Open Pilates Classes!

Every Tuesday from 8:00pm to 9:30pm

and

Every Wednesday from 7:45pm to 9:15pm

At Tanz Art in Kreuzberg (Graefekiez)

Urbanstraße 38, 10967 Berlin

10,00€ (ermaßigt 6,00€)

Contact: info@beezwaxdance.org

These Pilates classes are intended for all levels of experience. Exercises will be individually modified to suit beginners and experts alike. Please bring a towel and wear comfortable clothing. Mats will be provided. Registration is not required. If you have any injuries or physical restrictions, please come early so that we can discuss alternative exercise methods.

Classes will be conducted in German and English.

Private Group Training!

This is an excellent option for those wishing to organize Pilates lessons in their home or work place at a time of their choosing.

A two-person private group costs 30,00€ and every additional person will add another 5,00€. The more friends and family you invite, the better the price!

Please contact me to arrange your own class and discuss your training goals.

Classes can be taught in English or German.

About the Pilates Method:

Pilates is a gentle and effective training program that focuses on the deep abdominal muscles and back muscles in order to support better posture and improve overall strength and stability. The exercises are designed to lengthen and release shortened, tense muscles and strengthen weak and neglected ones to bring back our natural physical balance and flexibility. During all exercises, whether full-bodied or area specific, the core muscles (located deep in the stomach, lower back, and pelvis) are engaged and aligned to support movement in the extremities and stabilize the spine. Calm, deep breathing is coordinated with the exercises to provide regular oxygen flow to the muscles and prevent the build-up of tension. The exercises are done slowly and with precision, never sacrificing alignment or control for more extreme movements or greater repetitions. This focused and concentrated work will not only lengthen and tone the entire body but also raise physical awareness of the healthy way to move the body in order to prevent future injuries and painful postural habits.

The five basic principles of Pilates:

-The Core (deep muscles of the stomach, back, and pelvis)

-Deep Breathing

-Alignment

-Coordination

-Concentration

All exercises are done primarily on a mat on the floor, lying on the back, stomach, side, or on hands and knees. Along with the Pilates exercises, focused stretching and self-massage techniques may be included.

About Me:

Laura Weiss is a professional dancer and certified Pilates teacher living and working in Berlin. She studied dance and performance studies in the Unites States and graduated with a B.A. from the University of Chicago. Last year she completed a nine-month teacher training course at pilateslab-berlin where she studied Pilates theory and practice, as well as anatomy, posture analysis, and related physiotherapies. Her teaching style focuses primarily on the basic principles of Pilates: deep breathing, concentration, alignment, the center, and coordination. Her class is designed not only to provide exercises that strengthen the deep abdominal muscles, back, and pelvic floor, but also to provide a balance between muscular activation and relaxation, to increase flexibility, and to improve and raise awareness of posture. She is also trained in rehabilitation after an injury and can support all levels of physical fitness and health. Her extensive dance training can be integrated into her class to challenge even the most advanced Pilates practitioner.