About Us Pilates focuses primarily on the 'Core', or deepest abdominal muscles, and works the rest of the body from this core connection. High Plains Pilates teaches pilates and yoga classes using a variety of props and equipment. The studio main goal is to create a positive, non-intimidating environment in which your individual concerns are heard and addressed. Whether you're a competitive triathlete, sometime-athlete or confirmed spectator, High Plains Pilates will help you meet your fitness goals. You will feel a positive difference in your body after the first class. Pilates Benefits: (pi-LAH-teez) is an alternative method of personal strength training and conditioning that incorporates the whole body, rather than isolated muscles. By exercising muscle groups rather than individual muscles, the Pilates method enables you to tone and tighten, build strength and felxibilty - without adding bulk. As your core strength increases, you will build longer, leaner mucles, improve postural alignment and develop better breathing and concentration techniques. Best of all, Pilates workouts are tailored to each client's fitness level and needs. What else can Pilates do for you? Build a stronger core - by strengthening the abdominal, gluteal, leg and back muscles essential to good posture and general fitness Greatly improve flexibility and joint mobility Achieve a flatter stomach and slimmer waist Reduce tension and stress Relieve and/or minimize back pain Elevate mental clarity Enhance physical coordination and balance Elevate your self-image and self-confidence Reinforce proper breathing techniques Improve circulatory and digestive functions