Classes
All Pilates sessions incorporate a deep and specific warm-up and then move on to the appropriate exercises geared toward the class level or, even better, just you. My observation skills will help us define what you need and there is a good measure of joy and fun in the recipe as well.
A few simple tools like Joe’s Magic Circle, small balls and TheraBands, or things you already have at home: chairs, hand weights, broom sticks or bathrobe belts, will creatively facilitate deeper connections and better articulation of the spine and all joints.
Online Beginner
We all need an exercise routine to warm up our muscles for activity and connect with our body. If you have been sedentary or restricted in movement after an injury, this class is for you. The Pilates Beginner mat work is highly modifiable and I offer more difficult options with every class. If you are unsure where to start, just connect with me.
Who is it good for?
- Seniors
- Starting again after injury
- Never tried Pilates before
- Connecting deeply in slower movements
- Presenters
Schedule
All classes 50 minutes:
- Tu: 9 am
Free Trial Class
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Cost
$150/10 session bundle*
*Please read my Session and Billing Policy
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Online Intermediate
The Intermediate work out includes more difficult exercises, requiring more strength and better coordination and balance. This class is generally for the students who have had a few years of Pilates and know the basic principles fairly well. However, there are many modifications and the exercises are added with care and explanation that can make it accessible for the beginner. if you are unsure if you should try this class, email me your questions.
Who is it good for?
- Athletes
- Dancers
- Teachers of Yoga and other fitness modalities
- Pilates enthusiasts
- Actors with lots of movement experience
Schedule
Free Trial Class
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Cost
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Online Advanced
Schedule
- Sat: 10 am
Free Trial Class
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COST
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Physical Actor
A group class that will warm you up for auditions, performances, presentations, and rehearsals or the general practice of speaking in public.
What do you need to be able to speak in public besides a fabulous idea and good text? Stage presence! You know this, but how do you practice it?
This class is for you if you speak in public fairly frequently and find yourself wondering about your body language and voice quality. We will warm up by engaging and stretching the large muscle groups and warming up the voice with different exercises including pitch range extension. Actors warm up their whole self by integrating body and mind. The Alexander Technique can offer insight on how to use your ’self’ in the most efficient and least destructive ways, especially when nerves and tensions are high.
Who is it good for?
- Actors
- Ted Talk presenters
- Politicians
- Vloggers
- Anyone speaking in public
Schedule
- Contact Tess if interested
Cost
$20/session
Online & Studio Private Sessions
In addition to the remote or studio option, I also offer home or office visits and will adjust your environment to reflect your new physical self.
Who is it good for?
- Everyone!
Schedule
- Monday through Friday 9-4. Saturday, upon request.
Register
Please contact Tess to discuss your needs, schedule and pricing.
Classes at a Glance
Monday
Tuesday
- 9 am - Beginner
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Sat
- 10 am - Advanced
I was in awe of Tess’s ability to command a room and work together with different fitness levels at the same time. In other words, she can make each class as if you were the only one she was focusing on, not matter how many people are in the class. Her voice is so compelling that even without music, you could follow her detailed direction and her beautiful tonal quality had its own rhythm to keep you going. Tess always brought new fresh ideas to class. She would listen intently to each participant and would always come the next week armed with something new and challenging. She was able to push me to do more and each class which built upon the next. For example, the stretches and poses I could barely do the first year, come naturally to me now. I always told her my favorite-shirt should say “Body by Tess!”