The Tower Mat class is taught in a small group of 6 people and uses 2 pieces of apparatus. The Mat work is the core of the Pilates Method and is the most difficult work. Private sessions or duets use 6 pieces of apparatus that build upon the mat work and go beyond it.
Private sessions involve closer interaction with the instructor.
Pilates is appropriate for people of any age or fitness level. Many people with physical injuries enjoy the benefits of Pilates. However, the Tower Mat classes are not appropriate for those with injuries or back problems. During a private session, a certified Pilates instructor can give such an individual the extra attention required. A Pilates Guild Certified instructor has gone through over 700 hours of training and apprenticeship, preparing her to teach the precisely controlled body positions involved in the Pilates Method.