Small Group Mat Pilates

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Mat work teaches your body holistic lessons in form, control, and true mind-body connection - skills you’ll carry for a lifetime.  Our goals include:

• Better posture
• Improved breathing + circulation
• A strong, supported center
• More suppleness and mobility
• Greater body awareness
• An overall feeling of vitality and well-being

Of course, you’ll have your own individual goals. When starting out, simply aim to master a few foundational exercises and build a consistent practice. It takes patience, persistence, and time for your mind and body to sync up. Even the fittest athletes struggle at first! Don’t quit before it clicks.

Yes! Pilates is a feel-good, approachable form of movement that meets you exactly where you are. The goal is to connect to your body - not conquer it.

While I may not be your medical provider or familiar with your full medical history, as a Doctor of Physical Therapy with specialized training in orthopedics and pelvic health, I create each session with a deep understanding of how the body moves, adapts, and heals. You’re not just following random online workouts, you’re being guided by a movement expert who understands how the body works, how injuries develop, and how to help you progress safely. You’ll always receive thoughtful cueing, smart adjustments, and a level of detail you simply won’t find in typical fitness classes.

With that being said, if you are dealing with an injury, please let me know. Together we can adjust and optimize each movement to support your body safely and effectively.

Remember, please begin slowly and with intention. Even if it’s been a while since you’ve exercised, you’ll be amazed at how your body responds with the right guidance.

Any mat offering adequate padding for your spine will do the job perfectly. Pilates mats are typically around 10mm thick, providing the right balance of comfort and stability. It will help protect your joints and spine during lying, rolling, and other movements.

A yoga mat with a folded towel on top works perfectly (and it’s often what I’ll be using myself!). One of the best parts of Mat Pilates is that you don’t need fancy equipment to master the principles! You just need a supportive mat and your body.

Friendly reminder: you’ll need to bring your own mat, as we do not supply them.

Wear comfortable workout clothing that allows you to move freely but isn’t overly loose (baggy clothes tend to slide or bunch as you move).  No shoes needed - Pilates is done barefoot (or in grippy socks).  Avoid:

• Zippers
• Belt loops
• Drawstrings
• Anything that might dig in while you’re lying on your back, stomach, or side