“What is balance of body and mind? It is the conscious control of all muscular movements of the body.”-Joseph H. Pilates
Welcome to Pilates Mind and Body. Our pilates studio in La Mesa is one of the few in San Diego county commited to providing the original and authentic method of Pilates conditioning, as Joseph Pilates himself taught it. We have been featured on several network news shows including NBC 7/39, KUSI, and Fox In The Morning.
To learn about our services, please use the menu at the top of the page.
For information about the studio and pilates, please scroll down.
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To learn about our services, please use the menu at the top of the page.
For information about the studio and pilates, please scroll down.
To register and schedule online: CLICK HERE
Studio
Pilates Mind And Body is fully equipped with Gratz brand pilates apparatus. Originally designed by Joseph Pilates, this equipment provides the finest and most effective environment for performing classical pilates exercises and getting the most out of the program. Gratz apparatus and surviving pieces built by Joseph Pilates himself are the only apparatuses that Romana Kryzanowska and her daughter Sari Pace use in the True Pilates studios in New York City.
Our instructors have been certified by the finest, most rigorous, and comprehensive programs in the industry. They provide extensive supervision and individualized attention to help you safely achieve your personal goals. Look elsewhere if you like, but if you want to receive the best benefits pilates promises, this is where you'll get those results!
We are located in:
Associated Physical Therapy
8881 Fletcher Parkway, Suite 280
La Mesa, CA 91942
About Pilates
Q: Who can benefit from Pilates?
A: “Contrology develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the spirit.” - Joseph H. Pilates. Pilates is for anyone seeking physical harmony and balance through a refreshing and efficient workout. Sessions are usually one-on-one with a teacher for personalized attention to specific needs. So men and women of all ages and physical conditions can benefit. It has been used for decades to improve the performances of athletes such as football, baseball and basketball players, boxers, and dancers. Contrology is also used to aid in recovery and rehabilitation of almost any musculoskeletal injury.
Q: Who was Joseph Pilates?
A: Joseph H. Pilates was born in Germany in 1880. He was a sickly child, plagued with rickets and asthma, and subsequently devoted himself to developing his physical fitness and appearance. Pilates studied Eastern and Western philosophies of fitness and wellness including yoga, martial arts, Greek and Roman exercise. He became an accomplished skier, diver, gymnast, boxer and world-renowned trainer. He later moved to England, but was interned during World War 1 for his German citizenship. It was during that time, and during the latter part of the war, while working in a hospital, that Pilates designed exercise apparatus to train his fellow interns and rehabilitate bed-ridden patients. After the war, his success as a trainer brought him to New York City, where he opened the Pilates Studio in 1926. Pilates published 2 books: Your Health, in 1934, and Return to Life Through Contrology, in 1945.
Q: Why choose Pilates Mind And Body for my pilates training?
A: Did you know that the pilates industry is not regulated? There are innumerable, cheap take-offs, and poorly trained instructors that have taken advantage of the outstanding reputation of pilates. You may not get the benefits that Pilates promises, and you could even get hurt by working with inadequately trained instructors. Be a smart Pilates consumer. Pilates Mind And Body instructors teach the real thing.
Our instructors are trained in the classical form of Pilates as originally created by Joseph Pilates himself. The owner has completed training under Master Teacher Romana Kryzanowska, Joseph Pilates’ protegee and heir to his studio. Her program promotes the classic system, as taught by Joseph Pilates, and does not focus on variations or implementations of other philosophies. It is the most rigorous of all the existing pilates certification programs, requiring completion of intensive seminar training and approximately 600 apprenticeship hours. Apprentices must also pass a series of written and practical exams in order to be certified to teach others. Of the numerous pilates certification programs, there are only a very limited number which teach the classical method.
Q: Why choose the classic method of Pilates Body Conditioning instead of newer, popular versions?
A: Some other, more recent, adaptations of Joseph’s method tout “new and improved” techniques. Some integrate or blend other methods or more recent theories into the program. While they may certainly have conditioning benefits to offer, many fail to impart the essence of the system that makes the traditional method so holistic and powerfully effective for the entire body, as well as to achieve the mind-body connection Joseph Pilates intended. “New” does not necessarily mean “better”.
Q: What should I wear?
A: Wear comfortable clothing that will stretch and move with you as you work out. Your instructor will need to be able to see your body, it’s muscles, and movements during each Pilates exercise. Don’t wear belts or restrictive clothing that will bunch up or create lumps under your body. Clean socks or gymnastic-type slippers are recommended.
Q: Is there anything I need to bring with me?
A: Our studio in La Mesa has restrooms, towels, water, and exercise mats. There is ample parking available.
Q: How do I make an appointment for a session?
A: Click on either the "Instructors" or "Contact & Links" pages to choose your instructor and obtain his/her contact information. We are looking forward to assisting you and answering all of your questions.
Q: Who can benefit from Pilates?
A: “Contrology develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the spirit.” - Joseph H. Pilates. Pilates is for anyone seeking physical harmony and balance through a refreshing and efficient workout. Sessions are usually one-on-one with a teacher for personalized attention to specific needs. So men and women of all ages and physical conditions can benefit. It has been used for decades to improve the performances of athletes such as football, baseball and basketball players, boxers, and dancers. Contrology is also used to aid in recovery and rehabilitation of almost any musculoskeletal injury.
Q: Who was Joseph Pilates?
A: Joseph H. Pilates was born in Germany in 1880. He was a sickly child, plagued with rickets and asthma, and subsequently devoted himself to developing his physical fitness and appearance. Pilates studied Eastern and Western philosophies of fitness and wellness including yoga, martial arts, Greek and Roman exercise. He became an accomplished skier, diver, gymnast, boxer and world-renowned trainer. He later moved to England, but was interned during World War 1 for his German citizenship. It was during that time, and during the latter part of the war, while working in a hospital, that Pilates designed exercise apparatus to train his fellow interns and rehabilitate bed-ridden patients. After the war, his success as a trainer brought him to New York City, where he opened the Pilates Studio in 1926. Pilates published 2 books: Your Health, in 1934, and Return to Life Through Contrology, in 1945.
Q: Why choose Pilates Mind And Body for my pilates training?
A: Did you know that the pilates industry is not regulated? There are innumerable, cheap take-offs, and poorly trained instructors that have taken advantage of the outstanding reputation of pilates. You may not get the benefits that Pilates promises, and you could even get hurt by working with inadequately trained instructors. Be a smart Pilates consumer. Pilates Mind And Body instructors teach the real thing.
Our instructors are trained in the classical form of Pilates as originally created by Joseph Pilates himself. The owner has completed training under Master Teacher Romana Kryzanowska, Joseph Pilates’ protegee and heir to his studio. Her program promotes the classic system, as taught by Joseph Pilates, and does not focus on variations or implementations of other philosophies. It is the most rigorous of all the existing pilates certification programs, requiring completion of intensive seminar training and approximately 600 apprenticeship hours. Apprentices must also pass a series of written and practical exams in order to be certified to teach others. Of the numerous pilates certification programs, there are only a very limited number which teach the classical method.
Q: Why choose the classic method of Pilates Body Conditioning instead of newer, popular versions?
A: Some other, more recent, adaptations of Joseph’s method tout “new and improved” techniques. Some integrate or blend other methods or more recent theories into the program. While they may certainly have conditioning benefits to offer, many fail to impart the essence of the system that makes the traditional method so holistic and powerfully effective for the entire body, as well as to achieve the mind-body connection Joseph Pilates intended. “New” does not necessarily mean “better”.
Q: What should I wear?
A: Wear comfortable clothing that will stretch and move with you as you work out. Your instructor will need to be able to see your body, it’s muscles, and movements during each Pilates exercise. Don’t wear belts or restrictive clothing that will bunch up or create lumps under your body. Clean socks or gymnastic-type slippers are recommended.
Q: Is there anything I need to bring with me?
A: Our studio in La Mesa has restrooms, towels, water, and exercise mats. There is ample parking available.
Q: How do I make an appointment for a session?
A: Click on either the "Instructors" or "Contact & Links" pages to choose your instructor and obtain his/her contact information. We are looking forward to assisting you and answering all of your questions.
Pilates Mind And Body, c/o Associated Physical Therapy, Inc.
8881 Fletcher Parkway, Suite 280
La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: 619-203-7560 Fax: 619-464-0105
E-Mail: info@pilatesmindandbody.com