schedule
New to Pilates? Please call for your free 1/2 hour consultation, see the studio, and find out what classes at Natural Bodies Pilates can do for you.
To get started in your Pilates program, schedule a free 1/2-hour consultation to see the studio and discover the plan that will best fit your needs. We offer specially designed private sessions, a 3-Session Introductory package to prepare for Reformer classes, and a full compliment of Mat, Reformer, Integrative movement, and adult Ballet classes that you can take individually or combine in our Studio Class. All classes are designed for generally healthy students with no chronic bone, joint or health issues or current injuries, and private sessions designed to teach practice of safe modifications are highly recommended for students with these concerns.
New Reformer Students: Schedule a free group introduction to the Reformer (see schedule), or get a great price for a private introduction by appointment. After an introduction, new Reformer students take an average of 3 private (specially priced) sessions prior to joining classes. These sessions are designed to familiarize new students with the equipment and the Classical Format Pilates sessions, and to help new students understand the safety and personal responsiblity considerations essential for effective group classes.
Students with prior Reformer experience, please schedule a free brief consultation prior to scheduling a class. Due to variations in teaching methods, class content, and equipment, new students may be asked to attend a special 1/2 hour orientation prior to attending classes.
New Mat Students: Please phone ahead with any questions and to reserve your space in classes, and arrive early to complete a brief health history. We provide mats, although please feel free to bring your own.
Please phone or email with 24-hr notice to reserve or cancel your place in class. For guidelines, please read the "Studio Courtesy and Safety" details on the back of our information booklet at the front desk. This schedule is subject to change. We make every effort to provide a full schedule of classes for our regular students and make adjustments as needed due to attendance. Thank you!
Summer 2009
New for Summer! Morning Mat/Tower Combination, Morning Elements of Ballet & Stretch, and Mid-Morning Reformer 1; See below for more information.. See you in classes!
Please note: We will be closed for the July 4th Holiday, and Monday-Wednesday July 13-15.
We make every effort to begin class on time. As the warm-up and centering part of class is essential for an effective session, please arrive with sufficient time to change, set your equipment and/or accessories, and be ready for class at the scheduled time. Thank you!
Mondays- 7:30 am, Reformer 1
- 9:00 am, Gentle Mat
- 4:30 pm, Open Studio
- 5:30 pm, Reformer 2
- 6:35 pm, Mat
- 8:45 am, Elements of Ballet & Stretch
- 10:00 am, Reformer 1
- 4:30 pm, Reformer 2
- 5:30 pm, Open Studio
- 6:35 pm, Reformer 1
- 7:30 am, Reformer 1
- 9:00 am, Mat Class
- 4:30 pm, Open Studio
- 5:30 pm, Mat / Tower Combination
- 6:35 pm, Elements of Ballet
- 4:30 pm, Reformer 2
- 5:30 pm, Level 2 Mat
- 6:35 pm, Reformer 1
- 7:30 am, Integrative Movement
- 8:45 am, Mat/Tower Combination
- 10:00 am, Reformer 1
- 4:30 pm, Open Studio
- 5:30 pm, Reformer 2
- 6:35 pm, 45-Min Free Group Reformer Introduction: Please pre-register.
- 8:00 am, Gentle Mat
- 9:00 am, Reformer 1
- 10:15 am, Beginning / Intermediate Studio: Studio Class: Pilates, Ballet Barre, and Integrative Movement (90-Min.)
We appreciate your attendance and wish to make every visit pleasant, and to help you get the most from your sessions in a safe and comfortable studio. We respect the privacy and very personal nature of the process of change for each student, and ask that our students do the same for each other. If you ever have any question about our programs or your exercises, please feel free to ask. Thank you!
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Autumn '09 Preview
We are currently preparing the schedule for September, which will include some changes in start-times for regular classes. If you have any requests for additional classes, now is the time to let us know. To better help you plan for the school year schedule, here is a sample:
Monday (Example start-times for September)- 7:30 am, Reformer 1
- 9:00 am, Gentle Mat
- 3:30 pm, Reformer 1
- 5:35 pm, Reformer 2
- 6:40 pm, Mat
- 9:15 am, Elements of Ballet & Stretch
- 10:30 am, Reformer 1
- 4:30 pm, Reformer 2
- 5:35 pm, Open Studio
- 6:40 pm, Reformer 1
There are no registration or membership fees. Take the classes you want, when you like!
To reserve your space in class please phone or email the studio at least 24-hours in advance of your class. We check messages regularly and will reply with your confirmation. As a matter of courtesy to other students and instructors, we request a 24-hour cancellation or re-scheduling notice, and charge the regular class fee for classes missed without notice. Thank You!!
Mat Class: Pilates Exercise on the mat, and standing balance practices with variations using the Ultra-Fit Circle, stretch bands, and weights.
(55-minutes) Maximum class size: 10
Level 2 Mat: Intermediate Pilates Exercise on the mat, and standing balance practices with variations using the Ultra-Fit Circle, stretch bands, and weights. This class is for students who have taken Mat classes regularly and are ready to learn and practice more challenging exercises.
(55-minutes) Maximum class size: 10
Gentle Mat: Combine the building blocks of Pilates exercise with the deepening awareness of Integrative Movement practices.
(55-minutes) Maximum class size: 10
Integrative Movement: Develop inner awareness, easeful mobility, coordination, creativity, and high level movement function and expression. Knee pads recommended.
(55-minutes) Maximum class size: 4
Reformer 1: A combination of Reformer, Tower, and Mat exercises. Please note: An average of 3 private sessions are required prior to joining Reformer classes. These sessions are designed to familiarize new students with the equipment and the Classical Format Pilates sessions.
(55 minutes) Maximum class size: 6
Reformer 2: Deepen your body-mind connection and enhance your coordination, flexibility, and strength.
(55 minutes) Maximum class size: 6
Elements of Ballet: Develop your rhythmic abilities, memory, mind-body connection, and creative spirit. Experience how dancers achieve that lengthened look, and find out how good whole body stretches really feel. Enjoy strength, posture, and body sculpting. For beginning level teens and adults. Ballet shoes recommended; check our "Resources / Links" page for a link to Lines for the Body to buy shoes locally.
(55-minutes) Maximum class size: 8
Mat/Tower Combination: Classical Pilates Mat exercise with the springs and roll-down bar on the tower at the head of the Reformer. The benefits include greater control for some exercises, and more challenge in others, variety. . . well, the list goes on. A basic familiarity with Level 1 Mat exercises and studio safety guidelines required prior to registering for this class.
(55-minutes) Maximum class size: 6
Studio Class: Enjoy the benefits of the unique combination of Ballet, Pilates Exercise (Mat and/or Reformer, Jump Board, Tower), and Integrative and Creative Movement practices. Ballet shoes and knee pads recommended.
(90 Minutes) Maximum class size: 6
Open studio time is available to students, teachers, and guests with at least 30 Reformer/Tower classes, and an exercise program written by a certified Pilates instructor.
Basic Reformer (Offered in January and September): For those new to Pilates who have taken the 3-Session Introduction, and those returning to class after a long break, this class moves at a moderate pace and is designed to get you ready for Reformer 1.
(55 minutes) Maximum class size: 6
Private Studio: Available to Pilates instructors to practice independently in the Cadillac Room, complete with Trapeze/ Reformer Convertable, Ladder Barrel, Chair, and Spine Corrector. This fully equipped studio is also available to certified Pilates instructors for scheduling private sessions with clients. Advance paid reservations required. $25/hr
Note: This schedule is subject to change without notice; please check the website before planning your schedule, or call the studio for more information. Any scheduled class with at least one space reserved will be taught. Any class without prior (24-hr) reservations may be canceled without notice. Drop-ins (with health history on file) are welcome on a space available basis. Please see more details about studio guidelines and our pricing schedule at the studio.
Thank you!
