Approximately 18 months ago I was shopping in downtown Rochester when I saw the East Street Pilates studio. I knew right away that I needed to check it out. I had always tried to stay active and exercise on a regular basis but never found anything that I enjoyed enough to stick with for any length of time. I called the studio and made an appointment with Cara for a private lesson. She was very friendly and knowledgeable. During my first private session on the reformer I felt awkward, uncoordinated and unsure of myself. With Cara’s support and encouragement I surprised myself with what I was able to do. By the end of the session I was hooked on pilates. I started taking one mat class per week. Within a few months I noticed that I was getting stronger. I added a second mat class and shortly thereafter I added a reformer class. I now take three classes a week. Pilates appeals to be because I like the mind/body connection, the slow controlled movements and the focused yet relaxed atmosphere of the studio. It is so rewarding to see the changes to my body. I am in the best shape I have ever been in my life and that is not an easy thing to accomplish at 51 years young. There are times when I’m tired and just don’t feel like exercising but those are the times that I know I need it the most. After every class I leave the studio feeling less stress and more energetic.
I would recommend East Street Pilates studio to anyone who wants to gain strength, improve muscle tone and balance and would like to share their journey with like minded people.
