Pilates (Beginning)

Curious about Pilates? Want to build core strength and learn how to activate your deep stabilizing muscles? Then this class is for you! In this Mat Pilates class, we focus on strengthening and lengthening your entire body, with an emphasis on building core stability and strength. Participants will come to understand the 5-basic principles of STOTT PILATES ®, which help improve mind-body connection, posture, and balance. The class is well-suited for Pilates newbies and those who are still working on understanding the 5-basic Pilates principles. Please bring a yoga mat and a hand towel to class.

About the instructor: After a personal health crisis, Pilates is what helped Kirsten Dodge rebuild strength and recenter her body and mind, and it ignited her passion for bringing Mat Pilates to a broader population through community-based classes. She is a STOTT PILATES ® certified instructor with over 500 hours of teaching experience. As an instructor, her goal is to help you move safely, have fun, and leave each class feeling stronger, more balanced, and energized. She believe Pilates is for every body, and she looks forward to helping you discover the benefits of this practice.