Classical Pilates

Pilates is linear and concrete in nature and focuses on healthy spinal movement that involves flexion, extension, some side-bending and twisting. It has a proven track record of helping people become more uniformly developed, stronger, leaner, and pain free. Classical Pilates is a movement system based on Joseph Pilates’ original order and execution of a series of exercises using a mat or specific apparatus.

Gyrotonic exercises are circular in nature. The system utilizes weighted-pulley equipment that mimics the feeling of working out in water. Muscles are simultaneously strengthened and stretched with maximum protection for joints. The body is challenged and encouraged to move in all seven planes of motion.

The Gyrokinesis method is the mat form of the Gyrotonic method. Breath is one of the founding principals of this system as well, along with continuous, fluid movements performed while sitting, standing and in various positions on the floor.