"A few well-designed movements, properly performed in a  balanced sequence, are worth hours of doing sloppy calisthenics or forced contortion."

-Joseph Pilates

 Beginning Mat

This class will introduce you to the five basic principles of Pilates.  Through focused practice of these principles, you will gain strength and flexibility as well as greater body awareness and control.  Special emphasis is placed on proper alignment, good use of breath, and the movements of the spine.  This class is suitable for those with no prior Pilates experience.

Intermediate Mat

This class builds on the fundamentals of Pilates.  Small props are often incorporated to further challenge limb strength and mobility.  Class includes a challenging repertoire of exercises to move your spine in all directions and strengthen both the small muscles of stabilization and the large muscles of powerful movements.

Mat Plus

This class incorporates various props to add variety, challenge, and greater biofeedback to your workout.  Equipment used varies from class to class, but may include the magic circle, toning balls, stability balls, Bosu, bands and others.  This class is appropriate for the intermediate student, or the student who has developed good body awareness through some private training.

Pilates for Dancers

Specifically for movement artists, this class challenges balance, coordination and endurance through many modifications of the classic Pilates repertoire.  Class is taught by an experienced dancer and uses some dance vocabulary, but is also suitable for the movement artist with good body awareness and an interest in improving body control and understanding.

Back Care on the Reformer

The Back Care Reformer trio is for those who have a history of back pain, who would like to be proactive in the management of their pain, and who are otherwise generally healthy. This small, equipment based class will utilize the powerful stabilization benefits of the Pilates Reformer to gently and evenly increase core strength for optimal back health.

These equipment based classes are limited to three participants.  The reformer is a versatile piece of equipment indeed, with over 100 possible exercises.  These small classes are highly customized to the goals of the students.  If you would like to be part of a reformer trio, but don't see one on the schedule that suits you, please contact us.  We are always starting new classes as the need arises.

There are a couple of spots open in some of the current Reformer Trio classes. please call the studio at (360)738-2288 for more information.