Level 3
The biggest difference in our Level 3 workouts is that they include Roll-Overs (laying on your back with your feet overhead.) There will also be fewer physical instructions, challenging your autonomy and allowing you to enter a "flow state" with your practice. Long-time Pilates practitioners relate this flow state to having meditative qualities.
Please don't be intimidated. These workouts are perfectly accessible if you've been doing Level 2 comfortably for some time. How do you know you're ready? If you start to become bored with Level 2!
Please note these exercises can ALL be modified and still beneficial. Watch the trailer below before diving in on some quick tips and for a more comprehensive deep dive into our Classical Pilates visit these tutorials to learn more: https://quietbodiespilates.vhx.tv/classical-pilates-tutorials
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Reformer on the Mat (Slide at home)
What do people love the most about the Reformer? It's a smooth glide of course! Let's recreate that. PS. This is a level three because it has the Roll Over in it, which I actually modify. If you are used to Level 2, I encourage you to give this one a whirl.
Equipment: Squish ball
Tunes:
http...
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Contrology Reversed (aka Pilates on rewind)
In this workout, we challenge our brains and bodies by taking Joe Pilates' original order and doing it in reverse!
Please note there are three Roll-Overs in this workout that can easily be skipped or modified if you do not wish to have your legs over your head today.
I encourage you to try thi...
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Reformer on the Mat (with my fave prop!)
A Level 2.5 Reformer on the Mat including one optional Roll Over and my fave prop, the hand towel!
Tip: You can omit the Roll Over if you're not feeling it today, and in place do a Shoulder Bridge.
Equipment:
Hand Towel/Dish Towel
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/62ZTZ1hl1ThsgAlwpX...
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QB Mat Pilates (Contrology Straight-Up)
I am inspired by reading Caged Lion, written by John Howard Steel, one of Joe Pilates' last surviving clients. So, let's tip our hats to Joe and go through his original 34 exercises.
Don't forget I have tutorials on EVERY single exercise here:
https://quietbodiespilates.vhx.tv/classical-pilat...
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Reformer on the Mat (Advanced)
Let's follow the Advanced Classical Reformer Sequence on the mat and see what happens. I owe you a short upper body add-on - stay tuned!
Equipment:
Light Hand Weights
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5K4NfWm5gSs0XW2tUtSDQk?si=1c39a2bd1a7549ae
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QB Mat Pilates (Contrology Express)
A quick version of Contrology Revised. I have said this is a Level 3 workout, but only because it has the Roll-Over in it, and I have suggested a quick modification for those who decide it's not feeling good today.
Optional Props for The Roll-Over:
Bolster, barrel, Pilates Ball, Bosu or foam r...
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March Matness Workout #4
Let's flow through all 34 of Joe's Contrology exercises!
Equipment:
Optional support for inversions.
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sOcCVP1dVrHXBnVFeX6id?si=9e09f39530534be0
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March Matness Workout #3
Our third week of March Matness! We will flow from The Hundred to Side Kick.
Equipment:
Optional ball, barrel, foam roller for your inversions.
High Scissors & Bicycle Tutorial:
https://youtu.be/E6SaWGVKbXo
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QB Mat Pilates (Moving Meditation)
Put your skills to the test with this classical flow, we move at a quick pace for this one.
Equipment:
Yourself!
Optional props to support you in your Roll-Over, Roll Up or any other exercises that are stumping you currently. -
QB Mat Pilates (Words create sentences)
In this Mat Pilates Class, we learn how to transition from one exercise to the next. Just like words flow into one another to create a sentence.
Equipment:
Yourself!
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QB Mat Pilates (Contrology Revised)
In this Pilates class, we go through Joe's original 34 exercises but with contemporary adaptations. You can expect Planks and Roll-Overs but no shoulder stands or crab.
Equipment:
A hand towel.
Important: if you are not ready to put your legs over your head, you can still enjoy this workout. ...
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QB Mat Pilates (Work Against Gravity)
In Pilates one shape informs the next. In this week's APC class, we explore more of the "advanced" level variations, including The Roll Over, Leg Pull Front, Leg Pull and Side Kick Kneeling.
I hope this class brings you new challenges and shines a light on areas to work on. For example, if The R...
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Return To Life Through Contrology
In this class, we will go through the original 34 Contrology Exercises from Joseph Pilates, "Return to Life."
These exercises are challenging and something I am working at both as a teacher and as a student. I hope you'll join me. If an exercise is new, please sit and watch first. The beauty of...
