What is the best way to study Pilates?
Pilates is best studied 2-3 times a week.
The best way to study pilates is one-to-one with an instructor at least twice a week.
The second best way is to have 2 duet classes a week or have 1 one-to-one session and 1 mat class a week.
If time and money make it impossible to make 2-3 times a weeks than 1 private session a week is best, or 1 duet class a week or at the very least 1 mat class a week.

I have a bad back, will Pilates help?
YES!!! Pilates is excellent at rehabilitating injuries. By strengthening the core muscles and addressing issues within the body pilates will help you to strenghten the body from within and help injuries. Our goal is to get you to move without pain.

Are your instructors certified?
All instructors at Kinetic Pilates are trained by Romana's Pilates www.romanaspilates.com and are personally certified by Joseph Pilates protégé, Romana Kryzanowska and her daughter Sari Meija. The training programme consists of a minimum of 700 hours of apprenticeship, where they are trained on all pieces of equipment at all levels both practically and theoretically. Apprentices must pass a series of 3 practical and 4 written exams before becoming fully certified. Once certified, all instructors must take a minimum of one Continuing Practical Education per year to continue learning and developing their skills as instructors. 

Is Pilates good for pregnancy?
Pilates is excellent for pregnant women, this fact is well documented and has a proven track record. Whether you are trying to conceive or are recovering from childbirth, pilates will strengthen and tone your body and give you a stronger core. At Kinetic Pilates, you must have been practicing pilates prior to becoming pregnant and we will guide you through your pregnancy and your recovery. If you are already pregnant is is not advisable to start pilates until after you have had the baby. In this case, be sure to contact us after you have given birth and we will be happy to design a programme for you.

I have an injury, can I take a mat class?
We recommend that clients who have an injury take a series of one-to-one sessions before taking mat classes. This is to ensure that we can properly and accurately address your individual needs and be sure that you are working properly so that you do not aggravate your injury. Group classes are not the best place to address the complex issues surrounding injuries. Once you have reached a certain level in your pilates it may be possible to join a group class at the discretion of your instructor.