Pilates
Pilates
Pilates Equipment
We have all the Pilates equipment you need!
- Pilates reformer
- Pilates cadillac
- Pilates chair
- Jumpboard
- Small pilates props such as arc barrels, magic rings and bands
Location
Our Pilates studio is located in Uptown Vashon. Hannah is available for appointments on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday. Please call, text, or email to make an appointment before visiting.
Restorative & Therapeutic Pilates
At Studio Lux, you will be on Pilates equipment in a semiprivate or private setting with Hannah who offers 19 years of teaching experience.
Hannah prides herself on attention to the fine details and teaching optimal body-mechanics. She has extensive experience working with clientele dealing with injuries, pain, and illness. You will be safe and cared for here.
Reviews for Studio Lux Pilates
Clear and detailed instruction
"Hannah is such an amazing instructor and person! She explains the intricacies of how to focus your movements and muscle engagement during a session. She has a great eye for how your body is moving and makes subtle corrections that create such a big change! "
Shaye K.
5
/ 5
Friendly & Welcoming
"You have made a profound difference in my life. I have never ever thought of myself as strong before, and somehow you got me there."
Susan P.
5
/ 5
Hannah's personal pilates philosophy
I believe that when done well Pilates can transform one's being physically, mentally, and emotionally. On the other hand, I believe that done poorly Pilates can actually create tension and pain and/or settle at a level of mediocre exercise.
So how do we do Pilates well to facilitate this health and empowerment?
The beauty of current mind/body research shows that the mind and body are not two separate parts of us but instead are one and the same- the body is the mind, and the mind is the body. continue reading
History of Pilates
Pilates is a method of exercise based on principles of centering, concentration, control, precision, breath and fluidity. The Pilates Method utilizes spring tension to teach awareness and understanding of the most basic movements to the most complex. A strong core provides the foundation to build upon in pilates, and as students progress no body part is left behind- Joe Pilates even created a “toe gizmo” to strengthen the toes and feet!
Pilates began as a private one on one method on the apparatus. Joe Pilates invented his genius equipment himself, starting with the bedsprings he used at the rehab hospital when he was at interned at during World War 1 in Britain. He wanted the patients to be able to tone their muscles while bed bound. Joseph Pilates was passionate about fitness from a very young age as he himself had been a sickly child. His concept of using the spring resistance for eccentric action (strengthening and lengthening the muscles simultaneously) is at the heart of the method.
Pilates came to the United states in 1923 and became very popular with dancers as the studio was housed close to the New York City ballet. It wasn’t until the 80’s and 90's that Pilates began to go mainstream with celebrities touting the toning benefits. Soon everyone was doing Pilates. Studios sprung like mushrooms and in order to make as much money as possible classes became large and instructors often were not well-trained in injury and rehab. At Lux, we believe in returning to the original concept of private and duet instruction to allow the care required for this phenomenal work.
