A Complete Practice
Joseph Pilates designed Contrology as a complete system, and it is most fully experienced through more than one avenue. Our group classes offer rhythm, energy, and the inspiration of practicing alongside others, but they are intended as a complement to, not a replacement for, a well-rounded practice including private instruction and personal practice.
Together, these three elements form the foundation of a truly transformative classical Pilates practice. Your teacher will be glad to help you design the balance that's right for you.
LABS
$45 per class ~ 5-Pack $175 ~ 10-Pack $330
Joseph Pilates created his apparatus to support, challenge, and deepen the work, and in this class you'll experience the method as a complete system.
Each Lab begins with the group moving together through the reformer or mat order. The final portion of class opens into independent practice. With the full studio of apparatus at your disposal, you're free to explore the method on your own, working on what your body needs, revisiting exercises from your private sessions, and discovering how each piece of equipment informs the others. Your teacher remains close at hand for guidance and refinement.
Who it's for: Students ready to cultivate an independent practice.
What to expect: A guided group class across the reformer, tower, mat, or spine corrector followed by self-directed practice of known work on the apparatus.
Please note: new clients are required to complete three introductory private sessions prior to joining labs so your instructor can assess your movement, introduce the foundational principles of Contrology, and guide you safely into the full system. We will work to reach your goals, correct imbalances, posture, in addition to strengthen and stretch the body evenly.
Beginner’s Lab
Authentic apparatus. Authentic method.
Don't be fooled by the name: this class delivers a real challenge while honoring your body's individual needs using the foundational exercises.
Coming from another studio? Please begin here. Our Gratz apparatus is built to Joseph Pilates' original specifications and calls for specific classical transitions and set-up. Unless you are thoroughly experienced on Gratz equipment, Beginners Lab is your starting point, whatever your background.
Men’s Lab
A small group class rooted in the way Joe Pilates trained boxers, wrestlers and working men. Expect strong emphasis on shoulder stability and learning to find the powerhouse throughout your other activities including weight-lifting, golf, tennis, and daily life.
Contrology Basics
A 4–6 class introductory series. Subject to minimum of attendance of two students.
Your introduction to the classical mat begins here. In a small, attentive setting, you'll be personally guided through the foundational exercises and principles of Joseph Pilates' Contrology on the mat. The focus is on proper technique, breath, and control, the essentials that build lasting strength and a refined awareness of your body.
You'll train on the classical Pilates mat, thoughtfully equipped with a strap, dowels, and a bar, just as the method was designed to be practiced. Because the series is progressive, with each session building on the last, attendance at every class date is required.
Who it's for: Students who are new to Pilates, or new to the classical approach.
What to expect: An unhurried pace, individual attention, and a clear foundation for everything that follows.
Please note: Attendance is required for all dates in the series. Completion of Contrology Basics is required before joining any other mat class.
Classical Progressions
Intermediate mat by invitation upon completion of Contrology Basics
$30 per class ~ 6 class pack $150
Once your foundation is established, Classical Progressions unveils the intermediate mat repertoire and its dynamic variations. The work becomes more flowing and more demanding, asking for greater strength, coordination, and control, and your teacher will refine your practice with an increasingly discerning eye.
Who it's for: Graduates of Contrology Basics ready to deepen their practice.
What to expect: Expanded repertoire, smoother transitions between exercises, and personal refinement of your technique.
Please note: Attendance requires completion of Contrology Basics and approval from your teacher.
Return to Life
Advanced classical mat, For experienced students only
Vigorous, high-energy class rooted in the original mat sequence performed in the classical order, flowing continuously into the next at a strong, athletic pace. The result is deep powerhouse strength and the full experience of the method as it was intended.
Demands a solid foundation and comfort moving at a quicker tempo. It's a class for seasoned students who appreciate clear structure, rhythm, and the integrity of the traditional repertoire.
Who it's for: Experienced students with an established classical pilates practice at our studio and no significant physical limitations.
What to expect: The original mat sequence at a brisk, continuous tempo, with an emphasis on powerhouse strength.
Please note: This class is reserved exclusively for experienced students.
Single $25, 10-Pack $180
Experience the matwork from the comfort of your own home. This live virtual class guides you through the foundational mat exercises of the classical method. Students will build strength, flexibility, and coordination while learning the essential principles of pilates to support the body in alignment, posture and movement. Appropriate modifications and variations are shown for those with limitations.
Virtual Pilates Mat
Forget everything you know about exercise… Pilates is different.
— Jay Grimes