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 includes additional elements of resistance or strength training. Movements can happen on the mat or on a machine called a reformer. Pilates has been around for almost 100 years, but has grown exponentially in the last decade due to its undeniable benefits.
Pilates promotes mobility, balance and strength of all the major muscle groups, with a specific focus on strengthening from the core outwared. It improves posture, flexibility, power, athletic performance, stability and body awareness all timed with the breath. It can also have a rehab element like physical therapy, except you integrate the entire body while rehabilitating.
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In the 1920s, Joseph Pilates recognized how new lifestyles were negatively impacting balance, posture and overall physical health. He developed a movement method - later to be called Pilates - to help injured athletes and dancers safely return to exercise and maintain fitness. Since then, Pilates was adapted to help people in the general community improve functional strength. (Plus athletes still use it the world over!) Pilates also has a special role in helping women improve pelvic floor/core tone after childbirth.
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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 believe firmly in the idea of working 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 your core strength to prevent injury while playing in the mountains. Or maybe you are in your 20/30s and want to focus on tone and strength training as you find new ways to explore the Teton region.​ Or you're in your 60s/70s and want to maintain joint health and balance.
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Regardless of what you are working on, we like to think that we have created a fun, inclusive, encouraging, and educational space. People who are new to pilates, or who may feel intimidated, are ABSOLUTELY welcome. 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.
yoga and more....
While pilates is the heart of what we do at studioCORE Teton Valley, our tagline is Pilates "....AND MORE...for the mountain minded" for a reason!
First, many of our pilates classes integrate concepts from other fitness disciplines such as barre, yoga, sculpt, and weight training. You might use equipment beyond the reformer or the mat including exercise balls, bosu balance discs, trx straps, free weights, bands and more.
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Second, we proudly offer additional classes at our studio that compliment pilates to round our your fitness journey and meet a variety of student needs. We are lucky to have amazing yoga instructors who teach Vinyasa, Slow Flow, and more to help you improve balance, flexibility, mobility and breath work.
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We also teach a FIT class that is rooted in traditional strength training exercises, cardio, high intensity work, mobility, and functional training. We always add some of the basic pilates principles - we are a pilates studio after all - but we believe challenging yourself in different ways is essential.
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And there will be more new classes to come as we grow.! Check out the online schedule to see what new additions we have added to our calendar.