Pilates mat classes and equipment privates and duets
Reformer, Cadillac, Stability Chair ... OH MY!
Pilates
Pilates training utilizes a series of exercises that have been created with the intent of strengthening the body's core, joining breath to movement, and deepening core control and focus. We mobilize the spine and work the muscles close to the joints which serve to improve overall flexibility and well being.
Pilates on the mat is the foundation of Pilates exercise. It is a series of exercises that progresses as you gain core strength, control and fluidity!
Centering, Concentration, Control, Precision, Breath, Flow: the pillars of Pilates exercise. Master these and you master your body's movement!
Pilates on the Equipment Privates/duets
Pilates on the Equipment is the utmost in personalized, safe, intelligent exercise available. Using all STOTT PILATES equipment - the V2 Max Plus Reformer, the Cadillac (Trapeze Table), and the Stability Chair - your private sessions at Align Fitness offer a challenging experience to help you increase flexibility in your spine while gaining strength throughout your core. The tension springs on the equipment help provide tactile feedback to encourage body awareness and control as your movements become more graceful and fluid. Interestingly, sometimes the lighter you make the tension, the more difficult the exercise is to perform.
Duets are offered on the Pilates Reformers only, initially. After each student is comfortable with the reformer and basic Pilates principles, we will play around with the other equipment. For example, one person will be on the Stability Chair with the other on the Cadillac, each doing the ‘same’ exercise. This is very challenging so a significant period on the reformers must take place first before transitioning to the other pieces of Pilates equipment, but so worth it!
For your initial private, whether you’ve been doing Pilates for years or this will be your first experience, each new equipment student must enroll in the Initial Pilates Private session or Initial Pilates Duet session. The Pilates Starter Package is a good option for beginning students to get a taste of the equipment sessions.
A no-impact, strengthening routing on the Reformer, Cadillac and Stability Chair will leave you feeling strong, energized, and ALIGNED!
group reformer CLASSES ARE now restricted to duets.
Reformer-only duet classes are open to beginners and intermediate clients. Reformers are spaced 10-feet apart and you will be in charge of changing your springs and getting your equipment set up per exercise. I may be able to find you a partner, if you do not have one.
