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I've been seeing Maria for Pilates sessions for a year. I'm thrilled with how much stronger I am compared to when I started. Maria's a wonderful, compassionate instructor and I can't imagine my life without her & Pilates now. UPDATE: Two years later and still seeing Maria at Begin Pilates. Can I have more than 5 stars to give???
I just celebrated my second anniversary of taking classes at Begin Pilates. At the age of 73, I definitely feel stronger with better balance and better flexibility. The trainers are kind, warm, and always attentive to each individual's needs, even in group sessions. They are knowledgeable and fun, for the young and old(er). Begin Pilates is a wonderful studio and I highly recommend it!
Emily was a great instructor. She listened well, addressed my needs, and gave wonderful feedback. Very kind and helpful all around.
I've been seeing Maria for Pilates sessions for a year. I'm thrilled with how much stronger I am compared to when I started. Maria's a wonderful, compassionate instructor and I can't imagine my life without her & Pilates now.
I've been seeing Maria for Pilates sessions for a year. I'm thrilled with how much stronger I am compared to when I started. Maria's a wonderful, compassionate instructor and I can't imagine my life without her & Pilates now.
Danny is a great instructor. I really enjoyed his personal concern and respect for each person's process.
I'd recommend anyone with chronic pain issues, not just back pain, to take Danny's course. You will get a chance to adjust your perception of pain and learn some techniques to help deal with and reduce your pain. The class goal of giving each participant some useful tools to manage pain was clear and gradually unfolded, building on each week's lesson and homework assignment.
This was my first exposure to anything yoga. Danny was great at explaining the connections between our movements and breathing and our mindset.
It was clear from the beginning that I would get the most benefit by a consistent investment of about 10+ minutes of meditation per day. Therein, lies the rub. I was taking the class to help with back pain. The reason I have back pain is that I don't do my exercises. I still don't have the self-discipline needed, I still have back pain.
At the beginning of each class, each of us had an opportunity to describe our successes doing the homework. I could have happily skipped that part of the class. With only a few students, I couldn't hide in the back row. Danny always made it optional to participate, but I felt guilty either avoiding confession or confessing my failings.
I really enjoyed the guided movement portion of each class! The instruction was direct and easy and the individual attention was greatly appreciated. Danny really paid close attention so each of us could get the most benefit.
Danny suggested that I look into the weekly Wed. evening mat class offered by Begin Pilates. I have been going every other week and intend to go weekly as I can schedule it. The instructor is also really good. The class involves more movement and that is the ticket for me.
Danny is a great instructor. I really enjoyed his personal concern and respect for each person's process.
I'd recommend anyone with chronic pain issues, not just back pain, to take Danny's course. You will get a chance to adjust your perception of pain and learn some techniques to help deal with and reduce your pain. The class goal of giving each participant some useful tools to manage pain was clear and gradually unfolded, building on each week's lesson and homework assignment.
This was my first exposure to anything yoga. Danny was great at explaining the connections between our movements and breathing and our mindset.
It was clear from the beginning that I would get the most benefit by a consistent investment of about 10+ minutes of meditation per day. Therein, lies the rub. I was taking the class to help with back pain. The reason I have back pain is that I don't do my exercises. I still don't have the self-discipline needed, I still have back pain.
At the beginning of each class, each of us had an opportunity to describe our successes doing the homework. I could have happily skipped that part of the class. With only a few students, I couldn't hide in the back row. Danny always made it optional to participate, but I felt guilty either avoiding confession or confessing my failings.
I really enjoyed the guided movement portion of each class! The instruction was direct and easy and the individual attention was greatly appreciated. Danny really paid close attention so each of us could get the most benefit.
Danny suggested that I look into the weekly Wed. evening mat class offered by Begin Pilates. I have been going every other week and intend to go weekly as I can schedule it. The instructor is also really good. The class involves more movement and that is the ticket for me.
Great place, the two types of classes I took here were fantastic. Highly recommended!
Great place, the two types of classes I took here were fantastic. Highly recommended!
Yoga for the Inflexible Guy is a fantastic way to BEGIN limbering up. I have been attending this class for 7 months and have graduated from being completely Inflexible to just being inflexible. In addition, Danny (instructor) has a great sense of humor and the class is loads of fun while benefiting my body and mind.
Yoga for the Inflexible Guy is a fantastic way to BEGIN limbering up. I have been attending this class for 7 months and have graduated from being completely Inflexible to just being inflexible. In addition, Danny (instructor) has a great sense of humor and the class is loads of fun while benefiting my body and mind.
Flexibility has never been one of my strengths, but as I entered my 60's it has been the direct cause or a contributing factor to multiple injuries and pain. Unlike previous attempts at yoga, Yoga For The Inflexible Guy provides a comfortable, supportive atmosphere where, under Danny's tutelage, we work within our individual limits, developing our core strength and stretching muscle groups inherently tight in our gender.
Because I commute from Vancouver I can usually only attend one of the twice weekly classes. But the fact that I've missed only one week since I started in early May, speaks volumes.
Any male, regardless of age, should get acquainted with the principals taught in Yoga for the Inflexible Guy. It will probably be life changing.
Maria is hands-on and fantastic at modifying exercises to fit your needs. I've only attended five classes and can already feel a difference in my alignment and strength. Classes are small, participants are friendly and studio is well equipped. Cannot say enough good things about my experience.
The double whammy of Pilates and Yoga ramped up a new focus on health-centered activity. Maria and Danny are gentle task masters who keep individual motivation front and center while steady progress is being made that you can feel and see. The added bonus "Yoga for the Inflexible Guy" led by Danny Mankin is a tickle the funny bone' kind of guy whose humor during 'downward facing dog' poses has led to many howls of laughter. Why wouldn't you try this out and see what you are missing and could soon be part of? This is time well spent.
I've been attending Yoga for the Inflexible Guy for the last month at this studio for the last month and I'm hooked. The instructor and classmates have been very welcoming to someone who has never really done yoga before. I'm already feeling my body becoming more capable. After only a class or two I already had more awareness of how I'm carrying my body and I'm more present at home. This class makes me feel good while I do it, but then carries over into the evening and even the next day.
Maria is hands-on and fantastic at modifying exercises to fit your needs. I've only attended five classes and can already feel a difference in my alignment and strength. Classes are small, participants are friendly and studio is well equipped. Cannot say enough good things about my experience.
I've been attending Yoga for the Inflexible Guy for the last month at this studio for the last month and I'm hooked. The instructor and classmates have been very welcoming to someone who has never really done yoga before. I'm already feeling my body becoming more capable. After only a class or two I already had more awareness of how I'm carrying my body and I'm more present at home. This class makes me feel good while I do it, but then carries over into the evening and even the next day.
I've been attending Yoga for the Inflexible Guy for the last month at this studio for the last month and I'm hooked. The instructor and classmates have been very welcoming to someone who has never really done yoga before. I'm already feeling my body becoming more capable. After only a class or two I already had more awareness of how I'm carrying my body and I'm more present at home. This class makes me feel good while I do it, but then carries over into the evening and even the next day.
