Pilates Medicine

Pilates is a form of mind-body exercise that is based on slow, flowing, and rhythmical movements, that can help you function better in your everyday life. For example, it can help improve your balance and muscle tone while fostering a calm, focused clarity of thought. It’s often called meditation in motion.

Scientific studies are showing more and more health benefits that you can get from this practice. In fact, the health benefits are so numerous, some people are calling it medication in motion.

It is becoming widely recognized as one of the most powerful ways to improve both physical and mental health. A Pilates practice can help your health with:

• Better Balance making you less likely to fall, and thus cut your risk of injury in half
• Pain Relief: significant relief from back, neck, arthritis, and fibromyalgia pain
• A Sharper Mind: It’s shown to help reduce age-related cognitive decline … and even slow dementia!
• Better Heart Health: may reduce your chances of developing heart disease — even if you have risk factors
• Improved Mood: greatly improved mood and lowered anxiety. It’s also an effective treatment for depression
• Less Stress: Learn the secret to taking deep, calming breaths and reduce anxiety and depression