Frequently Asked Questions

 
 
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“I have never felt this good in years, not even after months of physical therapy. The teachers are awesome . I love how they pay attention to how I move on any given day and adapt accordingly. I look forward to my classes with them every week.”

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What is the difference between Classical and Contemporary Pilates?

Joseph Pilates did not trademark his work. When he died the courts determined that Pilates was a generic term. Classical Pilates stays true to what Joseph Pilates taught sticking to what has been passed on through his photos, videos and students. Classical Pilates holds the integrity of the system and order that he used. Contemporary Pilates continues to make changes to his system.

What type of Apparatus do you use?

We pride ourselves in our top of the line apparatus by Pilates Designs, LLC and Pilates Lineage:

  • Reformer

  • Cadillac

  • Tower/wall unit

  • High chair

  • Wunda chair

  • Arm chair/baby chair

  • Ladder barrel

  • Spine corrector

  • Small barrel

  • Pedipole

  • Magic circle

  • Foot corrector

  • Toe corrector

  • Push up device

  • Sandbag

What kind of training do you have?

All of our instructors have completed the Power Pilates Comprehensive Classical training, which includes 600 + hours of training, observing, self-practice and practice teaching.  We continue to take continuing education workshops to keep our certifications up to date. 

I have “X” issue, is Pilates for me?

Because of the nature of our studio, both from the variety of our equipment to the private and semi-private attention, we receive a lot of these special cases. Every case is unique, and we will work with you to find exactly what you need from our classes.

Why is classical important?

  • To get the benefits of Pilates, you need to actually be doing Pilates. Unfortunately, many studios today use equipment like TRX, barre, and bosu, which though they might be fun, are not  what Joseph Pilates taught.

  • Mat and reformer have an order. Joseph Pilates had an order to mat and reformer in order to properly warm up the body to prepare it for the next exercise. 

  • Classical Pilates utilizes all the apparatus. The various apparatus are designed to lengthen, lift, open, strengthen, and stretch the body so you can better perform the mat and reformer work as well as your everyday activities. 

  • Classical Pilates instructors go through rigorous training to know which exercise on which apparatus is right for you so you can progress and get stronger.