Pilates is a method of body conditioning that will strengthen, lengthen, and tone the body from the “inside out”, utilizing the core for support while working the entire body uniformly. To best attain this goal, before jumping into an intermediate or advanced level class, it is beneficial to understand the basic principles of pilates, how to work the body towards proper alignment, and how to change patterns of movements that have developed from years of poor posture or activities that repetitively stress certain muscles. This will enable you to turn off the muscle groups that are used to overworking, and fire up muscles that need to be found!
As a beginner, we recommend starting out with either our Intro to Pilates group class or with private equipment sessions. The Intro to Pilates Workshop ($55/series) (Click here to register) includes four workshop classes plus a FREE class to be used toward a regular Pilates mat class. The series will give you an understanding of the basic mat exercises and how to properly execute them so that you can later advance in to the more rigorous mat exercises. Meeting the first four Monday evenings of each month, the first class begins with basic principles of alignment, core strengthening and form. Each sequential class builds upon the first. Please click here to register.
Alternatively, for a slightly higher price, private or duet equipment sessions will give you much more personalized guidance and a more comprehensive pilates workout. Many people do not know that pilates has specific equipment that has geniously been constructed to aid us in working those hard-to-find muscle groups. Our equipment sessions are coordinated with our well-trained instructors at times that are convenient to you. To schedule an appointment please contact Andrea at andrea@invokestudio.com or call 317.631.9642.
Enrolling in one of these two options will get you started on the right foot in what can develop into a life-long part of your exercise regime and amplify the results of your efforts so that you can truly change the shape of your body!
