QB Mat Pilates
QB Mat Pilates refers to any Pilates workouts we do here at Quiet Bodies that are either Classical or Contemporary Pilates Techniques (or both!) You can expect a variety of Levels in this category. You will practice a variety of variations such as The Hundred, Spine Stretch, The Roll-Up and many more of Joe's original 34 Mat Exercises, plus workouts inspired by The Reformer.
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QB Mat Pilates (Classical with an Elastic)
Add some resistance to your Classical Mat Pilates Flow (with music!)
Equipment: Long Resistance Band (Medium Strength if you have it)
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Reformer on the Mat (Upper Body Precision)
Master the three fundamental elements we use to strengthen and mobilize our upper body at QB. Expect restorative shoulder work, plank variations to minimize wrist tension, and standing upper body work.
Equipment: Yoga Blocks, chair or table to elevate the hands.
Light Hand Weights (1-5lbs)
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QB Mat Pilates (Classical Remix)
The traditional Classical Pilates order but remixed!
Equipment:
Optional Ankle Weights for extra spice.
Two Yoga Blocks or books for extra range.
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4jkixyCrdWE1yjULkIX70B?si=97aae6df596f4e50
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12 Minute Core (with music!)
12 minutes for your core, but we all know it's actually for your whole body.
No Equipment!
A suggested add on for your upper body:
https://quietbodiespilates.vhx.tv/5-15-minutes/videos/01-10-22-level2
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Restorative Mat Pilates (Hip Release & Reset)
Release and restore your hips, and legs with this Restorative Mat Pilates workout.
Equipment: Yoga Strap/Belt/Elastic
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/494UApmRoghWx3kOrYsHIO?si=8d06efe2bab44476
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Reformer on the Mat (Previously Live March 21, 2022)
Bonus workout! Thank you, QB Community, for all your helpful feedback. You're the best!
Equipment: Hand Towel
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0wXliWVmabGhhVI2DtuwOz?si=8eb58cd894ad4635
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QB Mat Pilates (Master your Core Work)
Master your form! A tutorial-style workout to improve your form in core work, think Half Roll Back, The Ab Series and Roll-Ups.
Equipment: Light Hand Weights (1-3 lbs) and a pillow.
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6yspP5iOjTZEAvoGAkbvg7?si=39a351f2b8dc4947
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QB Mat Pilates (Contrology with a Ball)
A Classical Pilates workout using Kala's favourite contemporary prop, the ball!
Equipment:
7-10inch Squish Ball (or foam roller, bolster, rolled-up yoga mat)
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nIs4A5wiXIYdGdQvjNTKk?si=e07b5b504db643a1
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QB Mat Pilates (Contrology Basics!)
Learn the fundamentals of the original 34 Classical Mat Pilates in this Contrology Basics workout.
Expect to learn how to challenge your core using your legs and arms at once, how to Roll Up and how to Roll Like a Ball.
Equipment: Optional wall or chair to hold for balance at the start
Tunes...
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QB Mat Pilates (Lower Body Precision)
This workout will strengthen your lower body and improve your technique and form. Think of it as a "working" tutorial.
Stay tuned because we will be filming and uploading more workouts like this to help you master your Pilates practice. These workouts will show you little tips and tricks to ens...
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QB Mat Pilates (March Matness 2022!)
Happy March Matness QB Community! Let's do it Joe's way and celebrate his work all month long.
This workout will include all of the shoulder stands you see in the Classical Pilates repertoire, but if you're not there yet don't fret. This month is all about learning and taking the time to build ...
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QB Mat Pilates (Pure Classical Flow)
Enjoy an Intermediate Classical Pilates flow with Kala and Tig.
No Equipment.
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2F5fVBF4wEhplBLRgDUZF5?si=ab745ae9bab64f60
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Reformer on the Mat (Advanced Express!)
A quick effective advanced Reformer on the Mat, giddy-up.
Equipment: None
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6yspP5iOjTZEAvoGAkbvg7?si=eab8d0c93dfa4e0d
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Restorative Mat Pilates (Head to Toe Reset)
Feeling like you need a reset for your whole body? This flow is juuuussst the ticket.
Equipment: Please note all the equipment is optional as always, please don't let it stop you from participating in this amazing rest workout.
Light Hand Weights, or cans of beans
A yoga strap, belt, long el... -
QB Mat Pilates (Previously Live Feb 10, 2022)
A really fun recording of our live class from Feb 10th. You can expect to do Joe's order backwards and it's a Level 2.
Please note: This recording is taken directly off zoom so the audio/visual quality isn't our usual standard. But, I really loved the flow and wanted you all to get the chance t...
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Fifteen Minute Flow (Lower Body Fusion)
A contemporary Pilates fusion style class that can be done once, or up to three times for extra challenge. Serious glute love alert ❤️
Equipment: I use none but you can easily add in ankle weights or elastics to spice things up.
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4KtbOGm5tF2HPPoiIZWSnQ?s...
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QB Mat Pilates (You can move through any BLOCK)
An Intermediate Classical Mat Pilates Class using two yoga blocks for extra support and challenge.
Don't have a block? No sweat, use a squish ball/pillow between the legs and two same-sized books for hands. That said because this is a Classical workout, no props will be just fine.
Tunes: http...
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QB Mat Pilates (Contrology: Create a Map/Learn the Order)
Learn the order to the 34 Classical Mat Pilates Exercises without the inversions (legs overhead.) This workout is a great first step to practicing the 34 Contrology Exercises while building the strength and flexibility required to bring your legs over your head. Enjoy!
No Equipment.
Tunes:
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Reformer on the Mat (Full Body Flow)
Move your body in all directions and feel 100% better when you've done this class, thank you Pilates!
Equipment: Optional ankle weights on your wrists, you can also hold your dumbbells too :) (product link below if you're in Canada and want to treat yourself to these beauties)
Tunes: https://o...
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QB Mat Pilates (Practice is your best teacher)
It's a Contrology Series! Classical Pilates has taught me that practice is my best teacher, and I hope doing the Contrology classes with me helps you discover new things about your strength, body and mind.
Equipment: None, unless you wish to use a prop under your hips for Roll-Overs.
Tunes:
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Ten Minute Flow (Shoulder Love)
A 12-minute standing sequence for your shoulders, we love it! Tack this onto a classical mat Pilates class, after cardio or simply use it as a stand-alone to get in a little movement that day.
Remember, a little bit of movement every day, adds up over time!
Equipment: Light Hand Weights (1-3l...
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QB Mat Pilates (A must do!)
Use your imagination while you weave your body through your mat work and bring it to new depths.
I suggest taking the extra time to set up the playlist for this one if you're into it.
No props
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5fecKm9IDCIQX2MOwFkp39?si=2f6502a81d0f433d
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Reformer on the Mat (the Classical stuff reimagined)
Learn the first Reformer exercises I usually teach in the studio but reimagined for the mat. PS. This is the last class I filmed in 2021 wooo. Thanks for being here, and I look forward to connecting with you, from my living room to yours.
Equipment:
Hand towel/belt/yoga strap
Tunes:
https:/...
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QB Mat Pilates (Core Care)
Feel stronger and connected from your core outwards.
Equipment:
9-13 inch squish ball (or get creative with bolsters, rollers, pillow)
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4zh0u3a2zYTUx8OVicgDIJ?si=4ec296a554fd4b93
