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Breath

Breath gives life; it is the link between mind and body. Breath connects the physical,  mental and the spiritual.  Breath circulates oxygen acting, as an "internal shower" throughout the body, as Joseph Pilates said.  Breath improves circulation and skin tone, calms the mind, relaxes the body and initiates focus. Breath coordinates every movement.  Breath assists in the proper recruitment of muscles, reducing effort and increasing efficiency of any physical activity.  

Breath

Concentration

The Pilates Method differentiates itself from many forms of exercise by reducing outside stimulus such as music, TV, or cell phones.  This intentionally creates an environment that settles the mind for focusing entirely on what one is doing in the present moment: to every inch of one's body, to the phrasing or timing of a movement, to the transitions between movements.   

It is a formidable challenge concentrating on one's whole body, as it executes a complicated movement.  

Concentration

Control

Control is a notion that happens at higher levels of ability. Many other Pilates principals come together in attaining the beauty and artistry behind well controlled movement.  Control requires conscious practice, precision, innate understanding and mastery of one's body.  

Each Pilates exercise is taught specifically, carefully and completely.  This controlled learning enables the student to discover their limitations, correct weaknesses, reduce tightness and to release tension. It teaches the body to respond to the mind, to enhance physical efficiency and to build muscular strength.  Learning control prevents injury.

Control

Centering

Centering can mean physical sensation of a strong central point in the body which is often  referred to in the Pilates profession as initiating movement from one's center.  Today it is called core strength.  

Centering can also mean an emotional or mental groundedness, a calmness of spirit or relaxation of the mind.  Students often feel mental and physical well being after a workout; as well as an improved outlook after patient and persistent study of this physical discipline.  This can lead to a deeply felt sense of personal strength, both physical and mental.  

Centering

Precision

Precision is also a skill that takes time to master.  After student experience's more rudimentary successes such as recognition of basic routines, order, exercise names, transitions, and fundamental physical skills.  Precision is a result of strength, flexibility, refined muscle integration and coordination.  Along with consistency of form with each repetition.  It is also the basis of the corrective approach to working the body.  This takes a higher level of awareness to be able  to make small degrees of adjustment - which closes the loop and returns to one of the first principals of concentration. 

Precision

Flow of Movement

Flow or Rhythm of movement suggests the timing of each particular movement, as well as the overall rhythm and pacing of a workout in its entirety.  This can be described as seamless transitions between movements; one flowing effortlessly into the other -changing spring settings, redirecting the body into position for the next movement and executing  the exercise itself with clear preparation, beginning, middle and end.  

Flow of Movement

Pilates
The Movement 4 Life

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Pilates is the movement 4 life. A student of the pilates method will move with optimal efficiency and power. They will develop a strong mind to body connection, improving body awareness and increasing mental focus. By developing core strength and stability, students alleviate the chronic pain associated with poor posture and faulty movement patterns. Pilates emphasizes deep controlled breathing which increases lung capacity and circulation.

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Students of Pilates

Students of Pilates

Students of pilates learn to work from their center.  All movement is generated from the core out.

Students of pilates perform safer and stronger in all their activities, such as surfing, paddle boarding, baseball, tennis, running, walking, dance, yoga, horseback riding, etcetera.

Pilates is truly the exercise for ALL movement.  

Pilates for Beginners & Experts Alike

Pilates for Beginners & Experts Alike

Whether you are at a beginner level of Pilates or an experienced Pilates enthusiast, we have classes to fit your needs. Our goal is to ensure that everybody is challenged at their own pace on their journey of the pilates method.

In order to achieve your individual goals at Avenue Pilates HMB we offer small group classes, privates, duets and trios. These will be completed by working on the reformer, the tower, the mat, the chair or any combination of these. All sessions are taught to your needs and level.

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Reduce Injuries

Reduce Injuries

At Avenue Pilates HMB, we aim at reducing the scope for injuries while you attain flexibility and strength. Our founder Darlene has been teaching dance and movement for over three decades. Learning how to move properly through Pilates will reduce injuries.

Movement 4 Life!

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Why Pilates?

Why Pilates?

  • Improve spinal health

  • Improve posture

  • Improve core strength

  • Improve mind-body connection

  • Improve flexibility

  • Improve breath awareness

  • Improve all other types of movement