New Students Pilates
New to Pilates ? Start here with our Beginner Pilates 101 Workshop! These classes are ideal for those new to Pilates.
Pilates Mat 101 Beginner Workshops
This class teaches the Pilates Foundation Series. Students learn the basics of breath work and learn specific exercises from the classical Pilates repertoire to help you gain control, strength, power and flexibility. You will find renewed body awareness as your “core” gets stronger and you gain strength and support in your legs and arms.
- All ages, body types, and levels of fitness are welcome
- includes a 30 minute private personal assessment class
- 4 beginner group classes (no classes on stat holidays)
- Preregistration is required 1 week prior to start date to ensure a spot – no drop-ins
WORKSHOP INFO
Tuesdays @7:30pm
4 Weeks
Sessions start: April 8, 2025
$150 +HST
Pilates was invented by Joseph Pilates. He immigrated from Germany after World War I, he was interned at the Isle of Mann in England during the war and he helped rehabilitate soldiers with his exercise method. Pilates moved to the United States in the 1920s with his wife Clara, where she founded the first Pilates studio in New York City. His studio became the second home of the NYC ballet as many famous dancers like Martha Graham and choreographers such as George Balanchine adopted his methods for training in between dance performances.
Pilates has dance, martial arts, yoga, gymnastics, and ballet origins. It also has a focus on breath awareness, spinal alignment, and core body movements. Pilates exercises help with body conditioning, strengthening and toning the muscles, weight loss, improving flexibility, and more. Workouts can be catered to the individual’s skill level and abilities making it an excellent practice for beginners
Cancellations
If you are unable to attend a class that you’ve signed up for, please give us a minimum of 12- hour notice, otherwise your class will be debited from your account. We would appreciate receiving as much notice as possible.
- Cancellations may be done online by logging into your account, over the phone or email.
- Schedule is subject to change with or without notice.
Studio Etiquette
- Please arrive 10 minutes before class to allow time to sign in and register
- Please turn OFF your phone there is phone use allowed in class
- Please refrain from wearing scents/perfume to avoid allergy sensitivity for others.
- We practice Yoga and Pilates barefoot; please remove socks and shoes outside the studio. Toe grip socks are available for purchase if needed.
- We wash mats and props weekly, and students wipe them down after each use. They're free to use, but you may bring your own mat if preferred.
- Wear comfortable clothes that you can move in and are a breathable material.
- Yoga & Pilates are practiced on an empty stomach; avoid eating 2 hours before class.
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If leaving early, take savasana first, then quietly exit, leaving props/mat behind. Do not leave during savasana to avoid disrupting others.