Pilates

Pilates is a system of mind-body exercise developed over 100 years ago by Joseph Pilates which focuses on core strength, breath, mindful movement and postural alignment. Through the use of specialized equipment and/or a simple mat, pilates exercises engage the entire body, flowing from the core outward. Its aim is to enhance balance, strength and alignment creating stability and freedom in the mind-body system as a whole.

“Change happens through movement, and movement heals.”
J. Pilates

Benefits:

• creates strong yet supple body
• improves posture and balance
• increases core strength and stability
• alleviates and prevents injuries
• enhances mind-body awareness

CoreAlign

The CoreAlign was developed by Jonathan Hoffman in 2004, and uses independently moving carts on tracks allowing for a wide range of exercises and resistance or assistance options. It improves posture, balance, core stability and functional movement patterns. It is used for rehabilitation, fitness and sport specific goals.

“The injured body only needs to move correctly to heal itself.”
J. Hoffman

Benefits:

• trains core stability and strength in standing movements
• improves posture and balance
• re-educates healthy movement at a neuromuscular level
• rehabilitates musculoskeletal conditions
• enhances athletic performance

GYROTONIC®

The Gyrotonic method, developed by Juliu Horvath in 1977, focuses on continuous, flowing movements that follow the natural spirals of the body. These circular movements increase the functional capacity of our spine, restore lost range of motion, and create balance.

The Gyrotonic pulley tower is fully adaptable to all people and abilities. It gives the body support and/or resistance, helping to ease restrictions, and create a more flexible and resilient system.

“The ultimate aim is to be at home in one’s body, to be at one with the nature of oneself, and to experience exercise as a creative and delightful experience.”
J. Horvath

Benefits:

• invigorates the body, mind & spirit
• increases vitality and revitalizes natural energy
• strengthens and lengthens muscles while freeing the joints
• releases tension in the body, and evokes a deep sense of wellness
• experiencing natural, rhythmic, dynamic, healing, undulating, supported movement!