PILATES
It Is Effective For All Ability And Fitness Levels!
As part of Beyond, we are excited to be able to offer Pilates instruction with Shannon and her Pilates equipment.
Interested in a 1:1? Please reach out to Shannon at pilates@connectoregon.com.
What is Pilates?
Created by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900s, Pilates is a mind-body exercise performed with a profound and inward focus, harnessing the power of your mind to achieve better physical results. The abdominal and back muscles are often collectively referred to as the body’s core. PILATES exercises are designed to strengthen the core by developing pelvic stability and abdominal control in combination with mental conditioning. The goal is to develop long, lean muscles that work in harmony to enhance strength, flexibility, and muscular endurance.
Can anyone do Pilates?
Yes. Pilates is for everyone. Students experience movement from the inside out by focusing on the process rather than the goal. By mindfully learning a sequence of carefully executed moves, students develop an awareness of good body mechanics and learn to use their bodies more intelligently.
Shannon Coffel Vial
Our Pilates Teacher
Shannon Coffel Vial is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) with decades of experience in the fitness industry. After discovering Pilates while recovering from an injury, she developed a deep appreciation for its ability to restore strength, balance, and body awareness.
Trained in both mat and equipment-based Pilates in New York City, Shannon later returned home to Lake Oswego, where she introduced Pilates at the athletic club she owned. She holds a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Gerontology and Mind-Body Wellness and remains committed to ongoing education in Pilates and movement.
Pilates Principles:
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Concentration
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Control
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Centering
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Precision
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Flowing Movement
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Breathing
What are the benefits of Pilates?
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Improved strength and flexibility
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Improved posture and balance
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Reduced stress and more self-confidence
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Increased coordination and efficiency of movement
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Efficient use of breath to encourage intelligent body mechanics
Should I take a class?
Mat Pilates classes are suitable for both beginners and advanced students. They incorporate Pilates principles of concentration, control, centering, precision, and breathwork. Classes may include prone, supine, and side-lying work as well as standing exercises. Due to the small class size, the instructor can provide participants with hands-on attention, helping each student make appropriate modifications tailored to their abilities. Beginners, (or anyone that has specific questions or concerns), are invited to come 15 minutes prior to class start time to meet with the instructor for review. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. Students are required to be able to get up and down from the floor unassisted.