Level 1 Classes
Ideal for beginners, individuals recovering from injury or surgery, or to focus on the basics. Classes teach breathing techniques, exercise form, and equipment safety. When completing your introductory group package, we recommend sticking to level one and level two classes.
Class Precautions
Modifications will be offered for those who have limitations due to joint pain, surgery, or recovery, a variety of props may be offered to aid or deepen an exercise. These classes will be tailored towards those at a beginner level:
- Flexion and extension of the spine
- Knee, hip, and ankle flexion and extension
- Abdominal work involving lifting the head, neck, and chest in flexion
- Planking exercises that flex the wrist and work the shoulders
- Exercises performed while balancing on the knee joint
Welcome to Pilates at Pure Movement! This Reformer Fundamental introductory class will explore basic Pilates principles like breathing, spinal position, and form. We'll share the general set-up for each exercise and the progression of each movement as you work up to the next level of group apparatus classes and/or private sessions. This class is open to beginners who are new to our studio or new to the Pilates method.
Level 2 Classes
Dig a little deeper into the style and exercise method of Pilates. Appropriate for those who have some Pilates apparatus or previous fitness experience, continue to focus on understanding proper body position, movement sequencing, breathing techniques, form, and equipment safety. When completing your introductory group package we recommend sticking to level one and two classes.
Class Precautions
Modifications will be offered for those who have limitations due to joint pain, surgery, or recovery, a variety of props may be offered to aid or deepen an exercise. These classes will be tailored towards those at a beginner level:
- Flexion and extension of the spine
- Knee, hip, and ankle flexion and extension
- Abdominal work involving lifting the head, neck, and chest in flexion
- Rolling on the spine while in flexion
- Planking exercises that flex the wrist and work the shoulders
- Exercises performed while balancing on the knee joint
- Lateral flexion and rotation
The reformer at its finest: a class focusing on half-strengthening exercises and half-stretching movements. This class offers an overall feel-good session. It's a full-body workout for those looking to enhance their muscles and stamina while simultaneously increasing their muscular range of movement.
Level 3 Classes
Geared towards experienced movers and Pilates students with limited injuries or physical restrictions. Students will need to know the basic repertoire and fundamental components around neutral spine, breathing, shoulder stability, spine articulation, and whole-body movement. These classes may dip into the advanced repertoire as well as introduce mixed apparatus. Depending on a student's comprehension, some students can try level 3 classes towards the end of their introductory group package, ask your instructor for a recommendation.
Class Precautions
Modifications will be offered for those who have limitations due to joint pain, surgery, or recovery, a variety of props may be offered to aid or deepen an exercise. These classes will be tailored towards those at an intermediate level:
- Increased flexion and extension of the spine
- Deep knee, hip, and ankle flexion and extension
- Abdominal work holding the head, neck, and chest in a lifted position
- Rolling on the spine while in flexion
- Increased range of motion in hips and shoulders
- Coordinated breathing and movement
- Full body planking exercises that flex the wrist and work the shoulders
- Exercises performed while balancing on the knee joints, sacrum, hands and feet, and/or while standing
- Increased lateral flexion and rotation
- Inversion exercises that bring the feet above the heart
Did you know that the Pilates repertoire includes multiple pieces of equipment? In our Mixed Apparatus class, we work on the reformer, half-trap, chair, orbit, Bodhi suspension ropes, and more. Tap into a little of everything all within a 50-minute class. This class takes student requests for which piece of equipment they would like to focus on in the day's session. This class is not suitable for beginners as it layers in lots of pieces of equipment with which novices may not be familiar.
Level 4 Classes
Tailored towards students at a higher fitness level or who have more experience with the Pilates method and form. These advanced level classes are the ultimate in progressions from fundamental movement. Students will build upon their knowledge by exploring flow, rhythm, control, concentration, and the super-advanced repertoire.
Class Precautions
Modifications will be offered for those who have limitations due to joint pain, surgery, or recovery, a variety of props may be offered to aid or deepen an exercise. These classes will be tailored towards those at advanced level:
- Increased flexion and extension of the spine
- Deep knee, hip, and ankle flexion and extension
- Abdominal work holding the head, neck, and chest in a lifted position
- Rolling on the spine while in flexion
- Increased range of motion in hips and shoulders
- Coordinated breathing and movement
- Challenges to balance and stability while transitioning through exercises
- Full body planking exercises that flex the wrist and work the shoulders
- Exercises performed while balancing on the knee joints, sacrum, hands and feet, and/or while standing
- Increased lateral flexion and rotation
- Inversion exercises that bring the feet above the heart
- Strong body awareness and control
- Coordinated and rhythmic movements
Based on the Pilates principles of Rhythm and Pace, this class explores interval training. Faster-paced movements improve cardiovascular fitness, balance, and agility, paired with slower recovery exercises to bring your heart rate down while maintaining core stability. The rhythm of the class dances between the two for a dynamic, full-body workout!
