PILATES FOR THE PROFESSIONAL WOMAN

Standing in your Power:

We know your mind is brilliant but what is holding you back?  The core issue for professional women begins in the body.  Here are their stories.

Coffee shops, fast food joints, and Pilates studios– what do these three things have in common? They are the redundant landmarks of today’s thriving metropolis. But despite their instant appeal, the benefits of a Pilates practice are profound and far-reaching. In the downtown core of Toronto, professional women discuss the dynamic effects that a weekly Pilates practice has on their busy lives.

Many beginners are astounded by the focus and effort required during a Pilates session - attention to alignment, form, and execution are stressed in each class. But perhaps the most challenging element is the emphasis on the breath. Breathing and Pilates are symbiotic in nature. The breath informs each of the 34 exercises in the mat repertoire, and the success of each movement and each transition is contingent on the quality, and rhythm of one’s breathing.