Sessions

Wear comfortable, form-fitting workout clothes. Grip socks are required - reach out for recommendations if needed. You may also wish to have a bottle of water.

You can book by emailing us at megan@anchoredinmotionpilates.com.

We ask for at least 12 hours notice for cancellations. No-shows will be charged the full rate, as well as repeated late cancellations. We understand life happens — please just reach out and we'll always do our best to work with you. If you are sick, we ask that you please contact us to reschedule as soon as possible.

Today, there are two major variants of Pilates practiced - classical and contemporary.

Classical Pilates aims to be as close as possible to the original teachings of Joseph Pilates. Each session follows a set sequence of exercises, which are repeated in an attempt to drill the movements. Classical Pilates exercises are often performed with a "flat back" against the surface, and the exercises emphasize flexion of the body. It is a structured, traditional workout.

Contemporary Pilates, on the other hand, is based off of Classical Pilates, but adapts the exercises based on our modern understanding of the human body and anatomy. Contemporary Pilates uses very similar equipment, although springs may be lighter, as well as additional props such as balls and bands. It focuses on a "neutral" spine, recognizing the natural curve all people have. In addition, Contemporary Pilates lends itself more towards adaptations for different bodies, whether that be due to injury, disability, pregnancy, or current physical fitness level.

While Classical Pilates is important and opens up a window into Joseph Pilates' intentions, I am a practitioner of Contemporary Pilates and personally believe it is more advantageous to today's society.

As of late, "new" variants of "Pilates" have been popping up. These often include promises of increased cardio, enhanced toning, or advertise themselves as a hybrid between Pilates and some other type of workout. It is important to note that while these may be beneficial workouts for some, they are NOT Pilates. These may lend themselves more easily to injuries, especially since certification and instructor programs are often very accelerated. Some will "certify" instructors within a month or less! It is great that Pilates is gaining more traction and becoming more available, but keep this in mind when finding new Pilates studios. There's not necessarily anything wrong with it, but it is likely not actually Pilates, and rather a fancy workout that takes advantage of the Reformer.

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