Pilates is a series of controlled movements. These exercises are designed to encourage body awareness, promote flexibility, and increase physical and mental strength. Three types of sessions offered now are Fundamentals and Mat 1.
Special Cases are in the studio only, for those recuperating from an injury or chronic issue.
Floor Barre is the only class offered in Semi-Private. The main focus of Floor-Barre is to provide alignment exercises based on ballet technique without weight bearing. These exercises are designed to increase flexibility, coordination, strength, and control. For dancers, these exercises can improve the turnout in the hips and some technique. Ballet technique classes are not available at this time.
Workshops are generally 2 hours on Saturdays. This allows time for group interaction and to address questions. The workshops are fundamental training for our classes offered. Workshops are not regular events. The goal would be to have 3 per year. There are no workshops scheduled at this time
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We offer Gyrokinesis exercises in group classes. The exercises are equipment free. We start on a gyrokinesis chair if available (or simple stool if your online), followed by standing and then to the floor for the mat section. These exercises will teach students better spinal alignment and movement. Practice with this method will improve spinal range of motion and stability.
The Gyrotonic Method utilizes a specialized line of equipment like the pulley tower for example that uses weights and cables to provide both assistance and resistance, in guiding the body’s natural way into the three dimensional movements.
The GYROTONIC method at our studio is offered as a single private class.
An Introduction to Pilates, Ballet exercises, and Gyrokinesis.
Working personally with clients and, for those experienced to maintain technique.
Small group sessions for those with similar abilities that still provide personal attention.
Larger group sessions with those of similar abilities at a lower cost.
Healthy Lifestyle:
The path toward healthy living begins with accessing the right information. In addition to class training, BALANCENSTRENGTH emphasizes the importance of healthy lifestyle habits (regular fitness routine, adequate sleep, reducing stress, proper diet). BALANCENSTRENGTH shares insights with clients so they can put these principles into practice and feel their best. We do not focus on appearance. Our priority is wellness – physical and mental fitness.
Empowered Exercise:
BALANCENSTRENGTH encourages exercise for the purpose of physical health and it can act as a form of meditation that provides therapeutic results.
Positive Thinking:
BALANCENSTRENGTH was founded 22 years ago. What inspired me was the beauty of classical ballet and the contribution of Pilates to the ballet art form. BALANCENSTRENGTH holds only small classes. This way, we get to know each client and can provide maximum guidance. This encourages our clients to put a premium on health and fitness. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree with an emphasis on Human Anatomy and Physiology from the University of Kentucky. For 22 years I continue to teach for the UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY WELLNESS ( Lexington, Kentucky) as their Pilates instructor. I have also worked for the University of Kentucky’s Kinesiology Dept. as an Adjunct Professor teaching Pilates and yoga for several semesters. For 3 years I have taught Pilates for LIFESTYLE ESSENTIALS, a wellness corporation in Cincinnati, Ohio
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