Pilates is a mindful movement practice designed to strengthen muscles, enhance postural alignment, and improve flexibility. It involves precise, controlled movements and breathwork, fostering a deeper connection between mind and body.

Pilates is beneficial for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. It supports those seeking to enhance core strength, posture, flexibility, and overall well-being. It can also be adapted for individuals recovering from injuries or managing chronic conditions.

Wear comfortable, form-fitting clothing that allows for free movement. Avoid clothing with zippers or buttons, and consider socks with grip if required by the studio. Keeping long hair tied back and removing jewelry is also recommended.

While Pilates can involve specialized equipment like reformers, many exercises are performed on a mat using body weight for resistance. Studios typically provide the necessary equipment for sessions.

For optimal results, practice Pilates 2-3 times per week. Consistency is key to improving strength, flexibility, and overall fitness, leading to a balanced and rejuvenated body.

Pilates can support weight loss by toning muscles, improving posture, and boosting metabolism through the development of lean muscle mass. While not as calorie-intensive as high-intensity cardio, it contributes to a healthier, more functional body.

Yes, Pilates can be adapted for various injuries and medical conditions. It’s crucial to inform your instructor about any issues so they can modify exercises accordingly. Always consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new exercise program.

Mat Pilates focuses on exercises performed on a mat using body weight, while reformer Pilates utilizes a specialized machine with springs and pulleys to provide resistance and support. Both methods emphasize core strength and controlled movements.

Both Pilates and yoga emphasize the mind-body connection and controlled movements. However, Pilates focuses more on core strength and muscle toning, while yoga includes a broader range of postures, meditation, and spiritual elements.

No prior experience is necessary. Instructors offer modifications for beginners and advanced students alike. Starting with a beginner class or private session can help you learn the basics and feel more comfortable. We recommend taking at least three privates before joining a class.

Wellness best serves as a daily practice, bringing calm, peace, and holistic health long-term. Listen to your body’s needs when using our live classes and digital library of practices. Begin with the Fundamentals, Fascia Rolling, How to Breathe, and Foundations of Restorative Movement, and join our Live Interactive Classes. Establish sleep rituals, integrate pillars of nutrition weekly, meditate daily, and schedule your movement practices into each day.

The Membership guides you toward greater mindfulness and understanding of your body’s needs, encouraging you to eat to fulfill those needs. Our holistic nutrition philosophy combines science with the belief in food as medicine, nourishment, and joy. Cheryl’s approach emphasizes listening to your body and consuming whole, real foods.

Lower back pain varies based on the individual. Addressing muscular and fascial imbalances, aligning the skeleton, and reducing stress are key. Our  teachers focus on form, balance, and personalized corrections, helping you find relief and true healing through individualized, anatomically based guidance.

Structural Integration, or rolfing, focuses on the fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds muscles, bones, and organs. Cheryl and our teachers apply their expertise to balance and order in the body, leading to easeful, flowing movement and beautiful, connected strength through fascial integrity.

Both yoga and Pilates are breath-centered, mindful movement practices focusing on alignment. Yoga emphasizes end range movement and static holds, while Pilates focuses on smaller movements, spinal alignment, proper joint function, and core integration. Cheryl’s Method encompasses both, supporting holistic, mindful living through a variety of practices to achieve strength and ease by connecting to the deep inner body.