Level 2
Level 2 workouts will start to challenge your mind-body connection more.
What does that even mean? Well, Pilates is a qualitative practice as opposed to a quantitative practice. In other words, it's not only about what you can do, for how long, and how much. It's more about HOW you do it.
For instance: laying on your back and lifting your legs off the ground is one thing, but the challenge in Pilates is doing so while keeping the rest of your body still.
In Level 2, you will be challenged with performing a few tasks at once, and you will also be physically challenged with more dynamic movements and a fluid tempo. Enjoy the flow state!
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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 Open Form (we added music!)
Expect a beat-driven free movement flow, followed by a HIIT and some light dumbbell work to finish.
And that's right, and we added the music on top of this workout, so you don't have to get your Spotify synced up. Let us know in the comments if you liked it.
Equipment: Light Dumb Bells and op...
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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 (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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QB Strength (Heavier Weight Champion)
Add variety to your practice by using a heavier weight in your Mat classes. This class will show you how you can decide to easily swap out your lighter dumbells for something a little heavier (if you want to, that is!)
Variety is the spice of life!
Equipment: One dumb bell, weighted ring, kettl...
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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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QB Open Form (Slow Dance)
A no impact QB Open Form flow. Expect a lot of glutes with a side of hip mobility.
Equipment: None
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Kq519QWk7q3d2zNbB7QTk?si=f70676f946b741fa
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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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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
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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
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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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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...
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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
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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
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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
