Chilly November, fewer daylight hours, Pre-Holiday busyness… These three phrases hardly conjure cheer and motivation. But you wouldn’t know it at the studio. Our clients have been working consistently to stay fit and maintain energy in these sometimes harrowing months. Here are what two of them had to say about their experience:

“Sarah’s an excellent, motivational Pilates instructor. She’s so precise and creative in the ways she describes both equipment and mat exercises. She’s also very well versed in anatomy and good at giving physical adjustments, especially subtle ones that make all the difference between good, safe form, and not-so-good, compromising form. I have been going to the studio for about four months for private instruction, and it’s paid off. After having my second child I really wanted to tone and strengthen my core and back. Working out with Sarah has been perfect: I’ve gained strength, flexibility, my posture’s improved, and I’ve dropped two pant-sizes. I highly recommend Sarah Aldrich Pilates for people of any fitness level to get in shape.”

Miriam Gohara, Lawyer

“Sarah Aldrich Pilates makes Pilates fun, interesting and valuable both physically and emotionally. Learning about and developing one’s core requires physical effort and mindfulness. The result is a growing feeling of strength and physical competence from the inside out, a feeling that provides a foundation for basic optimism and confidence.
In the past, my regular workouts usually involved an element of boredom. This is never the case with Sarah. Sarah teaches Pilates as an adaptable discipline, often varying the pace and balance the types of exercises. Each session involves strengthening and stretches. After every session I have felt better than when I arrived.
Pilates is an inherently interesting discipline but it is not, as far as I can tell, one that can be picked up much less learned without an excellent teacher. Sarah is an excellent teacher–articulate, friendly and focused—and her focus another reason the sessions are such a good value. Best of all, she is an active observer and listener. Form matters in Pilates and is difficult to master without feedback from a skilled teacher. In order for a Pilates student to succeed, the teacher must participate thoughtfully in the process. Sarah does that all the time, which makes working with her a great value.”

Wick Chambers, Lawyer