Fitness Studio:
Jan's Studio is a private and intimate setting designed to enhance and provide an excellent atmosphere for learning Pilates and Yoga. Professionally trained instructors, small class sizes or private sessions allow for individual attention and "hands on" training. Emphasis is placed on learning the Pilates or Yoga "moves" and "forms" correctly to allow you to gain the maximum benefit from the method.
Pilates
(pronounced "puh-LAH-teez"),
The Pilates method, is a total body-conditioning workout that blends Eastern and Western philosophies and mental conditioning. It emphasizes the balanced development of the body through core strength, flexibility, and awareness in order to support efficient, graceful movement. Pilates includes the stretching benefits of a yoga class with the muscle tone from a nautilus workout. The Pilates system is designed to stretch and strengthen the major muscles of the body: abdominals, lower back, hips, and buttocks. It engages your body, leaving you refreshed, alert, and with increased self-confidence.
With more than 500 exercises in the Pilates system, you will never get bored! Created by visionary Joseph Pilates, the Pilates method focuses on muscular harmony and balance, creating new body movement and exercise. The exercises require concentration and precision of movement, and emphasize quality over quantity.
The Benefits of Pilates Exercise.
The benefits of Pilates are numerous. Shown below are some of the benefits you will receive from the Pilates Method:
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Increased stability |
Improved Coordination |
Improved Posture |
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Improved balance |
Stress relief |
Increased Self-Confidence |
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Increased flexibility |
Increased Energy Level |
Builds Strength |
Why take Pilates at Jan’s Fitness Studio?
The Pilates instructors at Jan’s Studio have been trained and certified in the Pilates Method by Romana Kryzanowska and Sara Santo. Romana was personally taught and trained by Joseph Pilates, and provides the most authentic instructor training available. Aspiring instructors are required to complete a minimum of 700 houts of training and pass 3 sets of very demanding practical and written tests. These efforts create the highest quality instructors in the industry. To ensure quality and excellence, certified instructors must participate annually in continuing education workshops to keep their qualifications valid.
Jan's Studio provides a relaxed, private and intimate setting. To allow for personal attention and excellent training, the Pilates classes at Jan's Studio are limited to 4-6 participants or private sessions are available. Form your own group with friends, or join a class. For more information call 481-1915.
Yoga
The word yoga means "union" in Sanskrit, the language of ancient India where yoga originated. We can think of the union occurring between the mind, body and spirit. What is commonly referred to as "yoga" can be more accurately described by the Sanskrit word asana, which refers to the practice of physical postures or poses. Asana is only one of the eight "limbs" of yoga, the majority of which are more concerned with mental and spiritual well being than physical activity. In the West, however, the words asana and yoga are often used interchangeably.
Many people think that yoga is just stretching. But while stretching is certainly involved, yoga is really about creating balance in the body through developing both strength and flexibility.
The Benefits of Yoga Exercise.
The benefits of Yoga are not just physical. Yoga provides mental, emotional, and physical benefits for people of all ages, regardless of your physical condition or size.
Here is some of what Yoga can do for you!
The Physical Benefits:
Create a toned, flexible, and strong body
Improve your respiration, energy, and vitality
Help maintain a balanced metabolism
Promote cardio and circulatory health
Relieve pain
Help you look and feel younger than your age
Improve your athletic performance
The Mental Benefits:
Helps you relax and handle stressful situations more easily
Teaches you how to quiet the mind so you can focus your energy where you want it to go
Encourages positive thoughts and self-acceptance
The Spiritual Benefits:
Builds awareness of your body, your feelings, the world around you, the needs of others
Promotes interdependence between mind, body, and spirit
Helps you live the concept of "oneness."
Why take Yoga at Jan’s Studio?
The Yoga instructors at Jan’s Studio have been professionally trained and provide personal attention to their clients. Small class sizes, ranging from 4-6 clients, or private sessions are available.
For more information call 481-1915.
