Reformer Pilates: Intermediate

Reformer Pilates: Intermediate

🕒 45 Minutes | Instructor-Approved Enrollment Only

This Intermediate Reformer Pilates class is designed for students who have built a strong foundation through our Reformer Intro, Beginner, and Beginner Progression classes and are ready to challenge their strength, stability, and control at the next level.

Please note: Participation in this class is by invitation only. Students must demonstrate proficiency in the Pilates Principles and receive approval from a Restore instructor or apprentice before attending.

🔑 Pilates Principles Required for this class to move safely and effectively at the intermediate level, clients must exhibit:

Concentration – Focused attention on each movement, allowing for deep mind-body connection.

Control – Mastery over muscular engagement and movement patterns to prevent momentum-based movement.

Centering – Movement initiated from the "powerhouse" (core), with visible strength and control through the abdominals, back, and hips.

Precision – Clear alignment and purposeful execution of every movement.

Breath – Coordinated, intentional breath to facilitate movement, control effort, and reduce tension.

Flow – A continuous, smooth rhythm to movements that reflects understanding and integration of the above principles.

🔹 Intermediate Exercises May Include:

Long Stretch Series (Plank to Pike transitions)

Elephant Variations

Semi-Circle

Up Stretch Series

Snake & Twist

Short Box Series with advanced variations

Tendon Stretch

Back Rowing & Front Rowing Series

Stomach Massage with arms and twist