Begin Pilates

I have been taking the Inflexible Person class for a couple of years now. I am much more flexible now. I'm 59 BTW and my wife signed me up as a gift and a subtle nudge because I couldn't sit criss-crossed without groaning.nnDanny is a great teacher. He welcomes new class members, and gears the class toward people that are inexperienced with yoga, so don't be intimidated. Danny offers different ways to do the poses to best suit your level and growth, and you only do what you are comfortably capable of doing.nnIt is also a fun group of participants that I look forward to seeing each week. I attend Mondays,nnI started out going only on Mondays. I've since added Thursdays, and Saturdays to each week. Doing the class from home on Zoom is super convenient and accessible.

Bones and Balance (B&B), is an excellent class. I am 68 years old and am quite fit. B&B keeps me toned and restores my energy. I know this because, I recently moved to Florida & took a break from classes for about a month. I noticed a change in my over-all fitness. I’m now back on track because, Begin Pilates offers on-line classes. Thanks to instructor/owner, Maria, I am able to maintain my fitness program while enjoying life here in Florida aboard my boat. No matter your level of fitness Maria, does a great job tailoring workouts to your age and/or ability. I guarantee you’ll enjoy and benefit from these classes, no matter where you are!

Begin Pilates is a great studio - the teachers are all stellar and bring their own unique voice to their classes. All teachers are also especially good at providing modifications and keeping class flowing and fun while you get a great workout. I’ve been to many other studios in Portland and feel very at home here. (And, especially if you’re new to pilates try to get a class with Kacie Dart - she’s an absolute joy and one of the best teachers I’ve ever had!)

I take Morgan Goldberg's Gentle Yoga class. She guides us through a sequence that has enough that is gentle and enough that is challenging to be a wonderful weekly experience. She talks us through everything in a way that is both reassuring and precise. I continue to learn from her class and I recommend it to everyone.

Maria's Better Bones online class has been a great resource during the pandemic. Her class is organized, easy to follow and offers a great workout. I enjoy how she mixes things up so every class is a little different.