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| Pilates • Personal Training • Yoga • Body Work & Alternative Therapies • Weight Loss | ||
Pilates |
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Personal Training |
Pilates gently strengthens your core and realigns your shoulders, hips, and pelvis for a longer, leaner body. Men love it because it increases rotation and functional movement (note golfers!), and supports back muscles. Women like the tall, trim, poised feeling of securely-wrapped muscles in their core, pelvic floor, and mid-back. No more computer hunch!
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Translate Pilates principles into a Whole Body Workout! Personal Training develops increased strength & flexibility using weights, bands, kettle bells, and fitness props. Great cross training for any fitness activity. |
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Yoga |
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Yoga is an ancient, spiritual practice that uses the body, breath, and mind to energize and balance the whole being. Yoga promotes body strength and stamina, greater flexibility, and rehabilitating and healing to injuries. Along with these physical benefits, yoga is also a mental science teaching students to rein in the constantly wandering mind, developing greater awareness in all aspects of life; helps release stress and tension with mental and emotional release.
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Astanga (Power) Yoga: Astanga yoga is a specific type of vinyasa (flow) yoga in which a set series of postures are linked together and synchronized with the breath and bandhas to increase concentration and build heat and energy in the body. This class helps release stress and tension, and develops strength, focus, balance, and flexibility.
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Vinyasa/Astanga Yoga: These classes focus on connecting breath with movement to create stillness in the mind and energy in the body, leaving you feeling peaceful and relaxed. Some classes will be more traditional astanga yoga primary or second series and many will be unique sequences of postures. Classes are sweaty and fun. Intermediate level class is only open to students with at least 6 months regular vinyasa class experience. |
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Body Work & Alternative Therapies |
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The following Therapists practice here at The Pilates & Yoga Center of St. Louis. Each of the therapists handles his/her own scheduling. Please contact the therapist of your choice to schedule an appointment or you may contact the front desk for more information or referrals. Thank you. |
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Tony Vitale NCTMB, LMT 314.616.7711 Structural Integration and Myofascial Bodywork Structural Integration (SI) is a specific method of deep tissue bodywork and movement education that lengthens, organizes and balances the connective tissue of the body to improve posture, flexibility, breathing, efficiency of movement and enhanced energy. Tony Vitale graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. Louis University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy. Since then he has enhanced his education in bodywork at the Kaleidoscope School of body work and C.O.R.E. Institute where he received his certification in Structural Integration. Since 2002 Tony has worked in private and professional capacities, emphasizing his interest in the improvement of posture and movement as well as pain and injury rehabilitation. |
Dr. Bill Russell, MA, MFA, DC, DABCSP, CERT ACU 314.795.8839 Dr. Russell uses a combination of structural and functional analyses to uncover the condition’s underlying cause. He then uses treatments including physical therapy, joint and myofascial mobilization, acupuncture, and Pilates-based clinical rehabilitation to resolve the acute conditions and correct underlying imbalances, thus enabling you to return to your normal activity level. Pilates-b sed clinical rehabilitation is the use of Pilates exercise principles and equipment as well as other treatment modalities for (1) rehabilitation of past injuries, (2) pre- or post-surgery conditioning, or (3) pre-Pilates conditioning, should you need to address coordination or strength imbalances prior to starting Pilates training. Acupuncture is used to treat arthritis as well as chronic and acute musculoskeletal problems. When combined with Chinese Medicinals, it is useful in the treatment of a wide variety of medical problems. Herbal medicine and acupuncture have been shown to improve symptoms related to pre-menopausal and post menopausal syndromes, fibromyalgia, allergies, anxiety, headache, disease, asthma, and much more. |
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Weight Loss |
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| Cindy Berner, MS, RD, LD Cindy is a registered dietitian with more than 26 years experience in the field of nutrition. Her focus is on helping clients develop a practical approach to daily eating that allows them to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight and lifestyle. Cindy’s goal is to help individuals make significant changes in both what, how and why they eat through a three pronged approach of nutrition education, behavior modification and physical activity. Cindy finished her undergraduate degree in Dietetics at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and went on to complete her Masters Degree in Medical Nutrition at St. Louis University. The Pilates & Yoga Center of St. Louis is proud to partner with the PractiCal Lifestyle Plan, the common sense diet that delivers uncommon results. PractiCal is a simple structured eating plan built around three areas: • A diet of fresh, nutrient rich foods, which you choose. • Learning to control the external eating cues that have sabotaged you in the past. • Adding physical activity into your day with Pilates classes, moderate walking and any other activities you enjoy. Eat the Foods You Love Unlike other weight loss plans, there are no pre-packaged meals to purchase or "one size fits all" fad diets to follow. PractiCal's common sense approach uses only fresh, whole foods you buy at your local food store. After all, this is a lifestyle change, not a diet. Using real food allows you to make a seamless transition from weight loss to long-term maintenance. Work with Experts in Nutrition PractiCal coaches are Registered Dietitians who will develop an eating plan built around your personal food preferences and personal health goals. Then, they will work with you to create a plan that minimizes the constant decision making about what and when to eat. Don't worry. You won't go hungry. In fact, you'll be amazed at how much and how frequently you'll be eating. And, since your plan is built around the foods you like, you won't feel as deprived. Plus, once a week you'll be able to relax and enjoy almost any food you want! More importantly, your PractiCal coach will help you explore why you may have not been successful in the past and offer techniques to help you succeed going forward. Perfect for Any Lifestyle Whether you're a stay at home mom, busy executive, at home or on the road, your PractiCal coach will give you the knowledge and support you need to create and maintain a healthy new lifestyle. You can even consult with your coach right here after your workouts. You'll learn to make better choices. You'll feel better, sleep better and have more energy than ever before, too. Better yet, you'll be able pass along your knowledge to other family members. In fact, we even work with couples and families who want to do the program together. Start with a free, no obligation consultation! Call 314-221-0182 or sign up at your next class! |
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Phase I “Weight Loss” – 10 weeks |
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