“The mind, when housed within a healthful body, possesses a glorious sense of power.”
— Joseph Pilates
Physical Benefits
- Uptrains the deep muscles local to spine and pelvis for greater core health and stability
- Elongates spine and improves uniform spinal mobility for less degeneration
- Balances joint flexibility with muscular strength for optimal joint health
- Retrains proper biomechanical patterns and restores correct posture for better performance and less pain
- Increases endurance and reduces injury through gaining an evenly conditioned body
- Improves sport and recreational activity performance
- Use of Pilates apparatus and reclining, seated positions allow for gentler training during rehabilitation of injuries
- Improves appearance with balanced, developed supple muscles and stately posture
Mental Benefits
- Reduces stress through mindfulness and breathing
- Movements that feel pleasurable and positive to the body
- Mastery of exercises that can challenge and inspire for a lifetime
- Meditative movement that serves to clear the mind and improve mental health