When it comes to building a healthy body, there are benefits to intense sweaty workouts as well as rest, relaxation, and recovery sessions. But where does “release” fit into the balance and what does it mean? At Pure Movement, release work means using a soft prop to gently manipulate and relax the fascial connective tissue to improve blood and lymphatic circulation, whole body alignment, and relieve pain. So what is “release work”? Release work is the gentle manipulation of the…
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We’ve got an exciting line of of new pop-up classes for you to try this January through May! From introducing some less-commonly used Pilates equipment to playing around with entire new theories on movement and how to incorporate Pilates day-to-day! We are so excited to share more of the Pilates world with you. What are our new pop-up classes? This year our new pop-up classes will be different levels depending on the class. Please observe closely to the level and precautions listed. Remember the…
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When you learn to move better, your life transforms on every level; physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Advanced level Pilates classes move beyond teaching you to recognize and understand how you move to applying Pilates principles in different environments. The Advanced Pilates level trains whole body movement at a global level. Level 4 Advanced Classes Training to move better means training to move the whole body better! Advanced level classes build upon functional movement patterns to advance motor learning skills…
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How Pilates training works and what to expect in an intermediate-level Pilates class. You’ve been taking Pilates for a little while, maybe you’ve started to feel a little stale in your practice. So you’re ready for a new challenge. We designed our classes to have Levels; 1, 2, 3, and 4, and each Level progresses from assessing and developing your baseline to creating real change through challenging movement. At Pure Movement, intermediate-level Pilates classes are all about expanding your range…
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How Pilates training works and what to expect in a beginner-level Pilates class. All of our classes are assigned a Level so you can start at your current fitness level, progress with strength and movement quality, and become your own body detective. At Pure Movement, beginner-level Pilates is all about assessing your current physical ability and learning style. Levels 1 and 2 Are Beginner Classes Our beginner Level 1 and 2 Pilates classes, whether in-studio or virtual, introduce the style…
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We’re excited to offer unique Pop-Up Classes in winter 2022 to start your year off right. The goal is to introduce you to new territory, walk away more enlightened and uplifted, and have fun while doing it. The Pilates Posture Series brings you better body awareness, a chance to use a different prop or apparatus, and try something new. As instructors, each of us once started where you’re at now, and through fun classes such as the Pilates Posture Series, we grew…
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