pilates and more for the mountain minded
pilates & more for the mountain minded
why pilates?
Pilates is a series of exercises inspired by calisthenics, yoga and ballet, but modern day pilates integrates resistance and strength work. It's been around for almost 100 years, but has grown exponentially in the last decade because It promotes strength,
balance and mobility of all the major muscle groups & joints. There is specific focus on strengthening from the center outward (aka your core!) It improves posture, flexibility, power, athletic performance, stability and body awareness all timed with the breath. It can also have a rehab lens like physical therapy, except that you integrate the entire body while rehabilitating instead of just focusing on the injured area itself.
In the 1920s, Joseph Pilates recognized how new lifestyles were negatively impacting balance, posture and overall physical health. He developed the movement method - on both the mat and the reformer - to help injured athletes and dancers safely exercise and maintain fitness. Since then, Pilates was adapted to help the general public improve functional strength. (Although athletes still use it the world over!) Pilates also has a special role in helping women improve pelvic floor/core tone before & after childbirth.
about studio core
We mean it when we say our studioCORE mission is to provide "Pilates and more for the mountain minded". Teton Valley is filled with people who live to play in the outdoors (on foot, on skis, on bikes, on boats, in gardens and more!) So, when we say the "mountain minded", we mean anyone who has a mind - and heart - for the mountains.
We know the benefits on our mountain-centric lives when you work from the center outward. Sit ups will only do so much, but Pilates challenges your entire body.
Perhaps you are like me, a former athlete in her 40s/50s who needs to improve her core strength to prevent injury to enjoy the things I love. Or maybe you are in your 20/30s and want to focus on tone and strength training (and maybe get your butt kicked a little!). Or perhaps you're in your 60s/70s and want to maintain joint health and balance. Regardless of your goals, we can help you choose the right class to meet your needs. We personalize the small group experience so that everyone gets a good workout, everyone is supported, and everyone learns. (And based on how we usually roll, we suspect that you will laugh a little too!). We can't wait to meet you.
more than pilates
At our core we are a pilates studio. We pride ourselves on our ability to customize and coach the experience to meet your needs. Maybe you need more challenge? Maybe you have an injury and need a modified position so you can still get a workout? But Beyond that focus on our core mission, this place is about much more than fitness. We are a community. Beginner students are welcomed and reassured. New friendships are forged. Old acquaintances reconnect. This is a place of hugs, chats in the hallway, laughter and high fives. We cheer each other on regardless of what level of pilates you practice. This is a place of learning and improvement. Everyone gets feedback, including our most advanced students!
And our sense of community extends beyond the studio walls. We love this valley and prioritize engaging in it whether we are fundraising for the women's shelter, volunteering with the local puppy rescue, advocating for Idaho Women's Rights, or hosting public seminars from local experts. This is even a place where men do Pilates together then drink a PBR together afterwards! We hope you will come to love this amazing community as much as we do.