Pilates and The Franklin Method ®
Joseph Pilates, born in Germany, started developing a training system in the early twentieth century which would later bear his name.
The basics of the Pilates Method lies in the development, control and support of all movement possibilities in the human body.
Awareness and training go hand in hand in the Pilates Method, in addition to a careful construction of muscle control and a strong emphasis on the development of a centralized and integrated awareness in the control of all human movements.
The method can serve as an extension of each exercise or therapy, as well as a stand-alone ‘workout' and therefore ideal in creating a personalized, customized training form.
The Franklin Method®
This method combines the mental and motor elements of movement in the human body through the use of:
- Creative, mental imagery
- Experiential anatomy in 3 Dimensions to explain function, efficiency and movement
- The physical localization and embodiment of all covered material in movement
The Franklin Method® is recognized by the health providers in Switzerland and is regularly seen at Dance, Pilates, Yoga and Physiotherapy conferences. One of the greatest discoveries of the 21st century is the plasticity of the brain; that the lives we live shape the brain we develop. The Franklin Method® is at the forefront of practical neuro-plasticity; showing you how to use your brain to improve your body’s function.
This method, based on fundamental scientific research, brings efficiency to all physical treatments, trainings and/or rehabilitation.
Classes & Schedule
COVID UPDATE: We are open for 'live in person' classes.
Studio Zuid offers a wide range classes.
There are mat classes and equipment classes.
The mat classes are one hour in length and have up to 8 participants, covering the mat exercises of the Pilates Method. The class numbers are small to create an intimate personalized experience.
All new clients are requested to attend one private intake session (50€) to determine the best class for your needs. The intake session is a full hour of training addressing your specific needs. After attending this intake session you can then sample any class at no cost.
'NEW this year is the ability to join a class via the ZOOM application (VIRTUAL STUDIO) from the comfort of your home/holiday. This is available through a specific link/code. You can attend ten weeks of Pilates mat classes via the ZOOM application for 65€ and with this you will also receive one class recording each week.'
The equipment classes can be:
- a Private class (the trainer teaches a session of an hour to a single client)
- a Duet class (the trainer teaches a session of one hour to two clients)
- a Trio class (the trainer teaches a session of one hour to three clients)
In the classes above all Pilates equipment present in the Studio can be incorporated.