Erica Essner Master Teacher provides an intimate studio setting for Private Pilates in Park Slope. Offering post-pregnancy classes, Mat and Roller classes. She offers affordable Pilates duets and private sessions. She holds two certifications in Pilates from the The Ellie Herman Studio and Jennifer Stacy of Peak Performance in San Francisco. She brings to each client an individual approach and provides a diverse program for improved fitness. Her professional dance background teaching and directing a dance company help compliment her dynamic approach to moving. www.eecop.org
What is Pilates? Joseph Pilates developed the mind/body conditioning system of "contrology" we now know as "Pilates." The Pilates conditioning program enhances performance and alignment and emphasizes core strength. The unique Pilates equipment is utilized to assist the student in their fitness routine, which includes a high degree of abdominal and back strengthening and lengthening the spine and limbs. The instructors help the student become dynamically balanced in strength and flexibility. The result is an elongated, aligned, sculpted body. Pilates is beneficial to everyone and anyone who wants to improve their flexibility, core and overall muscular strength. Pilates helps creates balanced muscle groups and defination, for improved body and spirit. Strengthening the core Pilates will enhance all your sports activities, your posture and general well-being. Pilates Zone Emphasizes the basic principles of Joseph Pilates,
Control, Centering, Breathing, Flowing Movement and Precision.