New to the reformer? This class is your essential starting point!
Intro to Reformer is designed specifically for first-time clients, it will walk you through everything you need to know before diving into our regular classes. You’ll learn the mechanics of the reformer, how the equipment operates, and how to safely adjust springs including understanding resistance levels, color coding and transitions.
We also introduce key Pilates principles including spinal articulation, alignment and proper movement patters- ensuring you feel safe, confident and prepared on the machine.
Clients with no prior reformer experience, or haven’t used a reformer in some time and would like a refresher. Please note: Once this class is completed, you don’t need to take it again unless necessary by client prerogative.
Reformer Form & Flow Beginner is a class that builds your strength, confidence and control while refining the foundations of Pilates. This class is designed for those who are familiar with the reformer and are ready to move beyond the basics for a more dynamic full body workout!
You’ll continue to develop proper alignment, breath and muscle engagement while progressing into longer sequences, increased resistance and more fluid transitions. Expect a steady, intentional pace that challenges your strength, stability and coordination- without sacrificing your form.
This is where the fundamentals are not just learned but strengthened and applied- helping you build the endurance and body awareness to confidently progress into our Intermediate Class.
Clients who have completed the Intro to Reformer Class or have used a Reformer in the past.
Reformer Shape & Sculpt Intermediate takes your skills you’ve learned to the next level with a much more dynamic, strength -driven Pilates experience. This class builds on foundational movement with increased intensity, faster transitions and more complex sequencing adding in props such as dumbbells and ankle weights.
Expect a steady, flowing pace that targets smaller muscle groups with high repetition-low impact exercises creating that deep sculpted burn. You’ll move throughout sequences that challenge your stability, balance, and control while strengthening your core, glutes, arms and legs. You’ll find greater coordination demands, movements become more fluid and continuous requiring both strength and endurance while maintaining proper form.
Clients who have mastered the fundamentals and are ready for a more challenging, fast paced flow with a strength training base.
Build & Burn is a high intensity, athletic Pilates class designed to build strength, elevate your heart rate, and challenge your endurance through powerful, full-body movement. Expect dynamic transitions, strength- based intervals and advanced reformer sequences- including standing work on the reformer- that require control, balance and confidence.
This class moves with purpose and pace, emphasizing precision and performance. Due to its advanced format, participants should have a strong foundation in Pilates and feel comfortable with stability, coordination and body awareness.
This is a Specialty Class offered with us at Align Studios, and we highly recommended taking our Shape & Sculpt class multiple times prior to attending Build & Burn to ensure your safety and stability throughout this class.
Intermediate to Advanced Clients that have full body awareness, control and stability.
Join KC, Certified Reformer Coach & NASM Personal Trainer for a completely different approach to your traditional Reformer Class.
Athletic Reformer brings in KC's background for a fitness forward, full body workout designed to build strength, challenge endurance and get your heart rate up.
Dynamic movement, powerful sequences, faster paced transitions and an overall more athletic style - all while maintaining control, form and the intention of Pilates. Get ready to move, sweat, get stronger and experience the reformer in an entirely new way!
Advanced Clients that have full body awareness, control and stability.
Join Allie & Mia with our Mat X Reformer Class, this brings together two sides of the Align method, blending our signature reformer work with intentional mat Pilates for a full body class designed to build strength, stability control and connection!
You'll move seamlessly between the reformer and the mat, using resistance, bodyweight and powerful movement to challenge your body in multiple ways while staying rooted in the precision and flow you know from Align!
Designed for All Levels with progression and modifications offered throughout!
Clients who have completed the Intro to Reformer Class or have used a Reformer in the past.