Welcome to The Pilates Sanctuary of Englewood, Florida
Discover Pilates at The Pilates Sanctuary and experience an intelligent, thoughtful, whole-body approach to fitness! Our purpose is to help you feel better, look better and most importantly, function better. Trust your body to the experts.
Pilates is ‘Corrective Exercise’
“Sports are wonderful for the constitution generally,” Joseph Pilates states in Cutting a Fine Figure, Reader’s Digest, October 1934, “but they are of little value for correcting what’s wrong with you – and there’s something wrong with almost everyone. ‘Corrective Exercise’ (Pilates) is the only way to build a beautiful, strong, youthful body."
Benefits of a good Pilates practice:
1. Reduce or alleviate pain
2. Increase flexibility
3. Increase core strength
Pilates is ‘Corrective Exercise’
“Sports are wonderful for the constitution generally,” Joseph Pilates states in Cutting a Fine Figure, Reader’s Digest, October 1934, “but they are of little value for correcting what’s wrong with you – and there’s something wrong with almost everyone. ‘Corrective Exercise’ (Pilates) is the only way to build a beautiful, strong, youthful body."
Benefits of a good Pilates practice:
1. Reduce or alleviate pain
2. Increase flexibility
3. Increase core strength
Cathy Hoke - I started taking Pilates at another studio after a car accident left me with a damaged hip and daily pain. I felt that Pilates could be what I needed to get my life back. I was taking private sessions there when I heard about The Pilates Sanctuary from friends and decided to give them a try. After entering the studio, the ambiance drew me in. I met with Terri and decided to give her a try and signed up for private sessions with her. "Now this is a horse of a different color" I thought. While the equipment is still intimidating, the arrangement, a smaller room for private sessions separate from the larger studio room, is calming and comfortable. At the other studio I did Pilates exercises but I was not instructed in correct breathing or proper form, such important fundamental elements of proper Pilates. Terri monitors every position, checking my alignment, adjusting and innovating for my body challenges. Due to my damaged hip, there are exercises I can't do, but Terri finds a way.
I am not yet where I want to be but I feel mentally encouraged and physically strengthened. My apprehension and fear of reinjuring myself is a thing of the past. After 6 months with Terri, I know Pilates will be a part of my life from now on.
I am not yet where I want to be but I feel mentally encouraged and physically strengthened. My apprehension and fear of reinjuring myself is a thing of the past. After 6 months with Terri, I know Pilates will be a part of my life from now on.
Anita Hemseri - I suffered for 10 years with debilitating pain from a congenital hip deformity. In early 2008 I was told by two Orthopedic Surgeons that my only option was to have surgery. I decided to seek an alternative solution. In September 2008, I started private Pilates sessions with Terri. I was amazed by the decrease in my pain, the improvement in my flexibility and gait, and the strengthening of my core. Because of Pilates, I was able to delay my total hip replacement surgery until 2013. I was able to resume my Pilates practice 3 months later. I would highly recommend Pilates to people of all ages!
4. Increases Awareness - Body/Mind connection
5. Whole body fitness - The entire body is worked for balanced strength and toning.
5. Whole body fitness - The entire body is worked for balanced strength and toning.
Betsy Tootell - I am a 58 year old triathlete and have been practicing Pilates with personal trainers for over 10 years. I started practicing Pilates to maintain and improve my flexibility and to balance out the other activities I was doing in the sport. I have spent the last 4 months in Florida preparing for 6 months of rigorous training for a 1/2 ironman.
I am fortunate to have met Terri when I first arrived in Florida. Training with Terri has been an incredibly positive experience! She has imbued her expert knowledge of anatomy/physiology thorough closely supervised exercises. She has helped me increase my core strength, toning, posture and flexibility, therefore allowing me to use my body more efficiently when training and competing.
Pilates with Terri has been a very efficient and comprehensive weekly workout for me. She is so professional and personable. Most impressive has been that Terri had me work very hard to maintain the correct form for each and every exercise I did! I have been doing personal Pilates sessions for years with other trainers that did not consistently train me this way. As a result, I am now more aware of my posture and form with everything I do - even walking across a room! I will miss her when I go back home, but will think about all the many things she has taught me!
I am fortunate to have met Terri when I first arrived in Florida. Training with Terri has been an incredibly positive experience! She has imbued her expert knowledge of anatomy/physiology thorough closely supervised exercises. She has helped me increase my core strength, toning, posture and flexibility, therefore allowing me to use my body more efficiently when training and competing.
Pilates with Terri has been a very efficient and comprehensive weekly workout for me. She is so professional and personable. Most impressive has been that Terri had me work very hard to maintain the correct form for each and every exercise I did! I have been doing personal Pilates sessions for years with other trainers that did not consistently train me this way. As a result, I am now more aware of my posture and form with everything I do - even walking across a room! I will miss her when I go back home, but will think about all the many things she has taught me!
6. Improves posture
Wanda S. - I feel more confident and walk much taller.
Wanda S. - I feel more confident and walk much taller.
7. Anyone is able to practice Pilates, from the de-conditioned, health challenged or elite athlete.
Sherrod K. age 75 - I started Pilates sessions in 2010. I had just been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and had to stop playing tennis. Terri took me in hand and very patiently introduced Pilates to me, which turned out to be the perfect exercise/body work for me. I have a curvature of the spine also. I now do two private sessions a week and am amazed at how much my spine has improved, and how my body and abs have responded to Pilates work. My massage therapist and chiropractor have noticed the changes in my back and body, and are pleased. I love Pilates!
To learn more about how Pilates can help you, visit our success stories page.
Our teaching goes back to the original philosophy of Joseph Pilates' work; whole-body health, whole-body commitment and breath. Joseph Pilates created, modified and simplified movement to create change in posture, awareness, strength and function, rarely giving a client more then he or she could handle. You will experience that level of commitment from us, guiding you in the movement that is in the spirit of Joseph's work. It will be movement that will help you achieve the results Joseph Pilates intended.
In your search for a qualified Pilates Instructor, not all instructors are created equal. Check to see if the instructor your considering is in training to or has passed, a certification exam by a nationally recognized Pilates program. Passing a certification exam requires demonstrating proficiency in the actual Pilates movements in front of a master trainer, demonstrating the ability to evaluate and guide a new client through an appropriate program in front of a master trainer AND pass a written exam on the history, principles and scope of The Pilates Method. This type of certification should not be confused with having a certificate to teach Pilates, which is issued after an individual has taken a one day, one weekend or on-line Pilates class. In Joseph Pilates words: "A few well-designed movements, properly performed in a balanced sequence, are worth hours of doing sloppy calisthenics or forced contortion." Make sure your chosen instructor knows the difference.
We are committed to having a positive impact on every student that comes into our studio. The benefits of a good Pilates practice are far ranging. You have everything to gain, from getting into much better physical condition at any age, to the emotional happiness that comes from connecting to your body. The study of Pilates is truly a workout for the mind, body and spirit. Contact us for your complimentary 20 minute session today.
We hope to see you in the studio soon!
Our teaching goes back to the original philosophy of Joseph Pilates' work; whole-body health, whole-body commitment and breath. Joseph Pilates created, modified and simplified movement to create change in posture, awareness, strength and function, rarely giving a client more then he or she could handle. You will experience that level of commitment from us, guiding you in the movement that is in the spirit of Joseph's work. It will be movement that will help you achieve the results Joseph Pilates intended.
In your search for a qualified Pilates Instructor, not all instructors are created equal. Check to see if the instructor your considering is in training to or has passed, a certification exam by a nationally recognized Pilates program. Passing a certification exam requires demonstrating proficiency in the actual Pilates movements in front of a master trainer, demonstrating the ability to evaluate and guide a new client through an appropriate program in front of a master trainer AND pass a written exam on the history, principles and scope of The Pilates Method. This type of certification should not be confused with having a certificate to teach Pilates, which is issued after an individual has taken a one day, one weekend or on-line Pilates class. In Joseph Pilates words: "A few well-designed movements, properly performed in a balanced sequence, are worth hours of doing sloppy calisthenics or forced contortion." Make sure your chosen instructor knows the difference.
We are committed to having a positive impact on every student that comes into our studio. The benefits of a good Pilates practice are far ranging. You have everything to gain, from getting into much better physical condition at any age, to the emotional happiness that comes from connecting to your body. The study of Pilates is truly a workout for the mind, body and spirit. Contact us for your complimentary 20 minute session today.
We hope to see you in the studio soon!
