Pilates is an exercise method based on the work of Joseph Pilates. Its focus is on strengthening the "powerhouse" (abs, buttocks, and inner thighs) to execute the exercises which are designed to strengthen muscles, increase flexibility, improve posture, and stabilize the core and back. Pilates will lengthen and strengthen your muscles with-out the bulk. The method involves concentration and the coordination of movement and breath, thereby helping to balance mind and body.

The "grasshopper" is a very challenging exercise in Pilates that embraces all its fundamental principals; breathing, centering, control, concentration and fluidity.

We suggest you start with a few private sessions. We want you to be familiar with your body's strengths, needs and work correctly from the beginning. We introduce you to the philosophy of pilates, terminology, and the different apparatuses. There is a lot of information that you need to focus on in the beginning, to create a strong platform for your success in training. Some people stay with privates who like and need the one on one attention. Others move into duets and semi privates with the permission of their instructor and the knowledge of safety and Pilates terminology.

Now that we have group classes, its a great option to add a session to your usual weekly appointments or bring a friend it to try it out.

Two to four times a week is what we suggest to our new clients. This may include any combination of classes. Pilates is like a language, consistency is the key.

Absolutely! If you don’t have chronic pain or major issues come on in! Our amazing teachers will guide you through the class with detail and support. Your fellow classmates will be there to help support you as well. We are all in this together. At Grasshopper Pilates we are one big Pilates family!

Pilates is an excellent way to rehabilitate and recover from a chronic pain or a recurring injury. The Pilates method works the body as a whole, while focusing on balancing the weaknesses. Most injuries are from incorrect body alignment over time that become an injury or a chronic problem. We would suggest your start with privates and get cleared for other class options.

Pilates can be safe and effective way of preparing you for your upcoming surgery, with permission of your doctor and in the hands of the right instructor. Yes, you can do Pilates if you have had a knee/hip/shoulder replacement, as long as you have been cleared by your doctor and completed PT. (As always, you should know your restrictions for your own body.)

No, all the teachers at Grasshopper Pilates work together and have all been trained under a Classical Pilates Certification. You can learn so much from having different teachers.

Clothing that’s comfortable and not too loose. Socks are required, you do NOT need shoes. We suggest that if you wear loose shorts, you wear bike shorts underneath.