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  • QB Open Form (Fresh Coffee)

    Super excited to share this sweaty fun workout with you. Clear yourself some space and let's go! Expect some jumping intervals with low impact options, some fun Pilates fusion moves, and of course some shoulder love.

    Equipment:

    Light Hand Weights (1-3lbs)

    Tunes:

    https://open.spotify.com/pl...

  • QB Mat Pilates (Make an old thing new!)

    Hey! Time for my favourite game: Freestyling variations on the spot with Joe's iconic exercises. This is something I love to do. As a student (and my short-lived career as a Teacher Trainer), I was required to know the Classical Pilates "order" off by heart. It is now part of my DNA.

    However, a...

  • Reformer on the Mat (We love arms!)

    A quick upper body workout using light hand weights. These are awesome exercises to do after any of your mat Pilates workouts if you crave a little more upper body, but of course, if you're in a pinch for time this workout is great by itself!

    Equipment:

    Light Hand Weights (2-3lbs)

    Tunes:

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  • QB Open Form (Mint)

    This is a really fun flow with dynamic pockets of strength and restorative pockets of stretch. I used a barre format I used to teach to inspire this flow, which makes it feel fun and familiar to me. Have fun!

    Equipment:

    Light Hand Weights (2 lbs)

    Tunes:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0TJ...

  • QB Open Form (Penny Candy)

    This is just so fun! At moments you'll feel graceful and at other points like a wrestler. Cool.

    Equipment:

    Light Hand Weights (2-3lbs)
    Squish Ball (optional)
    Unitard - optional

    Tunes:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6YHiIjS3j7IQr1MwLddR0v?si=b35406584e744799

    Cross-fade your tracks to ...

  • QB Open Form (Pop)

    Grape Vine, dance into a burpee, reach, bounce and sweat! ⁠

    Equipment:

    Optional light hand weights (and maybe a towel if you're sweaty!)

    Tunes:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2QUXqTW4xoOTpTvnr9pN1g?si=433708b5f7c44b4d

    For the best chance to sync your music with mine, be sure to set your...

  • Introducing QB Open Form (Milk)

    Introducing our newest class style, QB Open Form!

    A free-form class that is slightly more structured than dancing around in your living room in your underwear.

    This class is time-based (as opposed to rep-based like our other classes) which encourages you to find the beat of the music, slow dow...

  • QB Mat Pilates (Freestyling and feeling fine)

    A freestyle fusion flow with an extra dose of glutes, I sure felt this one the next day pals!

    Equipment:

    Optional Ankles Weights for extra spice.

    Tunes:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bieGVJoqtw8MmcnNXhdMe?si=b48a8e94f34a4810

  • 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

  • QB Mat Pilates (Good Posture)

    Improve your posture and feel better integrated after this workout—my solution to tech neck.

    Equipment:

    - Pilates Ball (if you don't have one, you can still benefit from this workout!)
    - Optional Light Hand Weights

    Tunes:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7j2bgH6MkAocI0R2bGz7kT?si=38b185c86...

  • QB Stretch (Wind Down Stretches)

    Join Tig and me for some "Wind Down Stretches" to cool down after a bike ride, run or a hard day's work.

    Equipment:

    -A foam roller, bolster or rolled-up yoga mat, two yoga blocks. These props are meant to put your back into a supportive extension position to open the shoulders. If you have non...

  • The Beginner Pilates Series (#4 The Bridge)

    This workout will serve as The Bridge, or assessment before you do the other workouts on the platform. You will be introduced to the Classical Mat Pilates exercises that require flexion and rolling, plus some skills on how you can prep/modify them.

    Equipment:

    A pair of light hand weights (1-3l...

  • QB Mat Pilates (Chill Vibes 2.0)

    Connect with your core without neck tension using the support of a prop. I will share some ideas on how you can use a ball in our classical mat work. While these are "modifications," you can expect this mod will challenge your core a lot.

    Equipment:

    9-10 inch Pilates Ball (or foam roller, bo...

  • The Beginner Pilates Series (#3 Getting Familiar)

    This workout will build on the skills you have learnt thus far and teach you the basics of movements we do in our Reformer on the Mat Classes. After 25 minutes of mat work, we will transition to a set of squats (don't be scared, these are Pilates squats) and standing upper bodywork. The standing ...

  • The Beginner Pilates Series (#2 The Practice)

    You can expect a similar workout to the first workout we did together, but at a fluid pace putting your new skills to the test.

    Equipment:

    A set of light hand weights (1-3lbs) or cans of beans.

    Tunes:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lkQf1OAaf0IdyJW4EMbDV?si=0ee6b9a4ddfd4fe1

    Join our QB ...

  • The Beginner Pilates Series (#1 The Foundation)

    Learn the fundamentals of Pilates to get the most out of your Pilates practice at Quiet Bodies.

    Equipment:

    Optional light hand weights (1-3 lbs.)

  • Express Pilates (Shoulder Love)

    My fave shoulder sequence to tack onto a workout, run/walk or cycle.

    Equipment:

    A pair of light hand weights (1-3lbs)

    Tunes:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sOcCVP1dVrHXBnVFeX6id?si=586459fac0dc4d28

  • QB Mat Pilates (Pull Yourself Together)

    One of my fave flows! Connect your arms into your core and learn how it can make a huge difference.

    Equipment:

    A Hand Towel.
    A pair of 1-3lb weights.

    Tunes:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0G7tdrdg1UqNdujxg4kq4P?si=8a46713340d94b02

  • Express Pilates (Fusion Style Glutes)

    This workout fuses Barre, Contemporary and Classical Pilates together to challenge the glutes.

    Equipment:

    One Glider/towel/sock or a surface where your foot can slide.
    Optional Ankle Weights

  • Reformer on the Mat (360 Standing Flow)

    If you feel like standing strong on your two legs, this workout is your jam. I was feeling super inspired by exercises I would usually do (both Contemporary and Classical) on the Wunda Chair.

    Equipment:

    A pair of ankle weights (1-2lbs) -optional.
    A chair, wall or table for balance if necessary.

  • Restorative Pilates (What is a Quiet Body?)

    A Restorative Mat Pilates Class using light hand weights.

    Expect little spots of isolated work accompanied by good feels. Feel a deeper connection to your shoulders, mobilize them and then strengthen them, great exercises in here to give your little muscles some attention.

    Equipment:

    1-3lbs ...

  • Express Pilates (Standing Arms)

    A short and sweet standing arm series. Add this on to another workout or use it on a day you are short on time and feel like standing up tall.

    Equipment:

    A pair of 1-3lbs dumbbells/Pilates balls.

  • Reformer on the Mat (Whoa!)

    This APC workout packs a punch. I wanted to put as many of my favourite moves in this workout for you all. And as always, classical work is interwoven with creative variations that keep you moving and interested.

    I hope you enjoy this one and Tig's little pre-workout show as well.

    Equipment:

    ...

  • Reformer on the Mat (Footwork)

    Okay, it's that time again. I love this class, don't you? We can put our Mat skills to the test. Today grab an optional chair/wall/piano - get creative. We will spend the first 8 minutes doing some standing Footwork before getting onto the floor.

    Enjoy and give those feet your attention and foc...