How Often Should You Do Pilates?
Two or three Pilates sessions a week suits most people, and once a week still helps. Pilates covers strength work, so add walking or another aerobic activity.
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The practice of Pilates has been grounding for me, and I look forward to sharing my love for movement with you.
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Mat and Reformer Pilates share the same principles and differ mainly in what you work against. With a good instructor, either one is a good place to start.
Pilates for Beginners: Where to Start
Start with mat Pilates and a qualified instructor, and learn breathing and control before you build up. You don't need any experience to begin.
Questions
What is Pilates?
A method of exercise that Joseph Pilates developed in the 1920s. He called it Contrology. You move from a steady centre, with control and in time with your breath, on a mat or on equipment such as the Reformer.
Who can do Pilates?
Almost anyone. You don’t need to be fit or flexible, or to have done it before, because every exercise can be made easier or harder. If you have a health condition or an injury, or you’re pregnant, check with your doctor first and tell your instructor. Read more
Does Pilates count as strength training?
It can. Canada’s movement guidelines recommend muscle-strengthening activity at least twice a week, and two whole-body Pilates sessions count toward that. It doesn’t replace aerobic activity, so you still need walking, cycling or swimming in your week. Read more
Do you need equipment for Pilates?
No. Mat Pilates needs a mat and some floor space, and it’s a complete form of the method. Equipment such as the Reformer adds springs that can support you or add resistance. Read more
About me
Movement shaped my life at a very young age; starting with gymnastics, transitioning to the world of Bharatnatyam (an Indian Classical Dance-form), taking on running, and finding myself stepping into the world of Pilates. What started as a bi-weekly activity slowly transformed into curiosity about this specific movement modality, and quickly turned into the one thing I wanted to share with others.
I believe movement should feel good and purposeful, not only during the session, but beyond the session and in your day to day. My approach is deeply rooted and built around the six Pilates principles, while meeting you wherever you are at in your movement journey. Pilates, for me, is more than just a movement form; it’s an opportunity to breathe, reset, and bring more balance to your life.
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