Small Group Mat Pilates
Meet Emily
Emily Goss is fully certified in STOTT Pilates, and has been a physical fitness professional for over 15 years. Her clients include those who wish to benefit from Pilates exercise while addressing their injuries, conditions, or age. Emily teaches Pilates fitness clients of all levels—beginner to advanced—as well those clients being referred for injuries and conditions. Her sessions include Pilates exercises and personalized repertoire, clinically indicated adapted protocol for specific conditions, and corrective exercises and techniques to improve alignment, posture, joint-mechanics, and deep stabilization.
Emily lives in the area with her husband and three young children.
Mat Pilates classes incorporate the principles of the STOTT Pilates method – a contemporary, anatomically-based approach to Joseph Pilates’ original exercises. A “thinking person’s exercise,” focusing on postural strength, flexibility, alignment, and coordination through the strengthening of both mobilizing and stabilizing muscles within the pelvic and spinal region. These movements are performed primarily on the floor, at times using small props to further challenge the core and supporting muscles. All equipment will be provided. Class size limit: 4
Cost: $20/class
What is Pilates?
Joseph Pilates first defined his series of 34 specific exercises to be performed individually, on a mat, without aid or assistance from any machinery or equipment. In his words:
“It is the conscious control of all muscular movements of the body. It is the correct utilization and application of the leverage principles afforded by the bones comprising the skeletal framework of the body, a complete knowledge of the mechanism of the body, and a full understanding of the principles of equilibrium and gravity as applied to the movements of the body in motion, at rest and in sleep.”
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What is STOTT?
STOTT PILATES is a contemporary approach to the original exercise method pioneered by Joseph Pilates. Co-founders Lindsay G. Merrithew and Moira Merrithew, along with a team of physical therapists, sports medicine, and fitness professionals, have spent three decades refining the STOTT PILATES method of exercise and equipment. This resulted in the inclusion of modern principles of exercise science, fascial fitness, and spinal rehabilitation, making it one of the safest and most effective methods available. This clear and detailed approach forms the basis for STOTT PILATES training and Certification programs.
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