Move Beyond Pilates Studio provides intelligent movement education using Pilates, CoreAlign, Franklin Method and Functional Training. We are located in Cupertino, CA, and serve the larger area of Silicon Valley, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Saratoga, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, and west San Jose. Move Beyond Pilates is a small intimate Pilates studio, conveniently located at the intersection of highway 85 and De Anza Boulevard in San Jose, CA.
We focus on providing private and semi private movement lessons to both young and old, athletes and couch potatoes, dancers and yogis, and all of you who work long hours and spend the majority of your time at the computer and in meetings.
We focus on providing private and semi private movement lessons to both young and old, athletes and couch potatoes, dancers and yogis, and all of you who work long hours and spend the majority of your time at the computer and in meetings.
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At Move Beyond Pilates, we believe that every person and every body is different and has different needs. We ask numerous questions about your past injury and movement history, your present habits, and your future goals. We assess movement patterns, taking into account any previous injury or pain before creating a movement practice.
Joseph Pilates developed a method of physical training he called "Contrology" in the beginning of the 1900s. Its purpose was to strengthen the human mind and body and teach you to be in control of every aspect of every moment. The exercises were performed either on the floor or on "apparatus", designed by Joseph Pilates himself.
The CoreAlign is a unique movement education tool that complements the Pilates equipment: With a variety of exercises for all levels, the method, just like Pilates, focuses on mind/body connection while challenging and improving balance, alignment, core strength, aerobic capacity, flexibility, and posture.
The Franklin Method utilizes imagery, visualization, touch, and experiential anatomy to help us move efficiently and with ease, the way the body was designed to move. Rather than teaching a specific set of exercises, it focuses on improving the function of your body in everyday activities. In our busy and often stressful lives, we spend a majority of our time sitting as we drive, work on computers, watch TV, and socialize.
Move Beyond Pilates just moved! We are now located in West San Jose, right at the border of Saratoga and Cupertino. We reside on the second floor of the East West Music & Dance Building just north of the intersection of highway 85 and De Anza Boulevard. We have all new Balanced Body equipment: a reformer/tower combo, two Exo chairs, a ladderbarrel, a springboard, two ARCs, two CoreAlign, thick exercise mats, and lots of small props.
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Kerri Rosen
Dec 10, 2018
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I started working with AnnaLena because of a reoccurring knee injury. She helped me figure out the cause and designed a series of exercises to increase the strength and flexibility of the muscles affecting my knee. I credit her with my full recovery and continue to work with her regularly. I would highly recommend AnnaLena to anyone interested in Pilates, Core Align or dealing with injuries. She is knowledgeable, experienced and has a great space.
Donna Leacock
Nov 22, 2018
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If you are looking for an awesome Pilates teacher, I highly recommend AnnaLena at Move Beyond Pilates. I've been taking classes from AnnaLena for over 2 years and have enjoyed it. AnnaLena really listens and adapts her lessons and exercises to my specific needs. Through injuries, adapting to new sports and correcting old habits, I am so pleased with the progress I have made.
