Wake up with this class when you want a convenient mat class with simple setups and a little less intensity than the “Cup of Joe” and “Triple Shot” class options.
We start slow and focus on the basics so that you can learn the foundational movements and proper form.
Our pace picks up a little in this beginner-level class. There will be less setup for each exercise and few breaks. With an extra focus on strength and balance, this class will help improve important everyday movements such as getting up and down from a chair or the floor.
This class is excellent for any age group with a solid grasp of beginner exercises. Our focus will be on increasing strength and stamina.
In this fundamentals class, you will work with the basic entry, exit, and fundamental form of the poses.
In this, the twisting pose fundamentals class, you will work with the basic entry, exit, and the fundamental form of the poses.
In the forward bending fundamentals session, we will slowly begin the process of opening up the hamstrings, and create a form to best approach these poses with a long, comfortable back and spine.
In the balancing pose fundamentals session, we will build sensitivity in the feet and legs to develop a greater sense of balance.
In class 1 we learn the concepts of bone-building in Pilates. Start with this class if you don’t exercise regularly or have never done Pilates, and you have or you’re at risk for or have osteoporosis.
Stretching limits muscle and joint strain plus you’ll gradually transition from you being on the mat to getting back to your day.
Let's solve the problem of joint impingement, feeling heavy in certain postures, and pain caused by improper use of our muscles and joints.
This class will target your triceps and biceps muscles, ensuring that you get a comprehensive workout.
This short series of simple leg stretches is a great way to wrap up any workout.
You begin the practice of standing (warrior poses). Like all sessions, the basic arm and shoulder sequence will kick off this class.
Let's begin with the basic arm and shoulder sequence, and add to the practice of standing poses.
We will begin with the basic arm and shoulder sequence, practice standing balances, begin work with standing forward bends, and expand on our seated postures.
Lets's expand on standing poses and twists, and introduces some basic hip openers.
Let's further open the hamstrings with forward bends, and the chest with backbends
Let's put together what we know, and revisit some of the core standing poses we know. Let's take small steps toward shoulder stand.
Let's add some challenging postures to your repertoire, including core standings, forward bends, and revisit some postures introduced in previous classes.
We will explore minimal inversion exercises at Level 1, but modifications will be given if inversions are contraindicated for your body. We will move at a slower-moderate pace in this class, concentrating mostly on the control of the movements.
In this session, you will learn the basic backbend warm-up sequence to prepare the body for backbends and deepen range of motion in the shoulder and hips.
Animal Flow: Beginner Starting Holds and Patterns
The fourth class in this course is a perfect 30-minute stretch series to cap off or warm you up for any workout.
In Simply Stretching with The Arc, you will grab your Arc and let Shelly's simple cueing lead you into a series of stretches that will help you let go of tension from the inside out.
Head, Neck, Shoulders: ease and relief from neck and shoulder tension.
Easeful Posture: Create good posture without rigidity.
Happy Knees: that get along with your hips and ankles.
Healthy Hips: Mobility and control that makes your hips happy and healthy.
Stable Spine Making connections for good spine health, and getting you moving in all planes of motion for a freer, happier and healthier you.
