Mat L1 - For Pilates 1st timers up to 20 lessons
Due to the small groups of 4 people maximum, there is a focus on individual attention making this level safe and fit to EVERYONE.
Pilates Mat L1 is a low impact exercise, focusing on:
Breath
Control
Centering
Power House– core activation. Power House is the center point to control and stabilize the body during movement to prevent muscular compensations and injuries.
Pilates Fundamentals, familiarizing with the moves that will be the base for future, more complex exercises.
It requires concentration and focus while moving the body through precise movements, that will lengthen and strengthen the major muscle groups giving the body a complete and balanced workout.
The workout consists of a variety of exercise sequences created by Joseph Pilates that are performed in a low number of repetitions, taking the body throughout different positions in space, over a session of 55 minutes. Each exercise has a precise placement, rhythm and breathing pattern.
Balls, sticks, elastics and Power Circle, will be incorporate in classes allowing unlimited variations into the classical repertoire, creating challenging, dynamic and fun classes.
If you have an injury or any kind of health issue, if you are recovering from injury or operation, are pregnant or just gave birth, you always want to check with your doctor if you are authorized to do sports.
To introduce yourself to Pilates you might want to start with an Initiation Package. You will benefit from 2 private classes where you will learn the necessary modifications to keep you safe during the collective classes, as well as deepen your knowledge in how to engage your Power House. The Initiation Package also includes 2 Mat classes where you can put it all into practice in a dynamic group session.