Movement
Stott Pilates
Stott Pilates is a modern approach to the original training method developed by Joseph Pilates. It was developed by Moira and Lindsay G. Merrithew, along with a team of physical therapists, sports medicine and fitness experts, who have spent more than two decades refining the Stott Pilates training method and equipment. This led to the incorporation of modern principles of exercise science and spinal rehabilitation, making it one of the safest and most effective pilates methods.
The exercises aim to restore the natural curves of the spine and balance the muscles around the joints, with an emphasis on stabilizing the shoulder blades. There are many modifications that cater to many different body types and abilities, so the exercises are applicable to everyone from postoperative or chronic disease patients to high performance athletes.
Some of the benefits of Stott Pilates include developing longer, leaner muscles, improving posture problems, strengthening "core" muscles, and improving functional fitness through the balance of strength and flexibility.
Ghosh Yoga
Ghosh Yoga is a set of values and traditions passed down from Bishnu Charan Ghosh (brother of Paramhansa Yogananada). It shares a lot of history and values with other yoga systems, since most yoga traces its roots back to early texts and philosophies.
Generally speaking, the path of Ghosh Yoga begins with developing health in the body and leads to stillness in the mind. It is characterized by its use of stillness during and immediately following yoga postures. This system of tension and release stimulates the circulatory system and promotes detoxification on all levels.
​Ghosh Yoga uses simple therapeutic exercises to mobilize and strengthen every area of the body, from the eyes down to the toes, including the internal organs. In this way, it resembles physical therapy. It uses postures (asanas) to bring grace and control to the body and stillness to the mind. It uses breathing exercises (pranayama) and meditation to reduce stress and anxiety and begin on the path of spirituality.