CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Wondering what class to join?
That’s not surprising - even if you have been practicing for a while!
Pilates is more than 100 years old and over time it has been interpreted and reinterpreted around the globe. But the essence of what Joseph Pilates intended remains in tact. He wanted people to be responsible for their own health. He wanted to empower people to work their bodies and minds together to be the best they could be.
Our class ratings empower you to listen to your body and decide what intensity is right for you. Because some days you want to turn up the heat in our inner thigh series or other days you want to focus on lighter springs and challenging your precision.
1 FLAME = A challenging with a helping of zest in the form of next-level modifications. A solid workout.
2 FLAMES = A moderately spicy challenge. Enjoy an even flow with a few breaks peppered here and there. Sweat very likely.
3 FLAMES = Our most challenging. A strong, continuous flow topped off with spice. There will be props. There will be sweat.
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INTRO TO REFORMER
Intensity 🔥
Join us for Intro to Reformer, the perfect introductory pilates class to Maine Pilates. Whether you are new to exercise or looking to deepen your Pilates practice, this series will provide a supportive environment for you to learn and grow.
In Intro to Reformer, you will learn the basics of Stott Pilates equipment, essential exercises, and key terminology. Designed with a rotating curriculum, means it is easy to join any Intro Class at any time whether you are a beginner or seasoned practitioner.
For your safety, Instructor approval is required to join Reformer classes. When you can perform exercises in the Introduction classes with good form, fairly easily, and without a lot of explanation - you are ready to join Reformer or Healthy Living Reformer classes.
Typically 4-10 Introduction classes are required to learn and apply the foundational movements in your practice.
Please note: Clients who are in their second or third trimester of pregnancy must get studio approval before attending a class. You must be comfortable laying on your back for 10-minutes at a time. Pregnancy wedge pillows are available.
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REFORMER
Reformer Intensity 🔥🔥
Jumpboard Intensity 🔥🔥🔥
Reformer + Sculpt 🔥🔥🔥
To ensure your safety and progress, Instructor approval is required before joining Reformer or Healthy Living classes. Please do not book a Reformer class unless you have approval.
This approval is based on your ability to perform exercises in the Intro to Reformer class with good form, fairly easily, and without a lot of explanation. Typically, 4 to 10 Intro classes are required to learn and apply the foundational movements necessary for Reformer classes.
Reformer classes offer a quicker pace ensuring a challenging and effective workout for individuals who have mastered the foundational movements of Intro to Reformer classes.
Please note: Reformer classes are not recommended if you have any injuries or body sensitivities such as: Heart Conditions, Arthritis, Osteoporosis/Osteopenia or other bone density issues, Pregnancy second or third trimester, Shoulder, Hip or Knee replacements, Sciatica, acute or severe Neck, Back, and/or Spinal pain or medical conditions. Please join a Healthy Living: Intro to Reformer, Reformer class, or schedule a private lesson to create modifications for your group class.
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HEALTHY LIVING
HL: Intro to Reformer Intensity 🔥
HL: Reformer Intensity 🔥🔥
HL: Reformer + Sculpt Intensity 🔥🔥🔥
Healthy Living (HL) classes are designed for individuals who prefer a gentle or slower-paced class focused on perfecting form and strength with incremental learning. These classes move at a similar pace or gentler to our Intro to Reformer class. We focus on gradually building strength, flexibility, and balance, increasing challenge and complexity.
In our Healthy Living classes, we teach movements and modifications safe for your body considerations such as: Heart Conditions, Arthritis, Bone Density sensitivities such as Osteoporosis/Osteopenia, Pregnancy second or third trimester, Shoulder, Hip or Knee replacements, Sciatica, acute or severe Neck, Back, and/or Spinal pain or medical conditions.
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MAT
Mat Intensity 🔥🔥
Mat + Sculpt Intensity 🔥🔥🔥
Mat + Yin Intensity 🔥🔥
Mat is an open level contemporary class for those new or experience with mat pilates. Mat class is a mentally and physically challenging sculpting class which is a wonderful compliment to your reformer or chair practice. You will learn pilates terminology, apply the principles of pilates, coordinating your breath with your movements all while building strength and body awareness connection.
Please note: If you have injuries or body sensitivities, you may want to attend a few Healthy Living Intro to Reformer classes to learn modifications prior to joining. Clients who are in their second or third trimester of pregnancy must get studio approval before attending a class.
Pregnancy wedge pillows are available.
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YOGA
Yin Yoga Intensity 🔥
Hatha + Yin Intensity 🔥
Power Vinyasa Intensity 🔥🔥🔥
Unwind and restore with our 60-minute yoga classes, designed to bring balance to both body and mind. The practice begins with Hatha or Vinyasa movements to warm up the muscles, align the body, and connect with the breath. Expect mindful transitions and foundational poses to cultivate strength, mobility, and awareness.
Yoga classes are perfect for all levels, offering a blend of effort and surrender. Leave feeling balanced, refreshed, and deeply restored.
In Yin classes, expect to ease into the grounding stillness of Yin, where poses are held for extended periods (3-5 minutes) to target deep connective tissues, joints, and fascia. With the support of props and breath awareness, this portion of the class encourages deep release and relaxation.
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BARRE
Barre Intensity 🔥
Barre + Sculpt Intensity 🔥🔥🔥
Cardio Barre Intensity 🔥🔥🔥
Barre is an open level class that integrates the precision and core-centric principles of Pilates with the strength and elegance of ballet-inspired movements. Ideal for all fitness levels, the class focuses on building long, lean muscles, improving posture, and enhancing flexibility.
Using the barre and other props, we will guide you through a blend of low-impact, high-repetition movements designed to tone your legs, glutes, and arms while engaging your core and improving balance. Whether you're new to barre or experienced, this class will help you connect to your breath, deepen your core activation, and ensure proper alignment for a safe and effective workout. Modifications and props are offered throughout, making each exercise accessible and challenging for everyone.
