A unique
Pilates
experience
The Pilates Den is a cozy home based studio where Shannon Lashua offers private Pilates sessions utilizing the Reformer, Tower, Wunda Chair, Mat and lots of small apparatus.
The studio is a bright 2nd floor space with lots of windows, overlooking pine and cedar trees off of route 2A in Williston Vermont. Shannon provides a welcoming and unintimidating environment for you to discover the benefits of the Pilates method of body conditioning.
Some of the benefits you may experience:
- Improved spinal mobility
- Increased core abdominal strength
- Greater overall flexibility
- Improved breathing
- Enhanced athletic abilities
- Better coordination, balance and awareness
- Increased energy and stamina
- Improved posture
- Alleviation of back pain
About Shannon
Shannon offers private and semi-private sessions utilizing the Reformer, 1/2 Cadillac, Springboard, Wunda Chair, and other small apparatus.
Shannon Lashua is a Polestar certified Pilates instructor, and former dancer originally from New York City. She graduated with a BFA in dance from NYU in 1997 and then went on to get her Personal Training certification that same year. She completed her Pilates training and Certification soon after. Since then she has worked in the health and fitness industry in health clubs as well as with Chiropractors and Physical Therapists in Vermont and New York. Shannon has been extensively trained in the Pilates Method both in its classical form as well as evolved. Locally, Shannon was an instructor at Pilates Vermont in Shelburne for three years, and then went on to become a Senior Instructor at Pilates Space in Burlington before opening her own studio. The Pilates Den has been open since 2006.
What people are saying:
“I drive 45 minutes especially to go to the Pilates Den once a week. It is a highlight of my week because it is the time that I truly feel the doorway between my body and my mind is wide open and the two are acting in unison. I always leave with my body feeling better than when I arrived, and, more importantly, feeling so much better about myself.”
“I felt uncomfortable and self-conscious in a larger setting with more people. I especially like the individual attention that Shannon gives. When I walk in, the first question she asks is, “How are you feeling? Anything going on?” And, she listens intently to my answer. Then, she changes the entire routine planned for that day based on MY individual needs. There is no other time in my week that this happens!”
“I feel that I am getting more than Pilates- it is a physical therapy session as well. Shannon’s knowledge of Pilates as well as the human body and its’ conditions have helped me bounce back from Sciatica, IT Band issues, chronic neck pain, and I even feel that going off of anti-depressants has been due, in part, to my new found mind-body connection.”
“When I tell friends about the Pilates Den, I simply say, “I walk in a football player, and walk out a ballerina!”
– M.K.
“It’s amazing how you work really hard and then feel totally relaxed after!”
– Ellen
“Shannon makes every session different so you’ll never get bored and it is always challenging – amazing!”
– Helen M.
“I love Pilates! I have always been active but I have finally found a workout that is rewarding both while you’re doing it and with the end result. After having 2 children, I never thought my abs would look flat and lean but after a year of classes with Shannon my whole torso has never been stronger or leaner.
“I look forward to my Wednesday Pilates appointment with Shannon. I am excited to go and always feel great afterwards.Shannon puts a lot of thought into that day’s program.She listens to my most current ailment and modifies the work out with those issues in mind.The lesson plans seem to build on each other week to week-keeping in mind my specific physical restrictions.She is contact with my physical therapist.Sometimes we talk several days before the lesson to see if there are certain movements that bothered my body at the last lesson. Shannon knows a lot about the body and how it works and notices weaknesses as well as strengths.Her studio space is open and fresh and she has all the equipment to mix up her lesson plans.I began with private lessons after an ACL repair and as I progressed Shannon talked with me about doing a semi private lesson every other week.This has worked out great.My partner is a good match for me personality wise as well as skill level plus she gives a different spin to the lesson.”
“It seems as though I have followed Shannon from job to job. I knew her at the Shelburne Athletic Club then Pilates Studio and now Pilates Den. To me that says a lot about her right there-because she is an incredible instructor-I go where she is! Shannon has always had a way of explaining an exercise or a Pilates move that makes sense to me. She talks about how it should feel-what body part it is working-and how to imagine it all together. She listens. She is upbeat and friendly.”
“I have always enjoyed Shannon as an instructor for her knowledge and just for who she is. If you are looking for a smaller group and a private space to learn or continue Pilates I would highly recommend that you meet with Shannon. You would not be disappointed!”
~ Leanne Haskin-Leahy
Pricing
Standard Rates
1 Private
$80
4 Privates
$308
($77 each)
Senior Discount
Rates**
1 Session
$76
4+ Sessions
$73 each
*No refunds on packages
**Senior discount for ages 65+
Location & Directions
The Pilates Den is located in a residential neighborhood off Route 2A (Essex Road) in Williston, Vermont. Because we are an in-home studio all group and private classes must be scheduled in advance, please call 802.318.6378 to check for available times or visit the class schedule page.
Directions from Burlington
Travel up Main Street toward South Burlington, Main Street becomes Williston Road (Rt. 2). Follow Route 2 until you come to Industrial Avenue just after Earth Cars. Turn left onto Industrial Ave. and proceed until you come to the intersection of Industrial Ave. and 2A. Turn left onto Route 2A drive 1/4 mile until you see Hillside Drive on your left. Turn onto Hillside Drive then take your first right onto Sundown Drive. Our home studio is located about a quarter-mile down on the right at 228 Sundown Drive. Look for the white mailbox. Free parking is available in the driveway or in the front of the house. The Pilates Den entrance is in the rear.
Directions from Interstate 89
Use the Williston exit (exit 12) and turn north onto Route 2A. Follow Route 2A several miles until you see Hillside Drive on your left. Turn onto Hillside Drive then take your first right onto Sundown Drive. Our home studio is located about a quarter-mile down on the right at 228 Sundown Drive. Look for the white mailbox. Free parking is available in the driveway or in the front of the house.The Pilates Den entrance is in the rear.
Contact
Contact Shannon with questions, comments or to schedule your session.