[News Boquete] Pilates on the Ball and Mat- Ongoing Classes at the Haven!

The Pilates Method Today

The Pilates Method consists of a repertoire of over 500 exercises done on a mat, on one of the pieces of equipment Joseph Pilates invented, or on the Physioball, the official term for the large ball originally developed by Swedish Physical Therapists to support spine injury patients to do aerobic conditioning or bouncing.

The exercises are usually done in a series organized by levels: beginning, intermediate, advanced and super-advanced. Pilates exercises develop strong abdominal, back, butt, and deep postural muscles supporting the skeletal system and acting upon, what Pilates called the "powerhouse" of the body. The Pilates method works to strengthen the center, lengthen the spine, increase body awareness and coordination, build muscle tone and gain flexibility. The Pilates method is also an excellent rehabilitation for back, knee, hip, shoulder, and repetitive stress injuries. Pilates addresses the body as a whole and corrects the body's asymmetries and chronic weaknesses. It serves to prevent re-injury and restores the body to balance.

As Joseph Pilates used to say,

 "After 10 sessions you'll notice a difference,

 after 20 sessions you'll feel a difference, &

  after 30 sessions you'll have a whole new body."

Ongoing Pilates on the Ball and Mat Classes are offered  at the Haven

 weekly for beginning and intermediate students.

 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

 Beginners: 8:30 til 9:45 a.m.

Intermediates: 10:00 til 11:15 a.m.

Private sessions for 1 or 2 students, by appointment.

Classes are $7 each. Also available are packages of 8 classes

 [to be taken in 4 weeks] for $48, prepaid,

or 12 classes [to be taken in 4 weeks] for $60 prepaid.

The 4 week period begins at the first class.

Private sessions [for 1] are $30 each, or 2 classes prepaid for $50.

Private sessions [for 2] are $36 each, or 2 sessions prepaid for $60.

All class materials are provided: mats, balls, stretchy bands and hand weights. Have you own mat? Bring it! and be guaranteed having 2 mats for when we go down to the floor. Classes are limited to 10 students.

Questions? Call Susan Clare, class instructor, at 6952 7857

 or email her at suzeclare@gmail.com

One need not be a member of the Haven to take classes or enjoy the many spa services. Interested in knowing more? Call the Haven at 730 9345.

As they say in the Nike ad, "Just Do It!" 

The sooner you begin, the sooner you're on your way to being fit

 and having greater health and longevity. 

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