Week 1
Pilates
Get to know the six principles of Pilates, and apply them throughout a basic mat class. You'll practice classic postures like the hundred and the roll up, while learning to fully engage your core. The foundational techniques you learn throughout this class will support the more challenging sequences to come.
Pilates
Pilates is all about learning how to lead from your core. Learn a bit of history as you review the mat concepts you've learned so far. You'll add on some new movements, like the abdominal series and the saw, and practice generating your movements from your center.
Pilates
Your breath will help you stay connected and focused, just as it does in your yoga practice. Today you'll learn all about TVA breathing, the core breathwork technique used in Pilates. Once you become comfortable with this new way of breathing, you'll practice incorporating it as you learn some new movements.
Week 2
Pilates
Pilates, like yoga, is a type of meditative movement. The breath is used as an anchoring tool to enhance your focus and mind/body connection. Start with a seated meditation to connect with your core, where your true nature resides. Try to stay present as you begin to move, learning new postures like tick tock and corkscrew.
Pilates
A strong core is essential for balance. See how engaging your core helps to stabilize your body as you move through a sequence including mermaid and side plank. As you continue to strengthen your body's powerhouse, you'll find you can move with more ease and control.
Pilates
Both yoga and Pilates are inspired by nature and help us connect with the natural world. Learn more about this union throughout your final practice, which will review everything you've learned so far. You may find that you want to repeat this total-body workout to keep improving your technique and getting stronger.
Week 3
Pilates
Take a mindful approach to moving your joints for a gentle yet effective workout. This class includes a range of exercises that use a Pilates ball, including Hundreds, Glute Lifts, Swimmers, and Single-Leg Sweep. Finish with a core blast with Crunches and a satisfying stretch. This class was previously aired on April 29, 2022.
Pilates
Take this seated class at any point of your day to revive your posture. Improve strength in your lower back and glutes with exercises like spinal stretches, Bridge variations, Down Dog, and oblique activation, all using your chair. This class was previously aired on March 4, 2022. Props Required: a chair and resistance band.
Practice wherever you want,
whenever you need.
With over 4,000 classes on demand, you can experience the benefits of your practice at home or on the go, on any device. You can even download your favorite classes so they’re always available to you.
Start your free trial