GET TO KNOW SARAH
ABOUT
Meet Sarah Jean, a passionate mat & reformer Pilates certified instructor with a decade-long journey in professional photography. Sarah's love affair with Pilates ignited in 2019 when the strain of lugging heavy photography gear began to impact her back health. Seeking a solution that meshed with her erratic schedule, she embraced group fitness, eventually pursuing certification to extend this empowering resource to fellow creatives and those with unpredictable timetables. Sarah's approach is deeply personal, tailoring workouts to her clients' needs and emotions, while fostering motivation to achieve individual fitness milestones. Beyond traditional studio settings, she offers on-set workouts for models and crew during photoshoots and orchestrates energizing sessions for corporate events. Sarah's ethos is clear: when you feel your best, you perform your best, regardless of your pursuit. Get ready to join her on a journey to wellness – your best workout awaits!
WHAT IS PILATES?
Pilates is an exercise technique that focuses on building long, lean muscles throughout the body and strengthening your core to better support your spine (i.e. when your mom told you to, “sit up straight!”) The Pilates method emphasizes controlled, fluid movements that connect with the breath to center your body and mind. Pilates trains your body to move better in and out of the studio. It is a wonderful foundation for any exercise regimen.
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Depending on what type of class you prefer, equipment will vary.
Mat class, you will need:
- Yoga/ pilates mat
- Workout clothes
- Grip socks (optional)
- Hand weights (optional)
Reformer class, you will need:
- Pilates Reformer machine
- Workout Clothes
- Grip socks (optional)
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PILATES?
Posture, flexibilty, core strengthening and overall mental health increase. Pilates is designed to strengthen, stretch, and align, allowing your body to restore its natural movement patterns; thus, it helps you to bend not break. This makes pilates ideal for injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Sculpting muscles you didn’t even know existed is one of the perks of a regular pilates practice. Other perks include: toned arms, sculpted core, lifted glutes, and feeling like a total badass.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I TAKE PILATES?
We recommend taking class 2-3 times per week to maximize your results. Making classes a part of your regular schedule will keep you committed to reaching your goals!