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Pilates Mat & Reformer Classes: Where Can We Connect More?

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  • May 26, 2020
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Where Can We Connect More?

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

In life it’s easy to think we need more. More money, friends, stuff, props, equipment, exercises and time. But, what we are really looking for is connection. And, Pilates is all about connecting our mind to our body. Our muscles to our center. Basically, it’s about connecting to ourselves so that we can go out and connect to others.

If we connect to our mat and our equipment, it helps us connect to our center and our strength. These connections don’t disappear when we leave our Mat or Reformer.

This week on the Mat and Reformer we will focus on what’s connecting to the equipment and acknowledge what isn’t.

See ya in class,

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  1. hmmm. So in the teaser, I am skipping the low back on the way up. I think it’s because of the long legs lifting. But on the way down it’s easier for me to get the full articulation, while keeping the legs lifted. Also, at the start of class, my neutral pelvis means I have a big space under my lumbar spine, including my lowest ribs. So moving my ams overhead, makes an even bigger gap, then I have to really grip my front down to force it to touch. Good to check in, and hopefully with some more thoracic opening, the low ribs will be able to settle into the mat. Extension is still my hardest spine shape, when I try to keep it out of my lumbar. Thanks for the class!!

    1. Carla, thank you sooo much for taking class with me! I love how dedicated you are. One day I’d love to do a virtual session with you. Because I am wondering if its your back or your box or the length of your straps even. All in all it might not be you! But, if in an extension you’re in your lumbar that definitely will effect your flexion. I think this week’s class on the Swan will help you focus on your longest length xx~LL

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ONE FOOT, TWO FOOT

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

We need to pay more attention to our feet... I know one more thing to add to the list. But! When we pay attention to our feet we get more access to our seat! So lets wake up our feet together and explore what new connections we get!

Props Needed: wash cloth and theraband or old leggings for warm up

See you in class,
-xxLL

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

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

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

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


LET IT GO, LET YOURSELF FLOW

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

We will be working through a flow without a lot of thought and correction. This is a way to evaluate where you are and what you can work on this year! Grab a notebook and if something is not feeling right, let's write it down and see if any of the upcoming classes will help us with that thing or thing(s).

No props needed.

Mindi

LOW BACK CARE

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

I´m really looking forward to workout with you this week because the topic was a request from some members! 

Low Back discomfort is incredibly individual, but from my experience it often links to imbalances in the body. In this session we will let the Thass work, we will mobilize and strenghten the upper back and stabilize the pelvis instead of overusing the low back. Let’s move mindfully and find a balanced, comfortable place in our bodies together.

See you in class,
Yasmin

MAT EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Foam Roller or Small Barrel, Booty Band or Theraband, Magic Circle (each just for one exercise in the beginning)

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

REFORMER EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Box, Non-slipperly Pad, Pole, Magic Circle (2 exercises, can be done without), Yoga Block or Moon Box or firm pillow (just for 1 exercise, can be done without)

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


SCOOP THIS

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

To scoop or not to scoop? This weeks workout we'll explore why I don't love the word scoop and what we are hoping to find/feel INSIDE our bodies instead. 

If you love the word scoop... you can use it and this class will still feel awesome 

Props needed:
mat : squishy ball or bolster

See you in class,
xx~LL

LET IT GO, LET YOURSELF FLOW

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

We will be working through a flow without a lot of thought and correction. This is a way to evaluate where you are and what you can work on this year! Grab a notebook and if something is not feeling right, let's write it down and see if any of the upcoming classes will help us with that thing or thing(s).

No props needed.

See you in class,
Mindi

MAT EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self 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.


LOW BACK CARE

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

I'm really looking forward to workout with you this week because the topic was a request from some members!

Low Back discomfort is incredibly individual, but from my experience it often links to imbalances in the body. In this session we will let the Thass® work, we will mobilize and strenghten the upper back and stabilize the pelvis instead of overusing the low back. Let's move mindfully and find a balanced, comfortable place in our bodies
together.

Props Needed:
Mat: Foam Roller or Small Barrel, Booty Band or Theraband, Magic Circle (each just for one exercise in the beginning)
Reformer: Box, Non-slippery Pad, Pole, Magic Circle (2 exercises, can be done without), Yoga Block or Moon Box or firm pillow (just for 1 exercise, can be done without)

See you in class,
Yasmin

WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT

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

In this month's class, we're focusing on changing our perspective when it comes to the exercises we love to hate on. We'll tackle these exercises by strategically combining them with other exercises. By pairing them we hope you’ll discover new ways to connect with the intention behind the movements. Who knows, you might even learn to love them!

Props needed:
Mat: Magic Circle
Reformer: Magic Circle and small ball
Tower/Cadillac: no props
Wunda Chair: no rops

See ya in class,
xx-LL

WE GO TOGETHER

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

"We go together like Ramma-lamma-lamma-ka-dingity-da-dinga-dong".

We all know our Hundred helps all the other exercises. But did you know that on the mat the Spine Stretch Forward exercise also goes together with Open Leg Rocker? Or that Teaser on the Cadillac/Tower helps all the other Teasers on the mat, reformer, and Wunda Chair? And strengthening goes with stretching actions!

This month - let's review some exercises that may already be in your practice that you may not know how it can help your challenging exercises, or maybe even advanced exercises. Never overestimate the fundamental or foundational exercises because it’s all connected.

Hopefully, by the time the month ends, you'll see exercises on various apparatuses that will definitely help your mat practice, as well as other exercises on other apparatuses. With all equipment membership, definitely check out all the monthly classes, and see what progresses or improves over the course of the month. And celebrate your wins! And if anything feels stagnant, let us know in the community app, so we can help and support!

Most importantly, have fun as “we go together” all month long! Bonus points if you sing along with us!

Props needed:
Mat: Dowel
Reformer: none
Tower: none
Chair: Theraband

See ya in class,
xx-LL

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.

SCOOP THIS

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

To scoop or not to scoop? This weeks workout we'll explore why I don't love the word scoop and what we are hoping to find/feel INSIDE our bodies instead. 

If you love the word scoop... you can use it and this class will still feel awesome 

See ya in class,
xx-LL

MAT EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self, squishy ball or bolster 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.


LOVE POTION NO. 9

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

It’s the month of love! What better way to show love to ourselves than by giving ourselves a little extra time for some much deserved stretching? Every ninth exercise will be an opportunity to work on our flexibility. Does this sound familiar? Yes we did do this class last year… this time we’ll be using our Pilates Pole. (a swiffer handle or yardstick make excellent substitutes.)

See you in class,
Tami

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