Beginner & Those Keen To BUILD Or Re-Establish A Balanced Powerhouse
This is where we begin, & the place to revisit when wanting to re-establish a balanced & highly effective Powerhouse. Here we find the alignment of the frame, the connectedness to our mat, & we establish the differing elements of our Powerhouse to maintain the alignment of our frame as we move. We connect mind with body beginning with some pre pilates exercises, then build strength around the elongated frame drawing from the genius of the basic classical mat exercises as detailed below:

Hundred at 90 . Half Roll Back to Roll Up . One Leg Circle . Rolling Back . One Leg Stretch . Double Leg Stretch . Spine Stretch . Basic Arm Weights . The Wall . The Towel

As we journey through these classes, we will become increasingly aware of areas that are compromising our movement, & so use the genius of this Work to bring about balance, strength & length.

Please have the following available:

2 × 0.5/1lb arm weights
1 x hand towel
1 x small cushion

Basic Level But Ready To DEEPEN The Work Of The Powerhouse
Ideal for those working well with the Basic Classical Mat Class & having built their Powerhouse, are now ready to progress to rotation & extension of the spine within the Classical Work.
The choreography of the exercises becomes a little more challenging, so that all important mind body connection is essential to ensure the Work remains effective. We draw from:

Hundred . Roll Up . One Leg Circle . Rolling Back . Series of Five . Spine Stretch . Rocker . Corkscrew Prep . Saw . Neck Roll . One Leg Kick . Double Leg Kick . Neck Pull . Side Kick . Up Down . Small Circles . Teaser One . Seal . Int Arm Weights . Int Magic Circle

Our focus is to deepen the work of the Powerhouse moving the spine through effective Flexion, Extension & Rotation.

Please have the following available:

2 × 0.5/1lb arm weights
1 x magic circle
1 x small head cushion

Intermediate Level But Ready to CHALLENGE The Work Of The Powerhouse
Available to those who are working well with my Basic/Intermediate Classical Mat Class, and are ready to challenge the Powerhouse, progressing to inversions, and work with a more complex choreography.
We draw from a balanced selection of the complete Classical Mat Repertoire including:

Hundred . Roll Up . Roll Over . One Leg Circle . Rolling Back . Series of Five . Spine Stretch . Rocker . Corkscrew . Saw . Neck Roll . Swan Dive . One Leg Kick . Double Leg Kick . Neck Pull . Jackknife . Spine Twist . High Scissor Series . Shoulder Bridge . Side Leg Series . Teaser . Boomerang . Can Can . Hip Circles . Swimming . Leg Pull Front & Back . Kneeling Side Kick . Mermaid . Snake . Twist . Rocking . Crab . Control Balance . Push Up . Seal

Participants will be shown modifications where necessary in order that the Work remains effective. As always please listen to your body, & if support is needed, the addition of 1:1 training is always recommended.

Please have the following available:

2 × 0.5/1lb arm weights
1 x magic circle
1 x small head cushion