(class) philosophies

(the)
function

BENEFITS OF YOGA

  • increased flexibility.

  • improved respiration, energy, and vitality.

  • maintaining a balanced metabolism.

  • cardio and circulatory health.

  • protection from injury.

BENEFITS OF PILATES

  • increased muscle strength and tone, particularly of your abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks (the 'core muscles' of your body)

  • balanced muscular strength on both sides of your body.

  • enhanced muscular control of your back and limbs.

YOGA METHOD

Yoga is an ancient and complex practice, rooted in Indian philosophy. It began as a spiritual practice but has become popular as a way of promoting physical and mental well-being.

Although classical yoga also includes other elements, yoga as practiced in the United States typically emphasizes physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation (dyana). 

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methodology

PILATES METHOD

Pilates is the ideal modality to repair function because of the principles from Joseph Pilates. Pilates focuses on six main principles: Centering, Control, Concentration, Precision, Breath and Flow. 

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principles

YOGA PRINCIPLES

  • Yamas (ethics)

  • Niyamas (virtuous behaviors)

  • Asanas (postures)

  • Pranayama (breath)

  • Pratyahara (awareness)

  • Dhahran (concentration)

  • Dhyana (reflection)

  • Samadhi (union)

PILATES MOVEMENT PRINCIPLES

Whole Body Movement, Trunk Integration, Lower Body Training, Upper Body Training, Mobility and Restoration

  • Breathing

  • Concentration

  • Control

  • Centering

  • Precision

  • Whole Body Movement

  • Flow

schedule your next class

classes

  • 60 minute vinyasa styled class

  • 60-minute yin yoga

  • 45-minute reformer class

  • 45-minute mat Pilates class

  • 60-minute class; 30-minute yoga, 30-minute reformer

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