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Simply put: Pilates is a low-impact yet high-intensity workout that uses a variety of apparatuses in order to create tension in the muscles and get results. And the beauty is, every part of it can be modified so anyone can do it, at your level and your pace!
Pilates was designed or ‘invented’ by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century as a form of physical rehabilitation. The purpose was to condition with no impact on your body, during a time where high impact sports were causing too much stress on the muscles and joints of the body, thus causing high injuries. He designed many types of apparatus and taught with this equipment that used springs as resistance instead of weights.
The exercise was slow and controlled. It was called the ‘intelligent form of exercise’. You had to think about what you were doing before you did it! It was all about the mind-body connection. Using and coordinating your breath and your body together with each movement. Where it can be very challenging, yet calming and fulfilling, where it just feels good!
The two types of Pilates that you’ve probably heard of are Pilates equipment sessions, such as the reformer and Pilates mat class . The simplest way to remember the difference is that the Pilates Reformer is a piece of equipment , were you are using an apparatus that kind of looks like a bench with a bunch of different stuff attached, while a Pilates mat class just requires a mat, no equipment is needed but various props, like an arc or different size balls and weights may be used.
Whether you use Pilates equipment or take a mat class, is completely up to you. The purpose and intention of the equipment was to strengthen you for the purpose of doing the mat exercises in a safe & healthy manner.
If you are a yogi, you will notice Pilates is yoga based; yet it is a stand-alone modality, with its own discipline. Joseph Pilates used some of what yoga brings us when be developed the Pilates Method.
Pilates can also be incorporated with other elements of your Yoga or TRE® session or into the classroom.
Functional movements are movements based on real-world situations and biomechanics. They usually involve multi-planar, multi-joint movements which place demand on the body’s core muscles and those areas they intervene with.
When discussing functional movement, this usually involves gross motor movement which involve the core, which refers to the muscles of the abdominal and spine.
Both yoga therapy and Pilates sessions work with the whole person. Both can stay a separate modality or Donna can modify, adapt and integrate both modalities into a session, individualizing her clients program to reach their wellness goals where they strive to thrive at ‘In Motion 4 Life’!
Who Can Benefit from TRE® ?
You! Since this shaking mechanism in the muscles is part of our natural behavior as humans (and in all mammals), everyone can benefit from TRE®. This shaking of the muscles increases the resiliency of the body because it causes deep relaxation that naturally reduces stress levels.
It can release emotions ranging from mild upset to severe anxiety whether it is caused by work stress, excessive worry, conflict in relationships, physical stressors or traumas from accidents and life.
Whether you are a parent/spouse who would like more patience with your family, a victim of violence or accident, a soldier suffering with PTSD, an athlete, or simply a person who wants to become more resilient and just feel better about life, you can benefit from TRE.
TRE® is truly for everyone. It is taught in private sessions and/or group settings. Donna’s specialty is working with diversified bodies and issues with both modifications and interventions. She has been practicing TRE since 2008, TRE Certified Provider in 2009 and became a Global Certification Trainer in 2012. Over the years has advanced her status as a TRE® Specialty Trainer, teaching and supporting TRE® Certified Providers and TRE® Certification Trainers with these specialized skills.
Donna also offers one (1) Global Certification Training Program (GCTP) per year. This program follows the complete list of training/certification guidelines given by TRE’s global accrediting organization TFA – TRE® for All, Inc. a 501c3. www.traumaprevention.com. In her GCTP training agenda Donna also adds time for basic training for business and working with diversified bodies. Both phenomenally important topics to be both safe and successful when working with your clients and growing your business!
