Pilates

Kate has seen miracles with the Pilates Method. A longtime practitioner and instructor, she is a certified Mat Instructor and a Stott Pilates trained Cadillac instructor. The Pilates Method of Contrology was developed by Joseph Pilates to rehabilitate men and women who were bed-ridden by attaching springs to hospital beds. The Pilates Method of body conditioning trains balance and assists participants to alleviate back pain and improve posture through stability, mobility and flexibility. The method works to inform the body of 5 basic principles of alignment for the breath, the pelvis, ribcage, shoulder blades as well as head and neck placement.

Pilates offers overall body conditioning while strengthening and lengthening the core muscles along the spine out to the extremities. Strengthening the core muscles of the trunk in a lengthened state offer back support and assist in a tall, upright posture.

Kate likes to utilize props such as springs, bars, stability balls, Bosu, discs and soft rollers to assist clients to strengthen the abdominals within their range. The combination of Pilates and facilitated stretching in a workout regimen helps clients to maintain their height, improve strength and posture. Kate is apart of the skilled pilates team at Essex Pilates + Wellness in Essex.

You are only as young as your spine is flexible. If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old. If it is completely flexible at 60, you are young.

Joseph Pilates

What People Say About Kate

I started yoga classes with Kate 2 years ago, when I was 59. She is truly an inspiration – I couldn’t have found a more skillful, knowledgeable and nurturing teacher. She encourages me to push myself just to my limits but not beyond. Every class is different and I truly look forward to my twice weekly sessions. Practicing yoga with Kate is one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself. I have better posture and balance, and more flexibility and strength. I wish I’d started sooner, but it’s never too late!

Cheri-Ann P.

I have been practicing yoga for many years now, but after I took a class from Kate my yoga became even more meaningful and fun! Kate is truly an inspiration in positive action and thought. This past year I decided to join Kate on a trip she organized to Costa Rica for yoga, meditation and connecting to the spirit that is within all of us. It was an amazing and incredible journey. We traveled to a remote part of the mountains in Costa Rica to a special place. All of my senses were re-charged. The sights, sounds, and scents, the beautiful river that was always present in the background, delicious organic fresh food, and wonderful interaction with people who were inspirational and peaceful. Thank you Kate!

Claire M.

I am a 58 year old 10 year plus veteran student of Kate Novacks yoga classes. I attribute my health and well-being to her. Kate has given me the care, healing and tools to live a full life, despite the condition I have been diagnosed with. (a chronic degenerative bone disease). Kate’s classes are filled with love , inspiration and over all good vibes. As one student put it “you feel as though you’re floating after Kates class” so light and limber! There is something extremely special about her practices. It doesn’t matter if you are new or seasoned, young or old, full figured or tiny, male or female , everyone is cared for, welcomed and challenged to their own personal edge. Kate puts extra effort and concern not to have anyone injured or feel as though they don’t belong in the class. Try it out you will love it!

Pam D.

from Westbrook, CT

I would like to express my deepest gratitude for what my time in practice has done for my life.

I was in a deep depression when I first began, made worse by several physical issues. All that went away in a matter of months, and I was soon in the best condition, both physically and emotionally of my life, I began to feel like a goddess.

This past fall, however, I noticed a tightness in my chest in certain poses. One partial mastectomy and 33 radiation treatments later, I am now cancer-free.

Throughout my treatment, the wonderful medical staff repeatedly commented on my positive attitude, my stamina, and my rapid recovery.

I know that I owe all that to my time in practice with Kate. I regret that, due to my schedule, I will always be grateful for what I have learned from her

Pilates

Joseph Pilates

What People Say About Kate

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