Pilates is a low stress method of physical and mental conditioning that strengthens and lengthens the muscles while stabilizing and supporting the skeleton. Designed to work directly with the deepest muscles in the body, Pilates exercises initiate from the core (abdominal, back and gluteus areas) and flow outward to the extremities. Performed both on the Mat and with specialized apparatus, the Pilates technique provides unparalleled strength, flexibility and education in biomechanics and alignment. Most clients report an immediate alleviation of lower back and joint pain as well as an improvement in posture and energy level.
The 6 fundamental principals of Pilates are:
- Concentration
- Breath
- Centering
- Control
- Precision
- Flow
In Joseph Pilates Words….
“Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness. Our interpretation of physical fitness is the attainment and maintenance of a uniformly developed body with a sound mind fully capable of naturally, easily, and satisfactorily performing our many and varied daily tasks with spontaneous zest and pleasure.”
“A few well-designed movements, properly performed in a balanced sequence, are worth hours of doing sloppy calisthenics or forced contortion.”
“Contrology develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the spirit.”
“This is the equivalent of an “internal shower”. As the spring freshness born of the heavy rains and vast masses of melting snows on mountains in the hinterlands cause rivers to swell and rush turbulently onward to the sea, so too will your blood flow with renewed vigor as the direct result of your faithfully performing the Contrology exercises.”
“A body freed from nervous tension and over-fatigue is the ideal shelter provided by nature for housing a well-balanced mind that is always fully capable of successfully meeting all of the complex problems of modern living”
EVOLVE Movement instructors provide a solid foundation in the traditional principals and exercises created by Joseph H. Pilates. We meet each individual where they are by incorporating contemporary modifications and variations to best cultivate their internal understanding of his work. Evolve instructors come from a variety of backgrounds, with education and work experience in multiple disciplines. With this maturity, we allow them to express their individual style to meet our clients’ variety of needs, from fitness to therapeutic.
EVOLVE Movement instructors empower their clients by clearly teaching the method of Jospeh H. Pilates and encouraging them to aspire to a high level of understanding and commitment by developing independence and a strong personal practice.
Enjoy pilates in a private setting, in an Intensive Course, or in a level-specific group class.
EVOLVE offers comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training through Balanded Body Education.
Our fully equipped apparatus studio includes:
- Reformers
- Trapeze Tables
- Wall Towers
- Ladder Barrels
- Wunda Chairs
- Spine Correctors & ARCs
- Ped-o-pulls
- A wide array of props & toys
