Pilates Instructors offer another perspective to movement therapy and post-rehabilitation which allows for a broader variety of exercises for everyone.
Pilates under the guidance of a certified Instructor is a great way to keep your body moving and challenged! You can choose to register for individual Pilates sessions or group classes.
Use this form of movement as:
- general exercise to gain strength and conditioning
- the final step in the recovery and rehabilitation of an injury
- to manage a chronic condition
- pre and post natal fitness
Pilates instructors have training in a variety of methods and offer endless combinations of exercises to keep you engaged and encouraged. Using the principles and practices of the Pilates method, you will receive guidance and support to cultivate an intrinsic strength and awareness of your mind and body.
Working with a certified Pilates teacher helps you:
- Learn how to further connect to your deep intrinsic core
- Learn how to move from your "centre of support”
- Move and work in the best possible alignment
- Use the Pilates equipment and props correctly and safely
Equipment Available: STOTT Rehab Reformers and Towers, Jump-board, Rotational Diskboard, Cardio-Tramp Rebounder, Split-Pedal Stability Chairs, Spine Corrector, Arc Barrel, Stability Barre, and various small apparatus
Pilates Instructor sessions focus on:
- Joseph Pilates principles: Breath, Flow, Centering, Control, Concentration and Precision
- Good overall alignment and posture
- Optimal core connection
- Segmental spine movement
- Full body integration
- Balance and co-ordination
- Axial elongation - spine lengthening in all directions
- Shoulder girdle stabilization
- Neutral spine and pelvis awareness
- Deep neck stabilizers - strength and balance
Pilates is great form of exercise for most individuals, especially those who are looking to make deeper connections with their body through movement. Pilates can be helpful for those looking to improve their postural patterns, core muscle control, range of motion through their hips, knees, shoulders, and spine, and an overall desire to improve their well-being. Our small-group classes foster a healthy exercise community for all individuals, no matter their fitness goals.
