Leah Watts Knows Pilates

Leah Watts is a certified BASI Pilates instructor at TONE Pilates and Music.

Pilates requires that participants treat their bodies with respect, love and reassurance. In return their bodies will respond with combined mental health, physical strength and confidence.

As in musical tone, with Pilates the body will look more distinguished as the participant builds confidence and stands taller and in perfect alignment.

Pilates can enhance the mental sensation associated with a gently moving body, complete with grace and harmony, regardless of age or gender.

Watts says she discovered Pilates after finding out that her blood pressure was so high that even medication was not enough to control it. With Pilates' exercises her breathing patterns changed from heavy chest breathing to calming lateral breathing. Not only did her HBP reading drop from a high 191/110 to 112/ 60, but her migraines and meds were reduced significantly.

Watts offers a free Pilates session on the first Sunday of the month. Space is limited. For more information, call (818) 991-0515 or e-mail tonepilates@gmail.com.