What is Pilates?

Pilates is an exercise that focuses on improving flexibility, strength, length, and body awareness, without necessarily building bulk. This is a method of a series of controlled movements performed on a specially designed spring-resistant exercise apparatus (Reformer, Cadillac, or Pilates Chair, Barrel or on the floor/Mat), and the sessions are supervised by specially trained instructors, like Lana. Pilates is a resistance exercise, not cardio, but it might make you sweat.

Pilates focuses on core muscle strength and spinal alignment. The core musculature is defined as the spine, abdomen, pelvis, hips, and supporting muscles. During a Pilates session, whether it's on the machines or the floor, Lana will guide you to focus deeply on your core muscles, your breath, and the quality (not quantity) of your movements.

The objective is control of your mind, body, and spirit, something Joseph Pilates called Contrology.

Pila-Teas FAQ & What to expect...

❀ What should I wear to my first Pilates session?

Comfortable clothing that allows full movement, yoga pants for women, swim trunks for men. Avoid zippers, hooks, or anything with hardware that can snag or damage the equipment. Grip socks are required in the studio and available for purchase if you don't own a pair.

❀ What should I do before my session?

Eat light beforehand. Bring water, or enjoy the Members' Organic Tea Bar during your visit. Skip heavy lotions, tanning products, or strong perfume, they transfer to and damage the equipment.

❀ What's the cancellation policy?

Cancellations require 24-hour notice. Sessions cancelled with less notice are charged in full.

❀ Do Pilates packages expire?

Yes. All packages expire three weeks from the purchase date.

❀ Do I need medical clearance to start Pilates?

Yes, clearance from your healthcare provider is required before starting, especially if you're returning from injury or managing a chronic condition. Review the Pilates Release Waiver before booking your first session.

❀ How soon will I see results?

Pilates is a system, not a quick fix. Consistency is what retrains the muscles and builds lasting change, results come from showing up regularly, not from a single session.

❀ Is Pilates good for injury recovery?

Yes. Pilates activates deep, stabilizing muscles through controlled, therapeutic movement, what's clinically considered neuromuscular re-education. Many exercises mirror everyday movement patterns, which makes the practice well suited to injury rehab and prevention, and to building the kind of balance and posture that carries into daily life.

Pilates is a practice of control, precision, and breath, built to strengthen your core and realign your body from the inside out. Sessions are guided one-on-one or in small groups, using specialized equipment like the Reformer, Cadillac, and Pilates Chair, and mat. Every movement is intentional, aimed at building strength and flexibility without bulk, and restoring the kind of everyday balance that carries into real life.

Movement is medicine.

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Pilates is effective in reducing pain and improving function and quality of life. Exercises involve activation of deep, local stabilizing muscles. These exercises are considered neuromuscular re-education, therapeutic exercise, or therapeutic exercise. Goals become achieving optimal posture and balance in everyday movements. Many Pilates exercises simulate everyday activities, which makes them perfect for injury rehab and prevention.