QB Mat Pilates

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
  • 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...

  • 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

  • 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:/...

  • 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

  • QB Mat Pilates (Contrology with Breath)

    Focus on your breath and we move through Joe's original 34 exercises.

    Equipment:

    Options ankle weights
    Anything you might wish to use for inversions for support

    Tunes:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0tbzM2eP1a8lLJTdhl02Q1?si=91a2a559320d4514

    Roll Over/Inversion Tutorial:

    https://www....

  • QB Mat Pilates (Part 1: Shoulders & Legs)

    Part 1: Whoa!! Shoulder mobility, strength with some legs thrown in, what more can a person ask for?

    Equipment:

    Light Hand Weights (1-3lbs and maybe 5lbs for the triceps)

    Tunes:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CsMtgW1lIBR7ESysYsWnA?si=2ab1ad6e86644c13

  • QB Mat Pilates (Part 2: Classical Pilates)

    Part 2: Enjoy the Beginners Classical Pilates exercises. Simple, challenging & effective!

    Equipment:

    Light Hand Weights (1-3 lbs)
    Tunes:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CsMtgW1lIBR7ESysYsWnA?si=2470263dcb0b49fc

  • QB Mat Pilates (Improve and Explore Your Positions)

    Let's dive in deep into our Pelvic position in all of our Intermediate Classical Pilates Exercises. Learn and better understand the different positions the pelvis can be in and how each of them can dramatically change your Pilates exercises.

    Blog:

    https://www.quietbodies.com/blog/pilates-tip-t...

  • Restorative Mat Pilates (Un-Perfect Yourself and Let Go)

    Let go of this idea of "perfect," get curious and enjoy moving with this feel-good flow. We will work on a ton of feel-good stuff for your shoulders, some work inspired by a client I am working with who is getting over Tennis-Elbow :)

    Equipment:

    Yoga Block or Cushion
    Squish Ball
    Light Hand We...

  • Reformer on the Mat (360 Lunges, weights and core!)

    A full-body flow that has a decent amount of standing work with some juicy core work to finish.

    Equipment:

    Squish Ball (foam roller, bolster, rolled-up mat etc)
    Light Hand Weights (1-3lbs)

    Tunes:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5riU7OtjmHGNgx7cPOQlVE?si=498ec1937a964ba6

  • QB Mat Pilates (Length and Opposition)

    Learn a new Neck Pull modification! This level 3 class focuses on getting more length and a feeling of opposition into your body using an elastic. Don't have one? No sweat, grab hand weights and a towel/belt/yoga strap.

    Equipment:

    Medium Long Resistance Band (6 ft or more)

    Tunes:

    https://op...

  • Beginner Pilates Series Workout #3

    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...

  • Reformer on the Mat (Part 2: Matwork...get on the floor!)

    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

  • Reformer on the Mat (Part 1: Legs and Arms)

    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

  • Beginner Pilates Series Workout #2

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

    Equipment:

    Hand Towel

    Tunes:

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

  • QB Mat Pilates - (Joe Pilates' Upper Body Work)

    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

  • Restorative Mat Pilates (Full Body Flow)

    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...

  • Reformer on the Mat (Full Body Flow)

    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...

  • QB Mat Pilates (Pure Classical)

    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

  • Restorative Mat Pilates (Shoulders and Hips)

    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

  • Authentic Mat Pilates (Lower Body Fusion)

    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

  • Ten Minute Flow (Core and hips)

    You can get a lot done in 10 minutes, and this workout is just the ticket for your core and hips. Expect an ab series, some back extension and exercises that will stretch and strengthen your hips.

    Equipment:

    Squish Ball or Foam Roller

    Tunes:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4zh0u3a2zYTUx8OV...

  • Reformer on the Mat (previously live Oct 6, 2021)

    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