Wellness Classes

Restorative Pilates is a teaching method that blends preparatory exercises often seen in the contemporary Pilates teaching approach, the teaching strategies and core Pilates principles often seen in the classical Pilates teaching approach with mobility exercises inspired by modern day biomechanics and research on core efficiency.
Restorative Pilates honors Joseph Pilates goal of returning the human body back to "normal health" through complete coordination of mind, body, and spirit, as Joseph referred to as "Contrology".  The movement sequence of Restorative Pilates re-trains the fundamental movement patterns we need in our body to properly connect the diaphragm, pelvic floor, and core and ultimately help the client to restore a healthier, more functional, efficient body!
In Restorative Pilates, we honor "the breath",  a person's very first pattern of movement. The breath is the first action we do when we come out of the womb, and one of Joseph's founding principles of his Method.  Functional movement patterns that our bodies' need to automatically activate our core are a main focus in this teaching method.  In addition to Joseph Pilates original mat work, the Restorative Pilates Method uses mobility exercises inspired by Feldenkrais, pioneers in the physical therapy field, and functional movement specialists to restore movement and lengthen and strengthen your body.

Karly provides functional movement assessments and works privately with clients through her physical therapy practice,  and offers semi-private Pilates sessions, and teaches group Pilates equipment and mat classes through Free Movement Pilates, LLC

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese practice , originating from martial arts, and has become a popular and gentle form of exercise with a huge range of health benefits including meditation & stress relief. Tai Chi may also help improve balance, decrease fall risk, enhance sleep quality and immune system function, help reduce blood pressure, and improve overall core strength and endurance. Join us for this Introduction to Tai Chi series and let us explore together the many benefits of this unique exercise and art form. Originally developed for self-defense, Tai Chi is now a gentle form of exercise to combat stress and manage a variety of other health conditions.

Karly offer outdoor Tai Chi class classes and workshops throughout the year. 

All of Karly's wellness classes are taught through Free Movement Pilates, LLC

PACE: Prevention. Alignment. Core. Efficiency.

The PACE Walking Program is a walking class inspired by the MINDBODY principles of Jospeh Pilates's work and the Tai Chi exercise program. These concepts include breathing integration, structural alignment, and retraining controlled/coordinated movement during your walk,  The class is also inspired by the Automatic Core Engagement® and CoreFirst® strategies developed by the Institute of Physical Art which assist your body with automatically firing your core during functional movement - THE most functional task being: THE WALK! Class is designed to bring increased mind body connection,  awareness, and breath to your daily walking routine. You will be instructed in a dynamic stretching warm up and  learn strategies and drills that will help your body find its mot optimal posture, breath and alignment when you walk!

Karly offers a 4 week walking class 2x/year in the summer and fall.  All of Karly's wellness classes are taught through Free Movement Pilates,LLc