What is a Mat Class?
A Mat Class is within a group setting with no more than 10 people to ensure specific instruction. During the class you will lie on a mat, sit or stand and learn the principles of Pilates. The Pilates principles will be integrated into each exercise. The exercises use your own body weight and should be mortified for your fitness level and become more and more progressive and challenging as you develop awareness, strength, flexibility, coordination, endurance and strength.
Mat Class is within a group setting with no more than 10 people to ensure specific instruction. During the class you will lie on a mat, sit or stand and learn the principles of Pilates. The Pilates principles will be integrated into each exercise. The exercises use your own body weight and should be mortified for your fitness level and become more and more progressive and challenging as you develop awareness, strength, flexibility, coordination, endurance and strength.
Mat Classes involve exercises that are done while lying and sitting on a mat. The exercises involve strengthening, stretching and toning while emphasizing proper form. Small equipment for light resistance training may be added to the class. Reservations are required as the class size is limited. * Sign up required on a weekly basis due to limited class size. Call or come in to sign up. * Classes are 60 minutes long. Classes will begin promptly. Latecomers of 10 minutes or more will not be allowed to participate. * $17.00/class Limited class size. Reservation required. * 10 Class card $150.
Mat Class is a one hour class which includes exercise done on the floor with specific coaching from the instructor Classes are limited to 16 people so that you can get individual attention and feedback on form. A basic level mat class includes opening stretches from yoga and dance, to abdominal/core strengthening work form Pilates and closing exercises to help relax the mind. The focus of the class is strengthening, stretching, and bringing the mind and body into alignment. Participants usually leave feeling energized, lighter, and taller.
The 55-Minute Mat class is a series of strength and flexibility exercises practiced on a mat – mostly lying or rolling on the back, side, or front of the body, with some standing exercise for balance and coordination. Sometimes we use stretch bands, light weights, or other portable equipment. Some of the exercises are similar to yoga or ballet stretches, and are more “movements” than “postures.” In addition to strength and flexibility the exercise relieves stress, promotes whole body health, restores awareness, and results in a general sense of well-being.
