”“Yes! That’s the beauty of it. Pilates is for everyone. No matter your age, body type or gender, you can benefit from Pilates.

”“Pilates is a method of exercise and physical movement designed to stretch, strengthen, and balance the body. These exercises concurrently involve one’s body and mind to the purpose of improving posture, restoring muscular tone and correcting any imbalances in the body.

”“Classical Pilates, which is what we teach at the Pilates and Wellness Center by Bernadette, is the purest form and is based directly on Joseph H. Pilates’ authentic teachings as taught to us by Romana Kryzanowska, who started as a student of Joseph H. Pilates. Unlike other forms of Pilates, which rely on gimmicks, we teach you the exercises in the same way as intended by Joseph H. Pilates and on the same equipment that he invented.

”“You won’t end up playing in the NBA but Pilates does help improve your posture. A correct posture not only means elegance of movements but, most important, releases spine from bad postural habits so that you may become a few centimeters taller!

”“Engaging in any exercise regime that you enjoy increases body awareness and self esteem, which are both essential to weight loss. If you commit to Pilates, you will achieve a trimmer appearance, since the exercises are designed to build long lean muscles. Usually within 10 training sessions, people see significant changes flatter stomachs, smaller waists and better posture.

”“Yes. Pilates is definitely a workout whether you are a beginner or advanced. It can help you to develop a leaner musculature, which increases calorie burning potential. Pilates also promotes deep and efficient respiration essential for burning calories and regenerating tissue.

”“Yes! The Pilates method has been known to ease lower back pain, if not reduce it totally. Pilates is designed to give greater stability to the spine by strengthening the muscles in the lower back and pelvis. Improving alignment and returning function to these areas alleviates pressure on the lumbar discs, which has been scientifically demonstrated to relieve back pain.

”“The Pilates Reformer is the most well known piece of Pilates equipment. It is a bed-like frame with a moveable carriage where you perform various exercises and stretching. It is an excellent way of exercising without hurting the joints while strengthening muscles. Our reformer classes (max. 5 people) involves 55 minutes of guided instruction, moving continuously from one exercise to the next. Please note that all classes must be pre-booked.

”“We recommend that you work out 2-4 times a week because consistent practice will help you to develop the mind-body connection. You should start feeling results in 10 to 20 sessions. We like to refer to the 10-20-30 principle of Joseph Pilates. He stated that in 10 sessions you will notice a difference in your body. In 20 sessions you and others will notice valuable results. In 30 sessions, you will have a whole new body.

”“Generally speaking, moderate exercise is safe throughout a normal, healthy pregnancy and many gentle Pilates exercises are appropriate. However, you must already have prior Pilates experience as well as a doctor’s clearance.

”“The Private session is a one-on-one experience that is customized for your body. It addresses your specific needs and helps you to accelerate your Pilates workout. We recommend Private sessions for all beginners as well as intermediate/ advanced students who need a little tune-up.