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We know your first Pilates session can be intimidating. Don’t worry, we’ve all been there at some point! Sessions last about 50-55 minutes. Your first session will begin talking with your instructor about any injuries or limitations you might have as well as your goals. Then you’ll begin your workout depending on your issues and level, on the Reformer. It has springs and straps attached and you will do a big chunk of the workout there. Then you will do some exercises lying down on the mat or Cadillac (that big apparatus that has springs and poles)and usually one more apparatus like the chair or a barrel to finish. Usually the first session goes by quickly and you may not remember the moves or the names of exercises. That’s okay! It takes repetition and  within 3-5 sessions things begin to click and make sense.

Wear comfortable but form fitting clothing like yoga pants or shorts and a tank or T-shirt. Socks are optional.

We are the little brick building at 2412 Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica between 24th St and Chelsea, next to Bru’s Wiffle. We’re up on the 2nd floor right above Al and Ed’s Autosound. Enter the studio through the alley (between Wilshire and Arizona) and come up the back stairs right into the studio. We keep the gate on Wilshire locked so just come around to the alley and up the stairs to #208.

Whether you’re new to Pilates or new to Classical Pilates at Phoenix, taking a few private sessions is a good idea. You’ll learn the fundamentals of Pilates like how to get on and off the apparatus correctly, the springs and strap settings and transitions from one exercise to the next so that you can confidently move into a semi-private or group class. Some clients choose to stick with private sessions for a while if they’re working with an injury or physical limitation. We strive to advance our clients into semi-privates (2-3 people) as soon as it’s appropriate. But if you’re brand new we always recommend taking the 3 privates in the intro series.

Please hear this, Pilates meets you where you are in your fitness journey. Pilates is perfect for you if you’re 85 years old and haven’t moved in 50 years. We will gently get you mobile again and strengthen key muscles so you can walk up stairs. Pilates is perfect for you if you can’t touch your toes. We’ll work on increasing your flexibility. Pilates is perfect for you if you are a professional dancer or elite athlete. We can help fine tune your movements so you will perform at your best. What I’m saying is, Pilates is for you, wherever you’re starting from, however old you are, we can help you be better.