ARC Pilates is located in the Foothills of the Rocky Mountains in the beautiful Town of Cochrane, Alberta. We are just 10 minutes northwest of the Calgary city limits. ARC Pilates is a fully equipped Classical Pilates Studio that prides itself on customized individual movement experiences. Amy Rost is a fully insured and an internationally certified Pilates Teacher.
Pilates is a series of movement exercises that are designed to stretch, strengthen, challenge and balance the whole body. It brings awareness and focus to the use of breath to enhance the body’s ability to achieve these exercises. Pilates is a strength-based workout that utilizes functional movement exercises.
Joseph Pilates developed the Pilates Method in the early 1900s. In 1943, his book “Return to Life” was published and this gave us a detailed outline of his mat work. As Joe says Pilates “is designed to give you suppleness, natural grace, and skill that will be unmistakably reflected in the way you walk, in the way you play, and the way you work.” I believe his vision was that he wanted all of us to go through our everyday lives filled with the ease of movement, “spontaneous zest and pleasure.”
Pilates is for everyone, Pre and Post Natal, Athletes, Neuromuscular Conditions, Rehabilitation, Muscular Imbalances, anyone ages 7-100 and everyone in-between. ARC Pilates creates a safe and supportive place to move for all levels. The Pilates Method encompasses the whole body, mind and spirit to achieve movement. Therefore, whether you want to increase your strength and flexibility, improve your posture, have more energy, move with confidence or take your fitness regime to a completely new level, then Pilates is for you. At ARC Pilates, we pride ourselves on providing a movement experience with exceptional attention to movement detail while taking into consideration each client’s individual movement needs.
Strength, Flexibility, Coordination, Mobility, Wellness, Quality of Life, Balance, Improved Posture, Improved Muscular Balance & Athletic Performance.
Amy is the Owner of ARC Pilates in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada (located just outside Calgary, AB in the foothills of Canadian Rockies) and the Founder of Pilates Fest North.
She is the mother of four children. In 2010, her oldest son was diagnosed with a rare degenerative neuromuscular disease called Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA). This was the wake-up call that lead her to Pilates.
Amy worked in private healthcare for 15 years as an Administrator of Disability Management.
In 2016 she decided to leave her corporate job working in a spine clinic to pursue her passion for Pilates. After working all those years seeing the struggles of chronic illness and disability, she decided it was time to make a change, and this is where her journey to teaching Pilates began.
She is a certified, comprehensively trained Advanced Level 5 Classical Pilates Teacher. Amy is a National Certified Pilates Teacher. She enjoys working with a wide range of individuals, including children, the elderly, individuals with disabilities and athletes.
Amy is a sought-after International Educator and Teacher Training Mentor; she is passionate about providing teachers with ongoing skills to succeed in their teaching practice and their business.
She has presented topics such as Kids Rule the World, Pilates for the Future, Connection, Collaboration and Community, and Pilates Outside the Box (special considerations and concerns).
Amy is a tenacious networker and lifelong learner. She is always looking for ways to create connection, collaboration and community. She is passionate about cultivating community in every aspect of her life, business and Pilates practice.
Please note that Multi-Packs are valid for 90 days after first the first class has been attended and will expire 90 days from this date.
ARC Pilates accepts cash, Credit, e-Transfer and cheque.
Cancellation of a scheduled session must be 24 hours prior to a scheduled class. Cancellation with less than 24 hours’ notice will be subject to the full amount of the class. Classes may be rescheduled but must be used before the end of the contract term. ARC Pilates reserves the right to make discretionary decisions in regards to cancellations.
*Please note that throughout the year special session rates may be offered.*
Ok, you are probably thinking to yourself “what is FA?” It stands for Friedreich’s Ataxia, a cause very near and dear to my heart. It is a rare degenerative neuromuscular disease that often affects/weakens the heart! I am a Pilates teacher and a Mother of four- my oldest son was diagnosed with FA in 2010. Our lives changed forever on that day and our new normal sank into our hearts. This also changed the direction of my own Pilates journey!
Breathing – we all do it, but do we really think about it? Did you know that bringing a focus to your breath can help your everyday movement in life and your Pilates practice? We all have days where we just need to stop and breathe. Let’s kick off January, breathing our way into a New Year, making new connections to our BREATH.
ARC Pilates is located in the Foothills of the Rocky Mountains in the beautiful Town of Cochrane, Alberta. We are just 10 minutes northwest of the Calgary city limits. ARC Pilates is a fully equipped Classical Pilates Studio that prides itself on customized individual movement experiences. Amy Rost is a fully insured and an internationally certified Pilates Teacher.
