Last year I was diagnosed with sciolosis and three compressed vertebrae. To alleviate back pain, my doctor prescribed an anti-inflammatory medication and told me to go home and learn to live with my condition. Surgery could be a possibility in the future. I refused to accept this diagonsis and decided to try Pilates on the [...]

I may not be the best advertisement for Pilates. Whenever I’m asked what it’s like, I say “A mix of ballet, yoga and the Spanish Inquisition.” The image of the Inquisition torture racks might account for some of the strange looks I get. My body is a good advertisment, though. Twelve years ago — yes, [...]

Pilates has been a great fitness program and has greatly enhanced my ability to surf. The key benefits from my Pilates practice are better balance, core strength, stronger muscles, endurance and better body awareness. I have been practicing Pilates for over five years and have successfully rehabilitated my back and knees. I find that I [...]

The Best Pilates Value! One Month of Unlimited Mat Classes for $90 Stay fit and save. Pilates workouts are based either on the Pilates mat work, which is done on the floor with a minimum of equipment, or on Pilates equipment (cadillac, reformer, wunda chair, electric chair, etc). Mat classes are recommended for both beginners [...]

Happy New Year, everybody! It’s another New Year and we’re ready to help make everyone’s Resolutions come true… I actually prefer to call them Intentions because I feel it’s more effective. We’ve created a couple new classes: Introduction to the Reformer for those folks ready to make the transition from mat to semis or from [...]

Today’s Pilates apparatus come in many different shapes and sizes but are fundamentally similar to the equipment Joseph Pilates used in his original studio in New York City. Some features have been enhanced but the basics of the machines remain the same. The Pilates Reformer is a bed-like device that comes in different heights to [...]