Barre Pilates

 

What is Barre?

Barre is a form of exercise that uses a ballet barre and its incorporation of movements derived from ballet. The movements and positions are combined with those drawn from yoga and Pilates and other equipment is sometimes used in addition to the barre, such as resistance bands, yoga straps, exercise balls and hand weights. Barre classes typically focus on small, pulsing movements with emphasis on form, alignment, and core engagement. Participants hold their bodies still while contracting specific, targeted sets of muscles in isometric exercises. Repetitions tend to be high, range-of-motion small, and weights, when used, light. Barre classes focus on the lower body and core, developing strength and flexibility from the ankles up though the calves, knees, thighs, glutes, and abdominals.

Barre Pilates classes offered in Morganton, NC at Breathe Yoga & Pilates studio
Pilates Barre at Breathe Yoga & Pilates studio in downtown Morganton, NC
 

What are the benefits of Barre?

By practicing Barre regularly, you can achieve a number of benefits, including:

  • Improved core strength and stability

  • More toned muscles

  • Improved posture, balance, and body alignment

  • Improved flexibility

  • Strengthen and stabilize smaller muscle groups

  • Target and strengthen major muscle groups

 

 Where/How do I sign up?

At Breathe we currently offer Barre classes several days a week. See our schedule for days and times. Private sessions are also available. Feel free to email us at info@breatheyogawellness.com for additional information. We look forward to seeing you on your mat soon!