Pilates at bodymechanics

Pilates is a way of life at bodymechanics. All of our instructors are deeply passionate about helping people find a deeper connection to their bodies through movement. We teach a contemporary approach to Pilates, understanding that there is no “one size fits all” solution to movement. All instructors will offer modifications and cues catered to each individual body. Each instructor has their own nuanced approach to helping clients access their bodies’ inner wisdom.

Private Sessions

A Private Session at Body Mechanics is catered to the individual client and focuses upon meeting his or her specific needs, whether those needs be rehabilitative or fitness oriented.  Each practitioner at Body Mechanics has his or her own movement style and focus, many of which are informed by the Pilates method.  We use Pilates based principals and Pilates equipment in combination with many other movement modalities and practices to allow each client to find his or her own connection.  

Duet Sessions

A Duet Session satisfies an individual's need for focused attention, while also keeping the cost lower than a private session.  Duet sessions are also catered to individual needs, although often not quite as specifically as a private session can be.  Duet sessions are designed for two clients to work with one instructor at the same time. Some Pilates experience is recommended, though not required to take a duet session.  We recommend that you at least take the "Intro to Pilates" series of three sessions before moving into semi-privates.  We ask that you come to the studio with a partner in mind.  

Trio Session

A Trio Session is perfect for advanced Pilates students or Pilates trainers who are interested in “creating their own class” at a specific time. If you are interested in a trio you must bring your own partners. Trio sessions will accommodate the needs of all individuals present as much as possible.

What is Pilates?

Pilates is an exercise method designed to work the whole body efficiently while achieving balance. It brings awareness and consciousness to the mind and body. The movements are focused and deliberate towards a specific goal and require great concentration. Integration of proper alignment, body positioning and focused breathing throughout promote a strong development of the core abdominal and back muscles. It is easily adaptable and can accommodate people of all fitness levels and ages. It is an extremely successful rehabilitative method as well as a healthy workout. Pilates conditions the entire body, re-patterning muscle imbalances and restoring ease of motion.

The Pilates method was created by Joseph Hubertus Pilates who began developing his method of exercise then called "Contrology" during his internment in World War One. He attached springs to hospital beds enabling bed ridden patients to exercise using resistance. This became the inspiration for the later development of his machines.

In the late 1920's he emigrated to the United States and set up a fitness studio in the same building as the NYC Ballet, beginning the love affair between dancers and the Pilates method. "Joe" continued to teach until his death in the late sixties at the age of eighty seven. His method continues to grow and expand.

 

To find out more about Joseph Pilates, the Pilates Method and the Pilates equipment used at Body Mechanics visit pilates.com.