Work one-on-one with our perinatal pilates instructor, Parker Chakales to develop a practice that is right for you and your body. As you learn more poses and tools your instructor (also a doula) can help you to modify them as your belly grows. Pregnancy and the postpartum period is a time of significant and rapid change for the body. With an ever-changing center of gravity, stretched abdominal muscles, more pressure on the pelvic floor, and healing from delivery, it can be helpful to have movement strategies specific to your body that you can carry into all other parts of your life.

While some of the more traditional ab-intensive Pilates exercises might not be the best choice for most pregnant and postpartum people, the Pilates principles can be used to help support safe and nourishing movement during this transformative time. A Pilates-inspired practice can help both the mind and body through:

• Improving posture and balance

• Preparing for labor and delivery

• Promoting a smoother postpartum recovery

• Strengthening the core and pelvic floor

• Reducing common pain and discomfort related to pregnancy and postpartum

• Improving breathing (it’s related to everything!)

• Promoting relaxation, regulating the nervous system, and reducing anxiety

• Increasing circulation and reducing swelling

• Encouraging a mind-body connection

• Reducing the likelihood of developing diastasis rectus (abdominal separation), incontinence, or prolapse during pregnancy, and healing from these conditions postpartum

With proper modifications and guidance from a trained instructor, Pilates can be a safe and effective way to support a healthy pregnancy and postpartum recovery.

Cost - 65-75/hr

Introductory Session — 1.25 hours of instruction

Follow Up Session — 1 hours of instruction