Body & Soul Pilates

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Our Studio

Body & Soul Pilates is located at 915 Hampton Blvd. in Norfolk’s historic West Ghent area and near Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.. Our beautiful and comfortable studio is about 2,500 sq. ft. on 2 stories. There are 2 rooms of Pilates equipment for private and group training, plus mat class rooms and a massage room. There is room to change your clothes.

We have a full range of the equipment designed by Joseph Pilates including 2 Reformers, 1 Cadillac, 2 Wunda Chairs, 1 Ladder Barrel and 5 combination Reformer/Cadillac units. We offer private, semi-private and group training on equipment. We also offer mat classes from beginner to intermediate levels.

Your Pilates session will last about 1 hour, including the time needed for scheduling. Private sessions are tailored to your particular needs. Semi-private and group sessions are more group oriented. Equipment and mat classes are intimate, with a maximum of 5 people on equipment or 8-9 in a mat class.

At Body & Soul, we teach a contemporary or “evolved “ form of Pilates. When Joseph Pilates died in the 1960’s, he left us with an amazing legacy in the beautiful and life-changing Pilates method. Since his death, his students have expanded on the original work. In recent years, there has been a lot of research and many advances in sports medicine, physical therapy and exercise science. “Evolved” Pilates combines the knowledge gained from scientific research with physical therapy techniques and other movement therapies to create a more contemporary form of Pilates. Anyone, regardless of age, health, injury or disability can do this form of Pilates. Your work-out will be specifically designed for your needs.

At each session, your instructor will monitor your breathing, form and execution of the exercises, correcting when needed. It may take a few sessions to feel the benefits of Pilates. Retraining body and mind takes time, but soon your body will begin to change and you will love the results.

PACKAGE EXPIRATION DATES
There are expiration dates on all packages. Please take note of the date. If you have an emergency and you let the owner know about it, we can extend the expiration date. Otherwise your package will expire. There are NO REFUNDS FOR SESSIONS OR CLASSES NOT USED.

You MUST CALL US THE DAY BEFORE YOUR SESSION to cancel or you may be charged. Last minute cancellations are unfair to the instructors who could use the time for other clients. Under certain conditions, we can cut you some slack, but you have to let us know. This policy covers private, semi-private and equipment class sessions.

I cannot say enough about how much I have enjoyed my Pilates experience. I have tried over the years many different ex. programs, but I have never felt so strong or flexible, even in my younger days. I have been able to return to jogging, which was one of my main goals. Being a physical therapist, I really see the long term benefits of Pilates, both on the equipment and in mat classes. --Jane Popkin