PILATES CLASSES
GENEVA PLAINPALAIS / BASTION
Do you suffer from frequent backaches or headaches? Have you often been told that you need to learn to breathe better? Do you need to strengthen your muscles? Do you need time for yourself?
During a Pilates session, you get to know your body, work on your deep muscles and use your mind and spirit to coordinate your movements with your breathing.
The aim is to strengthen your muscles and improve your concentration, flexibility and breathing. Regular Pilates practice can improve your quality of life.
Information cours
Classes are taught by Sandrine Marchon.
Sandrine is passionate about Pilates and its effects on the body and its movements.
She has developed her practice around her knowledge of posturology and biotensegrity.
Her classes are suitable for all levels and ages
Private lessons are organized on request..
Group courses 2024/2025 :
- Subscription for semester (CHF 630/semester):
semester 1: Week of September 2 to January 26 ( 18 sessions)
semester 2: Week of January 27 to June 29 ( 18 sessions)
- Card for 10 sessions (CHF 400) – to be used in 12 weeks for Pilates and yoga
Start of group courses: September 2, 2024
Maximum 7 persons/class.
Planning group classes (55 minutes):
MONDAY
TUESDAY
How do group lessons work?
In group classes (limited to 6 people), the emphasis is on a dynamic and inclusive approach. Each session skilfully blends the timeless foundations of Joseph Pilates with recent scientific breakthroughs on the fascial system. We explore a harmonious combination of traditional Pilates and myofascial movements to cultivate the elasticity and resilience of our fascia.
During our session, we also merge breathing with movement. By encouraging conscious breathing, we strengthen the mind-body connection, maximizing the benefits of Pilates for each participant.
How do private lessons work?
In private sessions, we begin the first meeting with a postural assessment. This analysis enables us to understand each participant’s posture, muscular imbalances and any mobility limitations. By understanding each person’s specific needs and challenges, we tailor Pilates sessions to optimally address their individual goals and concerns. By focusing on posture, muscle strengthening and mobility, we lay the foundations for progressive and effective learning.
Through a variety of adapted exercises, we encourage each participant to progress at their own pace and discover their full potential. Our aim is to create an enriching and stimulating experience, where you feel supported and inspired in your journey towards physical and mental well-being.
Why you should practise Pilates ?
What are the benefits of Pilates?
- Improved posture and body alignment through conscious, guided breathing.
- Deep muscle strengthening and stabilization, in harmony with the breath.
- Increased flexibility and mobility, by learning to use the breath as a tool for relaxation and expansion.
- Reduce stress and muscular tension, by integrating breathing as a means of releasing accumulated tension.
- Promoting mental and emotional well-being, by developing a harmonious relationship with the breath and learning to use the breath as a tool for refocusing and relaxation.
Pilates, for whom ?
For everyone! Whether you’re a curious beginner or an experienced practitioner, Pilates offers you the opportunity to connect deeply with your body, improve your posture, strength and flexibility, and cultivate a calm, focused mind.
Join us as we explore the wonders of Pilates and discover what it can bring to your life!
What is Pilates?
Pilates is based on the principles of breathing, concentration, control, fluidity, precision and centering. The practice aims to strengthen the body holistically and promote a better connection between body and mind.
Created by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century, this fitness method is much more than a simple exercise program.
Joseph Pilates originally developed his exercises to rehabilitate soldiers wounded in the First World War. He firmly believed in the importance of core stability, posture and breathing for optimal health. These founding principles remain at the heart of Pilates today.
Over the decades, our understanding of the human body has evolved considerably. Major advances in the fields of physiology, biomechanics and neurology have enriched our approach to Pilates.
For example, the notion of biotensegrity, introduced by Dr. Stephen Levin, has enabled us to understand the body as an interconnected system of dynamic structures, where tension and compression play a crucial role in maintaining stability and mobility.
In-depth studies of the breath have also revealed its essential role in regulating the nervous system, managing stress and improving physical performance.
By integrating these advances into our Pilates practices, we can offer our students an even more enriching and holistic experience.
In this way, the Pilates method has evolved to adapt to new discoveries and the changing needs of modern society. It now offers an integrated approach to movement, breathing and body awareness, enabling everyone to cultivate optimal health, functional strength and overall well-being.
Tarifs
2024/2025
One hour lesson
140 CHFPrivate
One hour for ten lessons
1'200 CHFPrivate
Half-yearly group course (55 min)
630 CHF18 sessions/semester - registration for a specific course (day and time)
10 sessions group course (55 min)
400 CHFTo be used in 12 weeks for Pilates and yoga
Group trial lesson (55 min)
45 CHFJoin us for a test drive
Is Pilates covered by my complementary health insurance?
Some complementary health insurance plans reimburse part of the cost of your Pilates course. Don’t hesitate to contact them for more information.
Pilates in a nutshell?
Pilates is a discipline that borrows from a variety of backgrounds to create a unique blend of yoga, gymnastics and stretching. With an emphasis on abdominal and muscle-strengthening exercises, it aims to improve physical condition while working the deep muscles. Stretching and posture are at the heart of this practice, helping to tone and sculpt the body while maintaining a healthy spine. Unlike some forms of intense fitness, Pilates focuses on a gentler approach, encouraging body awareness and precise joint movements. Pilates exercises take place in our studio, equipped with floor mats, and focus on strengthening the pelvic floor and deep muscles. By combining breathing with every movement, Pilates helps to increase flexibility, tone muscles and lengthen the body in a harmonious way, offering a truly gentle gym for physical and mental well-being.
