Optimal body alignment
Awareness ~ Alignment ~ Integration
Optimal body alignment
Awareness ~ Alignment ~ Integration
Awareness ~ Alignment ~ Integration
Awareness ~ Alignment ~ Integration
At Optimal Body Alignment, each session is guided by the understanding that the body’s needs can shift from day to day. Rather than following a rigid formula, sessions are thoughtfully adapted to meet you where you are—supporting your body’s current capacity, nervous system state, and movement goals.
Depending on individual needs, sessions may integrate breath awareness, neuromuscular coordination, pressure regulation, and refined Pilates-based movement to improve alignment and efficiency. When appropriate, subtle sensory and restorative elements may be incorporated to support nervous system regulation and integration, allowing the body to absorb the work more fully.
This approach emphasizes awareness first—so movement becomes more connected, controlled, and sustainable over time. Each session is intentional, responsive, and designed to support long-term resilience, balance, and optimal movement.
Breathwork
Breath is the foundation of every session. Guided breathing practices support nervous system regulation, improve breath mechanics, and establish deep core support by coordinating the diaphragm, rib cage, pelvic floor, and abdominal system. Breath sets the tone for awareness, stability, and ease, allowing movement to feel more connected and efficient.
Pilates
Pilates forms the structural backbone of the work. Sessions focus on restoring optimal alignment, building functional strength, improving mobility, and refining body awareness. Emphasis is placed on precision, control, and breath integration to support movement that is intelligent, sustainable, and transferable to daily life.
Sensory & Restorative Integration
When appropriate, subtle sensory elements may be incorporated to support nervous system down-regulation and integration. Gentle sound and vibrational tones are used intentionally—often toward the end of a session or during restorative work—to encourage relaxation, grounding, and mental clarity.
Supportive Energy Work
In moments of heightened stress, fatigue, or emotional overwhelm, gentle supportive practices may be offered to help the body settle and restore balance. These elements are never the focus of the session, but rather a quiet layer of support that complements breath and movement.
Each session is a collaborative experience—guided by your goals, your body’s feedback, and an informed, intuitive understanding of what will be most supportive on any given day.
Pilates at Optimal Body Alignment is approached as more than exercise—it is a practice of awareness, presence, and intelligent movement. By slowing the pace and bringing attention to how the body moves, we create the conditions for true connection and lasting change.
When the nervous system is supported and allowed to settle, the body becomes more receptive. Movement feels clearer, sensations become more noticeable, and awareness deepens. This shift allows you to move with intention rather than habit—laying the foundation for healthier patterns and improved coordination.
Through mindful, breath-integrated Pilates movement, the body begins to recognize areas of imbalance, compensation, or restriction. As awareness increases, muscles learn to engage more efficiently, allowing strength to develop in a balanced, supportive way. Over time, this leads to improved alignment, greater stability, and movement that feels both lighter and stronger.
Rather than forcing effort, Pilates is used to refine how the body organizes itself. The result is not only increased strength, but a deeper understanding of your body—how it moves, how it responds, and how to support it with greater ease in everyday life.
This approach creates strength that is sustainable, balanced, and deeply connected—supporting both physical resilience and nervous system regulation.


Your Initial Private Session at OBA Pilates
Each private Pilates session is designed to meet your body exactly where it is. We begin with intention, awareness, and breath—because how you breathe directly influences how you move.
During the first 10–15 minutes of your initial session, we focus on biological breathing. This foundational work supports healthy oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange, helps regulate blood pressure, and activates deep core stabilization. Through diaphragmatic breathing, we explore how the breath, pelvic floor, and diaphragm work together as an integrated pressure system to support the spine. This connection is essential for efficient movement, injury prevention, and long-term strength.
Once breath and awareness are established, we move into a functional movement assessment. We observe how your body pushes, pulls, squats, rotates, reaches, and stabilizes—while assessing posture, alignment, balance, and movement patterns. This allows me to understand your current fitness level, areas of strength, compensations, limitations, and personal goals.
From there, your session is fully customized. Each class is thoughtfully designed to improve stability, mobility, coordination, and overall body awareness, while seamlessly integrating breath with movement. The goal is not simply to exercise, but to help you move more efficiently, feel more connected to your body, and build strength that supports you in everyday life.
Pilates is a practice of precision, awareness, and intelligent movement. These private sessions offer a space to slow down, learn your body, and create meaningful, lasting change.
For clients seeking deeper nervous system regulation, I also incorporate sound healing into sessions when desired. This gentle addition supports relaxation, grounding, and a reset of the nervous system—allowing you to slow down, reconnect, and restore balance.
We love our clients, so feel free to contact us during normal business hours and we look forward to meeting you!