classes and sessions are rooted in the contemporary Pilates tradition
and infused with fundamental movement pattern exercises,
breath work, practices adapted from dance training,
self-massage, myofascial release, ELDOA and inspiration from yoga.
and infused with fundamental movement pattern exercises,
breath work, practices adapted from dance training,
self-massage, myofascial release, ELDOA and inspiration from yoga.
news: upcoming workshops in 2020!
join me for 'healthy habits for sitters' with rachel sever. details under workshops.
join me for 'healthy habits for sitters' with rachel sever. details under workshops.
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rebecca's classes and sessions utilize the exercises created by joseph pilates in a contemporary context. she hopes that through her work, clients become more aware of how they move, feel better in their bodies, and of course, enjoy and have fun moving!
rebecca focuses on both a deep engagement of the core muscles and the breath to lengthen, strengthen and align the body. establishing and supporting correct body mechanics is her specialty as well as encouraging a clear mind-body connection. rebecca is known to combine a fun and relaxed atmosphere filled with challenging exercises. |
rebecca believes that movement is a key ingredient for a
balanced & blissful life. we are simply built to move.
balanced & blissful life. we are simply built to move.
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she completed her 200+ hour pilates mat certification through erika bloom pilates plus in new york city in 2009. since then she has participated in many continuing education workshops and certifications in self-massage, mobility & strength training, movement, yoga, feldenkrais, kinesiology, and became a student practitioner of the ELDOA technique in november 2018.
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rebecca launched an online streaming platform in October 2017. Pilates Inspired Practice offers online classes, available with a membership. videos are intended to help amplify and support your current wellness routine. the platform exists to share the techniques rebecca has developed to keep her feeling good in the body, energized and inspired. check out more, including free videos at: pilatesinspiredpractice.com.
what is pilates |
pilates is a body conditioning system developed in the early 20th century by joseph pilates. the main goals are to improve strength, flexibility, posture and tone. inherent in the practice is a strong mind-body connection as the mind guides muscles to make specific movements bringing awareness to the body. there is a strong focus on the core, or in joe’s words the ‘powerhouse’. pilates is known for being a very effective low-impact fitness method. pre-and postnatal women are often encouraged to take pilates during their pregnancy and after.
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what is eldoa
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ELDOA is a revolutionary myofascial stretching and strengthening technique created by renowned osteopath Guy Voyer, DO. The name is a French acronym that translates to ‘longitudinal osteo-articular decoaptation stretches’.
In practice this means that positions are designed to increase space at a specific location. We target one joint by fixing the point below and moving the point above. I personally love the way it improves our awareness - the inner map of the the body - and find that it has positively influenced the way I approach Pilates and movement with a deeper sense of control and a new understanding of creating inner tension. As positions are held for 60 seconds, it makes for quite an intense experience! Some of the many other benefits include: a decrease in pressure of the discs between the vertebra in the spine, a normalizing of myofascial tension, an increase in muscle tone, improved joint range of motion, improved circulation, and improved posture. While a decrease in back pain is the most common result, because we are also making more space for the nerves that innervate the spine, this can lead to a number of additional benefits from gut function to period pain for example. |
testimonials
"I think of Rebecca's Pilates sessions as 'mindful Pilates'. Engaging your mind to assist your exercise is one of her many strengths. The other is a great ability to demonstrate and explain individual exercises. I would highly recommend personal sessions in addition to group classes with the aim of experiencing and further developing particular and new exercises. Rebecca has a great diagnostic ability pointing to particular muscular tensions and helping resolve them. In addition to her exceptional professional skills as a trainer, she is a wonderful person: positive, energetic, giving each student in a group and in private sessions her full attention. I recommend Rebecca's classes in highest possible terms." - Manja
“Pilates with Rebecca helps me combat the damage I do to my body by sitting too long at computers!” - Jane
“I enormously enjoy regular Pilates sessions with Rebecca. Each class is a welcome change from the routine sitting position while working, and the repeated way I use my body and mind while sitting at a desk. The Pilates training – to move, stretch, breath and relax the whole body is so refreshing and pleasurable. When going back to work after a class, I am much more awake, relaxed and concentrated. Great!” - Martin
“I loved Rebecca's Pilates classes: somehow she invents workouts that flow smoothly from one exercise to another, while incorporating a physical rigour and level of difficulty that suits the abilities of everyone in the room. I always looked forward to her classes, enjoyed them, and felt refreshed and relaxed afterwards. And now that I am no longer in Berlin, I am missing them horribly.” - Olivia
“Pilates with Rebecca helps me combat the damage I do to my body by sitting too long at computers!” - Jane
“I enormously enjoy regular Pilates sessions with Rebecca. Each class is a welcome change from the routine sitting position while working, and the repeated way I use my body and mind while sitting at a desk. The Pilates training – to move, stretch, breath and relax the whole body is so refreshing and pleasurable. When going back to work after a class, I am much more awake, relaxed and concentrated. Great!” - Martin
“I loved Rebecca's Pilates classes: somehow she invents workouts that flow smoothly from one exercise to another, while incorporating a physical rigour and level of difficulty that suits the abilities of everyone in the room. I always looked forward to her classes, enjoyed them, and felt refreshed and relaxed afterwards. And now that I am no longer in Berlin, I am missing them horribly.” - Olivia
links
there are so many wonderful body workers in berlin! here are two of my favorites.
Hirai Healing
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jaina of hirai healing offers traditional deep tissue as well as thai, shiatsu and reflexology. her techniques range from feather-light flow to intensely deep acupressure and trigger point, based upon the client's preference and tolerance.
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Heart Embodied Massage
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rachel is an american-educated massage therapist certified as an "awareness oriented structural integrationist" offering the 10 sessions, deep connective tissue (fascia) massage, california flow massage, and breathwork. sessions are given with a holistic, open, empowering perspective and can integrate mind-body awareness support for those interested. locations in prenzlauer berg and kreuzberg
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cancellation policy
private sessions: clients are responsible for full payment when canceling within 24 hours of scheduled session.
group classes: clients are responsible for full payment when canceling within 6 hours of scheduled class (this changes to 24 hours in October 2019).
i know that it’s a bummer to miss an appointment or class and then have to pay. more than likely something happened out of your control and you are not missing the session or class because you want to. i completely understand that it’s frustrating and am both sympathetic to and empathize with the situation. but this cancelation policy is an act of self-preservation and self-compassion for me and my business. because i highly value your time and trust in me, i strive to provide fully engaged, dynamic and powerful sessions. this means that i only take a certain amount of sessions per week and that i schedule enough time for myself to continue researching, studying, and moving so i am inspired, motivated, and prepared for appointments. not only do the last minute cancellations add up monetarily but they are also disruptive to my flow and productivity. if i have prior notice for a cancellation i can try to find a replacement or decide how to best use the time. for group classes, this is also a consideration for other clients when a class is fully booked.
i ask you to respect that this policy is non-negotiable and to consider if you are comfortable with it before scheduling.
group classes: clients are responsible for full payment when canceling within 6 hours of scheduled class (this changes to 24 hours in October 2019).
i know that it’s a bummer to miss an appointment or class and then have to pay. more than likely something happened out of your control and you are not missing the session or class because you want to. i completely understand that it’s frustrating and am both sympathetic to and empathize with the situation. but this cancelation policy is an act of self-preservation and self-compassion for me and my business. because i highly value your time and trust in me, i strive to provide fully engaged, dynamic and powerful sessions. this means that i only take a certain amount of sessions per week and that i schedule enough time for myself to continue researching, studying, and moving so i am inspired, motivated, and prepared for appointments. not only do the last minute cancellations add up monetarily but they are also disruptive to my flow and productivity. if i have prior notice for a cancellation i can try to find a replacement or decide how to best use the time. for group classes, this is also a consideration for other clients when a class is fully booked.
i ask you to respect that this policy is non-negotiable and to consider if you are comfortable with it before scheduling.