Restorative Mat Pilates

Restorative Mat Pilates

A great place to start as a beginner or if you're looking to chill out. These are great workouts to focus on slowing things down while learning how to create a strong foundation. If you feel sore and need to work stiff muscles out, you're going to love these workouts.

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Restorative Mat Pilates
  • Restorative Mat Pilates (Full Body)

    This full-body flow alternates between active exercises and restorative/stretching sets. Enjoy!

    We added the music!

    Props: Yoga Blocks or a pair of something to elevate your hands (like two big books)

  • Restorative Mat Pilates (Work, Stretch, Breathe, Repeat)

    Flow in and out of active movements into active stretches. This is so rejuvenating and a must-do!

    Equipment: Squish Ball and Elastic

    Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6aQX0iknxL0lOosQU8umwF?si=c8073f1619bf4e60

  • QB Mat Pilates (Classical Fusion w/ a Ball)

    I intended to make this a Classical workout, but I also threw in some juicy contemporary variations.

    We added the music!

    Equipment: Squish ball, bolster or foam roller.

  • Restorative Mat Pilates (Articulate Body)

    Spine Love ❤️ When you understand something better, you are more successful in your endeavours.

    Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2iBfo6Hv7ggKvOth1q3ZSV?si=a4ed4b0a85084a4f

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • QB Mat Pilates (Shoulder Love ❤️)

    Floss, untangle and strengthen your shoulders with this Pilates flow. It's a must-do!

    Equipment: Medium-Heavy Resistance band.

    This workout has music.

  • 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

  • 15 Minute Fix - Pilates Essentials

    Short on time or need something to tack on to another workout? 15-minutes of Pilates Essentials.

    No Equipment!

    If you like these tunes please visit our pals over at Inner Ocean Records, you can stream them on Spotify for so many chill, lo-fi, jazz, hip hop and ambient beats. (Calgary based re...

  • 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

  • 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)

    ...

  • 12 Minute Core (with music!)

    12 minutes for your core, but we all know it's actually for your whole body.

    No Equipment!

    A suggested add on for your upper body:

    https://quietbodiespilates.vhx.tv/5-15-minutes/videos/01-10-22-level2

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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

  • 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...

  • 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 #2

    Practice what we learnt in our first workout, and add more!

    Equipment:

    Hand Towel

    Tunes:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lkQf1OAaf0IdyJW4EMbDV?si=73c0ea6a6a744c37