Class Descriptions
Mat Class
The essence of all Pilates work, mat classes are a series of floor exercises designed
to create uniform body development of long lean muscles, pelvis - spine - shoulder
alignment and stability, solid abdominal core strength, increased circulation and breath
capacity, and proper movement coordination. 55 minutes; mat provided.
10 for 10
10 pilates exercises for $10. Join us for this efficient 30-minute class and learn (or perfect)
the basic 10 pilates mat exercises. Mat provided.
Reformer Class*
This class is done on a piece of equipment comprised of a moving platform, springs, straps and pulleys. It may sound medieval but Joseph was way ahead of his time, using spring resistance to build strong muscles and bones, and help to guide arms and
legs while you work towards efficient movement patterns from your core. 55 minutes.
“This action automatically centers you, developing balance, coordination, and body/space awareness as it strengthens and stretches your entire body, not just any one isolated set of muscles.” – The Everything Pilates Book
Tower Class*
Done with the ‘pole’ system of our reformer units, includes the use of the roll down and push through bar, leg and arm springs. Participants benefit from the support, guidance, and resistance of the equipment. 55 minutes.
Chair Class*
Originally Designed by Joseph Pilates to be small enough to easily fit in your home, the Chair’s unique and versatile design enables everyone to enjoy a beneficial workout – from the most injured client, who uses it to rehabilitate – to the most advanced students challenging themselves with pushups, backbends, and headstands. Because many of the chair exercises are done sitting or standing up, it is ideal for practicing and improving balance. 55 minutes.
*Beginners new to pilates need experience first, we recommend 5 privates before joining equipment classes. Reformer, Tower and Chair classes are all considered equipment classes. 10 -packs of Equipment classes can be mixed and matched.
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Level Descriptions
Fundamentals – Perfect for a new client to begin their class experience. These classes introduce the principals needed to build the foundation for a successful Pilates experience. As the basic movements encountered in the Pilates exercises are covered, clients will gain an awareness and understanding of their body, while gently exploring correct movement. There is particular emphasis on breath control, abdominal support, pelvic/spinal alignment, and proper movement coordination. The pace of class is gentle and slow. This class can also be appropriate for clients who are getting back into exercise after recovering from an injury.
Basic – Intended for the client who has done other forms of exercise and is mostly injury free, but has little to no experience with Pilates. Clients will be introduced to the Pilates vocabulary, and the names and sequences of exercises are taught for you to become familiar with. At this level clients will experience a well rounded, moderate paced workout with emphasis on increased coordination, breath capacity, precise control, concentration and building strength in both the core and extremities.
Beginner/Intermediate – Building upon the basics, this level uses your increasing experience, skills, and strength to begin to add more challenges and to quicken the pace of class slightly. Clients will be asked to perform the flowing Pilates movements with increased breath capacity, mental control, and greater control of the core. Transitions, which connect one exercise to the next, are also introduced.
Intermediate – These classes move at a quicker tempo and assume that clients understand the basic choreography of each exercise and are becoming more familiar with transitions at this level. Clients will be challenged with more complicated exercises, greater range of movement, and more dynamic, flowing movements. Although there is a nice pace to class, there is still some time to closely looking at those exercises that elicit questions.
Intermediate/Advanced – For clients experienced, skilled, and strong in their Pilates, who are now honing more powerful pelvic and shoulder stability, oppositional energy, spinal articulation and overall uniform development. Pace is quite quick, as nearly all but a few of the exercises in the vocabulary are being practiced.
Advanced – All of the most extreme movements and exercises that you have been building towards in your practice are now being performed and executed. A vigorous opportunity to explore the full sequence of Pilates exercises executed “at tempo”, and to the fullest extent of your body’s range of movement.
