In her Center Works Studio in Eastsound, Anne Marie Schultz offers both pilates and gyrotonic exercises.  Learn about either technique through four private lessons with Anne Marie.  (the lessons must be with Anne Marie, not any of her other instructors).

Pilates is a physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates in Germany.  He called his method "contrology" because he believed his method uses the mind to control the muscles.  The program focuses on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced and which are essential to providing support for the spine.  

Gyrotonics involves use of a specific machine (the "professional pulley tower") that allows users to stretch and strengthen muscles while simultaneously stimulating and strengthening connective tissues in and around the joints of the body.  The exercises are coordinated with breathing patterns, thus enhancing aerobic and cardiovascular stimulation and promoting neuro-muscular rejuvenation.