Auburn Yoga & Pilates Center

FAQs
 

Q:  What is yoga?  What are the benefits?

A:  Yoga "tightens and tones the entire body, enhances flexibility and builds core strength by combining traditional fitness training, focused breathing and strength building through yoga poses. The result is a mind-body workout that improves health, athletic performance and mental acuity in people of all ages and fitness levels" (yogafit.com). Yoga is for everybody and every body.  (See the top ten reasons to try yoga.)
 

Q: I am new to yoga. What class should I attend?
A: Someone who is brand new to yoga should try to attend the Intro to Yoga session.  In this session, students will learn foundational yoga poses and yoga breathing, along with the benefits of each.  Students with a little yoga experience yoga experience should attend a level 1 or all levels class. These classes are more static, meaning that the poses are held for several breathes. The instructor is able to use this time to make sure that each student is doing the pose correctly!!!

 

Q:  What is pilates?  What are the benefits?

A:  Pilates is a method of exercise and physical movement designed to stretch, strengthen, and balance the body. It is a "core-focused" exercise which is famous for creating fabulous posture, strong bodies with lean muscle mass, and incorporates stretching and breathing techniques into the practice. Pilates will change your body and yield numerous benefits.  Results, of course, are individualized, but in general, if practiced faithfully, strength and flexibility (particularly of the abdomen and back muscles) and coordination (both muscular and mental) will improve. Overall, posture, balance, and core strength will increase. Healthy breathing and increased circulation improve, and many experience positive body awareness for the first time.
 

Q:  I am new to pilates.  What class should I attend?

A:  As most people know, pilates classes include some challenging movements, all of which are synchronized with breathing.  If these movements are done incorrectly, participants will not benefit as much as they could/should.  Also, there is a risk of injury if a movement is done improperly.  If you are brand-new to pilates or have an injury, you should enroll in the Intro to Pilates session.  During Introduction to Pilates session, participants will learn the core movements of pilates, along with the breathing that is associated with them. 

Q: What is the advantage of attending a class at AYPC?
A: AYPC keeps the classes small so that instructors can make sure that you get the individual attention that you deserve. Unfortately, many facilities have large classes that do not allow the instructors to give each student the attention that they deserve.  And, some facilities do not require their instructors to have many hours of formal yoga and pilates training.  As a result, some people have gotten injured due to incorrect practice. At AYPC, we will make sure your form is spot on so you can get the most out of each class. The instructors are also highly qualified, with combined experience totaling over fifty years!!! 


Q: Can I drop in and try a class?
A: Absolutely!!! Drop in rates are available for ALL of our classes EXCEPT those which state that registration is required.

Q: Can I do attend pilates if I've never done it before?
A: Absolutely! We tailor the class to YOUR needs. Working within a smaller group setting, we can pay individual attention to each participant and make sure that everyone is getting what they wanted to out of the lesson. Each instructor will show many options to each exercise.

And if you are brand new to pilates, or have an injury, you can enroll in our week Intro to Pilates session.  In this session, students will learn foundational pilates poses and pilates breathing, along with the benefits of each.


Q: What should I wear?
A: Comfortable clothing, that allows you to move freely.


Q: What do I need to bring?
A: A positive attitude! Use of the equipment is included in all of our regularly scheduled classes.


Q: What is the temperature of the studio?
A: The studio is at a normal room temperature. 

Q:  What forms of payment does AYPC accept?

A:  AYPC only accepts cash and checks.  If you wish to use a credit card, you may pre-pay using the Paypal links located on this website.  We are NOT able to accept credit card payments at the studio.