Classical Pilates is rooted in the belief that all movement begins with your core. The exercises designed by Joseph Pilates focus on lengthening and strengthening the muscles in your body using spring resistance equipment.

The instruction and equipment help give you a better understanding of structural imbalances while increasing overall strength, balance and postural patterns, thus realigning your mind-body-spirit.

Often, the answer is YES! We help with:
postural alignment
core strength exercises
flexibility
balance
coordination
circulation
breathing habits for increased lung capacity
spinal flexibility
mind body health
fitness
sports conditioning
improving and maintaining mobility
increasing body awareness to help prevent falls
lessening the effects (physical consequences) of debilitating medical conditions

All instructors at Westside Acupuncture and Pilates are classically trained and have completed a 1000+ hour teacher training program. This rigorous certification program focused on hands-on instruction with practical expertise in evaluating and assessing the individual’s strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, every instructor can personalize and customize workouts designed to help individuals to feel stronger, more flexible and grounded in their body – whether for fitness or rehabilitation.

Your “core” is the center of your body and mind. Every muscle and movement pattern is connected, so learning and knowing how to move your limbs safely from your core can have a huge impact on your movement through everyday life.

Joseph Pilates believed that working your core using his “Contrology” system can reverse postural lifestyle patterns. In his own words: “Contrology is not a system of haphazard exercises designed to produce only bulging muscles.” It is an exercise and breathing regime that “develops the body uniformly, corrects posture, restores vitality, invigorates the mind and elevates the spirit.”