Pilates in Geneva

Looking for lasting relief from back pain? Would you like to strengthen your muscles overall? Or would you like toimprove your body awareness?

The main aim of Pilates, from a mechanical point of view, is to soften and tone muscles in depth.

Over the long term, Pilates practitioners feel a sense of well-being and ease of movement, which contributes to an improved quality of life.

Pilates classes are taught by Llum, a physiotherapist with a passion for Pilates and the benefits it can bring to her patients.

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What are the Pilates sessions like at CARE Charmilles?

Classes are held in a relaxed atmosphere, with music to encourage fluidity of movement and the involvement of everyone during the session.

Specific Pilates equipment is provided by the center: rings, balls and elastics...

As the course progresses, the exercises are adapted to suit each individual's progress.

The courses are divided into three parts:

Warm-up

Its aim is to focus concentration on the present moment: connecting body and mind. It is always accompanied by breathing exercises, which are characteristic of and fundamental to the Pilates principle.

Muscular work

Our physiotherapists take to heart the quality of execution of movements during physical exercises. To ensure that the session is of the highest quality for everyone, the exercises are adapted to the needs and level of each individual.

Proper execution of the exercises is determined by the individual body as a whole. In this way, Pilates approaches the human body from a holistic point of view, requiring global muscular activation.

Finally, stretching and muscle relaxation.

In a nutshell

Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening deep muscles, improving posture, flexibility and body stability.

By integrating fluid, controlled movements, Pilates encourages the mind-body connection, strengthening muscles while improving balance and coordination.