posture for those slumped by aging. His goal to was to help people achieve a lifetime of vitality, regardless of age. The method is specific and the trademark protected this. It was not done with weights, in the water, on a step or to music, which Joseph felt distracted from the focus his method required. It also required that instructors audition, attend a teacher training program and complete an apprenticeship of 600-800 hours.

When the trademark was tossed out, “pilates” became generic and anyone can now create any exercise and call it pilates. Most of the time, “certification” means a weekend workshop. Because of these “quickie” certifications, the true depth of the method is lost. Sadly, most health clubs hire these “quickie” -certified instructors, the depth of the method is lost and the results people expect are not achieved.

The Pilates promise is that you will recover your body’s youth as you strengthen muscles that have been unused by age and neglect, your posture will improve as will enjoyment of your daily sports and fitness activities. You will tone up your glutes, abs, hips better than any calisthenics class ever could.

But the promise is only delivered when you practice the classical, original Pilates method. Accept no substitutes!

Pilates sessions run approximately one hour;