The Beginner Pilates Series

The Beginner Pilates Series

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

The Beginner Pilates Series
  • 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 ...

  • 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

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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

  • 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...