Are you over age 60?

We have a special class designed for YOU!

We are all aging.   However, how you think about aging, and how you move as you get older is yours to decide. 

You know that I recommend a regular movement practice as a way to keep your body feeling as strong and mobile as you can. If you know you need to move more in your life but feel like you might need some guidance and motivation to help you do it…I have some exciting news for you!    

We have a small group training session on Thursday mornings at 10 am especially for you. 

You’ll receive individual attention from our instructor while doing a variety of exercises (some traditional Pilates, some designed to help you build strength, some designed specifically to help improve your balance and most designed to improve your bone strength).    Everything is more fun with a small group of people with similar goals — right?

You can expect to have stronger bones, increase flexibility, improve posture, improve your balance and overall strength if you attend these sessions consistently.  The training session will include exercises done standing, it will include exercises done lying down, exercises done seated and your instructor will always help you adapt exercises to your body.

  • You’ll be a good fit for this small group training session if:
  • You are over 60 and looking for exercise to help you stay strong and flexible
  • You want to work on improving your balance
  • You need to move more in your life (ie – you spend more time sitting than you’d like to admit)
  • You like to have fun while you exercise (who doesn’t right?!!)
  • You enjoy and appreciate feedback from an instructor on how to do movements safely and most effectively in your body
  • You enjoy working with highly trained instructors, but can’t afford $85 a session for private sessions
  • You want to do everything you can to keep your bones healthy and strong
  • You are looking for something to motivate you to exercise regularly
  • You like working out with others but don’t want to be lost in a big group.
  • You love the idea of a workout customized to you!

Meet Your Instructor

Mary is a retired physical therapist previously working with people with orthopedic problems. She began practicing Pilates around 2006 and went on to complete the Stott Pilates training program in 2009.

Mary is a firm believer in the need to “keep moving and finds Pilates and its principles very helpful for maintaining flexibility and strength. She feels it is an essential form of exercise to manage aches and pains while maintaining functional mobility.

Mary teaches a customized session designed to strengthen your entire body help create balance and mobility.   

Register for class!

Are you nodding your head yes?    Do you want to take control of your body and how it ages?

Register for Small Group Balance Session!

Yoga for Strength & Stability

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We have a new Beginner Yoga for strength and stability starting next Wednesday and I was thinking about how something as simple as taking a 4 week Yoga series could really make an impact in someone’s life. 

Your first Yoga class might not be the start of a new career like my first Pilates class was.  Yet you could discover that you really enjoy Yoga and start exploring a Yoga practice, you could meet new people that you enjoy moving and exercising with and and you could realize that something as simple as a weekly Yoga class could help you feel amazingly better in your body.

We’re excited to introduce a new 4-week yoga series at Rivercity Pilates—Strength and Stability Yoga, designed specifically for beginners! This unique class incorporates the steel mace, a powerful prop that enhances your practice by building strength and stability.

Strength & Stability Yoga Series Details

  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • When: 5:30 pm – 6:20 p.m. Wednesdays – Sept. 18, Sept. 25, Oct. 2, Oct. 9.
  • Where: Rivercity Pilates
  • Cost: $99 for the 4 week series or use any current small group package

We understand that the steel mace might seem intimidating, but in our supportive and welcoming environment, you’ll find it to be an incredible tool for deepening your yoga journey.  Under the guidance of our expert instructor Shuva, you’ll learn how to safely and effectively use the steel mace, transforming it from a fitness tool into a partner in your movement practice.

Why should you join this series?

  • Enhanced Stability: The steel mace helps you focus on balance and control, crucial elements in yoga.
  • Strength Building: Incorporating this prop adds a new dimension to your poses, helping you build strength in a gentle yet effective way.
  • Supportive Community: You’ll be surrounded by fellow beginners, all learning and growing together in a positive environment.
  • Loving Your Movement: Most importantly, you’ll discover a new way to enjoy your movement time, making each session something to look forward to.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience yoga in a whole new light. The series begins September 18, and spots are already filling up fast! Reserve your place today and take the first step towards a stronger, more stable you.

What should you expect in Strength and Stability Yoga at Rivercity Pilates?:

  • Each week, we’ll focus on integrating strength-building exercises with yoga poses that promote flexibility, balance, and stability. The steel mace will be used as a tool to enhance your strength training while maintaining the mindfulness and flow of yoga.
  • Each session will have a specific focus, targeting different muscle groups and stability challenges. You’ll learn how to engage your core, improve your posture, and develop functional strength that translates into everyday activities.
  • Receive guidance from our experienced yoga instructor, who will guide you through each class, ensuring proper technique and alignment while encouraging you to explore your limits. Modifications will be provided.
  • Results: By the end of this series, you can expect to feel stronger, more stable, and more confident in your body. You’ll also gain valuable tools to incorporate into your personal practice, enhancing both your yoga and strength training routines.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today! Whether you’re looking to build strength, improve stability, or simply try something new, this series is perfect for you. Let’s embark on this empowering journey together!


Sign up by requesting an appointment in Mindbody or simply email us and we can register you!

Exercise tips for those people “feeling sluggish and out of shape”

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  • Are you wanting to add more exercise time into your life, but feeling nervous because you feel like your aging body is out of shape?
  • Are you one of those people that doesn’t really love to exercise but knows you need to do something?

I have some exciting news for you… you are not alone and so many people who feel just like you have figured out some foolproof ways to add more exercise into their life…helping them feel better and stay healthy!  

 
Two Exercise Tips if you’re feeling sluggish and out of shape! 
  1. Don’t try to do it by yourself. You are probably not one of those people that naturally and easily can add a movement routine into your life on a regular basis on your own—your brain is wired differently and that’s OK!You might need an accountability partner to help you create a habit in your life. If you have a friend or spouse who is willing to be this person in your life this can be a great way for you both to create accountability for each other. This can also be a little tricky because if the other person decides not to workout one day…it becomes very easy for you to do the same.
  2. Another great option is to schedule workout classes or private sessions with a fitness professional. By pre-scheduling your workout sessions you are creating accountability and as long as you do the work to show up you know that you’ll get a workout in once you get there.BONUS:  if you are scheduling with a trained professional you will have their expertise to navigate what and how you should be moving, ensuring that your exercise time is safe and effective.
    • Side note: Yes this definitely costs more than just doing it yourself and often makes people feel guilty. Try thinking of it like you think of your health insurance premiums. Do you get mad at yourself for having to pay for health insurance?  Absolutely not….it is a given that health insurance (whether we use it or not) is a necessity.Start thinking of your movement time as a necessity because it is absolutely important in maintaining your physical and mental health in your life!!   Know that you are in the majority of people who need an accountability partner to help maintain your health, just like we need skilled nurses and doctors to help us with our health and paying for that service is part of your health care plan.

      Of course if you absolutely cannot afford it (the pandemic has been hard on all of us!)  than make it a priority to find an accountability partner who will move with you and keeps you consistent with your movement time!   Make sure to make your movement time a priority by scheduling it on your calendar each day! 


  3. Find something you enjoy. I know what you are thinking, we just established that you are not an “exercise person” and you don’t enjoy exercise, how in the world can you find something you enjoy?Try to find something that you don’t hate? For example if you’ve never enjoyed running because it doesn’t feel good in your body, your knees hurt and you don’t like how your body feels while you are running…it seems like it would be silly to try to establish a running practice in your life. Walking or maybe biking on a recumbent bike might be more likable for you or maybe even some sort of dance inspired class.

    Many people who don’t love to exercise find that dancing to their favorite songs is so much fun they actually forget they are exercising! When it comes to building strength and flexibility, many people find that practices like Pilates and Yoga are much more enjoyable to them than just lifting weights at the gym. As a bonus these mind body practices also have a focus on combining breath and movement in a way that decreases stress and anxiety.


If you are ready to go from “sluggish and out of shape” to “moving more in your life”  I challenge you to do these three things in your life today!

  1. Find yourself an accountability partner (This can be a friend, family member or a fitness professional.  Often the simple act of scheduling training sessions or classes and putting them on your calendar helps you keep moving consistently.    
  2. Find some exercise you don’t hate and commit to adding more movement time into your life on a regular basis.
  3. Make sure you tell your accountability partner (whether this is a friend or a fitness professional) your goals so that they can help you stay consistent!

Want to learn more about how Rivercity Pilates can help you create a consistent movement practice in your life?

Schedule a complimentary session today and we’ll help you create a plan for success that you enjoy and we’ll help keep you consistently keep working toward your goals along the way!