Services
Asheville Pilates is a fully equipped studio offering private, semi-private and group instruction. We now also offer Gyrotonic instruction by appointment.  Read about each service to learn more:  

Pilates
GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM ®
Reflexology

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Pilates
Pilates (pronounced Pi-lah-teez) is a system of exercise developed by Joseph H. Pilates which demands mental awareness to accomplish movements designed to strengthen and tone the body.  

"Pilates teaches balance and control of the body, and that capacity spills over into other areas of one's life." --Pilates Method Alliance.  Please visit the Pilates Method Alliance to learn more about Pilates and how to choose an instructor.

Through utilizing concentration and breath, we reawaken many thousands of usually dormant muscle cells and this results in the corresponding awakening of unused brain cells, thereby stimulating both the body and the brain.  Pilates designed these exercises to increase well being, to increase circulation in the body, to increase nutrient delivery to the cells, to increase mental alertness and to increase functionality of the body while simultaneously giving it a renewed, sleek, taught, proportioned, graceful and elegant appearance.  What could be better!

Pre-existing Health Conditions

Pilates is a safe and effective system of exercise for almost all people and health conditions. Joseph H. Pilates developed this method of exercise to be rehabilitative.

What can you expect to gain from Pilates?

GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM ® Gyrotonic Expansion System is one of the most modern training systems, which consists of modules of exercises based upon the concept of multi directional and spherical movement. It was invented at the beginning of the 80’s in the United States by Hungarian dancer Juliu Horvath. It asserts itself more and more all around the world as a very valid instrument to exhalt physical excellence in all sport disciplines.

Gyrotonic movements focus special attention on increasing functional ability of the spinal column, which becomes much less vulnerable to injuries. Furthermore, it reduces the possibility of suffering from stress or micro-traumas, giving one’s physical constitution extraordinary flexibility and capabilities.

Thanks to an increasing attention by the international medical and scientific community, Gyrotonic Expansion System asserts itself all around the world as one of the best techniques of physical rehabilitation directed towards the functional recovery of professional athletes, dancers and the general public as a means for re-establishing structural and functional well-being.

Juliu Horvath’s specially designed equipment, made from wood, aluminum and handcrafted components, allows one to enjoy “continuous” freedom of movement in all possible directions that the human body is capable of.

GYROTONIC, GYROTONIC & LOGO and GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM are registered trademarks of Gyrotonic Sales Corp and are used with their permission.

However, few of us go through our lives without some disturbance to this energy flow.  Intensity in our personal worlds as well as national stresses and disturbances constantly challenge our bodies' abilities to remain optimally functional.  Through the application of pressure and massage to the feet, blockages in this energy field are released, encouraging the body and mind to return to a state of balance and deep healing to occur.  It is a wonderful adjunct to any other therapy and does not interfere with other healing modalities or therapies.  It is not a tool for diagnosis and it is important to note that it is not a substitute for medical treatment.

"In all the years that I have been practicing reflexology, I have never ceased to be amazed, delighted and often surprised at the positive results obtained through this gentle, relaxing but effective treatment.  The body's natural state is good health.   It knows exactly what to do to achieve it and reflexology provides a perfect context for the body to achieve its potential.  I have yet to meet one person who has not enjoyed reflexology."