FAQ’s

What is Pilates? 

Pilates is whole movement incorporating body, mind, and spirit. It is controlling your breath, achieving proper body mechanics, spinal flexibility, and over all properly developing all our small muscles which naturally help strengthen our major muscles.

How do I know if Pilates will benefit me?

Mindful movement improves brain function and learning a new type of exercise trains our brain.
It can help manage chronic pain through breath and learning how to move in a pain free.  
Since Pilates requires total concentration, it allows  you to bring attention to the movement and not focus on outside distractions

How often should I do Pilates?

Pilates is safe enough to do everyday, however 2 - 3 times a week is recommended.
This commitment will increase your flexibility, strength, and endurance as well as have you feeling the benefits, then finally seeing them.

What should I wear?

Clothing that allows you to move without restrictions such as a t-shirt or tank top with long shorts or yoga pants.  
Shoes are not worn in the studio, so you can go barefoot wear or socks with grippes.

How is Mat Pilates different from equipment based Pilates and which one is more advanced?

Mat Pilates is done on the floor and small props such as bands, balls, and weights are used.  Mat class is difficult because it requires awareness, strength, and control.  The equipment classes are done with a spring loaded machine, but are assistive to those acquiring strength while challenging for individuals that have practiced frequently and consistently.

Both mat and equipment Pilates have their own beginner and advanced levels.