GROUP CLASSES
Did you know that Pilates apparatus is more than just the Reformer? At Pointe our classes have clients using the full suite, including Wunda Chairs, Towers & reformers. Private clients, delve into work on the Cadilac, Ladder Barrel and Spine correctors.
With over 45 group classes/ 7 days a week, Pointe Pilates is now accessible to everyone. Our classes are small with a maximum of 6 clients, ensuring your instructors personal guidance giving you the most for your workout. Clients have access to all Pilates apparatus, not just a reformer for the same group rates. *Classes descriptions below, please view the timetable for class timings.
ORIENTATION
Clients new to Reformer Pilates benefit by taking part in our Orientation classes run throughout the week or 1:1. The class is limited to 4 ensuring a personalised approach that takes you through the principles of Pilates, operation of our BASI systems & general etiquette of attending the studio. On completion of your first orientation/work out, you’ll feel more confident entering the Group Beginner classes & Group Reformer classes.
Note: This class is not on our timetable and typically organised at a convenient time for both client & studio.
REFORMER
Pilate’s reformer machines use a spring-loaded resistance to create a challenging total body workout in a motivating group environment. Each instructor brings a versatile approach to the class, making every 50-minute session a unique experience that improves core strength, posture work, lengthening and strengthening muscles you didn’t even know you had!
Typical mix of Reformer repertoire (Traditional & Modern flow).
Small equipment such as Magic Circles, weights, small ball & Jumpboards could be used in your session.
SUITABLE: all levels, beginners to intermediate class style.
reformer fit
Not for the feint hearted! Think non stop fun on and around the reformers. Contemporary Pilates meets the fitness world!
Classes could include the use of Jumpboards and expect to use some small equipment like weights, bands, balls & magic circles.
SUITABLE: Intermediate to advanced
wunda chair
The humbling Wunda Chair. Just when you think you've worked Pilates out, this little machine will test your MindBody connection on another level.
All things Pilates can be done on the Wunda Chair. Footwork, abdominal work, spine articulation, arms, lunging, back extension.... and it's a lot of fun!
Maximum 6 per class
SUITABLE: Intermediate level, Pilates Experience necessary
TOWER
Pilates Tower/Studio classes offer a variety of functional movements over a 50 minute class of controlled exercise that engages the mind and conditioning of the total body. Think precision, control & stability as you control the spring loaded tower. With focus on core and pelvic stability, spine and joint mobility, the Tower offers strength training exercises improves posture, body alignment and muscle tone and functional movement. Suitable for an intermediate and above – foundation work required.
SUITABLE: Classes are at an intermediate level
studio classes
Studio classes will see your instructor using a mix of equipment including our Wunda Chairs, Towers and Reformers to give you a full Pilates apparatus workout.
Studio offers you variety in your workout and different 'feels' and 'challenges' than the reformer, making it a true pilates session often only seen in Private 1:1s.
Suitable: Classes are at an intermediate level
RELEASE
Bring balance back to your body in our Release class. You’ll flow through gentle movement to stretch, align & restore your mind-body connection.
Equipment: Mat or Reformer, Franklin balls, Rollers & Bands can be used throughout your session and provided for in your session
SUITABLE: All levels, 1st Sunday of each month.
Functional Movement Pilates classes
SEMI-PRIVATE CLASS
Max 4 clients,
Pilates repertoire on the Cadillac, Reformer, Spine Corrector, Wunda Chair & Ladder Barrel.
Functional Pilates - because sometimes we need to slowdown and concentrate on the principals of Pilates and why everyone should be doing it. Bringing posture, mobility, balance & strength back to the body.
This class concentrates on the original work of Joseph Pilates following the BASI block system ensuring your whole system works - from your breath, movement patterns & all the way through to back extension.
SUITABLE: Suited to mature aged clients looking for a more traditional Pilates class designed for those looking for better mobility, balance and coordination.