It is not a must to do Pilates in a studio as you can do it yourself at home if you wish to do so. The most important thing is that you need to learn the correct techniques. And once you are equipped with the right skills, you can do Pilates anywhere. However, in a studio, you will have access to all the necessary equipment which you may not have access to at home.

Everyone has different body and thus different needs so yes, it is definitely possible. Pilates has been known to be able to solve your aches and pains problems, whether it is because of bad lifestyle and injury. As you make progress with your Pilates exercises, your needs will gradually change and the exercises program also needs altering accordingly to meet your needs.

It should be practiced at least 3 times a week in order to gain benefits from Pilates. One session usually lasts for an hour.

It can be done both in a group and individually. However, it is better and recommended for beginners to have a private class as it allows the instructor to assess and address the specific physical and mental needs of the individual.

You will be fine in comfortable attire. Most Pilates exercises are done on a mat, however, there are lots of movements which require you to use different equipments ranging from Exercise Bands, Rubber Balls, Lightweights, Barrels, Performer and Wall Springs. You can find these equipments in most Pilates studio.

It is definitely possible to combine Pilates with other sports. In fact, it can enhance your performance at the other sports you do to by having more muscles balance. A lot of sportsmen have acknowledged the significant effects and advantages of doing Pilates in the sports they play.

Yoga aims at refining and purifying the body as well as providing strength and stamina needed for a long period of meditation by doing a series of physical movements. On the other hand, Pilates aims at helping our bodies return to their natural form, have muscular balance and coordination and achieve strength in our cores by doing a series of movements and exercises.

Both Pilates and Yoga aim at connecting the mind, body, spirit and breath together, however, Pilates in non spiritual, but in believes that when our minds understand and control the bodies properly, our bodies will work at their best in the most efficient and effective manners.

A combination of exercise regime, a lifestyle change, and a proper diet are needed to lose weight. Pilates allows you to develop your mind and mind as well as gain strength. Pilates is very effective when it comes to fixing posture and coordination, relieving pains and aches, toning, strengthening the muscles and at the end, it will provide good circulation in the body. Even though there will not be an instant effect, it will definitely play a major role in people's long-term weight reduction plan.

Java Yoga and Pilates Centre studio has an affiliation with the Ron Fletcher Program of study in USA and it is professionally dedicated to teaching Pilates. The instructors are all professionally-trained and certified and they are all passionate about Pilates.