Pilates 101: 4 week course

Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening the whole body with an emphasis on building a strong core. You do not need to be fit, flexible, young, etc., to begin Pilates. This 4-week course is designed to give you a comprehensive introduction to Pilates for beginners and anyone who simply wants a refresher. We will learn the basics from how to set up a reformer, breathwork, proper alignment, vocabulary, how to correctly engage our core, learn basic and boosted Pilates moves along with so much more. After completing the 4-week course you will gain the knowledge and confidence to join any reformer class. Please come with either sticky socks or barefoot.  

Week 1 – We will learn to set up out reformers properly, analyze our bodies, breathwork, neutral spine, bridging, proper engagement of the abdominals, curl ups and other fundamental movements.

Week 2 - We will use what we learned in week one and put that into movement sequences; learning basic Pilates exercises and how to properly execute them. 

Week 3 – Now that we have the essentials down, we will do a full Pilates class moving seamlessly through a core workout.

Week 4 – During our last week together, we will learn how we can modify and take our pilates to the next level.  

We strongly encourage you to try to make all four classes in this session!  There is no option to prorate and take less than the four scheduled classes.  You may, however, take the class you missed in another session of Pilates 101 if there is open space available. 

We look forward to starting you on your pilates journey!  “I'm so upset I started doing Pilates,” said no one ever!  Try it!

About the instructor:  From Rachel - “In 2019 I took my first Pilates class and immediately fell in love with it. In 2023 I took that love further and started my journey to become a certified Pilates instructor. Happy Hour is my second home and I'm elated to join the team.  I am passionate about learning, teaching and sharing my love for all things Pilates.”