What is Pilates?

Pilates is a physical fitness system that was developed in the early 20th century by the Greek German-born Joseph Pilates (1883-1967).   Pilates originally called his method “contrology” (from “control” and Greek).

The Classical lineage of Pilates follows a series of exercises that are performed in a particular order on the Mat and Reformer, depending on level.  Pilates is not the same as Yoga, although both are excellent forms of exercise.

Our bodies are meant to move. Pilates is not mindless exercise. You will spend an hour just thinking about yourself and your body and what it needs. The concepts you learn in Pilates transfer to your everyday life and this is how you can see life altering changes.

Come try it out to learn more!

To have fun!

To lengthen muscles and strengthen your core.

“The Pilates Method of Body Conditioning develops the body uniformly, corrects posture, restores vitality, invigorates the mind and elevates the spirit.”

To do things you never thought that you could do!

To create uniform development of your muscles.

To feel better physically and mentally.

To move your body in ways that it was meant to move.

To change body patterns.

“Contrology is complete coordination of body, mind, and spirit.”

To find muscles that you didn’t know you had.

-All Joseph Pilates quotes are from his book Return to Life Through Contrology