Dr. Kateri Porto

PILATES fusion

Focus ~ Control ~ Breath

Pilates is a form of mind-body exercise aimed at brining the body back into balance, by focusing on developing a strong core - the central area of your body which is home to a complex set of muscles that affect practically every movement made by the human body.  This class combines the breath focused movement of Pilates & Yoga with traditional fitness elements.

ROOT yoga

Hatha ~ Vinyasa

Explore breath & body movement with simple, mindful dance-like foundational flow.  Embrace your outer softness with an inspiring series of long held standing poses for greater stability.  Connect to your inner strength with longer held connective tissue stretches for healthy mobility.  For anyone looking to try yoga & learn how it can enhance physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

BARRE strength

Barreless ~ Strength ~ Balance

In this barre class you may be free standing (Barreless) or positioned at a fixed barre, with you using it to move in and out of lower and upper body movements for a core, glutes, flexibility, upper body and lower body, strength-training workout.  We target these areas with interval strength training, isometric holds and deep muscle work.  

BARRE fusion

Barre ~ Fitness ~ Grace

Blending barre, cardio and toning exercises, this class uses ballet and Pilates-inspired moves to give you a full-body cardio and strength workout. You may be positioned at a fixed barre, or be using a freely moveable light weight barbell as your dance partner.

En BARRE

Total Body Barre

This all-in-one barre class positions you at a fixed barre, with you using it to move in and out of lower and upper body movements for a core, cardio, flexibility and strength-training workout.

SOL yoga

Ashtanga ~ Vinyasa Flow 1-2

Explore breath synchronized rhythm & body movement with a mindful, dance-like, intelligently sequenced class.  This class emphasizes smoothly moving with deliberate attention and intention, rather than letting gravity run the show.  Join us for a practice focused on brining us to the edge of experience to witness the moment unfolding & to realize it is us who is unfolding.

FLOW yoga

Power ~ Vinyasa Flow 2-3

A dynamic and challenging Vinyasa-style class that synchronizes the breath with movement and builds strength with continuous flow, followed by an inspiring longer held peak pose, and a yin/restorative/meditative finish.  Experience recommended. 

Private Sessions

• Advance your skills.
• Refine a pose/move that is difficult for you.
• Learn to meditate and relax.
• 30 - 60 min private mind-body sessions are taught by Dr. Kateri at Life Time Fitness Burr Ridge.
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• Heal from injury.
• Strengthen weaknesses.
• Learn self-care/home-care.
• 15 - 30 min Therapeutic exercise & Physical Therapy is covered by most insurance plans, is available in-office for existing patients of both doctors, and is based on medical necessity.

Group Workshops 

• Specialty requests to enhance sport, organ system, mood, will be considered.
  
• Group specialty classes and workshops are taught by both Dr. Porto & Dr. Ezell
• Contact us if you'd like a workshop or specialty class presented at your place of business!