
Integrating Pilates into your wellness program
We know that once you’ve tried Pilates you’ll love it and feel better immediately. But we also know that there are other elements to your healthy lifestyle that overlay your Pilates work.
Balance and Core Work + Cardiovascular Exercise + Strength Training =
Full Functional Fitness
We encourage all of our students to participate in all three aspects of full fitness and help guide them toward activities that they are engaged by and motivated to maintain.
See our What We Offer page to explore the cardio vascular elements of the studio.
