AHFC was founded by Janine Galati in 1990. The studio was created to accommodate the needs of those looking outside the traditional realms of fitness and for those looking for a more integrated approach to mind-body training.

 AHFC has been the leader in Philadelphia in introducing new and innovative approaches to fitness training, as well as providing educational, integrated, fun mind-body programs. AHFC has hosted well known guest lecturers such as: Beryl Bender Birch, Bikram Choudhury, David Swenson, and hosted Philly's first Alternative Health Expo in 1997.

AHFC is a continuing education specialist for professional fitness organizations such as ACE and AFAA through the ALTERNATIVE FITNESS BODY IQ TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM. At the studio in Philadelphia, you can experience daily classes and private or semi-private training in Pilates & Yoga. (Click here for The Most Frequently Asked Questions About Pilates and Body IQ.)

 All classes require reservations. Click here for class cards and pricing information. Drop-in's are welcomed, however, you might be turned away if a class is full. To view the daily class schedules and to make reservations, please click here.

ABOUT JANEEN GALATI
Winner of "Best of Philly 1999" Fitness Trainer - Philadelphia Magazine

 Janine is an Exercise Physiologist and a Personal Health Consultant who specializes in Mind-Body training. She has devoted the last 15 years to studying alternative healing therapies for the mind-body. After receiving her degree in 1990 from Temple University, she focused her attention on alternatives to traditional health & fitness training. Her studies include: Ashtanga Yoga (Pattabbi Jois, Mysore India, 1998), Pilates with Romana Kryzanowska (1991), Vini Yoga with Gary Kraftsow (1996), Mind-Body Centering with Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen (1998), Upledger Cranio-Sacral training (1993, 94, 95) and various other therapeutic body techniques. She resides in Philadelphia and travels to promote her highly effective, unique style of mind-body training she calls "Body IQ". In 1999, the Alternative Fitness Body IQ Video was released and is now available internationally. Please click here for information and to order.

 To register for weekly classes, and other events at Alternative Health & Fitness Concepts® Click Here, or call (215) 567-4969.

ABOUT TRAINING METHODS

Pilates is frequently used at the studio. This technique is versatile, fun and gives immediate results to your body-mind. Some major tenants are abdominal stabilization, to protect the back and make the torso strong, spinal sequencing--being able to move your spine in sequence--bone by bone(for alignment strength) and breathing. Being able to coordinate the breathing with the movements is a crucial universal and uniting principle for creating fluid and balanced motion.

Our Programs Include:

• Pilates - Yoga based exercise techniques which emphasize abdominal stabilization to build a strong and well aligned trunk and spine. It is named after it's German-born inventor, Joseph H. Pilates, and has been in existence for more than 70 years. Pilates focuses on the full body, as opposed to working seperate body parts, as in weight training, and is performed on either a mat or specially built equipment that assists in facilitating the postures, using spring coil tension for resistance. Aficionados of Pilates rave about it for its strengthening and aligning abilities. It emphasizes lower abdominal strength for increased low back support, muscle length for a longer lean look; and breathing for increased vitality and energy.

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• Ashtanga Based Flow Yoga - This class offers a sophisticated blend of full body stretches and strength work with a cardiovascular appeal. This 90 minute class is not for the faint of heart. It is a rigorous class that requires focus, dedication, and a little patience.

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