Classes

“It will always evolve and change. No exercise program should remain fixed. Our bodies and minds respond to variety in dynamic movement.”

—Annabel Castaldo

BoneCentrics™

Prevent and correct posture faults! Reverse the muscle weakness and imbalances associated with osteoporosis and osteopenia. Practice bone building fitness and learn to minimize risk of fracture during workouts and in daily life. BoneCentrics™ is challenging, fun and safe focusing on exercises that emphasize  strength and stability. Classes feature carefully choreographed sequences that highlight breathing, core activation, balance work and strength focused on the vulnerable areas of the wrist, hip and spine.

Pilates with Annabel

Strengthening the physical body, cultivating  body awareness, and stress release are the goals of this contemporary Pilates class. Simply put, it’s unconventional Pilates matwork with a twist. Somedays, we may use foam rollers, stability cushions and balls, somedays will do barre work and weights and sometimes all three! With 20 years of teaching and training under her belt, Annabel has a lot to offer in her intelligent, flow classes that work the body from tail to brain. Above all, she emphasizes alignment, focus and breath in each exercise and encourages all students to work at their own level and pace, mindfully. Level 2 advanced beginners and up welcomed.

Inspired Barre

NOT your average barre. In fact, you won’t recognize it. Strengthening for knees and backs, safe for osteoporosis, and corrective for postural faults, this barre focuses on full-range, articulated movement with absolutely no tucking, micro-movements (they don’t work) or down-ups. Integrating the precision of Pilates with a touch of ballet, Inspired Barre tones and tightens the derriere, core, legs and arms. The class is open to all levels.

Private Consult & Assessment

This session is available as a 60-minute coaching assessment and introduction to Physiqa.  Discovering your unique postural and muscular imbalances is essential to any safe and effective exercise regime and relevant to all PHYSIQA classes. Recommended for new beginners, and those suffering from chronic pain or injury and fitness enthusiasts who want more significant results. You’ll learn activation and release techniques and modifications specific to you. Please email annabel@physiqa.com directly for more information or to schedule.