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Handweights Challenge
Even 2 lb weights are a challenge in this Intermediate mat with some twists and challenges!
Squat Muscle Magic
Squats are great exercises to work your lower body muscles. We are working on strengthening those muscles in our magic crcle class today!
Mobilty Mat with the Towel
The towel is a great tool to enhance the stretch in a pilates workout. Join us for a steady workout that enhances the connection between the upper body to the lower and focuses on mobility.
Moving Beyond Beginner.mp4
Finished with your Back to Basics/ Foundational mat class? This is the perfect next step mat class. We review the foundational exercises and add a few more moving us forward in our practice.
BandsforBackBody
Pilates is about your back body! Join us to find those muscles and use them throughout the mat class. This is a slow paced intermediate class.
Transition with the Hundred
In Classical Pilates, the transitions between the exercises area also exercises! In this class, we will “melt’ or move into the hundred as our transition between every exercise. Could every exercise in Pilates be a variation of the hundred? Let me know what you think!
Hip flexor quick stretch
What you need to know for a quick and effective hip flexor stretch.
Hip flexor strengthening exercise
If your hip flexors hurt when you sit up straight this exercise is a much try. Two variations that will get those hips Stronger in no time!
Three posture exercises
Good posture isn’t just about aesthetics – it can have a significant impact on your physical and mental well-being. Here are three quick Pilates- based exercises you can do to work on yours. Here’s a video of all three here, too!
Basics2BasicsFoundationMat#7/10
We have achieved our GOAL in several of our exercises, but continue to learn new variations and build on others. We introduce Side Kick circles today and the Neck Pull. We discuss the importance of the Pilates Principle of Control!
Back2Basics/FoundationMat#5/10
Adding on from Class #4 in the series! We add the 4th abdominal exercise, Double Leg Straight Stretch, and try more challenging variations of the other exercises we have done so we can reach our goal exercises.
Stable Spine .mp4
This is a great option for anyone who wants to avoid forward bending for medical or other reasons. We will keep the spine long for the entire mat, but don’t confuse that with easy. its a great challenging workout that will work your upper back and abs!
Front Body Stretch – Strong Intermediate
Need some extension in your life? Try this strong intermediate medium paced mat to open up your front body. Its a great choice before or after a day working on your computer!
What the Wall Can Teach Us (Int)
The whole reason we do Pilates is so we can do what we love in the world! And much of that is upright! So let’s start and end of the wall and apply the wall to a strong intermediate mat class.
Back to Basics Mat (Foundational-Int)
It all starts with a stable pelvis! so let’s get Back to the Basics. We’ll add some challenges to that Pelvis with some fun variations on a theme, too! You’ll be thankful the class is (mostly) beginner!
