your pilates questions, answered.

  • A low‑impact mind‑body exercise method focusing on core strength, alignment, flexibility, balance and controlled movement.

  • Classical Pilates follows Joseph Pilates’s original exercise order, repertoire, and precise cues; contemporary Pilates adapts that repertoire, sequencing, and props to incorporate modern exercise science, varied teaching styles, and client needs.

    At Body Chalet we do contemporary pilates.

  • Improved core strength, posture, mobility, injury prevention, athletic performance, body awareness and stress reduction.

  • Yes — classes can be tailored for all levels. Start with a Foundations/Beginner class or a private session.

  • Yes — when guided by trained instructors and paired with appropriate medical advice, Pilates can improve core support and reduce pain.

  • Yes — Pilates improves core stability, balance, hip and ankle control, and muscular endurance useful for skiing and other sports.

  • No — Pilates develops long, lean, functional muscle and deep core strength rather than bulk.

  • Yes — pilates is great low impact exercise to do while pregnant to strengthen the pelvic floor, making delivery easier and your bounce back quicker postnatal.

    At Body Chalet we offer pre/post natal specialized classes with modifications built in. All of our instructors are pre/post natal certified and experienced. Always get clearance from your healthcare provider.