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Pilates | BodyAlign | Other
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A body conditioning method developed over 80 years ago
by Joseph H. Pilates, this complete exercise system strengthens
the muscles while lengthening them. Movements are low-impact
and are done in a sequence with few repetitions, emphasizing
form and alignment. Pilates focuses on the 'core',
the muscles of the back and stomach, and also targets the
intrinsic, supporting muscles to give a long, lean physique. The
movements are integrated with the breathe and emphasis
is placed on focus so that the mind becomes more in tune
with the body, creating a connection that can be carried
out of the studio to improve grace, balance, and focus
in daily life.
At Erika Bloom Pilates Plus, our Pilates
teaching is rooted in the traditions of Joseph Pilates
but with an added emphasis on the individuality of each
client. No one will be given a generic Pilates 'routine'.
Each person's strengths and goals will be taken
into consideration so that the instructor can truly aid
all clients to perform each exercise properly and to
reach individual goals. Our personalization allows one
to become in tune with their body, to progress more quickly,
and to maximize time exercising.
At Erika Bloom we teach our Pilates
programs using the anatomical concept of 'neutral
spine'. Having a true understanding of this
alignment will be the biggest gift you take with you
from Pilates. Like a carpenter using a weight on a string
to find a straight line, proper alignment allows the
rest of the body to hang freely, giving us ease of body
in walking, sitting and other forms of exercise. Neutral
spine Pilates will reduce suffering of chronic pain,
and is the basis of Pilates reshaping the body. The neutral
spine position is different for each person and so having
an experienced, knowledgeable instructor is key to getting
the benefits.
All of our teachers have completed
a 500+ hour Pilates mat and apparatus certification as
well as training classes at Erika Bloom including 'Understanding
Neutral Spine' and 'Muscle and Postural Imbalance
Assessment and Correction'. In addition,
many of our teachers have certifications in Injury Rehabilitation,
Pre and Post-Natal, and Protocols of Osteoporosis. We
will personally match you with the instructor that can
best guide you to reach your individual goals.
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