Pilates


If you are looking for a workout routine that is gentle enough to be manageable but still gives you a great workout, then the Pilates method is a great way to start. It has none of the high impact action of aerobics and pilates exercises focuses on strengthening the core muscles of the body. 
Pilates workout is excellent for toning and strengthening the body, and it will help you improve your posture and flexibility too. 

What is Pilates?

Pilates a system of exercises named after physical trainer Joseph Pilates 1883-1967. Exercises designed to help you improve your overall fitness and help relax tense muscles. Much focus is placed on improving the strength of your core muscles as this helps to keep your body stronger.


Some exercises make use of Pilates equipment like a reformer to improve the benefits But at Yogateket you will do mat Pilates. You could invest in a resistance band and foam rollers, but the rest of the equipment is optional. All you need to get started for mat classes are yoga mats. The Pilates moves can quickly be learned here at Yogateket from our Pilates teachers. 

What is Pilates Good For?

Pilates and yoga It is excellent for strengthening the body, toning the muscles, and body awareness. You could add aerobic exercise and possibly some, weight training in addition to your regular workout schedule. 
While it can help you with weight management and weight loss, the primary focus is on strengthening the core muscles so do keep this in mind. With Pilates and yoga practice healthy living is often coming naturally. 


Pilates Benefits

  • Pilates is whole body workout
  • Pilates develops core strength
  • It is adaptable to your fitness level
  • Create strength with lean muscles
  • Pilates increases flexibility
  • Pilates improves posture

It Won’t Hurt Your Joints

All that jumping around you do during aerobics or the jolts you get while jogging can be hell on the joints. A Pilates class is a much gentler form of exercise. There are no jumps or jarring impacts, and most exercises have an easier version, which makes it easy to adapt. If you live with pain or a health condition, talk to your doctor or physiotherapist about what suits you.

 
You can adjust the pace of the Pilates exercise to suit your needs. So, if you’re feeling pain because of your condition, slow things down a little. Gentle does not mean risk free, so listen to your body. 
You can also find specialized mats that will help reduce further impact. These provide extra cushioning between yourself and the floor and will feel more comfortable. 

Your Mind Will Relax

During your Pilates workout, you have to concentrate to get your breathing right. This means that your workout gives your mind a break from worrying about the stress of daily life. You get similar benefits to what you would from meditation, but this is much easier. By focusing on something else entirely, your mind quiets automatically. You don’t have to worry about finding the exact right chant or pushing thoughts to the back of your mind. If you’ve always battled with stilling your mind during meditation, this is a great alternative. 

Improves Flexibility and Mobility

The tighter your muscles are, the more inflexible they become. Pilates method will help to relax and lengthen the muscles of the body. That, in turn, enables you to regain full mobility and become more flexible. You will enjoy this mobility as you age so that you can stay active well for much longer than the average person.

You’ll Be Smarter

Many people find that the focus on breathing and control leaves them calmer after class.

Pilates in Uppsala

Prefer to train in a room with an instructor? Our sister studio Hot Yoga Uppsala runs Hot Pilates in Uppsala, mat Pilates in a room heated to around 35 degrees. For the full story of the method, from Joseph Pilates in a First World War internment camp to reformer and hot Pilates today, read what Pilates is (in Swedish).

8 Classes

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8 Classes

15 min
Jaime white doing pilates

Beginner Mat

A good introductory workout if you are new to Pilates. In this class you cover some of the beginner exercises that help you develop core strength and flexibility.

Much like yoga, Pilates is a practice and gets better with time.
Pilates with Jaime White
Level 1-2
5
15 min
5 min
Jaime white doing pilates

Abs Series

This is the traditional Pilates ab series, as taught in New York by Romana, a protege of Joseph Pilates. Five exercises that build core strength and give you a nice stretch in the lower body.

It is a good example of a two-way stretch from a strong center. Reach your upper and lower body long, away from your center, and keep the center solid on the mat.
Pilates with Jaime White
Level 1-2
3
5 min
15 min
Jaime white doing pilates

Side Body Strength and Stretch

Sometimes the side body needs a little more attention. Use this workout to challenge your balance, strength and mobility. I like it as a complement to yoga.

Focus on alignment, because small changes make a big difference. It is easy to fall into our usual imbalances in side work, but stay with it and you are in for a treat.
Pilates with Jaime White
Level 1-2
15 min
20 min
Jaime white doing pilates

Upper Body Foam Roller

Spending too much time at the computer or driving? This active recovery class uses self-massage and some passive upper body movement to open the chest and shoulders.

Keep a relaxed breath through the nose, because the muscles we breathe with often hold tension too. A good evening class. You need a foam roller and a block.
Pilates with Jaime White
Level 1-2
3
20 min
20 min
Jaime white doing pilates

Lower Body Foam Roller

Need some recovery from too much activity, or too little? Sometimes a bit of self-massage helps open up the legs.

Try this class if you are stiff from too much sitting or intense exercise. It works the hamstrings, the quads, the thighs and the side body. Recover and restore. You need a foam roller.
Pilates with Jaime White
Level 1-2
2
20 min
25 min
Jaime white doing pilates

Foam Roller Workout

Pilates is not only mat work. There is also Pilates equipment that uses springs for resistance or assistance. I like to mimic some of the traditional Pilates Reformer work on the foam roller, to add some dynamics and challenge to my practice.

A good workout for everyone, especially if you train on apparatus. You need a foam roller.
Pilates with Jaime White
Level 1-2
2
25 min
20 min
Pilates

Rock and Roll Mat

One of my favourites. I am a runner as well as doing Pilates and yoga, and a big kid at heart. This intermediate to advanced workout is a fun way to find new strength and flexibility in your body.

Have fun, and double up your mat or add a blanket underneath, because we will be rocking and rolling.
Pilates with Jaime White
Level 2-3
4
20 min
20 min
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Mountain Climber

This class gets your heart pumping. Mountain Climber is a circuit that builds power and strength in the lower body, with work for the core, arms and shoulders too.

The exercises get a good sweat going, and repeating the class regularly makes you stronger on your feet. Pay attention to the alignment of your feet, because that is where your power starts. Level 1-2, with a block.
Pilates with Jaime White
Level 1-2
4
20 min