Pilates Instructor Workshop: Deconstructing the Advanced Reformer Repertoire

Are there exercises you learned during your teacher training that you haven’t done or tried to teach since? Do you find it difficult to imagine your clients performing Snake or Star on the Reformer? This instructor workshop is built for those of us who want to build the skills needed to teach our clients the entire repertoire of Reformer exercises created by Joseph Pilates, even Russian Squats!

Join Hayley and Keirsten of Long + Lean Pilates in an exploration of what keeps us from teaching the advanced Classical Pilates Reformer exercises. The workshop will break down 7 advanced exercises from the classical Reformer repertoire and flesh out:

  • Obstacles that make the exercise challenging
  • Elements of each exercise
  • How to teach each element
  • Preparatory exercises
  • Step-by-step progressions into each exercise
  • Modifications
  • How to build a class that works up to the exercise

You will leave this workshop with the ability to progress your clients through the entire Reformer repertoire, including advanced exercises, and find variety and challenging content for your classes within the original work. The workshop will take place on Sunday April 28th, 2019 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Long + Lean Pilates. Reserve your spot here.

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Classical Pilates Mat Class: Pop-up at Revolution

March is upon us and for Pilates lovers, that means another round of March Matness! March Matness is an international event created to educate the world about Joseph Pilates’ original mat work. The goal of March Matness is to have you perform one classical Pilates mat exercise each day during the month of March. This year, we are joining in on the March Matness celebration with a Classical Pilates Mat Class Pop-up event at Revolution Buffalo.

In the Long + Lean March Matness celebration class you will execute the 34 Classical Pilates Mat exercises, with no breaks in between, just as Joe intended. The classical mat work is rarely presented in its pure, unadulterated form, and we are SO excited to share it with you so you can feel how amazing (and challenging) Pilates mat classes can be. Check out the event details below and reserve your spot here.

Classical Pilates Mat Class

Location: Revolution Buffalo

Address: 1716 Main Street, Buffalo

Date: Sunday 3/24/19

Time: 10:15-11:15

Price: $18
(all Long + Lean packages also apply)

 

Please bring your own mat!

 

P.S. Follow along on L+L’s Instagram to catch a preview of the classical Pilates mat exercises throughout the month of March!

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New Class: Release + Restore

We’ve been hearing all of your requests for a relaxing class full of stretching, so here it is! Starting November 6th, you’ll see Release + Restore on the schedule a couple times a week. We are so excited to bring you this class full of self massage work, restorative exercises, all of your favorite stretches from L+L Reformer classes, and more. The 55 minute class will help you release excessive tension, stretch your tight and shortened muscles, restore mobility throughout your body, and improve your posture.

Release + Restore is scheduled for 4:30 PM on Tuesdays and 11:00 AM on Thursdays. Reserve your spot here and keep an eye out for more times being scheduled soon!

 

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100+ PILATES CLASS SUPERSTAR: Lauren

Congratulations Lauren!  This Pilates queen fills our studio with her bright, positive energy each and every session.

Here’s what she had to say about her accomplishment:

1. What do you love about Pilates?

I like that I am 56 but am stronger than ever before (everything is relative though- haha).

2. What motivates you to workout?

It makes me feel better and I think it keeps me healthy.

3. What changes have you noticed since starting Pilates?

I come to Pilates because it has cured my sciatica pain.  It also reduces stress.  AND, when I had my bone density tested they said that Pilates is why it improved.  Yay!

4. Other than Pilates, how do you like to stay active?

I like to jog, but it’s hard to find time for both these days.  Working on that.

5. Is there anything else you would like to share about your experience or any feedback for us?

Long and Lean Pilates is very affordable.  The atmosphere is very relaxed and the teachers are excellent.  No matter what level of experience you have, the teachers accommodate you and make you feel welcome.
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L + L at Home: Calf Stretch

If you can only do one exercise, make it the Calf Stretch! Stretching your calves is where you should start to improve your alignment, posture, and the health of your joints. We do a calf stretch in every class and session at Long + Lean and encourage you to do it at least once a day at home as well.

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