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 ...

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

Equipment:

Hand Towel

Tunes:

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

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...

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...

All the best lower body stretches. Think hips, groin, calves, hamstrings and thighs.

Equipment:

A yoga block or cushion (this will go under your hips and under your knee)
An elastic or a strap (belt/scarf works) to be used around your foot for stretches.

Tunes:

https://open.spotify.com/p...

This workout will introduce the simplest classical Mat Pilates exercises that we practice in Level 2.

Equipment: Anything you have used to support yourself in the previous workouts.

Tunes:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ffXZE3Fr5O3ygEK8DC5ey?si=c3509f21a2464da9

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...

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...

If you're new to QB, this is a great addition to the Beginner series! Otherwise, get back to basics and refine everything you have learnt so far.

Equipment: Light Hand Weights

Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/44R3sqo68BM07jIX31KVsa?si=c19fdaae06eb4759

A Classical Pilates workout that is excellent for Beginners looking to progress to Level 2 workouts.

No Equipment!