No matter your age or physical abilities, Pilates can help improve strength and flexibility. Pilates exercises focus on developing a strong “core” while conditioning the whole body and improving body awareness, posture, and coordination.

While many who suffer from injuries or weaknesses find “traditional” exercise methods difficult, most Pilates exercises are low or no-impact, and are performed in seated or reclined positions. Pilates is so safe, it is often used in conjunction with physical therapy to rehabilitate injuries. At the same time, Pilates techniques can easily be modified to challenge even the most well-conditioned athletes.

Among the many benefits of Pilates are that it increases your strength without “bulking” you up. Pilates doesn’t typically increase your heart rate to an aerobic level, but you may find that strength training with Pilates does help whittle your waistline.

Make sure to talk with your instructor about changes in your body or injuries you may have.  Our Pilates instructors are trained to offer modifications if you find techniques uncomfortable.  Listen to your body!

Tyler Physical Therapy & Pilates is committed to providing a client-centered Pilates experience. In order to give all clients personalized attention, we restrict all group classes to a maximum of 4 people.

All of our instructors have been teaching for a number of years, and several have additional specialized training in Pilates for special conditions including pre-natal and post-partum, breast cancer, arthritis, shoulder dysfunction, pelvis and spine, and more. Several instructors also offer specialized classes for dancers and athletes.

Intermediate Mat class with props

Appropriate for all fitness levels, for those newer to Pilates, as well as those with more extensive Pilates backgrounds.  In general, workouts are tailored to a level suiting all class participants. 

Basic Mat classes

Designed primarily for individuals dealing with an injury or physical limitation, and are ideal for those transitioning from physical therapy into other types of activity. Instructors focus on ensuring participants learn proper Pilates form and technique to keep their bodies in a pain-free range of motion and within the limitations of any special conditions. Also suitable for students new to Pilates.​

Beginning classes

Best for students new to Pilates, for those new to work on the reformer, or for those who may need to modify exercises due to physical limitations. Classes will move at a slower pace to ensure students learn safe use of the equipment, and use proper Pilates form and technique. As with all equipment classes, for safety reasons, TPT strongly encourages at least one private Pilates session prior to taking an equipment class.

Advanced Reformer classes

Appropriate for experienced Pilates students, Pilates instructor trainees, etc.

Intermediate classes

Tailored to suit all levels of Pilates reformer students, with time to go over the basics for beginners, and ways to increase the intensity for more advanced students. As with all equipment classes, for safety reasons, TPT strongly encourages at least one private Pilates session prior to taking an equipment class.

Modified Reformer classes

Designed primarily for individuals dealing with an injury or physical limitation, and are ideal for those transitioning from physical therapy into other types of activity. Also suitable for students new to Pilates. Classes move at a slightly slower pace to ensure students learn safe use of the equipment, and use proper Pilates form and technique. As with all equipment classes, for safety reasons, TPT strongly encourages at least one private Pilates session prior to taking an equipment class.