Pilates is an excellent preventative technique that will strengthen your body against potential injury, by strengthening weak abdominal muscles, correcting wrong posture, invigorating the mind & elevating the spirit. Don't mistake Pilates as the latest fad! Pilates; when taught properly; is an intelligent & invigorating form of exercise that has a long rich history & a wonderful future.

Melanie Maure of Living Balance will walk you through body education and awareness by providing expert Pilates instruction that will leave you feeling balanced, empowered & closer to your core.

Pilates is a "thinking way of moving" based on the theory that a few controlled and correctly executed movements produce far more benefits than several fast haphazard and forced movements. The manner in which the exercises are performed is far more important than the number of repetitions or the amount of exertion applied to the movements. Quality is superior to quantity.

"Pilates is an art form similar to martial arts or dance, in that it must be worked to perfection on a regular basis. Pilates is a physical science and its technique so precise that its results will remain with you forever."

The benefits of Pilates are numerous and individual to each participant. What you should expect is to learn an ordered series of exercises that work the entire body. As you become familiar with the movements and perfect the techniques you can expect a rigorous workout with no impact to the joints. Be prepared to bring your mind inside the body to sense movements, make adjustments...find perfection in your core.

Be patient, be mindful and practice.

Further reading:
- Yoga
- The fusion of Pilates and Yoga
- Classes schedule and description