Group Class Formats

EXPRESS CORE CONTROL

This 30 minute group class focuses on your core. You can expect to work your abs and back through progressive sets of exercises that focus on building stability, mobility, and strength.

TRAPEZE TABLE CONTROL

This group class is a whole-body workout. This is a smaller class specifically set on the trapeze table, dialing in on your form through progressive sets of exercises that focus on building stability, mobility, and strength.

JUMPBOARD STABILITY & AGILITY

This group class utilizes the jumpboard. You can expect to work your full body in this class. This class is great for most people, however, may not be appropriate for those with recent foot, knee or hip injuries or those who are advised to maintain a low heart rate.

SELF-PRACTICE HOURS

This class provides a Reformer & Chair station to self-practice. Before you can book a self-practice class, we require that you take at least 8 group classes and/or can demonstrate you understand how to safely adjust and use the equipment.

An instructor is on site, however, not providing exercise programming cues. Please note they will be available for quick questions, but not available for individualized attention. If you are interested in individualized attention, we recommend booking a Private Lesson instead.

FREE DEMO CLASS

This class is a free demo for first time customers.

You can expect to be introduced to the equipment and move through an express workout of introductory exercises. This is a slower paced class to allow you to get acclimated to what you will expect in full length classes. After your class you will be offered a tour of the facility, learn more about our different class formats, and what membership and package offers are available.

PILATES 101

Not just for newbies. This group class is a whole-body workout. This class is a slower paced to focus on foundational exercises, finding a deeper connection and dialing in on your form through progressive sets of exercises that focus on building stability, mobility, and strength.

CORE & LOWER BODY CONTROL

This group class focuses on your core and lower body. You can expect to work your abs, glutes, and legs through progressive sets of exercises that focus on building stability, mobility, and strength.

MOBILTY & FLEXIBILTY

This 30 minute group class focuses on increasing your mobility and flexibility. You can expect to lengthen and relax your muscles in this class through dynamic and static stretching. This is a slow paced class to allow for deep stretching and down regulation.

CORE & UPPER BODY CONTROL

This group class focuses on your core and upper body. You can expect to work your abs, shoulders, and arms through progressive sets of exercises that focus on building stability, mobility, and strength.

Note: Class formats and schedule subject to change.

All group classes formats require the ability to:

• Follow verbal cues (the instructor may demo from time to time, but does not do the full workout with you)

• Lift up to 20 lbs in order to adjust your equipment (with instruction)

• Get up and down from the floor to the equipment on your own

Most classes can be modified to accommodate minor injuries and some class formats will be more appropriate than others. If you have any major injuries, have very limited mobility, or are in need of accommodations, please reach out to us directly for a complimentary assessment before signing up for group classes so that we can ensure your safety and success.

All group classes use a mix of Pilates equipment. Class flows will vary from week to week, but you can expect to repeat many of the same exercises each week in order to get better and stronger over time.

At Graduate Pilates, we offer Contemporary approach to the Pilates method that is rooted in core Pilates principles, without confusing complexities. Our approach is clear, consistent, and effective. We pair authentic Pilates exercises, with functional contemporary exercises. We offer exercises on the Mat, Reformer, Chairs, Trapeze Table/Cadillac, and Ladder Barrel. We offer a limited number of props intentionally, to enhance form or muscle activation. If you are looking for a more historically authentic approach to the exercise sequences, Private Pilates Lessons with us will be a better match.

PILATES 301

This group class is a whole-body workout. This class is a moderate pace with focus on traditional Pilates programming for bodies that have deep understanding of foundational Pilates exercises. This class requires excellent active listening, patience, body awareness, core strength, shoulder strength, healthy joints, and spinal mobility.

This class is not recommended for anyone with balance issues, active injuries, doctors restrictions, or limited mobility. This class will have more complex exercises with fewer modifications available.

PRIVATE PILATES LESSONS

Graduate Pilates offers Private Lessons to help you meet your individualized goals and get 1:1 attention with one of our instructors. Private Lessons also pairs well with group classes. We offer a selection of private training options to book directly online, however, we also schedule directly with instructors outside of our direct booking system if none of the available times you see work for you. Booking for Private Lessons will open when the week of studio opening date TBD.