Virtual Pilates (Private session)

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History

Classical Pilates was created in the 1920s by Joseph Pilates, a German-born soldier who created a rehabilitation practice to help him and other soldiers get back to work after injury.  Joseph created his new approach to movement, exercise and body-conditioning to re-establish functional mobility and strength. His classical method is practiced with an imprinted spine which lengthens the lower back towards the mat during most exercises. 

The Stott Pilates method was created in 1988 by Moira Stott (Merrithew) and Lindsay Merrithew as a contemporary sequence-based version of the Classical Pilates. Stott focused more on preserving the natural neutral curves of the  spine by strengthening the core and re-balancing all the surrounding muscles, fascia, ligaments, and joints. It still adheres to the major principles of Classical Pilates but focuses more on restoring the natural curves of the spine and restoring balance in a stress-free neutral postural alignment. 

The major difference between the Stott and the Joseph Pilates' method is the approach to postural alignment. While the classical method utilizes an imprinted spine, or flat back, during most exercises, the Stott method progresses to strengthening a neutral spine and maintaining the natural curvature of the back. The result is a body that is balanced, aligned, looks fit, feels revitalized, and moves with ease!

**We all want to live pain-free. Pilates can help!! If you want a safe, intelligent exercise that can release sore stiff muscles, relieve aching joints, improve circulation, reduce inflammation, improve posture, performance, strength, flexibility, and endurance without risking injury or building bulk, Stott Pilates might be perfect for you! Come to class and restore your inner strength and vitality!! You will never see your posture in the same way again!!

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Possible benefits of pilates

This stress-relieving method of exercise restores the body to the safest most shock-absorbing position to live in, neutral! The goal is pain-free living and the focus is on breath facilitated movements to safely release, lengthen, and/or strengthen your muscles, joints, fascia and tendons. Those who routinely practice Pilates benefit from:

*improved posture with longer leaner muscles

*core strength and stability

*better mobility, flexibility and endurance,

*improved balance and coordination

*some relief from stress and pain,

*improved kin-aesthetic awareness to help prevent injures. 

*restoring and preserving natural anatomical alignment 

*safe exercises that deliver optimal strength without adding bulk

Due to the progressive levels of the Stott exercises Pilates can be used by a wide range of people including those looking for a safe and effective post-rehabilitation treatment, by those hoping to enhance their athletic performance, and has options for every other level in-between! This is a intelligent mind-body exercise that produces amazing results and can increase the self-confidence of those who practice.

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Pilates Beginner

Known as an “intelligent exercise that is safe and effective“ this beginner Stott Pilates class teaches students how their bodies function with five basic principles - breathing, pelvic placement, rib cage placement, shoulder movement and stabilization and head and cervical placement. When used correctly these principles strengthen the core, protect the spine and realign the body to a neutral, safe, shock absorbing position to live in. This class is designed to help students understand how their muscles work inside and out. 

Intermediate Pilates 

Take your core work to the next level. Muscular imbalances can’t hide in this class, the Pilates exercises find them and help to correct them. Building on the foundation of the basic principles learned in the beginner class in this level the exercises are harder and the pace is faster so some Stott Pilates experience is required. A sharpened mind/body connection and improved movement coordination are just some of the benefits the Intermediate Stott Pilates repertoire have to offer.

Equipment for Pilates:

-Pilates mats (thicker then yoga)

-head pads (if possible)

-Could use any small equipment you have at home: weights, balls, bands, foam rollers, etc.. or simply just you and your carpet!!