All Pilates Mat Classes: Come *try* Pilates to balance the body, invigorate the mind, and elevate the spirit!

Beginner Group Mat: Learn the basic 5 - 10 exercises with emphasis on breath, body positioning, and movement. Beginner mat is appropriate for all fitness levels, as well as an important review for the more experienced.

Intermediate Group Mat: Be inspired by the challenge of a full body workout! Develop the range of motion and core strength to accomplish level I-III exercises. No previous experience is necessary, although a beginner class or 1/2 hour focus private lesson is suggested.

Advanced Group Mat: Who says Pilates is not aerobic? Come feel what Joseph Pilates referred to as the "internal shower" in this vigorous and flowing series. Level IV-V mat exercises further develop core muscles, increase flexibility and range of motion, introduce balance, rotation, and engage the 'second powerhouse' of the upper back and arms. If you enjoy a challenge, this class is for you!

Specialty Mat Classes: TriPilates offers special classes for Teens and Tweens, pre-natal and post-natal women, and seniors. Please see the website for updates on current classes. Piloga incorporates Yoga asanas after a Pilates mat warm-up for new awareness, strength and energy. Some of the mat classes will include Pilates props: balls, magic circles, rollers, and light hand weights. Just like the equipment, props are used to help us access the smaller muscles. "Pilates was conceived to limber and stretch muscles and ligaments so that your body will be as supple as that of a cat…" by "developing minor muscles naturally to help to strengthen major muscles."*

Beginner Equipment: Learn the exercises on the Reformer, Tower System, and the Low Chair. Learn the beginning movements and safety considerations on all the equipment so that you can quickly progress to the other group equipment classes.

Group Reformer: Discover how the resistance of the springs and the movement of the carriage targets core muscles, increases flexibility and improves balance. Learn the full repertoire of Pilates movements on the Reformer.

Group Low Chair and Tower Class: Experience a workout system designed to decompress your spine and strengthen your core. Because of the weight-bearing nature of many of the Low Chair exercises, the program also stimulates bone mineralization and helps to prevent osteoporosis! The Tower System enables spinal articulation and flexibility in this fun and energizing class.

Private Lessons: A private lesson is a one-hour, one-on-one with a PMA Certified Instructor. New clients often begin this way to ensure they understand the principles and concepts set forth by Joseph Pilates. Private training moves you through the Pilates repertoire based on your needs with focus on your personal goals. Special introductory offer: buy 2 private lessons, get the 3rd one FREE.

1/2 Hour Focus Private Lesson: Learn the basics in a private environment, or review your next challenge. This lesson will assess your goals and emphasize principles of breathing, body positioning, and movement in the Pilates mat routine. This is an excellent opportunity to get your mind and body ready for the equipment or the next level of mat class.

“If you will faithfully perform your <Pilates> exercises…..you will find your body development approaching the ideal, accompanied by renewed mental vigor and spiritual enhancement.” pp. 18-19, Return to Life Through Contrology by Joseph Pilates

* Pilates, Joseph H., Return to Life through Contrology, Pilates Method Alliance, Inc., 1945, p. 24, 25, 27