So, you want to practice Pilates: Do you choose Mat work or Reformer?

The Pilates Method, in general, is beneficial for multiple reasons and practically every population.

Do you suffer from chronic pain, poor flexibility, or nagging injury? Are you bored with your current exercise regime, stressed out, have low energy?

Both Pilates Mat work and Pilates Reformer honor the basic Principles of Pilates and improve your quality of life! You find renewed motivation and increased confidence through mindful exercises designed to relieve pain and foster a subconscious sense of well-being.

Here is a brief description of the 10 basic Pilates Principles:

1. Awareness and mindfulness
2. Balance — physical, mental, emotional
3. Breathe correctly
4. Concentration
5. Centering — physically and emotionally
6. Control of movement
7. Efficiency of movement
8. Flow of movement
9. Precision of movement
10. Harmony

Here are some differences between Pilates Mat work and Pilates Reformer:

Pilates Mat work requires little, if any, actual equipment! In fact, you can practice Mat work on a towel at the beach.