BARRE
Bayou Barre Method & Preservation Barre Technique
The best of what true American Barre & Lotte Berk's Original work have to offer
BAYOU BARRE METHOD (GROUP CLASS ) incorporates arm weights, planks, and emphasizes isometric and eccentric strength training for your thighs, gluteals, abdominals, and back body. Enjoy a good sweat while you tone and stretch!
PRESERVATION BARRE (GROUP CLASS ) is all about opposition--stability in one muscle while another works like mad! The original technique incorporates deep stretching while simultaneously strengthening your muscles, all without props. You'll enjoy a long, lengthening warmup, a 360 degree strengthening of the thighs, and a complete workout of your entire core, including your gluteal muscles and side body. Warning--you will see amazingly fast results in Preservation Barre!
“Let the energy circulate through your muscles, your heart, and your soul. Don’t just do it, feel it!”- Esther Fairfax
Six of our teachers have been trained by The London Method, and four of us have been approved by the late Esther Fairfax, daughter of Lotte Berk, innovator and creator of what is now known as "barre." We learned the truest, most complete version of her work and are proud to share it at Bayou Barre. Betsy is a current teacher trainer for The London Method and values all the time she spent with Kelly, Pam, and Esther herself, enriching her knowledge of this work.
L'ESSENTIEL PILATES
Build stability, strength, stretch, and stamina through Contrology on the mat, the reformer, and/or using all of the pilates apparatuses.
l'ESSENTIEL MAT PILATES--ALL LEVELS (GROUP CLASS ) offers a classical, beginner-to-intermediate stabilizing workout, perfect for newcomers and seasoned clients looking to deepen their practice.
L'ESSENTIEL MAT PILATES--INTERMEDIATE (GROUP CLASS) is for clients looking to progress through the classical mat exercises building strength and stretch and deepening the basics. Not suitable for beginners.
BAYOU FOUNDATIONS (GROUP CLASS) is a fusion of barre and pilates stability and strength work with an extra emphasis on mind/body awareness and balance.
L'ESSENTIEL REFORMER works a portion of the pilates system where you'll gain strength, stretch and concentration as you control the movement of the carriage. Please attend at least 7 classical mat pilates classes before beginning.
PRIVATE SESSIONS allow you to experience the entire pilates system in an hour-long session, including the Reformer, Cadillac, High Chair, Ladder Barrel, and more, workshopping your needs and goals.