The Movement Studio Pilates

Pilates is a unique and comprehensive approach to fitness, movement and therapeutic exercise based on the mind-body conditioning method developed by its founder, Joseph H. Pilates, in the early 20th century. Its origins and influences are derived from Eastern and Western philosophies of physical and mental development to promote neuromuscular balance and coordination while increasing flexibility, strength and postural awareness. The method tones and trains muscles while simultaneously balancing muscular force, range of motion, and stability at the join level. When practiced regularly, the system of exercises creates a strong, toned, supple body. It enhances awareness of postural alignment and stabilization, stimulates circulation, and aids in developing efficient movement patterns throughout the whole body. Pilates seeks to facilitate everyday tasks with ease and mobility, promoting functional movement that is efficient and pain-free. The practice can enhance training for already fit individuals as well as provide a safe and balanced structure for those recovering from injury, seeking to prevent re-injury, addressing chronic pain, or desiring to build slowly into a health fitness regime. Joseph Pilates was an athlete and physical therapy pioneer whose goal was to assist people in increasing overall heath and developing to the fullest extent of their physical, mental and spiritual potential.