Mat Pilates Classes at Ember Movement Studio in Chattanooga
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Build strength, improve flexibility, and develop better balance, coordination, and body awareness with a full-body Pilates workout. Classes combine controlled, intentional movements with focused breathing and a variety of props to support and challenge you throughout the practice.
Beginner-friendly and open to all experience levels, with modifications offered to adjust intensity and accommodate different needs. Props are provided; please bring your own exercise mat. Classes are limited to 14 people.
Pricing: view Ember’s current pricing here.
Location: Ember Movement Studio - 1635 Chestnut St., Chattanooga, TN 37408
Schedule:
Thursdays 8:30-9:20am ET
Group Mat Pilates
Class Booking
Click the button below to book and pay for Sara’s Mat Pilates classes at Ember Movement Studio through the MindBody app.
Class Location
Classes are held in The Elevate Studio room at Ember Movement Studio located at 1635 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN 37408. Ember Movement Studio is next to Finley Stadium.
Ember offers free parking in a dedicated lot directly in front of the building. When you arrive for class, walk in the main entrance and turn left. The Elevate Studio room will be on your right.
What is Pilates?
Joseph Pilates invented the movement practice known as Pilates in the early 1900s. Originally called Contrology, the practice consists of making repetitive movements with and without equipment. Pilates is known to increase core strength, improve balance, decrease stress, and more.
Sara’s Pilates Approach
Sara’s main goal as a facilitator in the wellness space is to help people feel safe, confident, and in control of their bodies and experience.
Because healing and growth can look different for everyone, Sara takes pride in meeting her clients at any stage of a wellness journey. By holding space for people of all shapes, sizes, gender expressions, and abilities, she empowers them to cultivate bodily autonomy and take charge of their own experience.
Pilates FAQs
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Bring yourself, some water, and an open mind! Extra mats and hand towels are available for use in a limited quality on a first-come, first-serve basis. You are welcome to bring and use your own mat.
Grip socks can be worn during group mat Pilates classes, but are not required. Mat Pilates is traditionally done without shoes on. Wear clothing you’re comfortable moving around in. -
If you’re contagiously sick, please stay home and get well and come back to class when you’re feeling better.
If you have a major injury, it’s always best to let it heal first before doing any form of exercise. Depending on the severity and type of injury, there are usually many Pilates exercises that can still be done with proper modifications. If you have an injury and would like me to be aware so I can help modify exercises during class, please let me know before class and I’ll do my best to offer you modifications throughout class that are safe for your body.
As always, please clear it with your doctor before practicing Pilates or any other forms of exercise or movement whether you have an injury or not. -
Classical Pilates follows the approach Joseph Pilates originally intended when he invented the practice in the early twentieth century. It follows a strict order with minimal variation and uses specific equipment and apparatus.
Contemporary Pilates is based on the fundamentals of Classical Pilates and incorporates modern fitness and physical therapy techniques. Contemporary Pilates also introduces new props and equipment that were not used by Joseph Pilates.
Sara decided to get certified in Classical Pilates to have a better understanding of its authentic history and approach. Sara celebrates all methods of physical movement that help others feel better.