Class Descriptions

"You can say what Pilates is in three words. Stretch, Strength, and Control. And the control part is the most important because that makes you use your mind." - Romana Kryzanowska

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If you are unsure of your level email us,  pilates@goucher.edu.

 

Open Level: Accessible enough for the beginner, challenging enough for the advanced. Open level classes guarantee a great workout for all. 

Level 1: A great class for anyone new to Pilates. If you have never taken Classical Pilates mat classes before, this is where you should start!

Level 2: For the experienced beginner. Solidify your foundational practice and move into the intermediate work.

Level 3: For those at an intermediate level. Deepen your knowledge of your body and the Pilates method.

Level 4: For the strong intermediate practitioner. Start to learn the advanced Pilates mat under the supportive direction of our expert instructors. 

Level 5: For those with a solid knowledge of the advanced Pilates mat. Continue to hone your practice and become more independent in your workout. 

Level 6: For the Pilates Superstar! A deep understanding of the Pilates method and the needs of your own body are required. 

Magic Circle: Intermediate (Level 2-6). Learn to challenge your workout with your magic circle. This prop helps you feel the challenge of the Pilates mat while helping you connect more deeply into your body. 

Return to Life Mat: Advanced Level (4-6) Directly from Joe Pilates' book Return to Life.  We do the Mat like Joe intended on Saturdays!  Challenge your mind + body, modify as needed!

Barrel Workshop: Intermediate (Level 3-6). This class is for those who have their own spine corrector or small barrel made by GRATZ, Pilates Designs, or Pilates Lineage. Learn how to use this piece of apparatus and dive deeper into the Pilates method to strengthen and lengthen your body.