What  is  Pi lates  

Pilates - developed by Joseph Pilates, integrates modern exercise science, functional fitness principles, and contemporary understanding of anatomy and biomechanics to create a versatile, adaptable movement that can meet today's fitness needs. Pilates targets the deeper stabilizing muscles through controlled, functional movements, improving core strength, posture, and alignment while realiving stress and tension through focused breathwork. 

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Research shows that Pilates may improve quality of life while lowering pain and disability, and also increase flexibility, strength, mobility, respiratory rate, and balance, with studies indicating it can decrease stress, improve cognitive function and sleep quality, and reduce various types of pain including hip and joint.  

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The practice / The Work - emphasizes diaphragmatic and lateral breathing coordinated with movement, this lowers stress and blood pressure while improving ribcage flexibility, and triggers the release of serotonin and endorphins to create feelings of well-being and reduced pain perception. Suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels, Pilates offers a moving meditation that fosters mindfulness, improves mental health, and helps build overall strength and flexibility.