The Benefits of STOTT PILATES
- Increase muscular tone and endurance
- Combine strength with flexibility
- Develop balance and coordination
- Improve posture and alignment
- Boost core strength and stability
- Refine athletic performance
- Heighten body awareness
- Relieve stress and back pain
- Prevent Injury
Private Pilates Sessions
If you are looking for a private or semi-private class, or prefer a specific style of STOTT PILATES workout, our licensed instructors also offer private and semi-private sessions. Contact us for more information about scheduling a session that is convenient to your schedule.
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Principles of Pilates
Through the use of various equipment and floor exercises, STOTT PILATES® develops core strength and flexibility while promoting muscle balance and posture, creating a body that not only looks better, but feels and functions better. STOTT PILATES is built upon five basic principles that place great emphasis on body position and awareness, particularly through the spine and core muscles.
Breathing
Utilizing the same body/mind awareness common to Yoga, the STOTT PILATES breath pattern emphasizes deep and controlled breathing that expands the rib cage fully with neutral shoulders, allowing more efficient release of toxins and oxygenation of the body.
Pelvic Placement
Rather than the 'flat back' position utilized in other methods, STOTT PILATES emphasizes the natural curve of the spine. Neutral position of the pelvis and lower back is used in most Stott exercises, eliminating lower back strain.
Ribcage Placement
Proper ribcage position is essential to reducing stress on the thoracic (upper) spine and is achieved by maintaining a neutral (aka natural) position, particularly when inhaling or performing arm movements overhead.
Scapular Movement
Essential to avoiding neck and shoulder strain is the proper placement of your scapulae (shoulder blades). Strive to maintain a sense of 'width', with your shoulders neither rounded forward nor thrown back, but rather relaxed and inline with your hips.
Head and Cervical Spine Placement
Maintaining a natural curve to your neck, with your head positioned directly above your shoulders, eases tension and strain in your neck, shoulders and upper back, preventing injury.