Pilates is a full-body physical conditioning method that emphasizes spinal alignment, a focused mind, breathing and core conditioning to improve daily life activities. Benefits include improved posture, increased flexibility, greater balance and control, reduced joint and back stress and increased abdominal and back strength.
This group mat class series is designed for students who are new to Pilates or for experienced students who are interested in revisiting the fundamentals. Throughout the series, we'll explore the foundational principles of Centering, Control, Concentration, Flow, Breath and Precision.
Bring a mat (or two for more cushioning), hand towel and water bottle and wear clothes that are comfortable for moving. We will also have some mats available to borrow.
Students should be comfortable getting up and down from the floor.
Rhonda Doonan is a movement educator who offers an embodied, supportive and inclusive approach to Pilates. She views movement practices as pathways to fitness, self-discovery, joy and healing and is passionate about how moving together in community fosters connection. She is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) who has completed extensive training in both classical and contemporary approaches to the method.
In addition to her Pilates work, she is a Flynn Teaching Artist for the Movement for Parkinson’s program and currently enrolled in the Dance for PD® Dance Teacher program and completing the Franklin Method® Level 1 certification program. When she’s not teaching, she enjoys seeing live music, traveling with her family and dancing wherever and whenever she can.
Rhonda Doonan
