Level 1
Our Level 1 classes are designed to simplify Pilates while still challenging your body. These workouts are great for those just starting with Pilates or for times when you need a more restorative practice to ease sore muscles or a cluttered mind.
When is it best to move on to Level 2?
You know your body best! Trust your instincts. The good thing is, if you find yourself following a workout that is too challenging, you can always take a breather and note what was hard and what skills you think you need to work on. Or you can turn the workout off and choose another!
If you need any help, please don't hesitate to reach out to Kala.
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QB Stretch (Lower Body)
This is a restorative stretch sequence for your lower body while lying down on your back.
Prop: Elastic, yoga strap, belt, tie or scarf.
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QB Mat Pilates (The Why)
Learn the why and the how-to of our most simple Classical Mat Pilates exercises.
No Equipment
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3f3tgEBAukbi9QY2cMf8ZF?si=383e0827e99d4260
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Restorative Mat Pilates (Not All Who Wander Are Lost)
A real slow flow to put your mind and body at ease, chefs kiss*
Equipment: Squish Ball (or Bolster will work) and light hand weights.
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2lz1RA1W0JZm7su3NJIRgF?si=1d30771de6244bce
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Restorative Mat Pilates (Back to Basics)
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
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Restorative Mat Pilates (Shoulder + Hip Reset)
Feeling like your body deserves some love from head to toe? This flow is the one for you! Expect some extra doses of movement for those shoulders and hips too.
Equipment: Squish ball and long resistance band
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6r3U2YW1hwCdBcly07x0al?si=a2ea4b3a175e4d02
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Restorative Mat Pilates (Quiet Body, Quiet Mind)
A feel-good flow with the squish ball, who can resist? Not me!
Equipment: Squish ball
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5IUaRMD38oSKlUYNnqd9We?si=564b4385c0594462
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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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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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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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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 Stretch (Lower Body)
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...
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Restorative Mat Pilates (Untangle and Connect)
Find your breath, your deep core and give your shoulders some love.
Equipment:
Yoga Block
Light Hand Weights (1-3 lbs)Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/62dgHtdWF4i2xgwJf59hPC?si=39918e7198af4799
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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
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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... -
Beginner Pilates Series Workout #4
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...
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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...
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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
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Beginner Pilates Series Workout #1
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 ...
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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
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Restorative Mat Pilates (with some heat)*
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 ... -
Restorative Mat Pilates (No more tension)
A feel-good workout and stretch for your whole body. This is a great choice in the middle of a workday, or after the end of a long day, especially if you're feeling tight in the neck and shoulders.
Equipment:
Light Hand Weights (1-3lbs)
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3sPfGzNrrW9i...
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Beginner Pilates Series (Planks, Upper Body and Core)
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...
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Restorative Mat Pilates (Just wanted to say, you're doing great)
If movement could be a delicious snack for your spine and back, this would be it!
Equipment:
Squishy ball, or another similar squishy item.
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QxaLyoAknwAYlmF3n8Eep?si=df0cf52d9b0f4774
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Beginner Pilates Series (Bonus Workout)
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
