Learn exercises that will best prepare you for our Reformer on the Mat classes.

Equipment:

Dowel, broomstick, mop (get creative!)
Light Hand Weights (1-3lbs)

Tunes:

I didn't cue the music! Not sure why, but here's the playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cGrBGss3oLeiWaMpnXfgY?si=114...

Learn how to use a ball to increase your spinal flexibility and core strength. If you do not have a ball, using a foam roller, bolster, bosu, barrel or even couch cushion will do.

Equipment:

9-10 inch squish ball

Tunes:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5hiuJtc0kgN11MYij1RPX1?si=a1e3f4547bb9...

Welcome to Part 2! Let's get on the floor and do some classical Pilates work.

Equipment:

Hand Weights (1-3 lbs)

Tunes:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CsMtgW1lIBR7ESysYsWnA?si=139ca6e4a8214673

*Because this is a two-part workout, begin the workout with the track "Marinade" by DOPE LEMON

Do this workout alone for a focus on your arms and legs, or tack on part two for the full body.

Equipment:

Light Hands Weights (1-3 lbs)

Tunes:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CsMtgW1lIBR7ESysYsWnA?si=a97e8d1aece144bc

Practice what we learnt in our first workout, and add more!

Equipment:

Hand Towel

Tunes:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lkQf1OAaf0IdyJW4EMbDV?si=73c0ea6a6a744c37

A level 3-ish workout with no inversions, focusing on Joe's Upper Body exercises.

Equipment:

None

Tunes:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ESAmCDB9YtcNrUeQ0rSHL?si=32b8ffd357a042bc

Build a strong foundation for your Pilates practice, whether it's your first session or it's been a while.

We will learn the simple basic shapes we make with our body in Pilates, some modifications and get you started off with your Pilates journey.

Equipment:

Light Hand Weights (1-3 lbs) or ...

A restorative (yet challenging) freestyle flow with an ab series thrown in for good measure. You are going to work your whole body in this workout, with an emphasis on legs, I was sore the next day!

Equipment:

Light Hand Weights (1-3 lbs)

Tunes:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4uA088uQndbk...

A well-rounded full-body Mat Pilates workout following a sequence inspired by the Reformer. Expect to start stanind and get some good leg work in before we hop on the floor to give our backs and core some love.

Equipment:

Squish ball or foam roller.

Tunes:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1...

Pilates lovers! Enjoy this pure classical Mat Pilates class following the level 2 order. This class was previously live on October 18th, 2021

Equipment: None!

Tunes:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3jriQRy5A5DKAeu7sM5t0H?si=22a801e8071a4748

Work on your shoulder mobility and strength in this class with a side of hip mobility and strength. Feels SO good.

Equipment:

Medium Resistance band or light hand weights and a towel/belt

Tunes:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sGMPPc93UvArTHl4IYz0I?si=383530d5228842ad

A lower-body-focused class that won't neglect the rest of your body either. Think Side Kicks, Clams, Quadruped and Shoulder Bridge. Woo!

Equipment:

Optional Ankle Weights for extra fire.

Tunes:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3PPVqjNfwCElYJnW0fUwsW?si=b732d1de9fae484a

Another three-part workout - 10 minutes legs, 10 minutes core and 10 minutes upper body.

Equipment:

Light Hand Weights (1-3lbs)

Tunes:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4uA088uQndbkxAUCqwfTuh?si=dc5bd1733f1340f9

A classical mat practice with some pockets of restorative exercises in between. This workout is a great balance between feel-good vibes, with a nice challenge for your core and glutes. Best way to kick off our challenge!

Equipment:

Optional Light Hand Weights (1-3 lbs)
Optional looped elastic ...

Joe's original 34, including all the shoulder stands, wow, my upper body! This is a challenging practice for your mind and body. However, you can expect to feel rejuvenated and empowered after. These exercises are so cool because you really start to untangle the puzzle that is your own unique bod...

Cover all your bases with this three-part Pilates workout. Ten minutes upper body, ten minutes Pilates core, ten minutes legs with some juicy stretches weaved throughout—perfection in just over 30 minutes.

Equipment:

Light Hand Weights

Tunes:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sGMPPc93UvArT...

Feel-good classical Pilates exercises using a squish ball with standing leg work to finish.

Equipment:

Squish ball or foam roller.

Tunes:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3PPVqjNfwCElYJnW0fUwsW?si=a1244b8ef9a94fd6

A fusion of contemporary and classical Pilates variations using light hand weights. This class was previously live on Saturday, September 11, 2021.

You can expect a large dose of core work with some "barre" inspired glutes.

Equipment:

Light Hand Weights (1-3lbs)

Tunes:

https://open.spotify...

A flowing equipment-less Reformer on the Mat. We stand to start, spiral down and get back up again.

Tunes:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1LQbBZn2L66P7A7Q7Ct0LA?si=e18ad33dbefc45d6

Last class, we focused on the Teaser. Let's kick it up a notch and work on the Roll-Over. I will share an awesome variation that helped me so much in my Pilates practise using a chair.

Equipment:

Chair

Tunes:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3PPVqjNfwCElYJnW0fUwsW?si=1b92efb4adad4518

Let's work on that Teaser, and I'll show you my go-to hack when I was new in Pilates land. Plus, a little lunge sequence is thrown in at the end for good measure :)

Equipment:

A hand towel

Tunes:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6lo303YmMOGhpGVqWzh5ZW?si=4c597b34b4254ed6

What do people love the most about the Reformer? It's a smooth glide of course! Let's recreate that. PS. This is a level three because it has the Roll Over in it, which I actually modify. If you are used to Level 2, I encourage you to give this one a whirl.

Equipment: Squish ball

Tunes:

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In this workout, my goal is to share some great plank modifications that you might wish to use to learn the basics of a full plank. Keep in mind any variations that work for you can be used throughout your Pilates journey and they are simple suggestions.

We will also review the simplest Classic...

Hey! Time for my favourite game: Freestyling variations on the spot with Joe's iconic exercises. This is something I love to do. As a student (and my short-lived career as a Teacher Trainer), I was required to know the Classical Pilates "order" off by heart. It is now part of my DNA.

However, a...