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Classes
We encourage you to sign up and register for classes with
our online scheduling program. Please click on the "Online
Scheduling" link above, call us or come by for assistance
in getting started with your EnCore Pilates user
ID and password.
To participate in a class, if you are NEW to Pilates, you must
have an Initial Screening and demonstrate an understanding
of the Principles of Pilates and safe operation the Reformer.
If you have previously done Mat Pilates or STOTT PILATES® Equipment
Classes, you are welcome to test-out a class with us and see
if it meets your needs. While you are in the class, the instructor
will be evaluating your form and will make recommendations to
you about the class that may suit you best.
Sign Up Dates
If you are appropriately screened and cleared to participate
in a class, you may sign up for your class on the third
Monday and Tuesday of the month PRIOR TO the month in which
you wish to take classes. Payment is required at the time you
sign up. This advance sign-up reserves your place in class
and helps us to anticipate what openings we will have for
other clients wishing to make up a class they may have missed.
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Class Descriptions
E-1: Equipment
Level 1
A beginner’s class
focusing on the Pilates Principles of breathing,
core stabilization, alignment, body awareness and
control. Participants will primarily work on the V2 Max
Plus™ Reformer*, with occasional
V2 Max tower, mat, ball, foam roll or functional
movement activities.
E-2: Equipment
Level 2
An intermediate class
primarily on the V2 Max Plus™ Reformer* for the
more experienced client. This class encompasses the Pilates
Principles of the E-1 class with the addition of higher
level flexibility, coordination and core mobility/stability
challenges. Participants may also perform V2 Max tower,
mat, ball, foam roll or functional movement activities.
E-3: Equipment
Level 3
An advanced class
emphasizing high-level coordination, shoulder,
hip and core strengthening exercises primarily
on the V2 Max Plus™ Reformer*.
This class challenges your mastery of the Pilates
Principles with the utmost in flexibility, mobility
and control. Participants may also perform V2
Max tower, mat, ball, foam roll or functional
movement activities, as well as Pilates jumpboard
and interval training.
Mat
Class
A class for the
Pilates participant who has completed at least 5-10
private sessions or one month of equipment classes.
Class instruction will include beginner and/or intermediate
Pilates movements performed on the mat focusing
specifically on abdominal strengthening and core
control with proper body alignment. Participants
may also perform foam roll, ball or functional movement
activities. Advanced mat classes will emphasize
high level coordination and strength exercises with
quicker transitions. Instructor must approve your
attendance prior to participating in the advanced
mat class.
Advanced
Mat Class
A class
for the ADVANCED Pilates participant who has
received teacher's approval for attending this
class or is currently taking Advanced Equipment
Classes. Class instruction will include intermediate
warm-ups with advanced Pilates movements performed
on the mat focusing specifically on abdominal
strengthening and core control with proper
body alignment and a high level of coordination.
Participants may also perform foam roll, toning
ball, large exercise ball, BOSU, Versa-Disc
or functional movement activities.
Yoga
A gentle
Hatha Yoga class for beginners (or a refresher
course) that emphasizes alignment in classic
asanas, breath and relaxation to develop
well-being and a solid Yoga foundation. Yoga
poses can help strengthen and increase flexibility
in your body. You will also learn how to
breathe properly to quiet the mind, relaxation
and meditation techniques, and the benefits
of integrating a yoga practice into your
life.
Plane
Pilates
A cardiovascular class focusing on functional
movements through different planes of
motion with high-level coordination challenges.
Participants should expect frequent,
high impact movement activities and be
medically cleared to perform cardiovascular
exercises. Mat, foam roll, ball and bungee
cords may be incorporated into this class.
Tennis shoes required (cross-trainers
preferred).
You may also wish to bring a water bottle
and a small hand towel.
Pump-n-Pilates
(for Tweens!)
A combination of PILATES, Interval Weight Training, and
Cardio designed specifically to improve cardio-vascular
health, endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, self-esteem,
attitude, and posture of tween girls. Participants
will learn about Pilates-based Core Strengthening techniques
and Cardiovascular Fitness with Interval Training techniques
as they relate to overall health. Participants should expect
to sweat in this class! We recommend bringing a small towel
and a bottle of water. Class meets 2x/week. Call
for more details/registration.
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Make Up Policy
We will do our best to arrange a make-up class for you during the same month
you are registered. Unfortunately, we are not able to carry over make-up classes
into the following month. If you know you are going to miss a class
for a week or more, you have two options:
- Pay for classes on a waiting list basis. This
means you notify us of what dates you are available for a
class and if there is space available in a class on the date(s)
you have provided, you may attend for $25 per class.
- Pay for the full month of classes as usual, then
sign up for make-up classes in advance or upon return.
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