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2023 Winter Tour Recap

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  • January 28, 2024
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OPC’s 2023 Winter Pilates Tour

Brad & Lesley Logan (LL) here.

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What an epic winter tour – we’ve been sitting down to think through each and every day, because they were all so jam packed with amazing friends, studios, experiences. And if you joined us, we wanted to say THANK YOU so much for your encouragement, enthusiasm, support, and excitement that you shared with us. Here’s our winter tour recap.

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The OPC Pilates-Mobile

This year we were able to wrap our epic tour van, as you may be aware, with the help of Balanced Body, our primary tour sponsor. And their support allowed us to bring our traveling Pilates classes to more than 18 cities as we drove 7500 miles from Las Vegas to Boston to Miami and back. We met almost 500 people along the way! Here are a few shots of what you sent us when you spotted the van.

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Pics you sent us of spotting the van along the drive!

Sponsors, Giveaways, Our Fav Products

We had SO MANY other incredible companies join the tour as smaller sponsors, allowing us to have fun giveaways, sharing sample products and gifts with each of you. From socks to books to Yerba Maté a nutritional drink mix, we were excited to share so many products we use, support, and love.

opc 2023 winter tour sponsors
All of our amazing Tour Sponsors!

The Dogs Love a Pilates Tour

All three dogs loved hanging out – sometimes even making their way into the studio to meet you in-person! Gaia (almost 14), Bayon, 7+, and August 4+, experienced everything from snow to rain with 60 mile-per-hour winds to gorgeous sunny days as they joined us.

Bringing the Pilates Community Together

Because of each and every one of YOU, we are planning to keep these tours going. Some of you drove 5-12 hours!! To say our hearts are full is an understatement. We met old friends and made new ones, bringing the Pilates community together all across the country. Feeling some FOMO? Get on the waitlist for our next tour here.

opc 2023 winter tour group photos
This tour brought together more than 500 people around the country!

Future Pilates Pop Up Tours

2024 should see us back on the road for a summer and winter tour. We’re still planning the routes, and if you want to host us at your studio, please let us know by filling out this form here. Here’s the route we took this past trip.

opc 2023 winter tour map
7500 miles driven during this tour.

Some Final OPC Tour Announcements

eLevate

As you know, Lesley has a mentorship program for Pilates teachers, and we have only 1 spot remaining for 2024. You can read more about and apply for the program here. Past eLevate members have told us they no longer feel the need to spend time class planning, they aren’t hoarse from teaching all day anymore, and they know exactly where to take a client base on what their body needs. Talk about confidence! If you know that spot is for you, here’s how to fill out your interest form.

Agency MINI

Lesley and I have been coaching fitness business owners (just like many of you) for years now – more than 2000 of them, in fact! And this February we’ve got another 7 day coaching program coming up that you should join if you’re not making the money you want with teaching, are feeling stress because you don’t have enough clients, or are just looking for clarity around where your teaching business is right now. Doors are open now. Click here to read more about it.

Reformer Challenge

If you missed the kickoff of our FREE Reformer Challenge earlier this month, no problem – it’s always going to be available! Ready to put yourself on a 4 week program with 1 new Reformer class each week? Sign up for free for the Reformer Challenge here.

Tour Merch

Last chance to pick up some 2023 Winter Tour Merch! We’ll be taking it off the site in just a few more days. Click here to check it out and snag you’re before it’s gone.

If you have questions about using our affiliate link for Pilates equipment with Balanced Body & Contrology, you can find our referral links here.

Thank you SO MUCH for supporting us on this tour, and we can’t wait to hang out with you in the future!

Brad, Lesley, the OPC Team & of course, the dogs

Yay for changes in altitude!

Join us on the next one! Hop onto the waitlist here.

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SUCH A TEASE

ONLINE MAT & REFORMER PILATES CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

Teaser is probably one of the most photographed exercises in Pilates. Which makes people think it's a "peak pose." But, it's anything but! It's simply another layer to your Pilates practice. This week we will acknowledge how each exercise contributes to your ability to do Teaser (someday) and then how Teaser teaches you where to get curious in your practice.

On the Mat we will use light weights for one round of Teaser as they can be helpful for those still adding into their practice.
No props on the Reformer.

See you in class,

xx~LL

MAT EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self, light weights and a Mat!

>> Wondering what mat I’m using? You can find out more here.

REFORMER EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self and a Reformer!

>> Wondering what reformer I’m using? You can find out more here.

MAGICAL MOMENTS

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

I thought it would be fun to bring some magic into class with the Magic Circle. If you hate the Magic Circle, that's OK! Don't worry - we won't use it too much. It's a great prop to magically show you "ohh, that's the muscle you need!" when we're connecting arms to back or legs to seat. And then we learn how to get that feeling without using it. Let's make some magic!

Mat props: Magic Circle or a ball or your imagination!
Reformer props: Magic Circle or theraband or ball

See ya in class,
xx-LL 💋

MAT EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self, Magic Circle or a ball and a mat!

>> Wondering what mat I’m using? You can find out more here.

REFORMER EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self, Magic Circle or theraband or ball and a reformer!

>> Wondering what reformer I’m using? You can find out more here.


(NOT) THE FALL SEASON

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

As we all get older, your balance may be something you notice declines. I love working on balance because if you’re not present in the moment, or even thinking of something else, you can lose your balance. You can also lose your balance by favoring one side more than the other, whether it’s right/left sides in terms of limbs, or inner and outer edges of the foot that you’re standing on.

Let's check in with our balance in this week's classes. In fact, we're going to bookend our classes - a balance check at the start of class, and at the end of class - to see how our practice affected our balance.

No props for mat or reformer.

See you in class,
Christine

MEET ME AT THE BARRE

ONLINE MAT, REFORMER, CADILLAC & WUNDA CHAIR PILATES CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

Have you ever done a Barre Workout? Yes, No, Maybe So?
While the moves may be a little different than what we’re used to, the spirit is pure Pilates!!

This month we’ll take the best of what Barre-work has to offer…think combinations of long and short movements, great breath focus, strength and flexibility training, or just adding a pole to our work..and we’ll apply these ideas to our 50 Minute Classes!

On the Mat, grab your Pilates pole or a Swiffer handle and a ball.
The Tower/Cadillac already comes with barres and poles, so let’s explore how to get the most out of this equipment!
On the Reformer: no added props
And the Wunda Chair: no added props

See ya in class,
xx-LL 💋

ABS, BACK, GLUTES, THIGHS

Online Mat, Reformer, Cadillac & Wunda Chair Pilates Class Descriptions:

Todrick Hall’s song “nails, hair, hips, heels” came on during one of my playlists, and it got my brain thinking of how to turn this song and use it for Pilates, and boom, here’s this month’s theme - abs, back, glutes, thighs. With Pilates being a full-body workout, think of this as your checklist as you work out this month since these are all connected while we practice all of our exercises on all of the apparatuses.

Abs, back, glutes, thighs, check, check, check, check!

Props for Wunda Chair: yoga block (or a couple of hardcover books)

See ya in class,
xx-LL 💋

PULL ME UP

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

The beauty of Pilates is based on lifting the spine in every exercise!

For years I tend to tuck my pelvis when doing Hundred, Roll-up, Teaser etc… I used to pull up from the wrong place and didn´t get the lift! This made my back feel bad, I‘ve got tight hip flexors and weak back body muscles. Since then I am exploring the longest round shape aka C-Curve and pelvic stability. I would love to share this with you in this week‘s Mat and Reformer Class. We will find ways to bend through our center spine instead of tucking the pelvis or rounding the shoulders which will help us to open up our low backs and making flexion safe.

Let‘s feel our center deeply!

Mat Props: Pole (Broomstick), Magic Circle, A small rolled up towel, Wall
Reformer Props: (Box, Non-slipping Pad), A small rolled up towel, Squishy Ball/Soft Ball

See you in class,
Yasmin

MAT EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self, Pole (Broomstick), Magic Circle, a small rolled up towel, wall and a mat!

>> Wondering what mat I’m using? You can find out more here.

REFORMER EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self, (Box, Non-slipping Pad), a small rolled up towel, Squishy Ball/Soft Ball and a reformer!

>> Wondering what reformer I’m using? You can find out more here.


ONE AND DONE

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

We are in a no judgement zone this week as we fly through the orders doing just one rep of each exercise before moving on!!!

Our “1 rep drill” or our “1 and done” theme is in its 3rd year, so it’s basically tradition to do class this week. It’s also been a favorite because I add in some accessible options for everyone to try.

If you’ve done this in the past, you know the Mat order goes FAST - so we’ll be doing a few rounds with props and no props. You can do the whole class or you can pick your favorite round and just do that! It’s a week filled with CHOICES!!

If you’ve done this in the past, you know the Reformer order is LONG - so I do cut just a few moves throughout to be as close to 30 minutes as possible. Again, I added accessible options throughout, so everyone can go through the order!

Remember we want you to embrace your own journey each time you practice and love practicing in your TODAY body!! If that means you follow my variations, perfect! If that means you go for your own, also perfect!

Get ready to be ONE & DONE!!

Mat: Resistance Band, Magic Circle, and Barrel/Blanket
Reformer: Resistance Band and Small Ball

See you in class,
Rachel

ONE AND DONE

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

We are in a no judgement zone this week as we fly through the orders doing just one rep of each exercise before moving on!!!

Our “1 rep drill” or our “1 and done” theme is in its 3rd year, so it’s basically tradition to do class this week. It’s also been a favorite because I add in some accessible options for everyone to try.

If you’ve done this in the past, you know the Mat order goes FAST - so we’ll be doing a few rounds with props and no props. You can do the whole class or you can pick your favorite round and just do that! It’s a week filled with CHOICES!!

If you’ve done this in the past, you know the Reformer order is LONG - so I do cut just a few moves throughout to be as close to 30 minutes as possible. Again, I added accessible options throughout, so everyone can go through the order!

Remember we want you to embrace your own journey each time you practice and love practicing in your TODAY body!! If that means you follow my variations, perfect! If that means you go for your own, also perfect!

Get ready to be ONE & DONE!!

Mat: Resistance Band, Magic Circle, and Barrel/Blanket
Reformer: Resistance Band and Small Ball

See you in class,
Rachel

    MAT EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self, Resistance Band, Magic Circle, Barrel/Blanket and a mat!

    >> Wondering what mat I’m using? You can find out more here.

    REFORMER EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self, Resistance Band, Small Ball and a reformer!

    >> Wondering what reformer I’m using? You can find out more here.


    MAGICAL MOMENTS

    Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

    I thought it would be fun to bring some magic into class with the Magic Circle. If you hate the Magic Circle, that's OK! Don't worry - we won't use it too much. It's a great prop to magically show you "ohh, that's the muscle you need!" when we're connecting arms to back or legs to seat. And then we learn how to get that feeling without using it. Let's make some magic!

    Mat props: Magic Circle or a ball or your imagination!
    Reformer props: Magic Circle or theraband or ball

    See ya in class,
    xx-LL 💋

    WEIGHTS NOT WEIGHING YOU DOWN

    Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

    Welcome to "Weights Not Weighing You Down"! In this class, we’re skipping the straps and we’ll be using light weights (1-2 pounds), or if you don’t have those, something like water bottles will do. I want you to notice just how much the straps and springs usually help, but more importantly, this is your chance to avoid muscling through the work. Let’s focus on finding where your arms move from your back and really connect to that throughout the class.

    See ya in class,
    xx-LL 💋

    MAT EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self, light weights and a mat!

    >> Wondering what mat I’m using? You can find out more here.

    REFORMER EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self, light weights and a reformer!

    >> Wondering what reformer I’m using? You can find out more here.


    PULL ME UP

    Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

    The beauty of Pilates is based on lifting the spine in every exercise!

    For years I tend to tuck my pelvis when doing Hundred, Roll-up, Teaser etc… I used to pull up from the wrong place and didn´t get the lift! This made my back feel bad, I‘ve got tight hip flexors and weak back body muscles. Since then I am exploring the longest round shape aka C-Curve and pelvic stability. I would love to share this with you in this week‘s Mat and Reformer Class. We will find ways to bend through our center spine instead of tucking the pelvis or rounding the shoulders which will help us to open up our low backs and making flexion safe.

    Let‘s feel our center deeply!

    Mat Props: Pole (Broomstick), Magic Circle, A small rolled up towel, Wall
    Reformer Props: (Box, Non-slipping Pad), A small rolled up towel, Squishy Ball/Soft Ball

    See you in class,
    Yasmin

    UP, UP, & AWAY

    ONLINE MAT, REFORMER, CADILLAC & WUNDA CHAIR PILATES CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

    We are all going to feel like Super Humans after this month!!

    Whenever I’m in a hard exercise (for me) where I’m holding myself up with my arms and reaching my legs away I picture myself with super human strength!!! I can do ANYTHING! It makes me smile and helps me stay STRONG.

    This month our exercise is Up Stretch and when you think about it - reaching your legs away and staying strong over the carriage may feel a lot like flying!

    We’ll be focusing on stabilizing our strong cores while staying equally balanced in our arms and legs. We are giving you some amazing building blocks by merging strength and stretch in all directions. You are going to get a little bit of everything that you can use to connect to your Up Stretch (and even your Roll Up and Knee Stretches Off).

    Chair: Please have a foam roller and a balance pad available. We are going to challenge your balance safely.

    xx-LL